Reading Time: < 1 minuteHappy New Year, folks. As always, new goals and promises are big this time of year. The only real certainty is that, for most, resolutions are destined to fall flat. A fitting segue for this post: Three Reasons You Think You Can’t Stay in Shape (and why you’re wrong). My brother, Tobe Erike, is a […]
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Reading Time: 6 minutesOn the heels of my last post, on why women should embrace resistance training, comes a basic workout regimen for getting in better shape. I’ve sent this write-up to a few female friends in the past. It’s a simple, yet comprehensive program for anyone looking for a concrete answer to the “how do I start
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Reading Time: 4 minutesFirst, my exculpatory Kene-is-Not-Liable Disclaimer: You will not hold me or this website responsible for any damages you may incur as a result of reading this information. See a health professional before starting any diet or exercise program. I hate having to include this legalese, but that’s the world we live in today. Let’s continue…. ‘How to
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Reading Time: 3 minutesI’ve struggled with chronic shoulder and elbow pain for the last two years. I’ve taken a hard look at my exercise routine, going as far as eliminating dips and push-ups from the regimen. Bench-pressing may have been doing the most damage all along. If this is you the day after your workout, it’s time to
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Reading Time: 3 minutesThe best instructional guide on squats I’ve ever seen: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MQIAzzMDhSI&feature=fvwrel (Credit: EliteFTS.com) Not only do these guys show you every element of the exercise in an easy-to-follow, detailed manner, they explain how to uncover and remedy common mistakes in form and execution. Proper squat form: Begin the movement by pushing your hips and butt out
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Reading Time: < 1 minuteFinding the silver lining in any mishap is comforting and reinforces the importance of “perspective”. I haven’t experienced a significant injury in over four years. A quick, lateral jump-cut during a January weekend football game reintroduced me to the joys of a pulled hamstring. Had I not gotten hurt, I might never have discovered this information.
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Reading Time: < 1 minuteBalance. Not “Work-Life” balance or some other buzzword—the Kinesthetic kind. The kind that allows gymnasts to walk on balance beams and prevents the average joe from falling off ledges and avoiding other dangers. Good balance, rooted in proper appendage alignment and positioning, can eliminate pain and prevent serious ankle and leg injuries. Much of the
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Reading Time: 2 minutesWith all of the contradicting information circulated by health officials, the government and the internet, it can be difficult to determine how many calories you need to consume every day. Exercise (which should include both resistance and cardio activity) is essential for staying in shape but is not nearly as important as your diet. The most
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Reading Time: 2 minutesThis post is apropos, given what we love to do on Independence Day. Intermittent fasting (IT): Eat only during certain, pre-determined periods of the day It’s not for everyone, but it has its merits. Studies have shown that metabolism and fat oxidation in humans may be positively impacted by intermittent fasting. That’s makes evolutionary sense,
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Reading Time: 2 minutesSit-ups, a staple of the American workout regimen, are doing much more harm than good for your body. There is a reason you always found sit-ups uncomfortable during gym class. Traditional crunch and sit-up variations can place over 1000 lbs of compression on your spine. The exercise places your spine in an unnatural position and
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