By Marc, 2010-07-06 14:02 UTC There is an art to not becoming a cynic. At least that’s what I tell myself. Cynicism is easy, funny, and universally embraced by all as wisdom. But what most people miss is that it’s too easy. You can pick apart enthusiasm and drive very quickly, dismissing the person as misguided, uninformed [...]
By Marc, 2010-04-05 16:00 UTC Getting My Head in the Game
I love Mondays. No, really, they just aren’t that bad to me. I get up early, get some coffee, get the family off for their days, and then start my day for real. Go for a run, clear out the cobwebs, plan, feel the blood pump, the [...]
By Marc, 2010-01-14 11:29 UTC I had a discussion with phrits the other day and thought that it may be worth covering here. Most of what I try to convey here is better goal setting, and I’ve been easing towards fitness goals in particular, but let me be clear about one thing: My concern is that the people that come [...]
By Marc, 2010-01-04 12:41 UTC The first Monday of 2010, and I am struggling. Monday is a tough day: You have to get yourself out of “weekend” mode and back in to the groove of “nose to the grindstone” mode. And the first Monday of the year, where for most people who have had a couple of consecutive [...]
By Marc, 2009-12-11 11:43 UTC This year, like every year, I spend a lot of time re-learning things I know, expanding the depth of the knowledge, and adding to things that I try to retain some modicum of expertise on. I try to find people with differing opposing views though, who can discuss these differences passionately, but with a [...]
By Marc, 2009-12-09 11:42 UTC I recently wrote a post about goals that may (or may not) have been a starting point for anyone taking those first small steps into making changes. To me, goals can be tricky, because making a goal is a commitment to ones self, and for a lot of people, the easiest person to let [...]
By Marc, 2009-11-25 04:15 UTC So it’s a couple of days before Thanksgiving Day, 2009. phrits and family are coming tomorrow, and we’ve had a good laugh at the fact that I tried to translate a bunch of Latin that he posted that turns out to be random words, not sentences, which, while the joke was on me, makes [...]
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WhateverOTD It Can't Hurt
Oh yes it can. One of the best exercises for the office-jockey who wants a tight butt, stronger legs and even some core tightening, is the box jump. I’ve read about this for a while, and so decided to try it on for size.
To do this, you’ll need a weight bench, large, sturdy box, or a tree stump. Something that is about 12-18 inches high, sturdy and immobile. It’s simple: you stand in front of it, and you jump on to it. Form is important, so read how to jump, please
Bend your knees, lean forward just a little, arms at your sides, slightly back. Jump up explosively, throwing your arms up all the way as you jump, landing on both feet. Step down, or jump down for more impact.
Sounds to easy, doesn’t it? Do 3 sets of 10, 3 times a week. After your first set of ten, you’ll feel a little winded. After your third, if you’re doing it right, you’ll be breathing hard.
And the next day, your muscles in your hips, butt, legs and a few other spots will tell you if you got anything out of it. ()
Hammer Time
Try a hammer curl…it will improve your grip, add strength to your forearm, and jars everywhere will quake at the thought that you can now open them at your leisure…
A hammer curl is done with a dumbbell, just like a regular curl…except that you hold your hand in the position as if the handle portion were a hammer. You do as much weight as you can stand, 3 sets of ten, a couple of times a week. For women, this means a better grip, improved lower arm strength, and a more shapely forearm. Don’t waste your money on those shaky things that frankly look kind of obscene to me…just get a regular old dumbbell weight…use control, repetition, and focus.
The results of this one show up pretty quick. go ahead, try it! ()
Running a Tight Ship
Ask most people why they do a work out and they’ll say “physical fitness” (they may phrase it differently, but the meaning is the same). While this is true, the fact is, in most cases they want to tighten up their physique. Most men and women don’t really want to bulk up so much has sculpt lean, shapely limbs and a harder torso. The key element here is “lean”.
To tone and sculpt your limbs and torso, the word to remember is “repetition”! Low weights, high reps. Find a weight for each exercise that feels right, just a little resistance, and do a lot of them. This will give your muscle groups tone, definition, and shapeliness.
It takes time and patience. Don’t rush it…the pay off is worth it. ()
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