By Marc, 2010-06-16 14:11 UTC Today is a special day for me: My twins turn 5. For those of you who don’t already know, I have a boy/girl set of twins, whom I usually refer to collectively as my "Beans".
As with most fathers, they are both near and dear to my heart, even more so on their birthday. [...]
By Marc, 2010-05-06 10:59 UTC I’m hoping that this becomes a regular “column” style post here in A-L. I chose the title because it allows for commentary, interviews, and memories of successes or failures. We live and learn daily, although sometimes it feels like the “learn” part is delayed a bit too much, and the “live” part [...]
By Marc, 2010-03-31 14:31 UTC As usual, most of my best thinking comes when I’m running. Or sitting quietly, but honestly, with my schedule that happens so rarely as to be nearly non-existent. I was thinking about all of the things that I need to be doing, for today, tomorrow, next month, the year to come and for the [...]
By Marc, 2010-03-24 15:48 UTC I’m back on a “Rah Rah”. Motivation is tough some days. Most people believe that an “up person” is always up, or that they will have high highs and low-lows, bi-polar like episodes, or that it’s just as easy for them as waking up.
I can tell you that psyching ones self up is [...]
By Marc, 2010-03-17 03:09 UTC I love Hamlet. I mean, REALLY love that play, for a variety of reasons, not the least of which is that it’s very entertaining, but mostly for the nuggets of thoughtful self awareness that it requires to truly “get it”. I know, I know, a **LOT** of folks hate Shakespeare these days, it’s [...]
By Marc, 2010-02-07 19:39 UTC Success, like failure, are all in your head. The difference is when you let success [...]
By Marc, 2010-01-01 11:50 UTC
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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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