Archive | April, 2010

4 Weeks to Go!

26 April 2010

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As we approach the last 4 weeks before competition, It is time to refine the schedule, watch the nutrition, and prepare mentally for the big show.  Previously I was at 181 lbs and am currently around 175ish.  My goal?  165 and a lower weight class with some killer lifts!  The big surprise, no cardio!  That's [...]

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Why Do You Need a Coach?

19 April 2010

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Would you put on a hockey uniform, step onto the ice, and play in the stanley cup final without a coach?  Well if you value your life I would hope not.  Coaches are supposed to be the experts for whatever sport you may be into.  Same is true when it comes to your fitness.  The [...]

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The Summer Slam

10 April 2010

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If you've been to the gym at the first of the year then you have noticed the onslaught of people there for their New years resolution.  Then, in about mid February, it dies down after most of these people fail to show up.  But right about this time is when people start thinking about summer, [...]

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Who Says Bicep Curls Are Out of Style?

6 April 2010

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As ne who at some point said I would never be caught DEAD doing bicep curls, I can 100% support the premice bhind this article AND the importance of the exercise.  Many "benchers" focus on just that, the bench.  Perhaps on the side they'll throw iin some tricep exercises, but they don't really think about [...]

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Should Children Lift?

4 April 2010

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Found this and I know a lot of people think it is detrimental for children to lift.  Strength training helps strengthen bones, protect from sports related injury, and help avoid damage from falls or accidents.    I have been seeing reports of young children competing in powerlifting. Can't heavy weight training stunt your growth? The [...]

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Mental Block

2 April 2010

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Have you ever tried to do something and every time you do it, your body seems to lock up?  It's like you tighten up in fear and cannot do it!  Yeah, well today I felt that fear while trying to do a weighted box jump.  It's not like I haven't done one with 20lb dumbells [...]

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