I grew up in the bodybuilding day, standing at the sidelines and watching my brother tempt death in one of several ways, or worse, for such was our age, complete public humiliation. My brother Mike Dayton became known in the 1970s and 1980s as the World’s Greatest Strongman. A bodybuilder (2-t[...]
Posts Tagged ‘training’
FitLife – Focus On Growth!
The following “FitLife” Series will be a contribution from acclaimed author Jarreau James. While these articles are not necessarily related to portable fitness, they are a notable exploration of health and wellness issues that are well worth your consideration. Enjoy… [...]
A great workout without a costly gym membership!
The state of the economy is tough on everyone. We are all copiously scouring our expenses looking for ways to cut back and save money. Unfortunately, one of the first things to go are the gym memberships and personal training sessions. But that doesn’t mean you have to toss your exercise routi[...]
The One-Legged Squat (aka ‘The Pistol’)
The first time I ever tried to do a one legged squat was back in 2002. I remember thinking it seemed impossible–my leg quivered, my abs hurt, even the other leg hurt just trying to keep it in the air! After that initial humbling, however, I kept practicing–now they are one of my favorite e[...]
More emphasis on the back means better health
Weight trainers all know that a muscle grows and becomes stronger when it is forced to adapt to a heavier or more intense workload. For millions of years the work we did just to survive from sunup to sundown with shelter and food was exercise enough and shaped the bodies we wear today. Legs of [...][...]
Best Weight Loss Tips #9
Never rely on Live TV! There are some great Yoga shows in the mornings. In Australia, men everywhere tuned in at 6am to watch Gloria and the girls on Mats outside the Opera House. In the US, there are a tonne of Live Exercise Programs that radiate over Networks at all hours of the day and [...][...]
October 19th, 2009 - 3:36 pm § in Top Tips, Weight Loss
Best Weight Loss Tips #8
Get in The Zone! “The Zone” is sometimes hard to find. It is often said to be a mythical place that only the greatest athletes will ever visit. Alternatively, some people believe that “The Zone” is a state of mind. But it’s much simpler than that. You know that girl wit[...]
October 16th, 2009 - 10:49 am § in Diet, Weight Loss
The Working Diet
Are you working long hours and struggling to find healthy lunch options in the world of sandwich shops, restaurants and take out joints? You should stop trying to find them, because there aren’t many out there. The good news is you’re probably closer to healthy eating options than you realize.[...]
Surviving Day One in the Snow
Like flowers that bud each spring, spots of glistening, deep white powder are popping up all around the country. It’s snow time and no matter what your favorite sport, here are some ways to keep the first day from ruining your next. If you wear a rigid boot or shoe that changes your regular gait, [...]
Best Weight Loss Tips #7
Identify YOUR exercise! There are many of workout programs to choose from. In order to lose weight, Cardio is probably your first point of call when you first start that exercise program. In terms of Cardio there are also a tonne of different exercises that will ALL build your cardio-vascular endu[...]