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Weight gain:
Inevitable as you age? Is weight gain with age inevitable? It can seem that way when your weight climbs despite dieting and even exercising. Indeed, a recent study suggests that a range of lifestyle choices, not just the number of calories in your diet, influence your weight as you age. The study included more than 100,000 men and women who were in good health and not obese. Their weight, diet and lifestyle habits were tracked for up to 20 years. The pounds seemed to creep on, with an average weight gain of slightly less than 2 pounds every 4 years.
What surprised researchers was that specific foods were independently associated with more weight gain: • Crisps • Potatoes • Unprocessed red meats • Processed meats
Foods associated with less weight gain: • Vegetables • Nuts • Fruits • Whole grains
Main Culprits: Alcoholic beverages and fruit juices were associated with a small but gradual increase in weight. Sugar-sweetened beverages were a major contributor to weight gain. Lifestyle factors also influenced weight gain. Not surprisingly, physical activity was important to weight control. So was limiting TV time. Sleep also factored in. Weight gain was lowest among people who slept 6 to 8 hours a night and was higher among those who slept less than 6 hours or more than 8 hours. 30
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Scientists have been studying green tea for years, and they keep finding new and amazing benefits. It’s hard to imagine that a mere plant, like green tea, can contain so many properties that are healthy and healing for the entire body. It can be consumed either as the tea or in capsule form and studies that indicate the benefits of its consumption usually suggest consuming around four cups of green tea per day.
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Green Tea Reasons to drink
Green tea has been gaining in popularity due to its high concentration of antioxidants and immune boosting powers. It is also associated with weight loss, a fact that has been confirmed by numerous studies. In addition, green tea has been touted as an effective preventative tool against such serious conditions as:
Cancer, Alzheimer’s, Rheumatoid Arthritis, High Cholesterol, Diabetes, Infertility, Cognitive Function. Green tea has a long history beginning over 5,000 years ago in China and other parts of Asia. It comes from the plant Camellia sinensis, and is made by drying the leaves of the plant. Black and Oolong tea are made from the same plant, but through a different processing method. Green tea is packed with antioxidants, approximately 10 times more than the average fruit or vegetable, including various polyphenols, flavonoids and EGCG. It also contains caffeine, but much less than in coffee. Whilst 8 ounces of coffee contains around 95 milligrams of caffeine, 8 ounces of green tea has 30 to 50 milligrams. Green tea is available decaffeinated, and offers the same health benefits.
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Over time we tend to become less flexible and stiffer. You might notice your range of motion start to become limited as you get older. Performing heavy weighted exercises shorten and stiffen your muscles and connective tissues when effort is imposed. Having tight muscles gives you less muscle growth gains from strength training. So a full range of motion during exercise assists in a better and faster recovery, meaning you can train sooner on the same muscle groups. Stretching specific body parts allows the movement to cause more blood flow in and out of the worked areas. Blood carries oxygen and nutrition to help the muscles to recover and removes toxins such as built up acids (having post-workout drink/food assists in this process). Stretching counteracts tightness and attempts to restore muscles to their original length. It also increases flexibility which is important as poor flexibility prevents you from achieving a full range of motion in your training and exercise.
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Triceps Stretches The triceps muscle makes up for two thirds of your total upper arm size, many believe the bicep is the largest most powerful muscle but this is just a common myth, the tricep is responsible for straightening your arm and is greatly involved in a pushing action.
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If you do weight lifting or muscular endurance exercises such as press-ups, you should seriously consider doing some of these stretches.
Single arm behind the head triceps stretch 1. Stand up straight and raise your left arm straight up above your head. 2. B end at the elbow and place your hand behind your head resting on the back of your neck. 3. N ow with your right hand reach over and grab your left elbow and pull it to your right side, as you pull you should start to feel your tricep stretch. Hold for 5-10 seconds then repeat with your other arm, 3-5 reps
Double arm triceps stretch 1. Place both your hands behind your head and interlock your fingers. 2. N ow try and pull your arms apart, keeping your fingers interlocked. As you pull, you should feel the stretch. Hold for 5-10 seconds then repeat with your other arm, 3-5 reps
Cross arm stretch
For your triceps and deltoids 1. Raise one arm out in front of you, so it’s parallel with the floor. 2. Then move it across your body as far as you can, keeping it straight. 3. U se the forearm of your other arm to squeeze it into your body, you should feel your shoulder muscle being stretched. Hold for 5-10 seconds then repeat with your other arm, 3-5 reps
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EZ Curl Bar Triceps Extensions
4 sets, 8 – 12 reps
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Whilst holding EZ Curl Bar with a pronated grip (palms facing forward), lie on your back on a flat bench with your head close to the end of the bench. Extend your arms out in front of you to a vertical position over your head. This will be your start position. Note: Keep your elbows in at all times.
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As you inhale, lower the bar by bending your elbows and keeping your upper arms stationary. Keep lowering the bar until it just passes your forehead as seen in the photo. As you exhale, bring the bar back up to the start position by pushing it up in a semi-circular motion until your arms are straight, in a vertical position. Contract the triceps hard at the top of the movement for a second. Note: Only your forearms should move, upper arms should remain stationary at all times.
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Fasten a rope attachment to a high pulley and hold with palms facing each other. Stand with a straight torso but with a small inclination forward. Bring your upper arms close to the side of your body.
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Using your triceps, bring each end of the rope to the outside of your thighs. Only your forearms should move. Exhale as you perform this movement. Your arms should now be fully extended with palms facing the floor.
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After holding for a second, at the contracted position, slowly bring the rope back up to the starting point. Breathe in as you perform this step.
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Attach a rope to the pulley and select an appropriate weight. Position your hands behind your head with your elbows bent and pointing forwards. Get into a forward leaning stance to create stability.
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Straighten your elbows whilst keeping your upper arms in the same position. Extend your arms until your hands are straight out in front your head. Contract your triceps at the top of the movement, and then slowly bend your elbows back again, lowering the weight back to the start position.
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One-Arm Triceps Extensions
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With one hand, grasp a single-handle attached to the high-cable pulley using a supinated (palms facing up) grip. You should be standing directly in front of the weight stack.
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Get into a well-balanced stance, with one leg in front of the other and pull the handle down so that your upper arm and elbow are locked in to the side of your body. Your upper arm and forearm should form an acute angle (less than 90-degrees).
As you contract the triceps, bring the handle down to your side until your arm is straight. Breathe out as you perform this movement. Note: Only the forearms should move, your upper arms should remain still. Contract your triceps and hold for a second, before slowly returning to the start position.
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Boxing hits Marbella Matthew Macklin, Champion Boxer, and his new boxing gym, MGM in Marbella.
Matthew Macklin is a former two times European, British and Irish Middleweight Champion. Currently rated as No.3 in the world, by ‘Ring’ magazine, the Birminghamborn Irishman has been based in Marbella, Spain, since April this year. He is the British-Irish professional boxer, who proudly represents his ancestral homeland of Ireland, and who fights at Middleweight or the Divisions, either side. He is also affectionately known by his fans, as “The Tipperary Tornado”, “Mack the Knife”, or “The Roscommon Rock”.
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Matthew Macklin was born in May, 1982, in Birmingham, to Irish parents, Seamus and Kathleen. He, and his brother Seamus (who is also a boxer) spent much of their youth in his mother’s native county, Tipperary, and it was there that Matthew learnt to play one of Ireland’s national sports, hurling. As a child, Matthew would make regular summer trips to Ireland, and quickly showed talent at the sport. He played at underage level with Tipperary, up to under 16s. Matthew regularly came up against stars of the current Tipperary team. Unfortunately, his ankle ligament injury, at the age of 16, threatened to disrupt an already promising boxing career, so he made the decision to pack in hurling, although he’s still a devoted hurling and Gaelic football supporter. He regularly attends games in Ireland, such as the Poc Fada, and GAA events. He left the independent Solihull School, at the age of 18, and whilst studying law at Coventry University, Macklin won the 2001 ‘National Senior ABA Welterweight’ title for the Small Heath Boxing Club, against Justin Turley, in the final. Afterwards, he was forced to abandon his studies, in order to focus solely on the boxing ring, and has gone from one fighting success story to another. Previously, 30 year old Matthew split his time between fight training in Manchester, and New York; his family home in Birmingham, and with his relations and friends in Tipperary and Roscommon. He is now happy to be training in Spain.
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Matthew Macklin’s Professional Career: The Debut Fight
The European Middleweight Title
Macklin turned professional in September 2001, by winning his first fight at the Bellahouston Sports Centre, Glasgow, Scotland. He beat previously undefeated Ram Singh, from Wisbech, in a first round knockout on a card, which included Scottish fighters, Scott Harrison, Alex Arthur and Willie Limond.
Macklin succeeded in beating Finnish Super-fighter, Amin Asikainen, by a brutal first round KO, at the Manchester Velodrome, England, on 25th September, 2009, for the vacant European Middleweight title.
The Jamie Moore Barnstormer In September 2006, Macklin had his highest profile fight when he was defeated in a ‘Fight of the Year’ contender bout, against Manchester’s, Jamie Moore, for the British ‘Light Middleweight’ title, which took place at the George Carnell Leisure Centre, Davyhulme, Manchester, England. Macklin later admitted having major problems trying to make the weight for the fight. It was one of the best action fights ever held in a British boxing ring, and nearly won ‘2006 Fight of The Year’.
The Potential Duddy Fight There has been speculation of a potential Irish title fight against New York based Derry native John Duddy. In December 2009, Macklin moved closer to a world title shot with a points victory over Rafa Sosa Pintos at the National Stadium in Dublin. The fight never happened, and Duddy retired in 2011.
Relinquishing and Retaining the European Middleweight Title Unfortunately, Matthew Macklin was later forced to vacate his European title. However, he would get in first for the fight for the vacant title. A fight against Englishman, Darren Barker, was arranged for the 18th September, 2010, on Frank Warren’s ‘Magnificent Seven Bills’ on Sky box office. The fight would be a big step closer to a world title fight for both men. However, Barker was forced to pull out of the contest, through injury, only weeks before the fight. Georgian slugger, Shalva Jomardashvili, replaced him, and won the fight, via a technical knockout, just two seconds into the sixth round after shoma pulled out. Macklin regained his EBU title, and said that he wanted to go on to fight for a world title next.
The World Title Shots Matthew fought the WBA Middleweight champion, Felix Sturm, on the 25th June, 2011. The fight finished with a split decision win for Sturm. Before his World Title fight with Felix Sturm in Germany, Matthew wowed all the local media, by addressing the press conference, and media interviews, all in German! He had studied the language for 6 years at school, and took a refresher course prior to the Sturm fight. In this fight he lost out to World Middleweight Champ, Felix Sturm, on a controversial split decision, in the German’s hometown of Cologne. The decision was ridiculed in the German and international media, with even the German newspapers reporting on the fight with headlines, such as ‘German Boxing Disgrace’, ‘Miscarriage of Justice’ and ‘Fluke Victory’. According to US television, Macklin had won the fight by 6 rounds, while even German TV scored it to the challenger by 4 rounds. A viewers’ poll, on their website, spoke volumes with 76% of German’s polled believing that Macklin had won the fight, as opposed to just 24% for Sturm. Former undisputed heavyweight champ, Lennox Lewis, tweeted: “Highway Robbery! One of the worst decisions I’ve seen. Macklin won that fight hands down.” In his last fight, on St. Patrick’s Day, March 17, 2012, Matthew Macklin met WBC Diamond Middleweight champion, Sergio Martinez, in Madison Square Garden, New York City. Macklin would go on to lose that fight, after his corner retired him on his stool after round 11 – it was a round in which Macklin was dropped twice near the end, by massive straight lefts from the southpaw, Martinez, after gaining a definitive lead on the scorecards.
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Looking Forward to a Fighting Future Macklin is particularly known for his ‘come-forward’ fighting style, and ‘cast iron’ chin. But, he has proven, against the likes of Sergio Martinez that he can box effectively as well. He’s now looking forward to fighting on the undercard of ‘Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. vs. Sergio Martinez’. This will take place on 15th September, in the Thomas & Mack Center, in Las Vegas, against Joachim Alcine, who is the former Light Middleweight Champion. The winner of this fight will have a shot at the title. Macklin will be travelling over to Las Vegas a couple of weeks, before the fight, to get prepared for the big fight.
‘Men’s Lifestyle’ magazine caught up with Matthew this week in Marbella, to talk about his life as a famous boxer: Q When did you start boxing?
I started boxing when I was 10 years old.
Q What’s your first boxing memory?
Sitting at home, watching the ‘Mike Tyson vs. Larry Holmes’ fight with my Dad, when I was just 5 years old. I was hooked from the start!
Q When was your first fight?
I had my first competitive fight when I was 11 years old.
Q When did you turn professional? At 19 years of age.
Q How long have you been coming to Spain? I’ve been coming to and from Spain since 2006.
Q How do you find training in Spain, compared to England, for things like roadwork and running?
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In England, I had to wear more layers of clothing, plus hats and gloves, to keep wrapped up against the rain, wind, and the cold. It’s better weather here in Spain, so obviously, so I need less clothing. It’s more comfortable, and the temperatures are good for sweating, burning up calories, as well as the better air quality. This area, in particular, is great for training, as there are so many hills to go up and down.
Q How many days a week do you train?
6 days a week - for 2-3 hrs a day - plus roadwork (Eg. Running)
Q W hat training do you do between fights?
I keep my fitness ticking over by running and swimming, but it’s also important to let your body recover between fights.
Q When do you normally start dieting for a fight? Usually about 10-12 weeks before.
Q What is your pre-fight meal, and what do you have for breakfast?
Porridge, and more porridge!
Q How do you cope being out in Spain, and not being able to drink alcohol?
I’m not a drinker anyway, but I’ll have a blow out after a fight. Plus, I’ve just passed my 30th birthday, and had a good blowout then, so I don’t fancy another one anytime soon!
Q A lot of sportsmen nowadays are also
savvy businessmen. Have you got any business ventures or interests at the moment? Yes, I have already invested in local bars and nightclubs in Marbella.
Q Who is your favourite boxer of all time? Sugar Ray Leonard.
Q Who do you think is the best boxer in the sport today?
Floyd Mayweather Jnr.
Q What was the greatest fight you ever saw? That’s a tough one. I’m a massive boxing fan, so there’s so many great fights to choose from, but if you pushed me for a fight from the last 10 years or so, I’d go for the first ‘Marco Antonio Barrera vs. Erik Morales’ fight. That was incredible!
Q What’s the toughest part of being a boxer?
The dieting is tough, and the fact that it is such a solitary sport. There is no one else to fall back on.
Q What’s your favourite film of all time? Godfather 1.
Q W hen do you get any time for women?
Q If you could change anything about your life, as a boxer, what would it be?
Not really. Everything that’s happened has made me the person I am today.
Q H ow do you psyche yourself up before a fight?
Before a fight you are already psyched up. The main thing is to remain relaxed and focussed.
Q W hat would you say to those lads nervous about starting fighting as a career?
Just go with the flow and not to over think it.
Q W hat is the one saying that keeps you going when you’re fighting? Just don’t quit.
Q H ow do you cope with all of the travelling you do? Is it lonely?
For ten years I have lived out of a suitcase and yes it is very lonely but now being based here in Marbella at this gym I will hopefully begin to settle into a more normal routine.
Q A nd finally, what would you be doing if you weren’t a boxer?
I know I studied Law at university, but really all I’ve ever wanted to be was a professional boxer, and ultimately, a World Champion.
I can always make time for women, he he!
Q How will you know when it’s the right time to stop boxing?
Once I have achieved all that I want to or I notice that my boxing is starting to slip, my timing is out or my fitness starts to drop then I’d have to consider calling it a day.
Q W ould you encourage your child to be a boxer?
I would definitely want him to do the training and learn boxing but would prefer him to not go down the professional route.
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Why not take a look at the fabulous new Macklin’s Boxing Gym (MGM) in Marbella? Matthew’s brand new and exciting Boxing Gym MGM is situated in the reknown and stylish area of Puerto Banus - the home to many well known celebrities, the rich and wealthy, with lots of designer shops, and a great port full of luxurious yachts, restaurants and bars. It’s readily accessible by car, with a direct exit from the N340 - so it’s convenient, and easy to get to! You’ll find a great atmosphere in this unique, and well equipped professional trainers’ gym. Here, you will find all the latest, high quality gym equipment to fit into your daily fitness programme.
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Two Boxing rings A Shadow boxing/practice area A Full bag area All the Latest weights and gym equipment from all over Europe and America A Running area with bleep test zone A power strength training area - from pulling ropes to tyre tractor tyre training Fitness rooms Physio rooms Ice baths Saunas Comfortable changing rooms A Nutrition area
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Could this soon be the No 1. Boxing Gym in Europe? This will be the base for all of Matthew’s training for future fights, so you can see him working out, and improve your motivation! The Official Opening will be on the 1st. Sept, 2012, and everyone is welcome to come, and look at the great and varied facilities available. Boxing Gym MGM will be open from Monday to Friday, 8.00 am to 10.00 pm, and on Saturdays from 5.00pm to 10.00 pm. It will be closed on Sundays. There’ll also be classes available, free of charge, to those under 16 years old. And the best bit is that all proceeds from the gym will go to charity. That’s not just a percentage of the profits, but the actual full 100%)! So, it’s a great charity cause, aimed at helping others, whilst getting fit yourself! Also, catch the cameras there, whilst you’re in training! A Sky Television programme, called ‘Ring Side’, will be filming at the Boxing Gym, and following Matthew Macklin prior to his fights. So, there’s a lot going on there! Check it out soon!
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If you want some inspiration, take a look at some of Matthew’s best fights on video, at www.matthewmacklin.com. Here, you can watch him in action against some of the best fighters in the world: l l l l
Here, at ‘Men’s Lifestyle’, we wish you every success with your career and the gym, and in helping others to reach their goals, too. We are 100% behind you, and hope your charity will make other peoples’ lives as fulfilling, and magical, as yours.
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we’ll be giving you regular updates about Matthew and his fighting career, along with news and interviews with some of the biggest boxers coming to train at MGM Boxing Gym!
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There’s also some great fight posters, and up to date photos of Matthew himself! So, let’s wish Matthew all the best, and here’s hoping that his new and exciting venture will be every bit as successful, as his brilliant fighting career! It takes a special man to come this far, to be determined to persevere and train in all kinds of weathers, when your body is telling you it’s had enough, and when you know you have a hell of a lot of people putting their faith in you. Many men want to change their lives, but not everyone succeeds. Here, you will find an intelligent and very capable man, overcoming a lot of odds, to win those prized title fights, and to make it to the top. Not only is he an excellent role model for young, upcoming boxers, but a prime example of a man who has pushed himself to the limits, both physically and mentally, to achieve his fighting aims and ambitions.
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Follow up on last month’s General MOT with Medicare
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A growing trend among men, eyebrow shaping can bring a lot to the party, grooming-wise. Taking hair from below the eyebrow line, for example, is the nearest thing to a non-surgical facelift, opening up the entire eye area, giving you a more youthful look. It goes without saying that plucking can help the no-no that is the monobrow. Grooming men’s eyebrows is a must! This doesn’t mean removing a lot of hair and shaping them like a woman’s to create high or dramatic arches.
A simple trim and plucking of a few strands here and there will make them look more groomed and can make a man look much more attractive. What’s more is no one will be able to pin point what it is exactly that you have changed about yourself as it is subtle yet extremely effective. Bear in mind that different rules apply for men than women when taming the brows as men’s eyebrows have a different aesthetic look.
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It may take a little trial and error before you master eyebrow grooming yourself. Here are simple tips for perfecting the art of eyebrow plucking for men: Always comb before trimming It isn’t necessary to pluck longer hairs - they only need to be trimmed slightly to eliminate a bushy look. Always comb your eyebrows upward so you can see which ones are the longest. Use an eyelash comb, or rub your eyebrows upward so they run in the same direction. Identify the longest hairs and use a small pair of scissors to trim them.
Pluck sparingly not excessively Don’t pluck your eyebrow hairs too much. This can create a strange appearance and can feminize your face or make you look like you have a strange eyebrow shedding illness! It can also take weeks for your hairs to grow back from tweezing if you make a mistake, making those trips to your local bar unimaginable. Take a break between plucking - this gives you a chance to step back and evaluate your brows from a fresh perspective. Never pluck hairs growing underneath the bulk of your brow as plucking these hairs can uncover thin spots and cause unevenness in your brow. Only pluck hairs above your eyebrows if they are very visible.
Dealing with thick brows Thick eyebrows may result in a unibrow, which is a bridge of hair growing from one eyebrow to the other. You know what they say, “never trust a man with crossed eyebrows”! This is easy to eliminate by gently plucking a few unwanted hairs between the brows. Alternatively you can eliminate this hair for longer by waxing, which will prevent new hair from growing for weeks. Wax the hair growing above and below the bulk of your eyebrows. You may want to visit a specialist for this if you would rather wax, as waxing can cause unwanted thinning and light spots if you misjudge the thickness of your eyebrows. If you don’t have the confidence to take on a pair of tweezers yourself there are many local salons that specialize in male grooming.
menandautotrader.com august 2012
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