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NUTRITION
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Sportive practice
Youth source T hough the modern life and the technological advancements have supplied us comfort and a better life’s quality, there are some negative factors for men and women’s development like sedentary lifestyle. A long time ago, men had to walk huge distances and be in action for diverse activities. But now with things like the internet, faster vehicles, shopping malls, etc., these activities are no longer necessary to subsist. Its pretty good for the human being’s comfort, but pretty bad for their health. Now a days we consider the importance to practice any kind of sportive activity, necessary to improve our health, our psychic stability and arouse our self-esteem as a result of toget fortified, healthy and beautiful body. The physical exercise focused in improving the physical form, muscles and stretching, provides us large benefits in all the aspects of our life. Something even better: Sportive practices support the fight against depression, increases our sexual performance, greater self-esteem, greater concentration capacity and stress tolerance. Cardio-respiratory systems of people who frequently practice sports activities are also greatly benefited. With the exercise the heart enlarges the mass muscular fortifying it and helping it to burn the undesirable fat
around it. Besides, aerobic exercise promotes a lowering in the heart frequency during the resting period, which improves heart performance. The programmed aerobic exercise also diminishes the arterial tension. On the other hand, studies have shown that a greater and better oxygenation enlarges our intellectual abilities as a result of having an oxygenated brain. Regular sports practice complemented with proper diet and supplementation with adequate product, like Genetics Tech brand, enhance and strengthen the muscular mass. At the same time, more than 30 minutes of aerobic activity eliminate the fat deposits in the body and sugars excesses. Besides the physical benefits, the exercise improves the spiritual wellness, it helps feel more relaxed, positive and fortified. Bottom line, people do not have to seek magic youth sources; just using tennis and moving the body continuously, adding a good diet and supplementation are the fastest and easiest ways to reach the best results in mind and body.
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When it comes down to mood, we feel like we can’t always control how we feel. Sometimes we would like to feel happy when we are down, but we simply don’t know how to attain that change of mood naturally. We tend to approach mood changes with medications rather than with herbal remedies from certain foods.
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owever, the absolute best way to lift our mood is naturally. There are certain foods we can consume which raise the mood lifting chemical known as serotonin. So what are some of these foods and how do they work? The first step towards improving our mood is the “consumption of protein with every meal.” Protein, such as lean poultry and fish, raise our blood levels of tryptophan. This particular chemical eventually turns into serotonin which in turn improves our mood. On top of its mood enhancing abilities, consuming protein with every meal is an excellent way to lose weight. “Eating a small carbohydrate snack” is the second step towards im-
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proving ones mood. Eat a small snack, such as an oatmeal cookie or a slice of whole wheat bread, 3 to 4 hours after your meal and approximately one hour before your next meal. Make sure that your stomach is empty. Eating this
small yet significant snack will cause the tryptophan in your blood to enter the brain. Once the chemical has entered the brain it will metabolize into serotonin leaving you with a feeling of happiness in about 20 to 30 minutes. Following this particular pattern of nutrition can also serve as a natural sleep aid. This is due to the fact that your brain metabolizes serotonin into the natural sleep aid known as melatonin. So follow these simple steps and watch your mood improve before your eyes. Recently, I discovered my heavy lids and endless yawns were not a predisposition, but rather a result of my diet. “Carbohydrates have a relaxing effect,” says Judith Wurtman, Ph.D., director of the women’s health program at Massachusetts Institute of Technology in Cambridge and coauthor of The Serotonin Solution. “And eating too many will make you sleepy,” she says. Instead of feeling drowsy, I could actually rise and shine in the morning? Absolutely. And you can, too, if you are mindful of what you eat. “Your diet ultimately has an impact on how you feel,” says Mary Beth Augustine, R.D., a dietitian at the Continuum Center for Health & Healing in New York City. Banish three unsavory moods by eating the right foods.
You’re running late for an important meeting; you’re working on a tight deadline; you’re waiting for medical results from a serious test. No matter the scenario, strained situations can produce similar physiological reactions in your body. “Your blood pressure rises, your heart rate in-creases and your body makes glucose to give you the energy you need to get through,” says Augustine. There’s also a rise in cortisol, a hormone that, when released over time, can lead to heart disease, diabetes and obesity. Carbohydrates distress you by increasing the production of serotonin. This key chemical in your brain improves mood, increases emotional energy and relieves pain. Simple carbohydrates that are refined or processed, such as doughnuts and cookies, up serotonin production faster than complex carbohydrates by quickly releasing glucose, which further increases the brain’s ability to produce serotonin. But by choosing a jelly doughnut over a whole-wheat pita pocket you’ll pay a hefty price in weight gain and compromised healthy eating goals. In addition, for serotonin to tranquilize, carbs need to be eaten on an empty stomach and, surprisingly, without protein. Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Lauren_S_Johnson
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Not only a religious symbol; it’s a symbol of quality! About OK
In the past two decades, the demand for kosher food products in the United States and around the world has greatly impacted the food industry. Established in 1935, the OK Kosher Certification is one of the world’s most respected symbols of kosher approval. Studies have confirmed a direct correlation between the OK kosher symbol and increased sales. Under the leadership of Rabbi Don Yoel Levy, the OK provides certification for food giants and products such as IFF, Kraft, ConAgra, Tropicana and the Miller Brewing Company. Operating on six continents and supported by more than 350 of the world’s leading kosher experts, the OK certifies more than 114,000 products, produced by over 1,500 companies. Learn more about OK by visiting www.OK.org “A fair amount of adult non-Jewish customers value the kosher certification and look for it,” says Scott Bussen, a spokesman for Philip Morris’s Miller Lite, which recently added visible kosher certification to its cans and bottles. “This is clearly something that is gaining momentum.” Miller is one of a string of mainstream food producers -- others include Anheuser-Busch, Nabisco, Keebler and Mars -- that have sought kosher certification in recent years.
“Kosher is the Good Housekeeping Seal of the 1990’s.” Still, marketing experts say that the general public, dissatisfied with government food inspections, increasingly sees kosher certification as a quality check. “Kosher is the Good Housekeeping Seal of the 1990s,” declares Joe Regenstein, an official of the National Kosher Foods Trade Association. But the greatest boom to the industry has been people seeking out kosher food for health reasons: lactose-intolerant consumers who buy pareve products, which contain neither meat nor dairy prod-
ucts; and vegans, vegetarians and people with food allergies who favor kosher foods because the industry’s labeling practices are considered to be more rigorous.
“Frito-Lay’s classic potato chips have been certified kosher since 1994;”
The kosher market already includes many mainstream foods that most people do not realize have kosher certifications. Frito-Lay’s classic potato chips have been certified kosher since 1994; Coca-Cola has been since the early 1930’s.
“In 1984, there was something like 16,000 kosher products, today there’s approaching 80,000,” It was in 1997, considered a watershed in the history of kosher food, that Nabisco’s Oreo cookies received certification. Earlier this year, for example, Lipton began making a line of kosher soup mixes. “In 1984, there was something like 16,000 kosher products, today there’s approaching 80,000,” said Menachem Lubinsky, the
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My weight-loss progress has stalled. At the gym where I workout, I’ve been hearing a lot about fat burners. What’s your opinion on them and should I add one to my regimen? Weight loss is very tricky. The body continually adapts to whatever it’s given. By that I mean, if you are on a low-carb diet everyday of the week, the body’s metabolism will adjust to that level of carbs. This is where you would bump carbs for a couple of days to offset the system and keep it guessing. Another good idea is a fat burner, such as Thermo Genetics Extreme. With the quality of ingredients, it’s the clear winner. It has three distinct benefits, first it burns fat by increasing thermogenesis. Fat cells are moved into the energy pathway and burned as fuel at a faster rate. The second benefit is the amount of energy you’ll have to work out or do cardio. Your intensity level will be cranked up to get the most out of your time while you exercise. Thirdly, it increases focus allowing you to stay the course of your exercise plan.
It seems that sexual potency pills are the newest rage both over-the-counter and prescription. Is there any natural products that would do the same thing? There is and the best part about it is that it will also help you have better workouts. The product I’m speaking of is called L.I.N.O. which stands for Liquid Instant Nitric Oxide. It was first designed to increase blood flow which in turn brings more oxygen and nutrients to the muscles during training. This in turn allows you to train harder and longer. As it turned out, this product also increased blood flow to the sex organs, not only men, but women too. The feedback from using L.I.N.O. was not only that they were having better workouts, but their sex lives also improved. With extra blood flow to the genitalia, arousal is heightened for both parties, along with intensified orgasms.
Do you recommend cardio before or after a workout? Both. Let me explain. A 20 brief 5-7 minutes of light cardio should always be performed before any type of resistance training. This will warm the muscle up and allow for better movement, therefore decreasing the chances of injury. For optimal fat burning, an additional 30-45 minutes of cardio should also be performed after the workout session. After a workout, body fat burning is optimal. This is due to the fact that glycogen (stored energy) is burned up. Once this takes place, the next readily available fuel source is going to be body fat. Make sure to keep your heart rate in the range of about 65%-85% of your maximum heart rate. Your maximum heart rate can be calculated by subtracting your age from 220. For example, a 30 year-old would have a maximum heart rate of 190 (bpm) beats per minute. Now find 65%-85% of that number, which is 123-161 (bpm) beats per minute. Try to maintain your cardio session within your range and you will optimize your fat burning.
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Populations in particular need of L-Arginine amino acids are growing children, infants, athletes, individuals trying to lose weight, and the elderly. Persons suffering from injury can benefit from L-Arginine supplements, as demand for L-arginine is increased during times of bodily injury and repair. Persons looking to support their sexual health may also benefit from use of L-Arginine due to its vasodilating properties. L- Arginine amino acid will act to increase the diameter of blood vessels, thereby allowing increased blood flow to reach constricted areas. L-Arginine amino acid supplement presents benefits to hard training athletes. Supplementing with Arginine may boost the immune system, thereby allowing the athlete to train harder and avoid the detrimental effects of minor health problems associated with overtraining.
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ARGININE PROMOTES AMAZING RESULTS L-Arginine and Nitric Oxid Recently, dietary supplements containing L-Arginine amino acids have become popular due to Arginine’s nitric oxide producing ability, its ability to scavenge free radicals, as well as its ability to signal muscle cells, release growth hormone, support healthy cholesterol, and enhance fat metabolism. L-Arginine amino acid helps regulate salt levels in the body. L-Arginine, through its availability and metabolization of nitric oxide (a gas that’s responsible for transmitting important signals and regulating cellular functions in the body), has many beneficial effects. It dilates and engorges the blood vessels in the penis and clitoris, facilitating erections in males and genital responsiveness in females. L-Arginine assists with maximum sexual performance by increasing the supply of nitric oxide in the body, resulting in strong erections and increased sexual functions. L-Arginine has other health-related benefits related to regulating the blood pressure including improving blood flow, reducing plaque build-up, and lowering cholesterol.
Dietary supplements that contain L-Arginine are recommended to promote heart health, cardiac muscle, vascular function and to prevent “platelet aggregation” (reduce the risk of blood clots) and to lower blood pressure. A safe dose of L-Arginine may be beneficial to men suffering from erectile dysfunction or sterility.
L-arginine can enhance testosterone availability, increase blood flow to the genital area, increase sperm count and motility, increase sexual desire, and heighten sensitivity in both men and women.
The Department of Cardiac Surgery in Lodz, Poland released the results of their research into l-arginine function in 2006. According to their data, it is believed that l-arginine improves blood flow to and from the heart by stimulating nitric oxide release. Nitric oxide dialates or enlarges the blood vessels. This is one reason that body-builders have used the supplement. The Division of Vascular Surgery and Endovascular Therapy at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston has this to say about l-arginine: “NO (nitric oxide) precursor L-Arginine supplementation enhances NO production at sites of venous thrombosis (a clot in a blood vessel). Moreover, L-Arginine preserves endothelial vasoreactivity (healthy function of the lining of the blood vessels) and reduces platelet deposition (platelets are cell fragments floating in the bloodstream that are responsible for clots) after thrombolysis in iliac DVT(blood clot removal in the area of the hip). These data suggest that L-Arginine may preserve endo-
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Sexual Health Erectile dysfunction (ED) affects 50% of the male population over the age of 40. As men age there is a decreased arterial blood flow to the genital area. When properly taken, L-Arginine can enhance testosterone availability, increase blood flow to the genital area, increase sperm count and motility, increase sexual desire, and heighten sensitivity in both men and women.
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Good sexual health has several biological components to it. As we have seen in this article, L-Arginine and nitric oxide are critically important to good sexual health. Since it is an essential amino acid, your diet needs to include protein sources and/or supplements like L.I.N.O from Genetics Tech tm.
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nutrititional habits to reach the proper athletic nutrition
roper nutritional habits for athletes do not differ much from nonathletes. Athletes should consume 2,000 or more calories per day. The average non-athlete should consume no more than 2,000 calories per day to maintain body weight. Athletes need to consume more calories due to the caloric cost of training. For athletes these calories should come from complex carbohydrates (CHO), not fats, simple sugars, or alcohol. Athletes will require more
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fuel for their body; this translates into a higher CHO intake. Athletes will need to consume 60% or more of their calories from CHO, while non-athletes should not consume more than 60% of their calories from CHO. In terms of body weight, athletes should consume 3—5 grams of CHO per pound of body weight per day. Becoming an elite athlete requires good genes, good training and conditioning and a sensible diet. Optimal nutrition is essential for
peak performance. Nutritional misinformation can do as much harm to the ambitious athlete as good nutrition can help.
1. Carbohydrates
Athletes benefit the most from the amount of carbohydrates stored in the body. In the early stages of moderate exercise, carbohydrates provide 40 to 50 percent of the energy requirement. Carbohydrates yield more energy per unit of oxygen consumed than fats. Because oxygen often is the limiting factor in long duration events, it is beneficial for the athlete to use the energy source requiring the least amount of oxygen per kilocalorie produced. As work intensity increases, carbohydrate utilization increases. Complex carbohydrates come from foods such as spaghetti, potatoes, lasagna, cereals and other grain products. Simple carbohydrates are found in fruits, milk, honey and sugar. During digestion, the body breaks down carbohydrates to glucose and stores it in the muscles as glycogen. During exercise, the glycogen is converted back to glucose and is used for energy. The ability to sustain prolonged vigorous exercise is directly related to initial levels of muscle glycogen. The body stores a limited amount of carbohydrate in the muscles and liver. If the event lasts for less than 90 minutes, the glycogen stored in the muscle is enough to supply the needed energy. Extra carbohydrates will not help; any more than adding gas to a halffull tank will make the car go faster. For events that require heavy work for more than 90 minutes, a high-carbohydrate diet eaten for two to three days before the event allows glycogen storage spaces to be filled. Long distance runners, cyclists, cross-country skiers, canoe racers, swimmers and soccer pla-
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yers report benefits from a pre-competition diet where 70 percent of the calories comes from carbohydrates. According to the Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, endurance athletes on a high-carbohydrate diet can exercise longer than athletes eating a low-carbohydrate, high-fat diet. Eating a high-carbohydrate diet constantly is not advised. This conditions the body to use only carbohydrates for fuel and not the fatty acids derived from fats. For continuous activities of three to four hours, make sure that glycogen stores in the muscles and liver are at a maximum. Consider taking carbohydrates during the event in the form of carbohydrate solutions. The current recommendation is a 6 to 8 percent glucose solution. You can make an excellent home-brewed 7.6 percent sports drink with reasonable sodium amounts. Add 6 tablespoons sugar and 1/3 teaspoon salt to each quart of water. Dissolve sugar and cool. The salt translates into a sodium concentration of 650 mg/liter. This small amount is good for marathon runners. Sugar or honey just before an event does not provide any extra energy for the event. It takes about 30 minutes for the sugar to enter the blood stream. This practice may also lead to dehydration. Water is needed to absorb the sugar into the cells. Furthermore, sugar eaten before an event may hinder performance be-
cause it triggers a surge of insulin. The insulin causes a sharp drop in blood sugar level in about 30 minutes. Competing when the blood sugar level is low leads to fatigue, nausea and dehydration. A diet where 70 percent of calories come from carbohydrates for three days prior to the event is sometimes helpful for endurance athletes. (See Table 1 for a sample menu.) Water retention often is associated with carbohydrate loading. This may cause stiffness in the muscles and sluggishness early in the event. A three-day regimen minimizes this effect. The previously suggested seven days of deprivation/repletion is not recommended due to increased risks of coronary heart disease. In addition, electrocardiograph abnormalities may occur and training during the deprivation phase may be difficult.
2. Water
Water is an important nutrient for the athlete. Athletes should start any event hydrated and replace as much lost fluid as possible by drinking chilled liquids at frequent intervals during the event. Chilled fluids are absorbed faster and help lower body temperature.
3. Fats
Fat also provides body fuel. For moderate exercise, about half of the total energy expenditure is derived from free fatty acid metabolism. If the event lasts more than an hour, the body may use mostly fats for energy. Using fat as fuel depends on the event’s duration and the athlete’s condition. Trained athletes use fat for energy more quickly than untrained athletes. Fat may contribute as much as 75 percent of the energy demand during prolonged aerobic work in the endurance-trained athlete. There is evidence that the rate of fat metabolism may be accelerated by ingesting caffeine prior to and during endurance performance. However, insomnia, restlessness and ringing of the ears can occur. Furthermore, caffeine acts as a diuretic
and athletes want to avoid the need to urinate during competition. Fat consumption should be controlled, not eliminated. Fat ingestion is necessary for proper mental function, hair production, hormonal cycles, and finger and toe nail production, to mention a few. Fats should be unsaturated and from vegetable sources. Meat sources of fat contain high amounts of saturated fat. Saturated fat has been linked to cardio-vascular disease.
4. Protein
After carbohydrates and fats, protein provides energy for the body. Exercise may increase an athlete’s need for protein, depending on the type and frequency of exercise. Extra protein is stored as fat. In the fully grown athlete, it is training that builds muscle, not protein per se. The ADA reports that a protein intake of 10 to 12 percent of total calories is sufficient. Most authorities recommend that endurance athletes eat between 1.2-1.4 grams protein per kg of body weight per day; resistance and strength-trained athletes may need as much as 1.6-1.7 grams protein per kg of body weight. (A kilogram equals 2.2 pounds.) Japanese researchers demonstrated that “sports anemia” may appear in the early stages of training with intakes of less than 1 gram/kg of body weight per day of high quality protein. To calculate your protein needs, divide your ideal weight by 2.2 pounds to obtain your weight in kilograms. Then multiply kilograms by the grams of protein recommended. A varied diet will provide more than enough protein as caloric intake increases. Furthermore, Americans tend to eat more than the recommended amounts of protein. Excess protein can deprive the athlete of more efficient fuel and can lead to dehydration. Highprotein diets increase the water requirement necessary to eliminate the nitrogen through the urine. Also, an increase in metabolic rate can occur and, therefore, increased oxygen consumption.
5. Vitamins and Minerals
Increased caloric intake through a varied diet ensures a sufficient amount of vitamins and minerals for the athlete. There is no evidence that taking more vitamins than is obtained by eating a variety of foods will improve performance. Thiamin, riboflavin and niacin (B vitamins) are needed to produce energy 21
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from the fuel sources in the diet. However, more than enough of these vitamins will be obtained from the foods eaten. Carbohydrate and protein foods are excellent sources of these vitamins. Furthermore, the B vitamins are water soluble and are not stored in the body. Some female athletes may lack riboflavin. Milk products not only increase the riboflavin level but also provide protein and calcium. The body stores excess fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E and K. Excessive amounts of fat-soluble vitamins may have toxic effects. Minerals play an important role in performance. Heavy exercise affects the body’s supply of sodium, potassium, iron and calcium. To replenish sodium lost through sweating, eat normally following the competition. Avoid excessive amounts of sodium. Eating potassiumrich foods such as oranges, bananas and potatoes supplies necessary potassium. Salt tablets are not recommended.
VITAMINS AND MINERALS SUPPLEMENTATIONS
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JUST FEW HOURS BEFORE THE COMPETITION
A meal three to four hours before the event allows for optimal digestion and energy supply. Most authorities recommend small pregame meals that provide 500 to 1,000 calories. The meal should be high in starch, which breaks down more easily than protein and fats. The starch should be in the form of complex carbohydrates (breads, cold cereal, pasta, fruits and vegetables). They are digested at a rate that provides consistent energy to the body and are emptied from the stomach in two to three hours. High-sugar foods lead to a rapid rise in
blood sugar, followed by a decline in blood sugar and less energy. In addition, concentrated sweets can draw fluid into the gastrointestinal tract and contribute to dehydration, cramping, nausea and diarrhea. Don’t consume any carbohydrates one and a half to two hours before an event. This may lead to premature exhaustion of glycogen stores in endurance events. Avoid a meal high in fats. Fat takes longer to digest. Fiber has a similar effect, as well. Take in adequate fluids during this pre-game time. Caffeine (cola, coffee, tea) may lead to dehydration by increasing urine production.
G-Men™ and G-Women™ supplies B-vitamins that may be missing from your diet due to poor dietary habits from everyday stress. Each daily dose supplies a 50 mg B-vitamin complex that is essential for carbohydrate metabolism and energy production. Vitamins B6, B12 and folic acid play a role in the maintenance of normal homocysteine levels important for cardiovascular health.* The Antioxidant Vegetable Blend found in GMen™ offers protection from harmful free radicals that can destroy healthy cells. This blend includes saw palmetto and lycopene to support normal prostate health and a carotenoid blend with lutein to support optical health. Look for complete info at www.vitaminwonders.net 22
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Do not ignore the psychological aspect of eating foods you enjoy and tolerate well before an event. However, choose wisely -- bake meat instead of frying it, for example. Some athletes may prefer a liquid pre-game meal, especially if the event begins within two or three hours. A liquid meal will move out of the stomach by the time a meet or match begins. Remember, include water with this meal. Regardless of age, gender or sport, the pregame meal recommendations are the same. Following a training session or competition, a small meal eaten within thirty minutes is very beneficial. The meal should be mixed, meaning it contains carbohydrate, protein, and fat. Protein synthesis is greatest during the window of time immediately following a workout and carbohydrates will help replete diminished glycogen stores. Dairy foods, low fat milk, yogurt, and cheese, are important sources of calcium. Calcium is necessary for proper neural and muscle function. Females need to be certain to consume enough calcium to prevent osteoporosis.
Most authorities recommend that endurance athletes eat between 1.2-1.4 grams protein per kg of body weight per day. Preventing osteoporosis begins in adolescence, not late in adulthood. Athletes should also eat more meals per day than non-athletes. The standard “3 squares a day� will not provide enough energy during the day to promote optimal training and
performance. It is recommended that athletes consume 6 meals a day. This provides the athlete with constantly replaced energy stores and eliminates the feeling of fullness that three large meals produce. Smaller amounts of food can be consumed before and after exercise to help with optimal performance.
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ason Keller started racing go-karts at the age of 10 and was soon crowned World Karting Association’s Junior Modified Champion. Soon after, Keller raced in NASCAR’s Winston AllAmerican Challenge, where he earned rookie of the year honors in 1990. The following year he joined the NASCAR Slim Jim All-Pro Series, where he tallied four wins and led the number of laps led during his first season. The progression to the NASCAR Nationwide Series was a gradual but inevitable one. After his first NASCAR Nationwide Series race at Lanier Speedway, Keller was hooked and would run a limited schedule when funds permitted. In 1994, Keller and Kel Racing (which was owned by Keller and his father) would run a full Nationwide Series schedule. In his first full year, Keller scored the pole at Orange County Speedway, Myrtle Beach Speedway and Richmond International Speedway. In 2006, Keller made his historic 400th career start in the Nationwide Series
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with Brewco Motorsports (now Baker Curb Racing). 2006 and 2007 saw Keller running part-time for Brewco as well as CJM Racing. 2008 continued his success with CJM Racing where he piloted the No. 11 in 28 starts with CJM Racing, one top-5 finish, four top-10 finishes, and thirteen top-15 finishes. Actually, Jason Keller continued his strong finish to the 2009 season with a 13th-place finish in the Ford 300 at Homestead-Miami Speedway in November. Keller, driving the United States Postal Service® Ford Fusion delivered his seventh top-15 finish in the last nine races. The veteran finishes the 2009 season ranked eighth in the NASCAR Nationwide Series Point Standings, earning his 10th career top-10 finish in the point standings and first since 2005. United States Postal Service® invited us to this exciting event and we could share with Keller.
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In weightlifting, the most injured areas are the lower back, shoulders and knees. Most related injuries are overuse injuries, and a smaller percentage are more serious. The lower back tops the list, however, and this is consistent across many sports. It no doubt signifies a human anatomical weakness.
Why use belt for training?
Back injuries are among the most frequent accidents that appear as a consequence of advanced body building exercises, nevertheless, risks can be significantly lowered if the athletes wear weightlifting belts for the support of the muscles. When do back injuries appear? Back strains are the most common problems that appear when moving in the wrong way; you will experience severe pain that can be temporary or chronic. Weightlifting belts increase the safety level of the athlete enabling one to perform strenuous exercises without having to fear for their muscle condition. The manner in which the belts are worn is all crucial for the matter as they are similar to regular belts worn around the hips. Weightlifting belts were initially worn by Olympic athletes, and it has become popular only in recent years to be part of the equipment of recreational lifters as well. Nowadays, wearing such belts does not depend on the skill or the experience of the lifter, the only thing that needs to be mentioned here is that the improper use of these belts can be 28
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equally harmful to one’s health. Hence, you’d better make sure you get the instructions well before starting to use such an item of equipment whether for professional or recreational weightlifting purposes. Weightlifting belts have to be worn tightly but without affecting the quality of the breathing, since correct body oxygenation is all too important for the athlete’s health. Most people who come to use these belts are impressed to realize that the weight they are able to lift when wearing them is a lot higher than when not using such support at all. There is a close connection between the way the athlete breathes and the support offered by weightlifting belts: thus, always take a deep breath before lifting the weights off the rack, and release the air from the chest only when the bar is off the ground. The abdominal muscles will take part of the stress that would otherwise be pressing against the back bones, hence, the weightlifting belts will increase the pressure inside the abdomen providing an increased support for the entire muscular and osteo-articular structure. When pushing the stomach out-
wards, the lower back will also push against the weightlifting belts, thus significantly reducing the chances of back injury. For anyone interested in very heavy lifting only high quality weightlifting belts are recommended, since the bigger the challenge, the greater the risk of back injury. Wearing weight lifting gloves is a personal choice. Some people swear by them and would not go to the gym without their weight lifting gloves. Others claim they interfere with their workout. You should consider the pros and cons of weight lifting gloves before making your decision.
Grip
Weight lifting gloves improve your grip on weights. Hands get sweaty during a workout. When they do, your hands can slip. This can be annoying if you are doing pull ups and keep falling off the bar. It is also dangerous if you are holding heavy weights over your body. Weight lifting gloves make workouts safer.
Calluses and Blisters
Lifting weights over long periods of time results in calluses and blisters on the hands. Some people find these unattractive and use weight lifting gloves to preserve the appearance of their hands. Even those people who do not mind tough hands can still benefit from weight lifting gloves. A tiny blister can prevent a weight lifter from using his hands that day. Weight lifting gloves prevent blisters.
Pressure
Weight lifting gloves relieve pressure placed on your hands when lifting heavy weights. This allows you to move beyond the limitations of your hands. The chest and back muscles on most people can handle much more weight than their naked hands can support. Weight lifting gloves increase the pressure capacity on your hands.
Wrist Support
Most weight lifting gloves also wrap around your wrists. This provides valuable support for the wrists while they support heavy weights. The material of the glove acts like extra ligaments and tendons while the wrist is bent backward. Weight lifting gloves help prevent wrist injuries in the gym.
Increased Lift
Weight gloves with wrist straps can make you stronger. They do this by distributing the weight being lifted across the forearms instead of making your fingers hold it all. This is especially effective in pulling exercises like deadlifts or upright rows. Weight gloves with wrist straps allow you to lift much more weight than you could with just your hands. There is a brand that the name says it all: DURA BODY, mind-set of a winner, durable equipment you can depend on, no matter how hard you train. You can find gloves, belts, etc, at a reasonable price. More information: www.durabodyusa.com 29
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Who is the A
# 1 in Europe?
re the World soccer clubs prepared to face the local tournaments and, above all, the famous League of the Champions 2009. Here are detailed analysis’s in alphabetical order of the three most competitive leagues in Europe. With the start of the European soccer leagues, the dance of the stars and the millions
is again noticeable in the sports world. The most powerful teams on the planet, located in just three countries: Spain, Italy and England, again opened their bank accounts to buy the most noticeable players of the soccer universe, and to the young promises of the world of soccer, most of them born in South America and Africa.
AC Milan
Arsenal
The rossoneri lost not just Kaka (to Real Madrid) but also Yoann Gourcuff (Girondins Bordeaux) and Paolo Maldini (retirement). So why are they this high? For one, Milan was the best club in Italy the second half of last season. Ronaldinho looks rejuvenated (and more importantly, trimmer than the last time we saw him). Pato is blossoming into a superstar. New coach Leonardo is a former Milan man who may just have the touch that is needed to return the club to Italy, if not world dominance.
With Andrey Arsavin, Arsenal was a different team the second half of last season. Losing Kolo Toure hurts a bit, but there is enough experience and talent at the back (especially with the addition of Thomas Vermaelen) to make up for it. The return of Eduardo should make up for the departure of Emmanuel Adebayor however. Indeed, scoring goals does not appear to be a problem in the first few games of the season. Gunners have won all four games for a combined tally of 15-3.
Atletico Madrid It was a volatile season for Atletico last year. A midseason slump cost Javier Aguirre his job, but the rojiblancos were one of few sides to defeat Barcelona in a game that mattered. Not much was done with the roster in the offseason; the team remains built around Maxi Rodriguez and Diego Forlan.
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Besiktas Istanbul
Barcelona
The Turkish champs added a few pieces to their “small market payroll” (at €95 million it’s only the third highest in Turkey): Michael Fink joins from Eintracht Frankfurt, Matteo Ferrari from Genoa and a few Turkish players from other points. Like we said, nothing earth shattering.
Barcelona did not have much time to rest on their laurels from the Champions League final victory over Man United. No sooner had the ink dried on some of the gushing reports of world dominance that Real Madrid set about upstaging the blaugrana through a record-setting summer spending spree. But Barcelona was able to counter with some the acquisition of a certain Zlatan Ibrahimovic, who will make Barca’s midfield even more compelling than it already was. Things certainly started off on the right track, with decisive two-legged victory over Atletic Bilbao in the Spanish Super Cup.
Chelsea The team that came a few minutes from a second straight Champions League final showdown with Man United has been tipped by many as the team to beat in the Premier League this season. It’s been a quiet offseason by Blues’ standards. Sure, there was a bit of drama around John Terry, but the team really didn’t suffer any major departures. It quietly (again, by its own standards) resigned Didier Drogba and dropped a few million quid on Daniel Sturridge (from Man City) and Yuri Zhirkov (CSKA Moscow) to strengthen its attack. Not that they’ll need the help. Drogba looks to be in peak form and Ballack and Deco even found the net in the team’s second game of the season. This might just be the year it all comes together for Blues.
Girondins Bordeaux
Dynamo Kiev Dynamo had a solid run last season, winning the Ukrainian Premier-Liga and making, it all the way to the UEFA Cup semis where they lost to eventual winner Shakhtar Donetsk. They started strongly to the domestic campaign this season, with four wins and one draw from their first five games. They did lose a few key players, most notably Guinean striker Ismael Bangoura, who joined Stade Rennes on an €11 million transfer but spent the money on shoring up their side with three acquisitions (two of them from Brazil).
Glasgow Rangers After Celtic let us down last season, we’re throwing in our lot with Rangers this year. Walter Smith’s men got younger and quicker this offseason (not just because of Barry Ferguson’s departure). Full disclosure: We were partial to the fact that they have two Yanks (Maurice Edu and DaMarcus Beasley) in their squad, though neither has done much thus far.
Last season’s surprising French champions have started strongly to the new campaign, with three wins from three games. They lost one key defender from last year’s squad (Senegalese international Souleymane Diara, who joined Marseille), replacing him with Mickael Ciani from Lorient. The acquisition of Yoann Gorcuff from Milan may just put Girondins on the map as a real power.
Hamburg SV HSV spent nearly €25 million improving a side that was right in the thick of last year’s Bundesliga race before fading down the stretch. That sum doesn’t include Ze Roberto, who joins from Bayern Munich on a free transfer. The new players (Eljero Elia from Twente, David Rozenhal from Lazio and Markus Berg from Groningen are the other big names) should more than make up for the loss of Ivica Olic to Bayern. After a jittery pair of first games (needing overtime to defeat Fortuna Duesseldorf in a cup tie and a draw with newly-promoted Freiburg) HSV have turned it on, defeating Borussia Dortmund and defending champs Wolfsburg in decisive fashion.
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ONLY SOCCER Inter Milan
Liverpool
Inter got off to an inauspicious start to the 2009/2010 campaign, giving up a late goal to draw lowly Bari at the San Siro. A sign of things to come? Samuel Eto’o and Diego Milito are nice players, but they don’t begin to replace Zlatan Ibrahimovic, one of the world’s very best. Inter made a few other acquisitions as well but nothing earth-shattering.
Reds are coming off of one of their best Premiership seasons in recent history. Stevie G and Co. hung around the top of the table all season before ultimately finishing second just four points behind their hated rivals. Losing Xabi Alonso will clearly hurt the team’s chances this season, however.
Manchester City
Juventus Yes, we consider Juventus the favorites for the scudetto and Italy’s best hope at recapturing European glory. It’s a glimmer of hope at best, considering the strengths of top clubs in Spain and England. Still, they play these games for a reason. Unlike their rivals in Milan, Juve did not lose any major pieces, while adding a pair of Brazilians (Diego from Werder Bremen and Felipe Melo from Fiorentina) to give it renewed vigor in the center of the pitch.
Considering Citizens didn’t qualify for any European competition, it is going to be tough to vindicate putting them this high--unless, of course they make a run at the Premiership’s Big Four. City spent like drunken sailors again this summer, adding Emmanuel Adebayor, Carlos Tevez, Roque Santa Cruz and now Julian Lescott. If they break the Big Four it will all be worth it.
Manchester United How many times did Cristiano Ronaldo save United’s bacon last season? There was the Champs League quarterfinal in Porto, of course; a late season brace that proved to be the difference at Aston Villa when Man U. was reeling from back-to-back losses to Liverpool and Fulham; a match-winner over Blackburn in February...that’s just off the top of our heads. For all of the talk of Sir Alex’ managerial genius, it seems the individual exploits of CR7 were more what kept his team ahead of the rest of the world last season. Now he’s gone. Who will replace him in United’s midfield? We’re sure Wayne Rooney and Dimitar Berbatov are up to the task of scoring goals, but who will service them? Ryan Giggs and Paul Scholes are ancient, Nani and Antonio Valencia unproven, Owen Hargreaves and Michael Carrick injury-prone. Anderson? Ji-Sung Park? Darren Fletcher?
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Olympique Lyonnais L’OL were finally, finally dethroned in Ligue Un last season. They had a decent Champions League campaign, losing to eventual winners Barca in the Round of 16. They’ve reloaded for 2009/10, raiding FC Porto for Lisandro Lopez and Aly Cisokho among other notable moves (the €72.5 million spent on new players has got to be a club record). A favorable CL draw (Liverpool, Fiorentina, Debreceni) give Claude Puel’s men a good shot at the elimination round.
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Olympique Marseille
Porto
L’OM spent over €40 million improving a squad that finished a close second to Bordeaux last year. Fernando Morientes (from Valencia), Lucho Gonzalez (Porto) and 23-year old Cameroon international Stéphane M’Bia Etoundi (Rennes) head the list of big name acquisitions. Of course l’OM also lost Djibril Cisse, Karim Ziani and Lorik Kana, three starters. With two wins and a draw, Marseille have started strongly to the new season. But Champions’ League group with AC Milan, Real Madrid and FC Zurich may be too much for them to handle.
Porto had another good run last season, winning their domestic league and very nearly ousting Man United from the Champions League. But they lost some of their best players, including the Argentine tandem of Lisandro Lopez and Lucho Gonzalez.
Real Madrid What was that about this being more about potential than anything else? Oh right. Real has the potential to beat anybody and everybody, even (especially) their hated rivals from Catalonia’s capital city. Kaka, Cristiano Ronaldo, Xabi Alonso and Karim Benzema headline the list of (very) expensive additions Real made to their side this summer. The pressure will be on new coach Manuel Pellegrini to produce results and for good reason: Real President Florentino Perez dropped close to $350 million (not a typo, though maybe not precisely accurate due to currency rate conversion math). He shouldn’t have much to worry about in the early going: Until an Oct. 4 visit to Sevilla, Real really shouldn’t have any problems winning games, even (especially)
VFL Wolfsburg The “Wolves” shocked many people in winning their first ever Bundesliga title last season. Are they worthy of a repeat performance? The North German side improved their lineup with the additions of Karim Ziani (from Marseille) and Obafemi Martins (Newcastle). So far, so good: Wolfsburg have started strong to the new season with three wins and one loss in all competition. The one loss came to Hamburg SV, a team that may just be the best one in Deutschland when all is said and done.
in their Champions League group with AC Milan, Olympique Marseille and FC Zurich.
Are the SPANISH CHAMPIONSHIP the best of the world?
Spanish can be the richest local tournament of the soccer world, its great fortress, and paradoxically its greater weakness, situates in which since over 25 years ago the trophy of champion became ‘private property’ of two clubs: Barcelona and Real Madrid, that due to a well definite structure, some powerful investors and some really ambitious executives, they could hire during decades to the greater cracks of the soccer world, to build some assemblies that more than soccer clubs seem authentic continental selections. The result: both of them have won 21 times the trophy of Spanish championship in the last 25 years. The winner of the just finished tournament of the first half of this year was the Catalonian squad, with players such as Messi, Henry and Eto’ among others, headed the whole tournament, and just at the end felt a little pressure from its biggest enemy, the Real Madrid, that with a team less powerful have gotten 2nd place.
Sevilla At first glance a bit of a shock seeing Sevilla this high, but it makes sense when you think about it. The palanganas finished third in La Liga last season and did not lose anybody of note to transfers. More importantly, they made some potentially intriguing acquisitions: Didier Zokora and former Spanish U-21 international Sergio Sanchez add depth to the defensive midfield and Real Madrid man Alvaro Negredo joins from Almeira, where he scored 19 goals last season. A favorable Champions League draw (VfB Stuttgart, Unirea Urziceni and Glasgow Rangers) helps as well.
Shakhtar Donetsk Last year’s UEFA Cup champions were upset in their Champions League qualifier last month and will have to settle with the Europa League. They’ve started strongly to the Ukrainian league, winning three games and drawing one. They appear to have lost just one key player from last year’s run (Evgeniy Seleznev) but a €25 million move of Dmytro Chygrynskyy to Barca appears imminent. This year the things would be able to change, but to tell you the truth, we are not talking about a third or fourth team disputing against these two Iberian champions; to be honest , right now, the biggest change they cant wait to see is how the change to championship trophy goes from the Barça to the Madrid. There are really many complicated thins changing in the present, due to the stellar contracting being shared for the two clubs. 35
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hen I look around the gym, I notice many trainees with well developed arms and chest’s and some even in the leg department. But, the number drops dramatically when it comes to the back. There are many theories as to why the back is difficult to develop. My opinion is simply that many train the back incorrectly. I feel that the back is the most complicated muscle group to train properly. That is because of the multiple angles needed to stimulate every aspect of it. On appearance alone, the back is massive. Arms can be broken down into four separate sections: biceps, triceps, shoulders and forearms. The back on the other hand only has areas: lower (erectors) middle, upper, inner and outer. When desig-
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ning your back routine, make sure each area is addressed. When training the back, technique needs to be of utmost priority. Movements within the shoulder and elbow, along with proper arching of the back to maximize stimulation. When performing any type of pulldown or pull-up, keep the lower back slightly arched while keeping the chest high. Here, the shoulder should be relaxed and away from your ears. Eyes should be focused on the near the ceiling or top of the machine with about a 45 degree upward head tilt. I choose to focus the eyes up because the chest will always follow. It’s easier to keep the chest high when your eyes are focused on something overhead. As you look down, your shoulders and chest will follow. So, to maximize stimu-
lation of the back and minimize the biceps involvement, keep your eyes in the upward direction when performing all pulldowns and pull-ups. When beginning a pulldown, grasp the bar (different grips will be discussed later) and lower the body so that the legs are beneath the roller pads. These will stabilize you throughout the movements. Slightly arch lower and middle back while tilting the head towards the ceiling. This will allow the chest to rise and the shoulders to drop down and back. Let the arms stretch to full extension. Here, you should feel a stretch in the outer lats. This is your starting point of each repetition. Make sure to maintain proper form throughout the full-range of the entire set. Always keep the chest high and the eyes up. When pulling the bar
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down, bring the elbows towards the ground allowing for the bar to come in contact with the top of the chest or slightly above it. Here, contract the lats followed by returning the bar to the starting position with arms stretched above. Repeat until completion of set. Pull-ups follow the same principle as pulldowns. The only difference is that you will be pulling your body up a stationary apparatus or using a weight-assisted machine to do so. Form and technique are followed exactly as with pull-downs. Rowing is the second style of exercises needed to develop an awesome back. There are multiple options when it comes to rowing. You can use a barbell, dumbbell, Smith machine, seated row or many of the other rowing machines available. As with 39
TRAINING the pulldowns and pull-ups, form must be of utmost importance when rowing. Once again a slight arch needs to be placed in the lower and middle back. When the back is rounded and chest is pulled in with the shoulders hanging forward, the chance for injury increases greatly. Always maintain a contracted back throughout the full range of motion. Begin every row by grasping the bar, dumbbell or machine and pull back slightly to contract the back. Remember to keep the chest high and shoulder back and away from your ears. Keep the shoulders down by keeping the traps relaxed throughout the full range of motion. As you pull your elbows back, bring the bar, dumbbell or machine towards the middle to lower abdominals. Contract slightly before returning to the starting position. Complete the desired number of repetitions, rest and begin your next set.
Because the back is such a large muscle group, it needs more attention than any other muscle group. Because the back is such a large muscle group, it needs more attention than any other muscle group. Below I’ll list my favorite exercises for rowing and pulling. Pick at least 2 from each category and switch them up with each workout. Feel free to increase your exercise selection for each category to 3-4 exercises. My favorite pulldown and pull-up exercises: wide-grip pulldown (to chin), middle-grip pulldowns, closegrip pulldowns and reverse grip pulldowns. Another exercise I put into this category because it stimulates the same area as the pulldowns and pull-ups is the straight-arm pushdowns. In this particular exercise face one side of the cable crossover machine. Set the pulley in the top position and attach a straight-bar or E-Z curl bar. Grasp the bar with both palms facing down while taking about two step back. Bend over 40
slightly at the waist line and bring the chest slightly towards the floor, while maintaining that same slight arch to the lower and middle back. Begin by bringing the bar towards your upper thighs while allowing for only movement in the shoulders, not the elbows. Contract slightly in the bottom position before returning to the starting position. For rowing, there are many options available. Here are some of my favorites: closegrip seated row, wide-grip seated row, reverse grip seated row, one-arm cable row, one-arm dumbbell row, barbell rows (underhand and over hand grips), Smith machine rows, T-Bar rows, Hammer Strength row and just about any other rowing machine available in the gym. I use them all and constantly change my grips to change the stimulation area. Good luck with your back training. The Back will probably be one of your toughest muscles to train and grow. It requires a lot of time, energy and patience. Focus on form over weight selection. Always push the amount of weight you use, but never at the expense of improper form.
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ully developed shoulders add that something special to the physique that separates one from other lifters. When all three heads are beautifully developed it takes the physique up a level. If possessing incredible deltoids are your goal, read on and find out how to get them. When beginning each and every shoulder workout, start with 5-7 minutes of light cardio work to warm up your body. Follow that with some light stretching of the shoulder joints before beginning the weight training. Two basic guidelines to follow are first: GO HEAVY and second: maintain proper form. Training heavy at the expense of proper form and technique only sets yourself up to have an injury. The first exercise choice should always be some form of presses. I use a variety of them: barbell (to the chin), dumbbell, Smith machine, Hammer Strength and the multiple shoulder press machines. Pick any one of them and perform 4 sets with a repetition range of 6-15. I like to take my first set 20 here to 20-30 repetitions. This helps flush the muscle with a lot of blood and warms my joints up. I also increase the mind-muscle connection which helps me really feel the remaining sets. Always maintain proper form when performing any type of press. Make sure your hips/glutes, along with your shoul-
der blades are pressed firmly into the support chair. Keep a slight arch in the lower back while keeping it flexed. At the top of each repetition, stop just short of locking out your elbows. By stopping short of lock-out, you keep continuous tension on the shoulder. When lowering the weight, bring the palms even with your chin. You want to make sure that you get a stretch at the bottom of each repetition, but an excessive stretch. Shoulder injuries and shoulder pain due to the slow degradaWhen betion of the joint may limit you on ginning each and your range of motion. If that’s the case, only perform presevery shoulder worses in a comfortable range of kout, start with 5-7 motion. Muscles targeted from presses are side and front delts. minutes of light cardio Second on the list of training work to warm up targets is the side delt. This is the largest of the three heads, so your body. it takes priority over the other two heads in order of completion. Even though the side delt is stimulated during any pressing exercise, specific exercises need to be added to the workout to fully stimulate the side delt. Any exercise where the arm is raised laterally (to the side of the body) will stimulate the side delt. My favorite types are dumbbell, cable and machine laterals. In the top position of each repetition, make sure the palms of your hands are facing the
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floor. In actuality, your pinkie (little) finger should be slightly higher than your pointer (first) finger. Perform 4 sets with a repetition range of 8-15. Make sure to squeeze the shoulder in the top position of each repetition. Next up on the order of events is the front delt. Once again, even though this part of the shoulder was targeted during presses, an isolation exercise is necessary to fully develop this head of the shoulder. Front raises can be performed with two different grips. Palms are facing towards the body at the beginning of the repetition and face the floor when in the top portion of the repetition OR palms are facing towards each other throughout the full range of motion. The latter method I prefer when using dumbbells. Obviously any barbell front raise can only use the first method. I like the palms in method because it rotates the shoulder outward slightly and allows for greater stimulation of the front delt. My favorite styles are dumbbell (palms facing in), barbell or cables using either a rope or small straight bar. When using cables, I face away from the cable weight stack and pull the weight between my legs and away from my body. Proper form should consist of a slight bend to the knees, low back arched slightly, abs tight, chest high and shoulder away from your ears. Begin by lifting the weight in front of your body until your arms are eye level. Contract slightly at the top and slowly control the weight back to the starting position. Perform 4 sets of 8-15 repetitions. Last, but not least, is the ever important rear delts. When these are perfectly developed they help the shoulders blend in with the back. They are the link between these two muscles. Check out any pro bodybuilder doing the rear double bicep pose and you’ll see what I mean. To fully stimulate
When rear deltoids are perfectly developed they help the shoulders blend in with the back.
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this head of the shoulder, focus must be on feeling the muscle contract as you raise your elbows behind and away from your body. Whether using dumbbells or cables, keep a slight bend in the elbow, but keep it fixed. Do not allow for any further movement in the elbow. For example, if performing bent-over rear shoulder raises while sitting on the end of the bench, begin by seating as close to the edge of the bench as possible. Keep the dumbbells on the floor in front of you. Grasp the dumbbells and allow your palms to face each other. Keep your upper body at about a 45 degree angle towards you thighs. Raise the dumbbells leading with your elbows. Bring the dumbbells up even with the bench before lowering them to the starting position. Make sure to squeeze the rear delts at the top of each repetition. Perform 10-15 repetitions for a total of 4 sets. When using the rear pec deck, face into the weight stack and pull the handles away and back from your body. Use different grips in order to fully stimulate the rear head. Good luck with developing massive delts. Make all of your friends envy them.
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SEXUALITY
Tantra integrates sexuality with the whole human being. It enables the body, mind, and emotions to work together to give you power and control over your life and spiritual growth.
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Tantric sex involves practice, over time, in a relationship of mutual devotion and trust,” says James E. Salisbury, Ph.D., an international tantra master who teaches philosophy and human sexuality at Utah Valley State College in Orem, Utah. “The ability the orgasm, especially for women, is a learned skill. The ability to raise orgasm to its maximum potential for joy and ecstatic spiritual communion is, especially for men, also a learned skill,” he adds. “Tantra is about consciousness and awareness,” says Johanina Wikoff, Ph.D., a tantra lecturer and therapist in San Francisco, CA, and author of The Complete Idiot’s Guide to the Kama Sutra (Macmillan, 2000). “Rather than saying you should try different sexual positions or give up certain things, tantra says: do the things you enjoy, but do them with awareness,” she explains. “Having a deep connection with a partner can help individuals become more relaxed and have better sexual functioning,” says Linda Banner, Ph.D., a sex therapist at the University of California San Francisco-Stanford Sexual Health Medicine Program. “Tantric sex is more of a holistic connection than a purely physiological one. It involves the mind, body and spirit,” she adds.
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Here are four beginner’s techniques you can try out:
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Design an “intimacy space”
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Breathe Each Other’s Breath
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Keep Your Eyes Open
There should be a comfortable area that is playful and relaxed. First, clear the room of any attention-grabbing clutter. Next, decorate with flowers, candles and cozy fabrics. Scent is really important to our sensuality, so try natural oils like jasmine, ylang-ylang, or rose. Make sure your bed is as comfortable as possible with soft sheets and a number of pillows. Lastly, chose a soundtrack of music that you both like. Play it softly in the background to enhance your mood.
Harmonizing your breath is one of the easiest ways to sync with your partner. Straddle your partner’s lap and inhale while they exhale and vice versa. As your partner breathes out, you’ll find yourself taking their breath into and down through your entire body. As you exhale, consciously attempt to energize the breath. In this way, you’re sharing all of yourself with your partner. Becoming conscious about your breath is central to all yogic practices and is foundational in Tantra.
The idea of making love with your eyes open is one of the fundamentals of deep connection in intimacy. It is surprisingly harder to do than you might expect. Move toward this idea as an intention rather than a rule and be amazed as the collection of glimpses that will reshape how you think about your partner and yourself. It is not easy to be seen, even
by the people we love. Truly witnessing the act of love is profoundly transformative.
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Take it Slow
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How to Last Longer in Bed
Sorry guys, foreplay is essential in Tantra. A lesiurely, slow build helps men control longevity and piques women’s arousal. The longer you linger in this process of building energy, the longer your session will last and the more energy you will build. Use this time to fully focus on each other. As in meditation, when your thoughts wander, gently guide your attention back to your partner and the magic of the moment at hand.
If “holistic sex” sounds like a tall order, don’t panic. The following tenets of tantric sex can be painlessly incorporated into your sex life.
Rather than saying you should try different sexual positions or give up certain things, tantra says: do the things you enjoy, but do them with awareness. Make a conscious effort to engage all of the five senses during lovemaking. “Even without an exhaustive education,” says Wendy Strgar, Care2 columnist and CEO of Good, Clean Love, “the principles behind tantric practice can go a long way in deepening the connection you share with your partner.”
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SMOKIN’ ACES 2: ASSASSINS’ BALL www.smokinacesdvd.com Universal City, California, October 27, 2009 –Smokin’ Aces 2: Assassins’ Ball http:// www.smokinacesdvd. com, the all-new movie about the adrenaline-pumping world of blood, bullets and badasses, is blasting its way onto Blu-ray™ Hi-Def, DVD and digital download January 19, 2010. Executive produced by Joe Carnahan (Narc), the writerdirector behind the shockingly edgy hit Smokin’ Aces, and directed by P.J. Pesce (Lost Boys: The Tribe), Smokin’ Aces 2: Assassins’ Ball features a sexy cast, whip-smart script and hyper-kinetic visuals. And, with the return of infamous assassins Lazlo Soot and the Tremor Brothers from the original theatrical film, audiences will
experience a furious frenzy of explosive action that will keep them guessing until the very last scene. Both the Blu-ray™ and DVD editions include the rated and unrated versions of the movie and an arsenal of explosive bonus features. Universal Studios Home Entertainment presents a Working Title Production of Smokin’ Aces 2: Assassins’ Ball http://www.smokinacesdvd.com, starring Tom Berenger (Training Day), Clayne Crawford (Brooklyn to Manhattan), Martha Higareda (Street Kings), Ernie Hudson (“Heroes”), Michael Parks (Grindhouse), Autumn Reeser (“Entourage”) and Vinnie Jones (X-Men: The Last Stand, Lock, Stock and Two Smokin’ Barrels), as well as returning stars from the original theatrical release Tommy Flanagan (Sin City), Maury Sterling (Smokin’ Aces) and Christopher Michael Holley (Smokin’ Aces).
CRIME WILL PAY… On Christmas Day (December 25th), Warner Bros. will proudly present the Mystery-Adventure film “Sherlock Holmes” directed by Guy Ritchie and starring Robert Downey Jr., Jude Law, Rachel McAdams, Mark Strong, Eddie Marsan and Kelly Reilly. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s famous super-sleuth, Sherlock Holmes, gets an update with this adaptation of Lionel Wigram’s comic book series by writer/director Guy Ritchie. Detective Sherlock Holmes and his stalwart partner Watson engage in a battle of wits and brawn with a nemesis whose plot is a threat to all of England.
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“EDGE OF DARKNESS” On January 29th Warner Bros. will proudly present the Dramatic-Thriller film “EDGE OF DARKNESS” directed by Martin Campbell (“Casino Royale”)and starring Academy Award winner Mel Gibson(“Braveheart”) Ray Winstone (“The Departed”),Danny Huston (“X-Men Origins: Wolverine”) , Bojana Novakovic (“Drag Me to Hell”) and Shawn Roberts (“I Love You Beth Cooper”). “Edge of Darkness” is an emotionally charged thriller set at the intersection of politics and big business. As homicide detective Thomas Craven investigates the death of his activist daughter, he uncovers not only her secret life, but a corporate cover-up and government collusion that attracts an agent tasked with cleaning up the evidence.
Even a man who is pure of heart, and says his prayers by night, may become a wolf, when the wolfsbane blooms, and the autumn moon is bright – Old Gypsy Poem… On February 12, Universal Pictures will proudly present the action-horror film “THE WOLF MAN” directed by Joe Johnston and starring Academy Award winner Benicio Del Toro, Academy Award winner Anthony Hopkins, Golden Globe winner Emily Blunt, Hugo Weaving and Art Malik. Lawrence Talbot, a haunted nobleman, is lured back to his family estate after his brother vanishes. Reunited with his estranged father, Talbot sets out to find his brother... and discovers a horrifying destiny for himself. Upon his return to his ancestral homeland, Lawrence Talbot (Del Toro) is bitten, and subsequently cursed by, a werewolf.
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