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Should You Consult A Physician Before Buying A Flat Screen TV? (Cartoon)

A simple cartoon making a pretty profound point I think …

Should we consult with doctor before buying a recliner?

– (Patient) “At my gym they said I should ask you whether it’s okay for me to exercise.”

– (Doctor) “I get that question a lot … but nobody says consult a doctor before buying a recliner or a big screen TV.”

– (Doctor) “Side effects may include bloating and weight gain.”

All humor aside, take another gander at this … which compromises your health more in the long run? Beginning and continuing an exercise program, or purchasing a comfy recliner and flat screen that sits 15 feet from your fridge, a la the perfect storm, right?Read More »Should You Consult A Physician Before Buying A Flat Screen TV? (Cartoon)

Reason #213 to Avoid Overusing Exercise Machines (Treadmill Fail Compilation Video)

When it comes to exercise, the erganic principle of intention tells us to use our body as our primary “machine” 80% of the time, with a few exceptions such as a jump rope, pull up bar, dumbbells, kettlebells, etc.  Some of those traditional “machines” can apparently be a bit trickier than meets the eye. So while we do often recommend the treadmill… Read More »Reason #213 to Avoid Overusing Exercise Machines (Treadmill Fail Compilation Video)

Chin Up – Kettlebell Swing (Metabolic Video of the Week)

Try this only if you want burn some serious calories in a very short amount of time …

This is a popular circuit in the metabolic-strength training circles … so I thought I would high light it here … (if you have not attempted a Rubber Band Assisted Chin Up yet, ask your coach … everyone likes ’em after they try them.)

“Supersetting” two exercises is one of the most effective modes of improving strength and burning calories … the idea is to do one exercise immediately followed by another, rest 30-90 sec, and repeat 2-5+ times. The combinations of exercises usually look something like this:

  • Upper Body (push up, chin, cable row) followed by a Lower Body (squat or lunge)
  • Pressing Exercise (push up, dumbbell press, triceps press down) followed by a Pulling Exercise (chin up, cable pull down, biceps curl)
  • Total Body Strength followed by a Core Exercise (plank hold)
  • Upper Body Strength followed by a Total Body Press or Pull (as in the example below:

In the videos below, you can see examples of Scott and Becky doing a wicked superset including:

  • Kettlebell Swing – hitting the entire body, notably the core, glutes and hamstrings
  • Chin Up – hitting the abs, biceps and upper back

Note that the entire body is being blasted here in a short amount of time, and the cardiovascular benefits are incredible, as this is the perfect combination of strength and endurance training. Read More »Chin Up – Kettlebell Swing (Metabolic Video of the Week)