”Tofi”: An acronymn for “thin outside, fat inside”; a person who doesn’t eat enough to be overweight but has excessive levels of internal fat. –Jimmy Bell, Ph.D., Imperial College, London Intramuscular body fat is highly correlated with diseases such as type-II diabetes and insulin resistance. Luckily, regular weight training is one of the best ways… Continue Reading
Monthly Archives: August 2007
True Grit: The Secret to Success in Your Fitness and Athletic Goals
An Article in Olympic Coach Magazine suggests that grit, or the ability to work hard and consistently over the long haul, is equally (and in some cases more) important than talent for individuals seeking to become successful in their field of interest. Grit is perseverance and passion for long-term goals. Grit entails working strenuously toward… Continue Reading
Fighting Couple, Fit Couple
Couples are boxing one another, and getting healthy in the process. More at the NYTimes
Sumo Popularity
I think Sumo would be a whole lot more popular if matches looked more like this:
Dabaya Backflip!
Check out Dabaya! He misses his clean … but then, ever the crowd pleaser, does an easy back flip. In weightlifting shoes no less! Just more proof that Olympic Weightlifting, properly applied, can do wonders for making you more explosive. For a little extra, here he is front squatting “a little” weight.
Travis Mash: Westside-style Olympic Weightlifting
Now here is one unusual approach to training the Olympic Lifts, by Travis Mash. Did you see those box jumps! He’s hoping to compete nationally, and I think he has a good shot. With some technique work, maybe farther. Who knows. He has been a great Powerlifter, and hopes to be a great Olympic Weightlifter. … Continue Reading
Because Form Matters: Squat Rx
Below are a series of videos from Johnny Mnemonic about proper squat form. There really is a great wealth of Information here. And I suggest spending the time to look them over. Squat Rx #1: Lower Back Rounding at the Bottom of the Squat http://youtube.com/watch?v=Rq8CWv8UPAI Squat Rx #2: GMing Out of the Hole http://youtube.com/watch?v=wY4gwVlO_k0 Squat… Continue Reading
Femis Lambrionidis: Russian Monster
Femis Lambrionidis, 22 year old Russian Powerlifter. Not exactly a light weight.
Hood to Coast Relay Marathon
Here’s a link to a NYTimes Article about the Hood to Coast Relay Race Marathon. Bob Hill, the owner of Loprinzi’s gym runs it every year. He’s also a Powerlifter, and just turned 60. Not too bad. While I’m not a big fan of steady state cardio (as an exercise), I am a big… Continue Reading
Rhabdomyolysis: What Might Have Happened to Jesse Marunde
Jesse Marunde’s passing was a shock. And it always is when a young vibrant Elite level Athlete suddenly dies while doing what we all know is good for us: Exercising. So, what happened to him? We don’t know yet. But, here’s an article from the CrossFit Journal about a condition called “Rhabdomyolysis.” It is …… Continue Reading
