A new episode of the The Fitcast has guests John Berardi and Dave Tate. Dave Tate, a Champion Powerlifter who’s bad eating habbits nearly cost him his life, worked with John Berardi to not only lose weight, but to become a healthier individual.
Does Your Chest Hurt Durring Exercise? You May Have Angina
Here’s a video about a type of heart disease called Angina. If you have chest pains during exercise, then you should see a doctor about the possibility of having Angina. GEORGE A. BELLER, MD, MACC: The signs and symptoms of angina are very straightforward. The patient experiences a feeling of pain or pressure, particularly with… Continue Reading
Marijuana cuts Cancer Risks in Half
From Science Daily: The active ingredient in marijuana cuts tumor growth in common lung cancer in half and significantly reduces the ability of the cancer to spread, say researchers at Harvard University who tested the chemical in both lab and mouse studies. “The beauty of this study is that we are showing that a substance… Continue Reading
Alzheimer's Disease Treatment: a New Drug Treatment Shows Promise
From Science Daily: A molecule designed by a Purdue University researcher could lead to the first drug treatment for Alzheimer’s disease. “This is the most exciting target today for Alzheimer’s disease intervention,” said Tang, who holds the J.G. Puterbaugh Chair in Medical Research at the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation. “These interactions happen at a very… Continue Reading
Don't Forget the Warm Up! A Few Techniques.
Warming up in the Gym is essential. We could all agree on that. But, not everyone does a very good job of it. And the reason may simply be, that warming up is not as easy as all that. There are a few key reasons I (or any trainer for that matter) want’s people to… Continue Reading
Qigong, and the Art of Slowing Down
Qigong is an ancient Eastern practice similar to Yoga. And, it can be a good complement to an exercise training routine. From the NYTimes: “The realm of working out has shifted from people just wanting to build bulk and lean, toned muscles to them understanding that the inner health of the body is just as… Continue Reading
Fat, the Inside Scoop
PBS has a show on tonight (at least in my area) called, “Fat, What No one is Telling you.” I haven’t watched it yet, but I’m going to.
D.T. Suzuki, and the Calm Mind
D.T. Suzuki is, for the west, the best ambasidor of Zen Buddhism to have come around. Zen is an elusive faith, that has great implications for those who are trying to reduce their own stress levels. PBS has a page on him, and his thoughts on Faith, God, and the meaning of Life.
David vs. Goliath: Loprinzi's Gym takes on Golds
Loprinzi’s Gym (the Gym I Train at) is faced with quite the challenge. A Golds gym is set to open up just a few blocks away, and the fate of this little neighborhood spot may not be so fantastic. Here’s an article about the conflict in the Oregonian And a Video about the gym, from… Continue Reading
Ricky Williams, Pot for Pain in a Puritanical Nation
Ricky Williams is on permanent suspension from the NFL because he used Pot as a pain killer to help him get through games. NFL players often need to be medicated to make it through their games, as the injuries of the past are constantly haunting them. But, apparently there is a deep double standard when… Continue Reading
