Tennis Ball for back pain?

Hi everyone,
It has been awhile since I have blogged, but I felt the need to share this amazing modality to help relieve and cure back pain. From the creator of the BioMechanics Method (Justin Price). Below is the link to the book.  A very small investment to live pain free for the rest of your life. Enjoy!

http://www.amazon.com/Amazing-Tennis-Ball-Back-Pain/dp/0979132401

Heart surgeon speaks out on what really causes heart disease

It has been awhile since I have blogged, but I wanted to share this article from
Dr. Dwight Lundell, a practicing heart surgeon for over 25 years.

http://www.sott.net/article/242516-Heart-surgeon-speaks-out-on-what-really-causes-heart-disease


Best in health,

Mike

A SIMPLE PLAN

its been awhile since i have blogged but wanted to share this 15 minute workout i call a simple plan. you do 100 burpees in 15 minutes and thats it. it works your entire body with a great calorie burn. this workout is great for travelers with limited access to a gym. give it a try and let me know what you think    ;)      

Functional Patterns

Hey everyone,
It has been awhile since I have posted, but I cam across this workout routine and felt I should share this with everyone. He incorporates style, grace, dance and functional movement exercises into his routine. check it out.

https://www.youtube.com/user/functionalpatterns

Dysfunctional Training Programs Revealed

Hi everyone,
I came across this interesting video from the National Academy of Sport's Medicine (NASM) speaking about the importance of Corrective Exercise. It is so well backed that even some Doctor's are certified in it and back the methodologies used. The video explains all about the Corrective Exercise approach to training. Also, know that my company (New Strength Dynamics) offers and endorses Corrective Exercise. Please visit us at www.newstrengthdynamics.com after watching the video to learn even more about how we can help you to finally live pain free and move more functionally to avoid injury.

http://youtu.be/rI0TPIPvgxM

Best of health,
Mike

H.I.I.T

Hi everyone,

It has been awhile since I have posted, but I want to share with you how excited I am about these new High Intensity Interval training (HIIT) sessions I have been using lately. The basis behind HIIT are six to ten repetitions of high intensity exercise (4-6 sets), separated by medium intensity exercise or  a very short break.(1 minute). Most sessions only last between 8-12 minutes and never more than 20. This form of circuit training burns a lot of calories, increases endurance and strength. A lot of the exercises focus around your core and mainly consist of body weight exercises, but some exercises do incorporate weight as well. Here is an example program with the video to demonstrate. Thank you BodyRock! (www.bodyrock.tv)

Workout Break Down: Sean’s Get Pumped On The Patio Workout

Set your interval timer to 12 rounds of 50 seconds work with a 10 second break!

1) 5 Squat and Press and 5 Low Jumps the sandbag

2) Push Up Core Rotation Left and Right With One Burpee

3) Push Up Row/ Half Burpee Sumo Leg Lift the sandbag

4) Forward Lunge Left Right-4 Switch Lunges the sandbag

http://youtu.be/e195YhUT6IQ

Vegan Diets and Performance

I read an interesting article today in regard to vegan diets and athletic performance. You can read it here. Copy and paste link below.

http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/06/20/can-athletes-perform-well-on-a-vegan-diet/

Best of Health,
Mike

TRX moves you need to see!

Hi everyone,
I came across some really great TRX moves brought to you by Doug Balzarini with DB Fitness. You can check them out here.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=hJut0VviVKI#!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=7F9yfwnV8nM


Best of Health,
Mike

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Mike

Abs and Core

Here are some great exercises I picked up for Abs and Core. you can check them out here!

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Enjoy :)

Mike

Live Pain free with Corrective Exercise

Do you want to live pain free? You can through Corrective Exercise.

In many cases, the pain you're experiencing now is often the result of a series of small events that, when looked at as a whole, leads to the real reason you're experiencing pain. Muscle imbalance and movement issues are often the root cause of chronic pain AND the reason you can't seem to move past the pain.  

Please visit  newstrengthdynamics.com  to learn more

Wallet Sciatica?

That's right. a lot of people (mostly guys) carry their wallet in their back pocket. This causes pressure upon sitting on the piriformis which is a muscle deep inside your buttocks (gluteus maximus), which in turn can cause pressure on the sciatic nerve leading to piriformis syndrome. So get your wallet out of your back pocket guys! :D for more great health and fitness tips, visit my site at  www.newstrengthdynamics.com

Best of health,
Mike

GOMBS sounds like combs

G- Greens
O- Onions
M- Mushrooms
B- Berries
B-Beans
S- Seeds

Remember this simple acronym. It may be some of the most important nutrient dense foods you can eat. These foods are extremely effective at preventing chronic disease and promoting health and longevity. To learn more about these foods, visit the link below and make them a part of your diet.

http://www.diseaseproof.com/archives/cat-gombs.html

Best of Health,
Mike

tomato, tomata, Tabata?

That's right. I said it :D Here is a great workout for burning calories and getting your heat rate up in a very short amount of time. Is FOUR minutes fast enough for you? Here are a couple sample workouts. Have fun :)

TABATA TRAINING

If you don’t know already, Tabata is a four minute session. Each Tabata has 8 intervals  of which you exercise at a very high intensity for 20 seconds. After 20 seconds, you have 10 seconds to rest.  Tabata is a form of high intensity training and one of the benefits of high intensity training is that it can boost your metabolism and heart rate up in a matter of seconds. Long distance running requires anywhere from 10 minutes to 30 in order to get your heart rate up. Not only that but you have to maintain that heart rate for the rest of the jog to get your body to burn fat.

This is a sample of a simple Tabata session:

• Pushups for intervals 1 and 3
• Body weight Squats for intervals 2 and 4
• Medicine ball slams for intervals 5 and 7
• Sprinting or jumping rope for intervals 6 and 8

This is a sample Tabata training plan:

• Barbell Squats (intervals 1,3)
• Pushups (intervals 2,5)
• Chin ups (intervals 4,6)
• Sprinting in place (intervals 7,8)
• Equipment needed: Barbell with weights, surface mat for pushups and a chin up bar

Full Body Tabata Routine Exercise Details

Push-ups - Regular Set 1 - 20 seconds  (8 SETS)
Pull-ups Wide Grip Set 1 - 20 seconds  (8 SETS)
Dive Bombers Set 1 - 20 seconds   (8 SETS)
Dips - Bars Set 1 - 20 seconds   (8 SETS)
Chin-ups Set 1 - 20 seconds  (8 SETS)
Alternating Lunge Jumps Set 1 - 20 seconds  (8 SETS)
Mountain Climbers Set 1 - 20 seconds  (8 SETS)
Flutterkicks Set 1 - 20 seconds  (8 SETS)

Sit Ups Set 1 - 20 seconds   (8 SETS)








Read more about it here:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/High-intensity_interval_training

The 10 Minute workout? PLEEEZE!

No really, It's true. They say doing something is better than doing nothing at all, and for those days that you just do not have the time, or you are traveling and want to get a quickie workout in, I have just the solution. I came across this ten minute workout from Mario Lopez "Knockout Fitness" best seller. It's a good read, and a lot of useful information. Thanks Mario! The best part about this workout is that it requires no equipment! Great for a hotel room workout  for you road warriors  or if you do not have access to a weight room :D  Here is the workout:

1. Squat Thrusts (up to 1 minute) these are basically the same as burpee's. Google burpee's.
2. Pushup (up to 25 reps)
3. Jumping Jacks (up to 1 minute)
4.Crunch (up to 25 reps)
5.Pushup (up to 1 minute)

*After first circuit, rest 2 to 4 minutes, then repeat the circuit again.

TRX Suspension Training and Core

Hi everyone,
I have a new video out that I am excited about and wanted to share with you. It is called TRX Suspension Training, and one of the best workouts I have had in a long time. It is one of the toughest exercise routines that uses nothing but your own body weight to burn calories, build muscle and increase flexibility.You can view the promo here on my Blog. Enjoy!

best of health,
Mike

Unicycling to build core strength?

Hi everyone,
It has been awhile since I have blogged, but I was jogging in Web Bridge park yesterday and a unicycle caught my attention. I can't think of a better way to get aerobic exercise and build core strength at the same time! this synergistic exercise is the best I have seen in awhile. Imagine having your core muscles engaged nonstop for 30 minutes or longer. This is the benefit you will receive from a unicycle. Although this exercise is not for everyone, I highly recommend trying it sometime if you are already biking and FEEL THE DIFFERENCE a unicycle can make. And of course be safe and wear a helmet and pads :)

Check out the link below for more information on this unique form of exercise.

http://www.livestrong.com/article/400866-why-ride-a-unicycle/

Best of Health,
Mike

AARP Discounts for members!

Hi everyone,
It has been awhile since I have blogged, but I wanted to let you know some exciting news about the new AARP member discount program I am now a part of. I am now offering a 20% discount and a free fitness evaluation for any AARP member fifty or older! I will also add a free 1 hour session on top of this already amazing deal if you purchase 10 or more training sessions! Please stop by my web site and visit me and take the first step to better health. http://www.newstrengthdynamics.com/  For more information on the AARP program, please visit http://www.aarp.org/. you will be glad you did.

Best of Health,
Mike

Rheumatoid Arthritis

I have recently spent some time researching Rheumatoid Arthritis. My mom has been  diagnosed with it and I thought what better reason to learn more about this chronic disease. This particular disease is classified as an auto-immune disease where the body is attacking itself specifically the joints. Early rheumatoid arthritis tends to affect your smaller joints first — the joints in your wrists, hands, ankles and feet. As the disease progresses, your shoulders, elbows, knees, hips, jaw and neck also can become involved. In most cases, symptoms occur symmetrically — in the same joints on both sides of your body.

Rheumatoid arthritis signs and symptoms may vary in severity and may even come and go. Periods of increased disease activity alternate with periods of relative remission, during which the swelling, pain, difficulty sleeping and weakness fade or disappear.

There is no known cure for rheumatoid arthritis. To date, the goal of treatment in rheumatoid arthritis is to reduce joint inflammation and pain, maximize joint function, and prevent joint destruction and deformity. Early medical intervention has been shown to be important in improving outcomes. Aggressive management can improve function, stop damage to joints as monitored on X-rays, and prevent work disability. Optimal treatment for the disease involves a combination of medications, rest, joint-strengthening exercises, joint protection, and patient (and family) education. Treatment is customized according to many factors such as disease activity, types of joints involved, general health, age, and patient occupation. Treatment is most successful when there is close cooperation between the doctor, patient, and family members.

For an in depth look at this debilitating disease please visit the link below.
http://www.webmd.com/rheumatoid-arthritis/default.htm