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