Category Archives: Health

Monday July 20, 2020

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I changed up the order I do things, I’m going to start with the stretching and calisthenics from now on. It’s easier to get started on.

Stretching and Calisthenics Routine

Ab Wheel Ten sets of Three
Standing Bicycle Crunch Five sets of Eight.
Horse Stance Cross Punch Five sets of Eight.
Oblique Knee Raise Five sets of Eight.
Front Kick Five sets of Eight.
Leaning Knee Raise Five sets of Eight.
Round House Kick Five sets of Eight.
Front Kick Five sets of Eight.
Back Kick Five sets of Eight.

 

Upper Body

Decline Push-ups Three Sets of ten
Upright Rows Three Sets of ten at 45 lbs
Back Flies Three Sets of ten at 22 lbs
French Curls Three Sets of ten at 22 lbs
Reverse Curls Three Sets of ten at at 45 lbs

I rest 30 seconds between exercises and about two minutes between sets.

Michael Cole

9 Simple Strategies For “Effortless” Weight Loss

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The reason most diets “fail” isn’t that they don’t work. It’s that once people lose the weight they go right back to the old habits that made them fat. The weight is never actually lost, it’s just misplaced. Being  Fit and Trim isn’t something you can do for a few weeks or months and then stop. It’s an attitude, a lifestyle. “Effortless” Weight Loss 1. Don’t eat in front of the TV. Sounds silly doesn’t … Continue reading →

Understanding Hunger Pangs For Weight Reduction

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 Does He Really Need To Top Off His Tank? Hunger pangs are possibly one of the most misunderstood signals our bodies send us, a misunderstanding that often leads to overeating. You know that feeling you get in the pit of your stomach when you haven’t eaten for a few hours, the vague unease, sometimes accompanied by a growling or rumbling deep in your belly. Why is it that sometimes you can eat a large … Continue reading →

Saturday July 11, 2020

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Just the basics today. Stretching and Calisthenics Routine Ab Wheel Ten sets of Three Standing Bicycle Crunch Five sets of Eight. Horse Stance Cross Punch Five sets of Eight. Oblique Knee Raise Five sets of Eight. Front Kick Five sets of Eight. Leaning Knee Raise Five sets of Eight. Round House Kick Five sets of Eight. Front Kick Five sets of Eight. Back Kick Five sets of Eight.   Michael Cole 

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Look Great In A Tank Top This Summer

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One of the most popular, and least followed through with, New Year’s Resolutions is to lose weight. Those that reach their target weight are often dissatisfied with the results. You can be the right weight and still be flabby. Weight loss without resistance training is only half of the battle. To look good in a tank top you want two things, defined shoulders and a narrow waist. There are two easy to do shoulder exercises … Continue reading →