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3-Pointer (Feb 1)
Point 1: Rudy T steps down
Let me get this straight. Rudy T, whose Lakers right now are still maintaining 7th place in the conference...WITHOUT their star player....says he is stepping down on Tuesday for both health reasons and dissatisfaction...
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Many experts feel that supplementation with growth hormones offers exciting possibilities to adult bodybuilders, especially those aged over thirty. They should not be taken by anyone aged under twenty. In the past growth hormone was available only...
How To Win At Sports Betting
If you've read any of my articles before, you know I always emphasize the fact that there are many viable systems for any type of gambling. Sports betting is no exclusion. I've tested and found success with several sports betting systems (see ...
Pedro, Beltran, and the Mets as seen by one true Yankee Fan:
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What Is Spondylolisthesis And Do You Have It?
The spine has many vertabrae and spondylolisthesis is a
degeneration of a articulating (exterior) part of the vertabrae
that reduces its integrity, strength, support and flexibility.
The articulating part that is affected is in the rear of...
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Tabata Protocol: A Fast, Effective Workout
Can you get an excellent aerobic and anaerobic workout in less
than 4 minutes?... You bet you can!
The Tabata Protocol was created by Dr. Izumi Tabata at the
National Institute of Fitness and Sports in Tokyo, Japan.
The basic concept of this cardio interval training method is to
do intense exercise for 20 seconds, rest 10 seconds and repeat
for 8 cycles.
The entire workout only takes 4 minutes... 3:50 to be exact.
Just like Cardio Interval Training, the rest period can be
either complete rest or reduced intensity.
That's all there is to it... an extremely quick and effective
metabolic conditioning exercise method that improves both
aerobic and anaerobic capacity simultaneously.
I personally love the Tabata Protocol... It is a great way to
get a very intense workout in a very short period of time.
As a matter of fact, I like it so much that I use the Tabata
Protocol not only for metabolic conditioning methods like
sprinting, biking, rowing, jumping rope and calisthenics... but
also strength training exercises using bodyweight, dumbbells,
barbells, sandbags, Indian clubs, medicine balls and others.
Now... some people are afraid of
the intensity of the Tabata
Protocol.
Let me put those fears to rest...
You do not have to work at an extremely high intensity that
leaves you laying on the floor gasping for air as your friends
call the paramedics.
The Principle of Overload states that the stress placed on the
body only has to be slightly greater than normal to instigate
bodily changes for performance improvement.
In other words, you can still get great results with the Tabata
Protocol while going at your own safe pace.
Cardio Interval Training of any type stresses the body both
physically and mentally.
This is what makes the Tabata Protocol so great... the short 10
second rest gives you a break both physically and mentally,
allowing you to keep the 20 second work intervals intense.
If you have not experimented with the Tabata Protocol... I
suggest you do.
About the author:
Coach Lomax is a strength, conditioning and fitness coach
dedicated to building better humans for sport, work and life.
Learn more at Optimum
Physical Training or take his FREE Tabata Calisthenics
Workout Mini Course.
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