Fitness

Pussy Jack, Pussy JackPussy Jack, Pussy Jack, why you so weak?”“Hey, I’m back in the gym to improve my physique.”“Pussy Jack, Pussy Jack, can’t you lift more than that?”“Spot me – I’m going for twelve and a half!”“OWWWWW!”Sing a Song of ...
Pussy Jack, Pussy JackPussy Jack, Pussy Jack, why you so weak?”“Hey, I’m back in the gym to improve my physique.”“Pussy Jack, Pussy Jack, can’t you lift more than that?”“Spot me – I’m going for twelve and a half!”“OWWWWW!”Sing a Song of Six PoundsSing a song of six pounds,?A loss upon the scale?.Four and twenty workouts?.That plus eating well.When the month was over,?The results could not be clearer?.Isn’t that a fitter dude?He sees there in the mirror?Frère Jack Sh*t??Are you eating??Are you eating?Blogger Jack.Blogger Jack.??Weigh-in day is coming.Weigh-in day is coming.Dumb ding-dong.Dumb ding-dong..
about 1 hour ago
Snacking in between meals can help you stay on the right track, but choosing what to eat is key. A well-balanced, nutritious snack that's big on whole foods will do much more for you than a bag of empty calories. The following snacks str...
Snacking in between meals can help you stay on the right track, but choosing what to eat is key. A well-balanced, nutritious snack that's big on whole foods will do much more for you than a bag of empty calories. The following snacks strike the perfect balance between being filling and satisfying without pushing you over your caloric needs. Read on for some of our favorite sweet and savory snack ideas that are 150 calories or less! - Additional reporting by Jenny Sugar Photos: Lizzie Fuhr and Jenny Sugar View Slideshow ›
about 1 hour ago
If you want to torch calories and tone your tush, running is one of the most effective forms of exercise. The problem is, it leaves your upper body and core high and dry, and if you forget to stretch, you're left with tight, tense muscle...
If you want to torch calories and tone your tush, running is one of the most effective forms of exercise. The problem is, it leaves your upper body and core high and dry, and if you forget to stretch, you're left with tight, tense muscles that could suffer an injury that keeps you from lacing up your sneaks. Here's a 60-minute running workout that includes one-minute strength-training intervals as well as a short stretching session at the end. 0:00 - 5:00 - Warmup - brisk walking 5:01 - 15:00 - Run (fast pace) 15:01 - 16:00 - Push-Up Walks 16:01 - 21:00 - Run (fast pace) 22:01 - 23:00 - Plank With Arm and Leg Reach 23:01 - 28:00 - Run (fast pace) 28:01 - 29:00 - Mountain Climbers 29:01 - 34:00 - Run (fast pace) 34:01 - 35:00 - Burpees 35:01 - 40:00 - Run (fast pace) 40:01 - 41:00 - Three-Point Touches 41:01 - 46:00 - Run (fast pace) 46:01 - 51:00 - Cooldown - walking 51:01 - 60:00 - Stretch session Keep reading to see the six essential postrunning stretches.
about 3 hours ago
our tribe. The title of this post is “stolen” from an email I received. When I read the subject line (Big bloggers are so cliquey!) it took me a moment to realize the sender did not mean STATURE but perceived reach. Apparentl...
our tribe. The title of this post is “stolen” from an email I received. When I read the subject line (Big bloggers are so cliquey!) it took me a moment to realize the sender did not mean STATURE but perceived reach. Apparently Im slow that way. But I digress. Essentially the message asked if, when I started blogging, “big bloggers” (I still envisioned highlymuscled post-writing machines) had been exclusive & cliquey. If they left newer bloggers to fend for themselves as they do now. Later this same day I received emails asking if Id be at Fitbloggin (yes yes!!) & expressing concern about attending because “bloggers can be so clique’y.” Which leads me circuitously to the point of my post. Do I think bloggers are cliquey.  I did.  I experienced. I finally understood. Allow me to elaborate. Bloggers are busy. Especially the big ones of which we speak.  When I launched MizFit I was excited. Overly. Id read healthy living blogs for ages, I put up my first post, I **waited** for “big bloggers” to pour in & comment.  Ever aggressive assertive, when they didnt, I reached out to one & asked if she’d guest post.  She declined (nicely!) saying she was too busy.  My feelings weren’t hurt (I was thrilled she responded) — but I was surprised.  Which leads me to point #2… Blogging is a job.  When I launched MizFit I had a day job & blogged at night.  I hadnt realized blogging was what some people did for work until Big Blogger shared that with me.  Id assumed most bloggers either had a day job too or….Im not sure what!  What I’d initially perceived to be cliquishness was merely the fact these bloggers were busy.  They were juggling families, life, work and simply trying to keep it all together.  They werent being standoffish–they werent thinking about me at all. Bloggers are offline friends. This was a huge realization for me.  I made MYRIAD faux-pas—especially on twitter — when I started in social media.  I tried to join conversations & insinuate myself into friendships I had no clue existed offline for eons.  While this isnt always the case—I realized bloggers Id initially viewed as insular/cliquish merely started blogging at the same time.  They’d launched blogs, grown, made mistakes, learned, collaborated for years and developed deep friendships as a result.  They were cordial—but not in the same way they were to their blog-friends with whom they shared a history.  Id falsely assumed everyone only knew each other only for those few fleeting moments on Twitter or Facebook. Bloggers do a lot we do not see.  Big or not, Im grateful to have created a career out of my blog.  I believe it’s incumbent upon those of us who have been successful to assist others (the ole service is the rent we pay for living notion).  I mentor.  I help.  I can not aid everyone.  I dont speak for all bloggers–but I know much of what I do is behind the scenes.  The NOs I say arent a result of being cliquey—just the fact Im currently busy mentoring others. Im the first to admit when I burst on the scene like a crazy misfit Id initially thought “big bloggers” were cliquish and insular. Yet when I stepped back (& ceased thinking only of myself/my blog) and viewed blogging/bloggers as a whole I realized we’re a pretty helpful, inclusive bunch. And you? Do you perceive bloggers–especially (finger-quote) successful (unFQ) ones–to be cliquish? What social media faux-pas have you accidentally committed? Will you be at Fitbloggin13 with me?
about 4 hours ago
A checklist for capturing the best wedding photos - Tech Feel old with a look at 2013 prom themes - Sex & Culture Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel pair up for his Cannes premiere - Celebrity The right way to use a Beautyblender spo...
A checklist for capturing the best wedding photos - Tech Feel old with a look at 2013 prom themes - Sex & Culture Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel pair up for his Cannes premiere - Celebrity The right way to use a Beautyblender sponge - Beauty Cocktails to toast college grads and coeds-to-be - Food Inspirational toy-storage ideas - Moms Fashionable flats to live in all Summer - Fashion Quick and easy living room DIYs - Home A 5K playlist to help you run a 10.5-minute mile - Fitness Name that coming-of-age movie - Entertainment Gift ideas any graduate will appreciate - Smart Living Prep your bikini body with a 10-minute total-body workout - Video Homemade sweet treats for your wild bird friends - Pets
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about 11 hours ago
“Courtesies of a small and trivial character are the ones, which strike deepest in the grateful and appreciating heart.” – Henry Clay Taking a short break from the Walk Through the Five Ts for the following story.  We&#...
“Courtesies of a small and trivial character are the ones, which strike deepest in the grateful and appreciating heart.” – Henry Clay Taking a short break from the Walk Through the Five Ts for the following story.  We’ll get back to the Five Ts next week, but this, in my mind, is a very important topic.  Especially in a  “dose makes the poison” kind of way. I want to say from the onset that I take absolutely nothing away from Ryan Leong, here.  What an incredible story of grit and determination.  Check it out: But the one question that seems unexplored here is just how this condition came to be.  A genetic predisposition?  Sure.  But maybe the extreme endurance nature of Ryan’s workouts, if not having outright caused the condition, at least exacerbated it?  I think it’s a worthy question, and one that at least needs to be considered.   And it’s a question that’s at the heart (pardon the pun) of the Health vs Performance spectrum. Health vs Performance: a visual representation Here’s more on the extreme endurance activity vs cardiovascular health question from cardiologist, Dr. James O’Keffe.  Interesting stuff. So what does all of this mean?  My take is that one’s ability to tolerate endurance activity is a lot like one’s ability to tolerate gluten in the diet.  Not saying that either is necessarily “good” for anyone, but it is a stressor that some people seem to have a Teflon-like protection against.  And, in other people, this is a stressor that absolutely wrecks the house. In fact, leveraging the most effective dose of exercise — and figuring out exactly what is the most effective dose — is pivotal in our Efficient Exercise program design schema.  And this continual evaluation/re-evaluation process is also my top priority from a personal, n=1 prospective.  Goals, Five Ts, Health vs Performance; it’s an unbroken chain. Look, I get the competitive drive.  And as a former football player (and current health vs performance “envelope pusher”) I’m the last one that ought to be throwing stones.  But I think that If you’re going to train seriously and compete in these activities, at least know what some of the unintended ramifications might be.  Be on the lookout for them, and be prepared to alter your training should warning signs appear.  And a caveat: I can tell you from personal experience just how easy it is to ignore those warning signs.  Because that’s what athletes do, right?  We push through pain, and get back in the game. And that drive can probably be justified if we’re getting paid to compete, or at least, having an education paid for.  But let’s be realistic — some people compete for the simple thrill of competition itself.  That competition is its own reward is enough for me, at this point in my life.  And I get all of that, too.  But still, stress hammers the body nonetheless, and we have to be ever vigilant for the impending cliff-of-no-return.  So compete if you must, and train like a demon in the process.  Be true to yourself, and really listen to what your body is telling you.  Take advantage of appropriate medical testing if you plan on pushing the limits of your body’s ability to tolerate the stresses you put upon it.  If you’re in the habit of “playing hard”, ensure you also get in the habit of recovering even harder. Note: Joel Jamieson was kind enough to send me one of his BioForce HRV (Heart Rate Variability) testing kits.  I’ll be putting that to the test over the next few weeks, so be on the lookout for my assessment of what I think is some very cool technology. And remember this: genetics are not density.  We’ve covered a lot of ground on this subject previously here, here, and here.  But the bottom line is this:  Epigenetics have plenty to say, and can either turn these genetic switches into “hair t
about 14 hours ago
Slimming down for Summer takes time and dedication, but a few quick tricks can help you feel a little bit lighter in just one day. Read on to get our tips on how to feel less bloated and puffy - and have a flatter belly - by the end of t...
Slimming down for Summer takes time and dedication, but a few quick tricks can help you feel a little bit lighter in just one day. Read on to get our tips on how to feel less bloated and puffy - and have a flatter belly - by the end of today! View Slideshow ›
about 15 hours ago
It is time to whip yourself into shape for bikini season. Waste no gym time with this total-body workout. It keeps the heart rate up while toning you from head to toe. Press play and get ready to get your sweat on!
It is time to whip yourself into shape for bikini season. Waste no gym time with this total-body workout. It keeps the heart rate up while toning you from head to toe. Press play and get ready to get your sweat on!
about 17 hours ago
Beginner yoga poses may look easy at first glance, but after holding your body still and feeling your muscles burn, you'll realize these poses are the ticket to rocking your swimsuit. Here are seven beginner yoga poses to strengthen and ...
Beginner yoga poses may look easy at first glance, but after holding your body still and feeling your muscles burn, you'll realize these poses are the ticket to rocking your swimsuit. Here are seven beginner yoga poses to strengthen and tone your bikini body. View Slideshow ›
about 24 hours ago