Archive for the 'Sports Conditioning' Category

June 18/10: CrossFit WOD plus a Boxing lesson…WHAT A WORKOUT!!!

Friday, June 18th, 2010

Ten rounds, each for time of: 100 meter Sprint Rest 90 seconds followed by 20 minutes of skipping, and stretching on the Power Plate. Then an hour of boxing lesson. This was my first boxing lesson and I got my butt kicked.  I had no idea striking the pads could be so tough.  What a [...]

Exercise Variables By Ken Kashubara

Wednesday, July 1st, 2009

Personal trainers put together workout systems for individuals and/or groups to follow. Many of these programs detail more than simple sets and repetitions. The programs use a new language, such as ‘rep tempo’, that many individuals may not initially understand. What do all the terms mean? How do the workouts get ‘put together’? Let’s find out.

Flexibility Revisited By Ken Kashubara

Thursday, June 11th, 2009

Many individuals, regardless of fitness levels, frequently skip stretching before and after workouts. If an individual wishes to be at his or her physical best, stretching is mandatory. Improving flexibility decreases the risk of injury and stress, can increase energy levels and improve performance. Read on to learn the exact definition of flexibility, how it works, and the types of stretches each individual should perform.

Archery Workout

Tuesday, May 5th, 2009

Be it bows and arrows or crossbows, archery is a fine field to master and enjoy as a sport. Given the almost unlimited offerings in terms of equipment, training and support, archery can be the sporting challenge one can enjoy over and over, since the lessons in learning and mastering it never ends.

DAY 4 – RECOVERY – I need a massage. I’m deciding on the type I need. I think Exercise Therapy or Deep tissue.

Sunday, April 12th, 2009

DAY 4 Recovery – Saturday April 11, 2009 Cedric had a Lacrosse practice today.  What an interesting sport.  It’s physical, it’s fast and it’s challenging.  My boy is much betther than I already at the sport. I still have that kink in my neck.  I need to get a smaller foam roller because this one [...]

THE MIND-MUSCLE CONNECTION By: Mark Thorpe http://www.muscleandfitness.com

Monday, March 23rd, 2009

Today, I was reading this article on-line today from www.Muscleandfitness.com and this is such an awesome read!  You must give this a try because it’s magical.  If you have never practiced visualization techniques, then start with this today becuase you will be in awe of the effects of anytype of visualization let alone this. This [...]

Foam Rollers

Thursday, February 12th, 2009

So I’ve been training for FemSport and I’ve been extremely sore (my calves hurt for 3 days). I was talking with one of my friends about muscle soreness and pain and he said to try the foam roller. Well I’ve always been skeptical about the foam roller, what can a little piece of foam really [...]

DAY 17 – 10 MINUTE TRAINER “TOTAL BODY 2″ + “Pickup Basketball” Still the best workout of all on the DVD’s

Saturday, January 31st, 2009

Friday Jan 30th, 2009 I feeeeeeeeeeeeeel good!  Tony said that I would now.. I feeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeel right!  Like sugar and spice. This was a great workout.  Again, I say this (Total Body 2) workout is the best workout of all the ones on the 10 Minute Trainer.  I’ll say it again… Total Body 2 – “It’s [...]