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Men’s Health Magazine Leg Burnout
We all love to lift heavy on leg day. Sometimes we have to sacrifice our cardio for a great leg workout. If you find yourself struggling to get in your cardio after a long leg workout I want you to try this Leg Cardio Set. It is from Men's Health and...
Muscles: Incredible Health Benefits
Guest Post by Dr. Gabe Mirkin Almost all people should do some form of strength training as they age. Aging causes loss of muscles which increases your risk for metabolic syndrome, diabetes, obesity, heart attacks and premature death (Sports Medicine, May 2010)....
Pushup Challenge
Many occupations and sports teams have fitness tests. I have participated in fitness tests all my life. One common movement that has been in every fitness test I have ever done is pushups. It seems like pushups are the basic measure of strength. I think the main...
Links I Like…May 16
Here's what I'm reading this week...Check out the Fitness Black Book's newest post on resistance bands http://fitnessblackbook.com/muscle-building/resistance-bands-can-work-chest-and-shoulders-better-than-free-weights/Nacho Breakfast from Pimp My Protein...
Barefoot Running
Guest Post by Dr. Gabe MirkinHarvard evolutionary biologist Dan Lieberman believes that modern running shoes may explain why fifty percent of serious runners are injured at least once a year (Nature, January 2010). Modern running shoes have features that cause runners...
DAMY Health 31 Days to a Better YOU!
We are preparing to launch another eBook at DAMY Health!!! This one is called '31 Days to a Better YOU' and I am so excited about its launch! This eBook is in a mini-course format and should be completed over 31 Days. Each day the reader will adopt a...
Should I be doing Crossfit?
No matter what your fitness level or athletic involvement I have to recommend Crossfit Training. Crossfit is a super popular style of training that involves short interval/circuit style exercises. I have done Crossfit style training in the past and I have reaped the...
Sunday Link Love May 9
First of all, Happy Mothers Day to all the Mothers out there especially my Mother, Mother-in-law, and two Grandmothers! You girls are some awesome Mothers! Here are what I'm interested in this week...Okay, I have to start with a very serious in-depth look at...
How to do Kneeling Cable Crunches – Sounds Easy But Its Not
Guest Post by Stephanie Hill When you do cable crunches, you build strength and sculpt your abdominal muscles for a 6-pack look. For this exercise, you will need a pulley machine with a rope attachment and also an exercise mat. Be sure to do your stretches and...
How to Meditate
Meditation helps to get to know who you really are on the inside. It involves 15-30 minutes of alone time a day. For many, this is their only alone time of the day! It gives you the time to organize your thoughts and direct your focus for the day! This is when you...
Who Inspires You?
Everyone needs inspiration...To me, inspiration is to be motivated by an experience. To be inspired by something or someone and, in turn, being motivated to do whatever it takes to accomplish your goals! This applies to everyone! It doesn't matter if...
Link Love May 2
Hey all! Here is a few of my favorite links from last week! Check them out!Awesome post from Zen to Fitness...Get out and Get some sun!! http://zentofitness.com/go-out-and-get-some-sun/Give your feet some love from...
Benefits of High-Intensity Interval Training
Guest Post by Dr. Gabe MirkinTo be competitive, all athletes must train very intensely some of the time. New research from McMaster University in Canada shows that short term, high-intensity interval training on a bike can also provide you with all the health and...
I want to Jump Higher
For all the ballers out there who simply want to jump higher...I know what you are going through. I spent a lot of my career focusing on jumping higher. At 5'10'' playing in a league of giants I was at a serious disadvantage no matter what my vertical was. I will...
What is DAMY Health?
What is DAMY Health? DAMY Health is the business my wife and I started in 2009. We provide online and in-person personal training, holistic nutrition, lifestyle counseling, and sport-specific training. My wife Amy is a Certified Holistic Nutritionist, Personal...
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