Archive for August, 2007
Total Mind and Body Fitness Carnival #10
Monday is Blog Carnivals Day. A Blog Carnival is basically a collection of articles or blog posts, all relating to a similar subject, that are gathered together for your viewing pleasure. You can quickly and conveniently see a list of Article Titles and click on the ones that interest you to read the full post. [...]
Daily Summary for 2007-08-12
Check out: http://tinyurl.com/2daswh John finally crosses the 6.5 mile mark! #
Check out: http://tinyurl.com/ywyugm John's weekly recap is up, check out his great progress! #
Personal Daily Workout Log - Weekly Recap (August 6 - August 12)
You can follow my weekly recaps here on the blog every Sunday, and you can follow me EVERY day as I post my daily updates here: Personal Daily Workout Log (June 4, 2007 - Today).
Current Stats (week of August 6 - August 12)
Height - 6'3"
Weight - 186.8
Bodyfat - 14%
Biceps - 14.4"
Calves - 15.5"
Thighs - 23.5"
Waist [...]
FitBuff News and Updates for 2007-08-11
Check out: http://tinyurl.com/2an4q5 3 Golden Rules of Stretching techniques and exercises #
Check out: http://tinyurl.com/2br8e8 Updated John's Personal Daily Workout Log, 3 sets of 2:15 planks! #
Check out: http://tinyurl.com/2bk67o Find out why Carb Timing may be the most important way to improve your body #
Bad Carbs, or Bad Timing?
You may have noticed some new marketing campaigns and/or health articles and experts chronicling the battle between "good carbs and bad carbs."
It's true: There are many foods that contain "better" carbohydrates than others. Glycemic Index is what determines which category each food falls under, and if you are new to dieting and nutrition, you should [...]
3 Golden Rules of Stretching Techniques and Exercises
Stretching is one of the most controversial topics in the fitness world. Some say stretching prevents injuries, while others say stretching causes injuries. Some say stretching strengthens muscles, while others say stretching weakens muscles.
With so much conflicting information, it's hard to decide, "To stretch, or not to stretch?"
Looks like we're going to need to bring [...]
FitBuff News and Updates for 2007-08-10
Check out: http://tinyurl.com/2fbudv FitBuff.com ranks in the top 28,998 out of over 96.8 million blogs! #
Check out: http://tinyurl.com/22hccp Have you checked the color of your urine lately? You should! #
Check out: http://tinyurl.com/yw8ufg John's Personal Daily Workout Log Updated #
Check out: http://tinyurl.com/2glf2e No bones about it, new research about your skeleton #
No Bones About It, Your Skeleton Does More Than Previously Thought
Yesterday, we discussed how muscles are made. Well, not to be outdone, the skeleton has chimed in with some new tricks of its own.
Turns out there's more to your old bag of bones than previously thought. Besides the whole "keeping you from melting into a flesh-colored puddle" thing, new research found that your bone cells [...]
What Color Is Your Urine?
Believe me, that question is probably less invasive than asking a woman how old she is or how much she weighs. So, what color is your urine?
Contrary to the phrase, "The darker the berry, the sweeter the juice," you are shooting for (aiming for, spewing for, etc.) crystal clear urine. The lighter it is, the [...]
FitBuff News and Updates for 2007-08-09
Check out: http://tinyurl.com/yql7wf Do you know a couple who are both overweight? #
Check out: http://tinyurl.com/2xcxk4 Great video on how to perform perfect squat #
Check out: http://tinyurl.com/22v4al Would you do this to survive? #
Check out: http://tinyurl.com/2hvn7m John's Personal Daily Workout Updated #
Check out: http://tinyurl.com/24n6md Are you taking a Fish Oil supplement yet? No? Why Not?! #
Check [...]
