The Pushup Challenge by Mercy College Take this 3-minute test to find out how fit you really are. Physical fitness isn't just about lifting. The Test Do as many pushups as you can in 3 minutes. Rules 1. 2. 3. Tire out too quickly? How you did: < 55 pushupsBelow average 55 to 74 pushupsAverage 75 to 99 pushupsGood100 to 110 pushupsExcellent 111 or moreExtraordinary Problems To Look For: If you can't do 15 pushups with perfect form . . . If your hips sag during pushups . . . How to Boost Your Score Add pushups to your routine twice a week for the next 4 weeks, says Rooney. Are you performing your exercises correctly? More From Men's Health: - Download Men’s Health Workouts to Build Your Ideal Physique - 40 Small Changes for Bigger Muscles- Exclusive Workouts from the World’s Top Trainers! Join the discussion
THE WONDERS OF WATER by Lawrence Wilson, MD © January 2015, The Center for Development Water is not only the most essential substance next to oxygen for human life. This is the most important part of this article. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Oddly, packaging it in plastic jugs, even the cloudy type of plastic water containers found in the supermarket, does not ruin its properties, although it will add a little contamination to it. Also, I find that running water through copper or steel pipes also does not ruin it, as many health authorities contend. 6. 1. Drinking more than this, by the way, is not as good. Other beverages such as coffee, tea, juices, or others do not tend to hydrate the body nearly as well, and are discussed below. Also, do not drink with meals. An excellent idea is to drink about a quart of water upon arising and at least half an hour before breakfast. 2. 3. A. B. C. D. The reasons for these suggestions are involved, and described in detail below. 3. 4. Alternatives to plastic jugs. 5. 6. 7. 1. 2. 3. 4.
AM and PM Workouts by Stew Smith One of my favorite things to do is to workout in the AM and PM. I find often due to my schedule that a tough workout needs to be split into two different workouts in the same day. Here is the question: "I would like to know if when I workout in the morning at home, on the days I work out, could I do some more workout routines at the office? By doing more exercises at the office after my initial work out, does this hamper the rebuilding of the torn muscle fibers that occur from the first work out? I have found over the years, this type of split routine works well to burn additional calories in the day and help speed up the metabolism in the evening when it naturally tends to slow down. 1) Recovery is Important You have to be creative if you do a two-a-day routine. 2) Leg PT is Different I would definitely only do leg workouts once a day, though I would not count a run or bike as a leg workout, but as a cardio workout. 3) Morning Workout Meal Two-a-Day Workouts * Repeat Four Times
The 5 rules for a high-performance body by John Berardi, Ph.D. Alright, brace yourself. This lesson is a bit longer than the others, but it's also perhaps the most important. What is good nutrition? Do you know what types of things you have to do to look better, feel better and be healthy? What do you think it means to “eat well” or “eat healthy?” Jot down a few notes on what you think it means to eat healthy. Then take a second to think about your list. Who taught you what you know about nutrition? Perhaps you learned what you know about nutrition from parents or family – what you were told at the dinner table growing up, what comfort foods you ate. And of course, no one is immune to the influence of the media – heck, every 3rd talk show is about food and dieting. And, no doubt, you’ve probably been influenced by your past dieting efforts – whether you’ve been successful or unsuccessful. Here's the point: Most of what folks know about nutrition was taught to them by people who know little or nothing about nutrition! The 3S Criteria
Pull-up Push Workout by Stew Smith Getting better at pull-ups is a subject of concern for many people. As with the "Pushup-Push Workout," this idea makes little sense physiologically, but it works. You never want to have an extended period of repeating the same exercises day after day, but you can do this workout for ten days, rest for three or four days with no pull-ups, then test on day 14 or 15. Here is a question from a Marine Reservist wanting to max his PFT of 20 pullups: "Where can I find your pull-up routines outlined? After the unbelievable success from the "Push-up Push Workout," in which people doubled their pushups in two weeks, I performed the same test on pull-ups with (young and old) students with similar success. Here is what you need to try for a two-week period: - Do your regular workout program, but for 10 straight days do an additional 25-50 pullups. - If you are only able to do less than 5 pull-ups: do 25 pull-ups for your daily plan below: Odd Days (Supersets OR Pyramids): Even Days:
Human Skeleton Advertisement. EnchantedLearning.com is a user-supported site. As a bonus, site members have access to a banner-ad-free version of the site, with print-friendly pages.Click here to learn more. (Already a member? The human skeleton consists of 206 bones. The longest bone in our bodies is the femur (thigh bone). Joints: Bones are connected to other bones at joints. Differences between males and females: Males and females have slightly different skeletons, including a different elbow angle. Worksheets to Print
20 Minute Circuit Workout by Stew Smith Lose Fat, Build Muscles With Circuit Training When the weather turns cold, I receive many emails discussing running in the cold weather, or alternative exercises you can do in the weight room that will also have a cardiovascular effect. Circuit training is one of the best ways to make a resistance and strength training workout that is also challenging for your heart and lungs. This workout is a 20-minute workout that will take you to your maximum physical effort as well as your maximum heart rate. 20 Minutes Circuit Workout (*choose light weights for max reps) There is an unlimited number of ways to organize a circuit workout. So, if you are looking to lose inches and body fat, workouts like this coupled with 4-5 smaller meals and 3-4 quarts of water everyday will help you achieve your goal. Stew Smith is a former Navy SEAL and fitness author certified as a Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) with the National Strength and Conditioning Association. Join the discussion
Your Lungs & Respiratory System Listen Time for Talk Your lungs are important for breathing . . . and also for talking! Above the trachea (windpipe) is the larynx (say: LAIR-inks), which is sometimes called the voice box. Across the voice box are two tiny ridges called vocal cords, which open and close to make sounds. The amount of air you blow out from your lungs determines how loud a sound will be and how long you can make the sound. Experiment with different sounds and the air it takes to make them — when you giggle, you let out your breath in short bits, but when you burp, you let swallowed air in your stomach out in one long one! Love Your Lungs Your lungs are amazing. Keeping your lungs looking and feeling healthy is a smart idea, and the best way to keep your lungs pink and healthy is not to smoke. Finally, cigarette smoke can damage the cells of the lungs so much that the healthy cells go away, only to be replaced by cancer cells. You can also show your love for your lungs by exercising!