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Fjords Break
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An Outdoor Fitness Challenge

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Stretching: An exercise in nothingness?
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I’ve just came across with a brazilian article published 3 days ago. Despite of  what “common sense” says it just confirms what i’ve been saying for years: unless very specific (and few) situations stretch doesn’t do much for you. It can actually  slow down your pace when running and decrease your power output (this last one is mention in another…

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Best exercises for six pack, biceps and chest
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Almost every fitness magazine repeats their front cover over and over again. Month after month. And surprisingly (or not) they sell a lot. Best exercises for a flat stomach. Best exercise to grow your biceps. Best exercise for chest. Best exercise to burn more calories. I do understand that it’s easier to find a one-size-fits-all solution/recipe but there is a big…

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UKBFF London & SE Championships 2014
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Last sunday i went to the Ukbff London Championship and not being a big fan of “extreme”  body transformation i was a bit skeptical about it. When i arrived at the theatre i could not only see muscular people, but also a lot of supporters. Waiting, eating one of their 50 food daily containers or just mingling around, everyone seemed…

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Lifestyle
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“Exercise to be fit. Not skinny. Eat to nourish your body. And always ignore the hatters, doubters and unhealthy examples that were once feeding you. You are worth more then you realise.”

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MBL top player uses MAT
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MLB Mark Teixeira increasing his athletic performance with MAT

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The surprising truth about what motivates us
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Very interesting video a friend told me about. In personal trainer motivation is one of the most important factor to succeed. Keep some one driven and happy it’s not easy at all. This interesting and creative video is about  how the motivational machine work on us. Hope you enjoy

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Instable Surfaces
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“Verhagen, et al (2004),  noted that training on unstable surfaces increased the risk of knee injuries in subjects with prior histories of knee maladies. This finding raises quite a controversy, as unstable platforms are frequently employed in the rehabilitation of knee injuries” – Paul Juris

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Non newtonian fluid
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Just found this video randomly when i was studying connective tissue and some viscosity on elements. I know you may think: ” does it have any connection with personal training?”.  It have a bit indeed. To understand how tissues react with external/ internal forces. Or by other words how does a dumbbell curl affects the muscle and/ or the nervous…

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