Mini Article: Back Pain

Mini Article: Back Pain

Injuries suck, when you are training you should always focus on proper form, appropriate weights and tight abs. Despite this many people, including myself, eventually slip up and hurt their back.

My Story

I had been training hard for about a year at this point, I though I knew it all and I was really pounding on the plates, especially on the squats. I was going home with a slightly sore back, something I always managed to sleep off. Then on a holiday to New Zealand the inevitable happened. I had already spent a few days downhill mountain biking around queenstown. I woke up on my fourth day and headed out. First time down the track I clipped a jump and sailed into a clump of rocks. I was battered and bruised but other than that I thought I was okay. It was only when I got home that the back pain kicked in. I could barely stand for two days. I headed to a doctor but like most doctors he couldn’t help, just gave me some pills for the pain.

Needless to say the flight home was terrible; I was in pain the whole time. I had to miss work and do the rounds of local chiropractors and doctors. No relief.

So in desperation I googled back pain and came across this product

This product saved my back

Yeah the corny sales letter nearly turned me off but by that stage I was so desperate that I just clicked buy. I received the package and it actually worked. My back pain slowly disappeared as I used the methods described in the package. I recommend this package to anyone who comes to me with back problems, I really believe it’s the only cure. So if you have back problems I urge you to have a look at this product. Read through the articles on the site and if the product appeals to you, get it.

If it hurts, heal it

The Three secrets of Cardio

The Three Secrets of Cardio

Cardiovascular exercise is the most essential part of any beginners workout program, yet most beginners neglect it. Below are three secrets that will help you on your way to a strong, buff, lean body.

1) Intervals work better than long hours of cardio. Why? When your body’s heart rate rapidly increases it send the body into energy, and fat, burning mode. Even better 20 minutes of hard intervals at the start of the day will increase your oxygen consumption for up to 24 hours. These means your body will burn fat for 24 hours from just 20 minutes of hard work. Intervals don’t have the catabolic ( muscle eating) effects of long hours of cardio.

Sprinting gave him muscles like that, try getting that fit from jogging

So what does this mean for you. Instead of your regular cardio do 20 minutes of hard work 60 seconds at 100% 120 seconds 75%. Good combinations include; kettlebell swings ( grab a kettlebell, crouch down and explode upwards with a straight back, bringing your arms straight out in front of your body) and walking, sprinting on a bike and cruising on a bike, sprinting and walking (stretch well beforehand), swimming(butterfly stroke) and swimming(breast stroke)

2) If you enjoy it, its easier and you will burn more fat. Intervals have this same effect, they are a hell of a lot more fun than jogging on a treadmill. However although you wont hate intervals you shouldn’t enjoy them. So find a sport that you love and add a few extra hours of that to supplement your intervals. Some popular choices include; squash, mountain biking (a personal favourite), any snow sport, motor biking(learn skills right and you greatly reduce risk), cycling, beach volleyball, rock climbing, tennis. Try them all , you are bound to like one.

Treadmills cant really compete

I will regularly put up links to new sports in the Captivating Cardio sidebox.

3) Walking is the best exercise, but not for fat burning. Studies have shown that regular one hour walks have a positive effect on nearly every aspect of your body. Although I wouldn’t categorize this as exercise it is important. So every day, preferably in the morning to take advantage of the fat burning effects of cold air, go for a one hour walk. Put the Ipod in and head into the bush. You’ll look better and you’ll feel better

Okay that’s it, three cardio secrets to get you started on your way to a lean body.