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The Abdominal Training Secrets Interview -Part 3 |
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Written by Tom Venuto, NSCA-CPT, CSCS and David Grisaffi, CHEK, CFT, PN
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Apr 28, 2007 at 01:01 PM |
TV: You talk about functional training and functional movement in your
program – what’s that all about?
DG: Functional training is
popular today as it well should be. It really revolves around integrated,
multi-dimensional movements that sometimes change speed in all planes of motion.
I don’t want to get into a deep discussion about exercise kinesiology or
biomechanics, so just think of everyday life: How many leg extensions or leg
curls do you perform in everyday life as compared to squats? Squatting down is a
natural, everyday movement. In other words, it’s “functional.” I strongly
suggest avoiding the overuse of machines and starting to design your training in
a functional manner.
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The Abdominal Training Secrets Interview -Part 2 |
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Written by Tom Venuto, NSCA-CPT, CSCS and David Grisaffi, CHEK, CFT, PN
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Apr 28, 2007 at 12:56 PM |
TV: I noticed you don’t recommend ANY sit ups in your course. Why is
that?
DG: That’s correct. After studying many greats like Vladimir
Janda, Diane Lee, Paul Chek, Richardson and Jull, I discovered that the hip
flexors (illiopsoas) are frequently overworked and that can lead to muscle
imbalances and low back pain. So I said, why continue aggravating the problem
with sit ups? In my e book this is a topic I cover in detail.
TV:
So why are sit ups still so popular and why are they still used as a standard
exercise in fitness testing and for sports or military conditioning? Is there
ever any reason that anyone would want to do sit ups or in your opinion is that
an exercise you should NEVER do?
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Last Updated ( Apr 28, 2007 at 01:06 PM )
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The Abdominal Training Secrets Interview |
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Written by Tom Venuto, NSCA-CPT, CSCS and David Grisaffi, CHEK, CFT, PN
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Apr 28, 2007 at 12:52 PM |
TV: Hi David, thanks for taking the time for this interview because I know
how busy you are and that, among other projects, you run a training studio in
Tacoma, you’re a wrestling coach and you keep a full client load. I’ve known you
for a couple years now through the Internet and the emails we’ve sent to each
other and you’re very well known within the fitness industry - especially in the
sports training field. But on the off chance that some of the people listening
to this interview don’t know who you are, would you give us a quick introduction
and tell us little bit about your background, how you got started in this field
and how you spend your time now?
DG: Well I was always a
sports enthusiast my entire life. I can remember I was the only 9-year-old
watching Monday night football and taking stats. I did all the usual sports -
football, soccer, wrestling, swimming, baseball and tennis. Never did much with
basketball. Being a genetically "blessed" Italian, I didn't think the height
requirement was going to be on my side. I excelled at wrestling. That sport
alone taught me about nutrition, supplements, work ethic etc. I really have to
thank wrestling for getting me into this field. I now coach high school
wrestling, baseball and youth football. I keep really busy with my 3 children,
Addision (13) Garrison (10) and my little man Carson (7). I taught school for a
couple of years and then decided to go into personal training.
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Last Updated ( Apr 28, 2007 at 12:58 PM )
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Weight Loss for Women At Home |
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Written by Craig Ballantyne, CSCS, MS
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Apr 16, 2007 at 10:05 PM |
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A woman's workout should consist of leg raises, biceps curls with soup
cans, and triceps kickbacks with water bottles.
Can you believe that silliness?
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The 7-Day Weight Loss Detox |
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Written by Craig Ballantyne, CSCS, MS
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Apr 16, 2007 at 10:02 PM |
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Are you on a Detox diet? Everyone here in Toronto seems to be at one time or
another...
Recently, one of my clients told me about his detox plans.
For 7 days of the year, he buys a detox kit and follows the instructions
to cut out all alcohol, caffeine, sugar, and refined carbohydrates - all
while taking some supplements to help "detoxify" the liver and kidneys and
extra fiber to help cleanse the colon.
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Written by Marc David
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Apr 16, 2007 at 12:10 PM |
Lose the word "diet" from your vocabulary!
According to Miller Jones, a professor of nutrition and food science at the College of St. Catherine in St. Paul, Minnesota...
4th graders are aware of the word diet, especially the girls.
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