This blog was hacked and then recovered but in the process of recovering it, I began a new blog for those of you who still follow this blog please switch to the new one!
I appreciate all the followers who have been watching and reading this blog since the beginning, those of you from around the world and those of you from a block away, the support means a lot. I hope that you will continue to support my new blog which will be even better!
This blog can continue to serve as a resource for you if you should want to revert to older posts the content is still going to remain online at this exact spot. All emails and questions can be submitted to ObjFitness@gmail.com
And the new blog is http://objectfitness.wordpress.com (PLEASE go to the at one and follow that!)
Thanks one last time
Sincerely,
Frank Poveromo
Friday, December 12, 2014
Monday, March 10, 2014
Muscle Cramping
This is going to be a copy and paste article from the source which I will provide at the bottom. I found this article and thought that this was very interesting! It is a short read and very easy! Take the time to read it, it will prove effective especially as the weather starts to change and we start doing more and more things outside!
"Muscular cramping may occur after one to two hours of exercise. Cramping may be induced in as little as 10 minutes after high intensity exercise targeting a specific muscle group.
My source is ( http://www.exrx.net/ExInfo/Cramps.html )
Thanks everyone!!
Sincerely,
Frank
"Muscular cramping may occur after one to two hours of exercise. Cramping may be induced in as little as 10 minutes after high intensity exercise targeting a specific muscle group.
The most commonly proposed causes exercise associated muscle cramps (EAMC):
- Dehydration
- Decreases in body mass, blood and plasma volume
- Abnormal serum electrolyte concentrations
- Decrease concentrations of sodium, potassium, magnesium, chloride, and/or calcium
- As a result of sweating or over consumption of water during exercise
- Environmental stress
- Exercising in heat which may result in electrolyte imbalances and dehydration
Dehydration and electrolyte loss are not the sole causes of EAMC because many individuals can experience cramping when they are hydrated and supplemented with electrolytes.
A more recent theory suggests that EAMC is related to sustained neural activity that results in fatigue. This idea is supported by athletes who are more likely to experience cramps toward the end of an event. A distinction has been made between EAMC that result from fatigue and that resulting from heat (in which electrolyte and fluid losses result in a contraction of extra cellular fluid space).
In one study, participants who experienced cramps had a higher average sweat rate than those that did not experience cramps. Subjects who experienced EAMC who consumed a carbohydrate - electrolyte beverage were able to exercise 150% longer before the onset of cramps.
Other common treatments include:
- Stretching
- Fluids
- Salt tablets
- Pickle juice and mustard (anecdotal remedies)
- Saline solution use reported as early as 1898
Jung AP, Bishop PA, Al-Nawwas A, Dale RB (2005). Influence of Hydration and Electrolyte Supplementation on Incidence and Time to Onset of Exercise-Associated Muscle Cramps. Journal of Athletic Training. 40(2): 71-75."
My source is ( http://www.exrx.net/ExInfo/Cramps.html )
Thanks everyone!!
Sincerely,
Frank
Friday, February 14, 2014
The art of Deadlifting
Who should Deadlift? Why? Whats the point? How do you do it?
Some of the questions that I get pertaining to deadlifting mostly step from the fear of doing the movement wrong. (from what I have noticed) The deadlift looks a little intimidating to those of you who have never tried it or are not comfortable with power lifting movements. Let me first give you a little background on the deadlift movement itself. The deadlift is an old power lifting movement that has since developed from the time of its birth.
Who should do them?
Deadlifting is an amazing way to build power, strength, develop explosive power, build a solid core, and also to work on stability in the base of ones body. The deadlift is an amazing tool to any weight lifter regardless of the goals. Depending on how you structure your sets and reps you can either gain mass, loose fat, build strength, work on explosive power to generate maximum force from your legs and core, develop posture muscles or just plain tone up. So the answer is deadlifts are good for everyone.
Why?
The deadlift movement is one of the best compound movements in the sport of weightlifting. Why? Because it uses almost every muscle in your body. From gripping the weight with your hands to holding your chest back using your core. To lifting the weight off the ground using your core and legs, to locking out the movement and then lowering the weight back down in the inverse direction using all the opposite muscles. Dead lifts have proven to be an amazing movement for weight lifters of all shapes and sizes.
Whats the point?
The deadlift can completely change your whole body. It can help you slim down unwanted fat on the butt and thighs. It can help you build solid muscle mass. Deadlifts can keep your legs workouts from getting stale and old when squats just aren't cutting it. Deadlifts will help you tighten up the lower back muscles and aim to help develop those muscles in the "love handle" region of the back as well. (also there are many variations of deadlifts that can target different areas of the body specifically for different needs/ desires)
Ok now to finish up this post!
How do you do a deadlift?
The simple answer is this.
Some of the questions that I get pertaining to deadlifting mostly step from the fear of doing the movement wrong. (from what I have noticed) The deadlift looks a little intimidating to those of you who have never tried it or are not comfortable with power lifting movements. Let me first give you a little background on the deadlift movement itself. The deadlift is an old power lifting movement that has since developed from the time of its birth.
Who should do them?
Deadlifting is an amazing way to build power, strength, develop explosive power, build a solid core, and also to work on stability in the base of ones body. The deadlift is an amazing tool to any weight lifter regardless of the goals. Depending on how you structure your sets and reps you can either gain mass, loose fat, build strength, work on explosive power to generate maximum force from your legs and core, develop posture muscles or just plain tone up. So the answer is deadlifts are good for everyone.
Why?
The deadlift movement is one of the best compound movements in the sport of weightlifting. Why? Because it uses almost every muscle in your body. From gripping the weight with your hands to holding your chest back using your core. To lifting the weight off the ground using your core and legs, to locking out the movement and then lowering the weight back down in the inverse direction using all the opposite muscles. Dead lifts have proven to be an amazing movement for weight lifters of all shapes and sizes.
Whats the point?
The deadlift can completely change your whole body. It can help you slim down unwanted fat on the butt and thighs. It can help you build solid muscle mass. Deadlifts can keep your legs workouts from getting stale and old when squats just aren't cutting it. Deadlifts will help you tighten up the lower back muscles and aim to help develop those muscles in the "love handle" region of the back as well. (also there are many variations of deadlifts that can target different areas of the body specifically for different needs/ desires)
Ok now to finish up this post!
How do you do a deadlift?
The simple answer is this.
- Feet Shoulder Width toes point straight or slightly out (for regular deadlift)
- Chest up Shoulders back
- Hands/ arms straight down
- Grip the bar
- Deep Squat Position
- Glide/ roll the bar up the shins
- Pull the bar into the waist as you stand up
- Assume normal standing position with core and back tight
- Keep core butt legs and arms tense as you lower the weight back down slowly
- Repeat to desired number of reps
Thanks everyone for the support
Since Jan 1st this site has gotten over 4k views so I just want to give a special shout out to all of those who have been continuing to follow me! I really appreciate it! If you have some time make sure to check out the brand new (partially still under construction) Object Fitness official website! www.ObjectFitness.com
Sincerely,
Frank
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