You will find there's lot of business backed ‘science’ in the industry shouting at us consumers that their sports clothing and gym wear goods are astounding and much better than anyone else’s.
But I’m here to express to you that it’s all a lot of crap.
Consider Power Balance bands? Remember how everyone was swayed that they have to wear one to ever reach their wellness and fitness potential?
These things sold like hotcakes!
To put it accurately, in August 2010 the Daily Mail circulated an article proclaiming that Power Balance bands sold over 2.5 million items across the globe, thanks mostly to testimonies from enormous sports superstars and celebrities including David Beckham and even Shaquille O’Neal.
I offer credit wherever credit is due along with the marketing organization right behind all these low priced wrist bands did an exceptional task convincing customers to pay out $60.00, mainly because without of their bands; they may as well sit on the recliner and quit.
Now, everyone knows these things in no way truly aided individuals training with a lot more balance, strength or focus and that their persuading demos were really just some cheap mind tricks; nevertheless I’m here to share with you that these particular things really DID work for numerous of the men and women who bought one, mainly because they thought that the bands functioned.
Are You Superstitious?
Perhaps you may know, or have heard of somebody who is superstitious and will not train or play their sport and not using a certain piece of clothing or perhaps a lucky thing of some description.
This kind of form of superstition has absolutely nothing to do with the quality or perhaps the brand of the apparel or trinket that they simply cannot conduct with out, it’s simply psychological.
Perhaps it is any article of clothing such as an old pair of socks that they’ve do not ever cleaned, or maybe a particular necklace; it doesn’t matter what the item is to anyone because it’s what that particular thing signifies in their eyes that’s significant.
Just what I’m wanting to determine here is it is not going to matter what you’re wearing, it’s your emotions every time you’re using it.
FKN Gym Wear isn’t about to convince you it’s the best type of men’s and women’s fitness clothing ever manufactured, or that you’ll have the know-how to improve your speed or lift more weight with improved workouts than previously just because you’re wearing it.
But i will tell you while wearing FKN Gym Wear, you will definitely feel awesome and also the improvement will show.
A final thought; no matter what that all those feelings when you train and also just how confident you're in your appearance have just as much to do with the consequence as what you may ate or drank prior to your regular workout, what amount of pushups that you did a week ago and just how many cute members of the opposite sex are in the region.
Feel great in your gym clothes and train insane.
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Showing posts with label Exercise and Nutrition. Show all posts
Video Game Golf Is Not a Warm Up
Like most people, I like to arrive at the golf course a little earlier than my tee-time to hit a bucket of balls and generally warm up the limbs. It is a great way to set the mind and preferably get the duff shots out of the way, until perhaps the third hole. Unfortunately, not all courses have driving ranges and more often than not, time is a factor and schedules can tend to run a little close. One such situation arose recently, I was stuck at home waiting on a call, and there was no way I was going to find fifteen minutes to dazzle the golf MILF's on the range. What was I to do? Fire up the PS3 and play a quick round of PGA Tour Tiger Woods.
As usual, my character was amazing, driving straight and long, chipping within inches of the flag and looking devilishly handsome with his computer generated chiseled features and platinum earrings. I even managed to sink a thirty-foot putt while on the phone, and they say men cannot multi-task.
After wrapping up a round of -16 it was time to hit the real course. Confidence was boiling over like forgotten milk on the stove and I even had a brand new glove, what could possibly go wrong?
When we arrived at the first tee, my entire warm up routine had consisted of sixteen minutes of video games, a seven-minute, barely legal drive and three high fives. After several practice swings and a bit of a twist it was my turn to whack off. I went through my setup and let go and that is when I felt half my back rip off. As I followed through, my lower back had zero give and it felt like someone swung a bag of cement into my side. The pain took my breath away and I over balanced, nearly falling over. “That was nice” I thought to myself, and spent the next 10 minutes trying to stretch out, but it was too late, I was stuffed. Every shot hurt, I was even over cautious putting, so it was time to wrap it up.
I guess the moral to the story is to warm up somehow. It would have been a better option going into the back yard and having a few light swings then the crafty thumb work on the PS3. Even yesterday at the driving range, which is the first time I have attempted to hit a ball in over a week there was still a twang, so it was chipping and putting practice for me.
Look after your limbs golfing brothers and sisters.
As usual, my character was amazing, driving straight and long, chipping within inches of the flag and looking devilishly handsome with his computer generated chiseled features and platinum earrings. I even managed to sink a thirty-foot putt while on the phone, and they say men cannot multi-task.
After wrapping up a round of -16 it was time to hit the real course. Confidence was boiling over like forgotten milk on the stove and I even had a brand new glove, what could possibly go wrong?
When we arrived at the first tee, my entire warm up routine had consisted of sixteen minutes of video games, a seven-minute, barely legal drive and three high fives. After several practice swings and a bit of a twist it was my turn to whack off. I went through my setup and let go and that is when I felt half my back rip off. As I followed through, my lower back had zero give and it felt like someone swung a bag of cement into my side. The pain took my breath away and I over balanced, nearly falling over. “That was nice” I thought to myself, and spent the next 10 minutes trying to stretch out, but it was too late, I was stuffed. Every shot hurt, I was even over cautious putting, so it was time to wrap it up.
I guess the moral to the story is to warm up somehow. It would have been a better option going into the back yard and having a few light swings then the crafty thumb work on the PS3. Even yesterday at the driving range, which is the first time I have attempted to hit a ball in over a week there was still a twang, so it was chipping and putting practice for me.
Look after your limbs golfing brothers and sisters.
Golfing Bodybuilders Do Exist!
There are two terms that are not often associated; 'golf' and 'bodybuilding'. However, I personally know several 100+ kg (220lb) bodybuilders who are avid golfers and are surprisingly quite good no less.There is a common misconception that you cannot play golf or most sports for that matter and be successful at bodybuilding. Two reasons I often hear, are that bodybuilders are too muscle-bound to achieve a formidable golf swing and that golf involves too much cardio vascular work and calorie sacrifice. These are valid points; however, it’s bodybuilders who make these observations, not golfers. In addition, it does not take a lot of imagination to figure ways around these concerns.
Firstly, there is only one Tiger Woods. Even if you did not have a 46" chest, you still could not hit a ball the way he does. Secondly, golf carts are for the elderly, people with low mobility and bachelor parties, rent one. Thirdly, take your cooler bag and high a calorie shake with you and consume adequate fluids.
Ninety nine percent of bodybuilders will never win any money or get to travel the world exhibiting their years of hard gym work and diet to thousands of adoring fans, which is why I am often amused that bodybuilders always seem to have excuses for not participating in regular social activities. Done in moderation and monitoring technique to avoid injuries and consuming enough calories, there is no reason why you cannot have 18” arms and a single figure golf handicap.
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Golf Exercises: Grip Strength
It is important to emphasize just how important increasing or improving your grip strength on a golf club is. Therefore, rather me sitting here rambling about it, here are a few quotes from some golfers you may have heard of:
These exercises can be performed in a variety of ways with a variety of resistance. The beauty of forearm training is that you do not require heavy weights to fatigue them, so packing up and heading to the gym is not essential. If you have a pair of old dumbbells or a barbell lying around perfect, if not you can still create resistance with any number of household items. Another way around this is to pick up some inexpensive ‘exercise elastics’. I will be putting together an entire golf workout program for the whole body over the next few weeks that can be done at home using minimum equipment.
Warming up the forearms is as simple as shaking them out at the wrist. Firstly, ball your hands into fists and slowly rotate at the wrist clockwise for several turns and then anti-clockwise for several turns. Secondly, with your elbows at 90 degrees and palms facing each other like a hammer grip, slowly move your hands up and down again at the wrist.
Next, a light stretch is in order. With open hands and palms pressed against each other as if you are praying (see image). Gently lower your hands keeping your elbows at the same height until you just feel a stretch at the wrist. Do not go past this point and hold for a good 10 seconds. I would then suggest repeating the entire sequence before beginning the resistance exercises.
If you are training at home and do not have access to a proper weight bench or exercise ball, I suggest being seated on a firm chair for the following exercises, like a dining chair rather than a couch. (Click on images for larger picture)
If you have a barbell or a dumbbell, with palms facing the ceiling rest your forearms on your thighs. If you have an elastic, lay it flat on the floor in front of you then place your feet about a foot apart in the middle of the elastic. Grabbing the ends, bring your hands onto your thighs as suggested previously (See image). Slowly lift the bar using only your wrists. Your forearms should not leave your thighs. The weight should allow you to comfortably achieve 20 repetitions, which you will repeat for four sets, performing gentle stretches between each set.
The second exercise is very similar to the first however, this time palms are facing the ground. Repeat the same numbers as above.
The final exercise is quite novel using a piece of equipment you can easily put together yourself (see image). Using a smooth, rounded stick, a third length of a broomstick is perfect and about 4-5 feet of rope, looped or tied to some kind of resistance. The theory is simple, using both hands, wind the rope up the sick. Obviously, the shorter the rope becomes the more resistance is placed on the forearms. Going back down has the opposite effect.
Performing the resistance exercises at least twice a week will have a tremendous affect on grip strength confidence. The stretches however, I would suggest performing daily especially before beginning play. You can also modify the stretches to be performed during the tournament to refocus and connect better with your clubs.
For any personal trainers out there reading this post, might I suggest that you check out My Business Is Fitness for advice on building your fitness business.
"The grip is the most important single consideration in learning to play
winning golf." Byron Nelson
"Unless a player gets his or her grip correct, trouble begins immediately."
Bobby Locke
Do not be fooled by the term ‘strength’ either. It takes as much strength to control a club with a loose grip as it does with a tight grip. I am also not going to demonstrate different types of golf grips, rather helping you make the grip you are best suited to more efficient. Therefore, here are several simple exercises and stretches a golfer can do in order to grab an edge on the competition."A correct grip is a fundamental necessity in the golf swing." Bobby Jones
"It is impossible to play good golf without a proper grip." Sam Snead
These exercises can be performed in a variety of ways with a variety of resistance. The beauty of forearm training is that you do not require heavy weights to fatigue them, so packing up and heading to the gym is not essential. If you have a pair of old dumbbells or a barbell lying around perfect, if not you can still create resistance with any number of household items. Another way around this is to pick up some inexpensive ‘exercise elastics’. I will be putting together an entire golf workout program for the whole body over the next few weeks that can be done at home using minimum equipment.
Warming up the forearms is as simple as shaking them out at the wrist. Firstly, ball your hands into fists and slowly rotate at the wrist clockwise for several turns and then anti-clockwise for several turns. Secondly, with your elbows at 90 degrees and palms facing each other like a hammer grip, slowly move your hands up and down again at the wrist.
Next, a light stretch is in order. With open hands and palms pressed against each other as if you are praying (see image). Gently lower your hands keeping your elbows at the same height until you just feel a stretch at the wrist. Do not go past this point and hold for a good 10 seconds. I would then suggest repeating the entire sequence before beginning the resistance exercises.
If you are training at home and do not have access to a proper weight bench or exercise ball, I suggest being seated on a firm chair for the following exercises, like a dining chair rather than a couch. (Click on images for larger picture)
If you have a barbell or a dumbbell, with palms facing the ceiling rest your forearms on your thighs. If you have an elastic, lay it flat on the floor in front of you then place your feet about a foot apart in the middle of the elastic. Grabbing the ends, bring your hands onto your thighs as suggested previously (See image). Slowly lift the bar using only your wrists. Your forearms should not leave your thighs. The weight should allow you to comfortably achieve 20 repetitions, which you will repeat for four sets, performing gentle stretches between each set.
The second exercise is very similar to the first however, this time palms are facing the ground. Repeat the same numbers as above.
The final exercise is quite novel using a piece of equipment you can easily put together yourself (see image). Using a smooth, rounded stick, a third length of a broomstick is perfect and about 4-5 feet of rope, looped or tied to some kind of resistance. The theory is simple, using both hands, wind the rope up the sick. Obviously, the shorter the rope becomes the more resistance is placed on the forearms. Going back down has the opposite effect.
Performing the resistance exercises at least twice a week will have a tremendous affect on grip strength confidence. The stretches however, I would suggest performing daily especially before beginning play. You can also modify the stretches to be performed during the tournament to refocus and connect better with your clubs.
For any personal trainers out there reading this post, might I suggest that you check out My Business Is Fitness for advice on building your fitness business.
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