Eccentric: Hammer Your Hamstrings
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Hamstrings can become the forgotten muscle. They aren’t the sexiest muscle and in a lot of programs they don’t get enough devotion. So, how do we get more bang for our buck and hit those annoying hamstrings harder? With eccentric exercises of course.
What Is Eccentric Exercise?
There are two types of muscle contractions.
- Concentric contraction occurs when the muscle is shortening.
- Eccentric contraction occurs when the muscle is lengthening.
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Protein Supplements: All You Need To Know
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Protein supplements are a common tool used by bodybuilders, athletes and strength trainers. They provide quick, easy and readily absorbed protein.
Are they better than the natural source? No, not really.
Are they necessary for everyone? Nope.
So does that mean I shouldn’t use them? Absolutely not.
What Are They?
Protein supplementation comes in a few forms. The most common basics forms are:
Whey
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Fascia Part 3: Stop The Pain
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You now know why you get pain from fascia, how it becomes tight, and what problems it can cause you. If you don’t know, then you haven’t read Part 1 and Part 2.
Loosen Up
There are several general things you can do to prevent and help heal fascia pain. Remember your fascia can be tight all over your body. Even if one area is not the cause of the pain, it will still need attention. Start doing some of these things and be on your way to a pain free life!
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Protein: Natural Sources
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Protein is essential in your diet for muscle growth, repair and many basic bodily functions. For strength trainers and exercisers it is even more important. Without the correct protein intake, you are significantly harming your chance at getting the most gains out of your workout. Nutrition is a big part of your success when exercising and on a body-changing plan; protein is essential to those goals. You know why, how much, and when you should eat protein, but do you know where to get it…naturally?
The Low-down on Protein Sources
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Fascia Part 2: Where Is The Problem?
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Everywhere. I could leave that one word as this whole past and I would have answered my somewhat useless question correctly. After reading Part 1, you will now be knowledgeable enough on this topic to understand that your fascia connects right through your body. One thing goes wrong, many things go wrong. However, seeing as I am writing a post on where the problems lie, I’m going to answer my own question.
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Protein: Why? How Much? When?
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Why? Because I said so.
How Much? Lots.
When? All the time.
OK enough of that. In all honesty though, protein is an important macro nutrient. It’s found everywhere in your body from your muscle tissue, to enzymes that digest your food, to your skin cells and even in your blood. If you are a body builder or a power lifter, you understand the importance of protein in your diet. The problem I see now amongst the general population of exercisers is the medias push on low fat and low carb stuff. Admittedly, we are becoming more and more knowledgeable in relation to food choices, and the low fat push is definitely diminishing. Optimal protein consumption is a key component of muscle building and a healthy lifestyle, and it’s not just for the big boys.
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Fascia Part 1: An Important Piece Of The Pain Puzzle
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Things hurt sometimes. You get pains and aches. It’s ok, because generally you can fix it. However, sometimes the issue may not be so simple. Got hamstring problems? How about tight calves? Get constant pain in your arches? Back get sore occasionally? All these problems can be, and often are related to fascia. What in the world is Fascia? Read on…this 3 part series will tell you all you need to know about this important piece of the pain puzzle. Part 1 is going to cover what fascia is, how it becomes tight and why it causes you pain. Problems and solutions come in the next two parts. I am a firm believer in understanding a concept makes it easier to apply.
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Push-Ups: Don’t Miss Out
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The push up is one of the oldest exercises in the book, and for good reason. It works. People have used it throughout time to build strength, get a better physique and prove their manliness! The thing is, this exercise is simply one of the best you can do for your shoulder health. You are too advanced for push-ups? Take a step back, read this post and rethink your stance on the old push-up.
Why Push Ups?
Push-ups are one of my favourite exercises, here why:
- Good compound exercise that targets the chest, shoulders and triceps.
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