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- Mon Jan 21, 2019 5:23 pm
- Forum: Shovelglove General Discussion
- Topic: Shovelglove movements for legs?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 20159
Lunges are a great exercise for the legs. Safe and no equipment needed. There are lots of variations, just do a web/youtube search. My favorite is walking lunges - simple and very effective. Just make sure you perform them properly, done improperly they bother your knees. Done properly they hit ever...
- Mon Sep 29, 2014 6:43 pm
- Forum: Urban Ranger General Discussion
- Topic: Walking is the superfood of fitness, experts say
- Replies: 3
- Views: 21718
Walking is the superfood of fitness, experts say
Walking is the superfood of fitness, experts say NEW YORK (Reuters) - Walking may never become as trendy as CrossFit, as sexy as mud runs or as ego-boosting as Ironman races but for fitness experts who stress daily movement over workouts and an active lifestyle over weekends of warrior games, walki...
- Sat Sep 06, 2014 12:45 pm
- Forum: Urban Ranger General Discussion
- Topic: Slow Walking Burns More Calories, Easier on Joints
- Replies: 5
- Views: 27796
Slow Walking Burns More Calories, Easier on Joints
http://walking.about.com/od/weightloss/a/slowwalk0605.htm Walking slowly not only burns more calories per mile, it may also save wear and tear on the joints of those who are obese. With increasing interest in slow walking with a treadmill desk, walkers want to know whether they are getting any bene...
- Sun Mar 23, 2014 4:18 pm
- Forum: Urban Ranger General Discussion
- Topic: Default Urbanranging - walking to the station
- Replies: 1
- Views: 16826
- Thu Nov 21, 2013 10:24 pm
- Forum: Shovelglove Moves
- Topic: Shovelglove legs exercises – Quadriceps
- Replies: 6
- Views: 43066
- Fri Sep 27, 2013 2:43 pm
- Forum: Urban Ranger General Discussion
- Topic: The dangers of sitting too much
- Replies: 4
- Views: 24450
The dangers of sitting too much
Here's an excelent article on the dangers of sitting and the importance of activity. http://www.economist.com/news/science-and-technology/21583239-real-science-lies-behind-fad-standing-up-work-standing-orders An excellent book on the subject is Sitting Kills, Moving Heals by for NASA scientist, Joan...
- Thu Aug 15, 2013 9:42 pm
- Forum: Urban Ranger General Discussion
- Topic: Someone who likes to walk a lot
- Replies: 0
- Views: 16827
Someone who likes to walk a lot
123-year-old Bolivian man, Carmelo Flores Laura, may be oldest living person ever documented - 'I walk a lot, that's all' FRASQUIA, Bolivia — If Bolivia's public records are correct, Carmelo Flores Laura is the oldest living person ever documented. They say he turned 123 a month ago. The native A...
- Tue Jul 16, 2013 1:21 pm
- Forum: Shovelglove General Discussion
- Topic: Welcome to "Less Is More" Gym...
- Replies: 2
- Views: 12260
- Thu May 16, 2013 12:37 pm
- Forum: Urban Ranger General Discussion
- Topic: Walking beats running
- Replies: 5
- Views: 27865
Not only that, but too much exercise overly stresses the body - which often happens with distance running. Stress is stress - whether it's emotional or physical. When the body is overly stressed it secretes cortisol which in turn causes your body to burn lean muscle mass for fuel. There is a fine li...
- Wed May 15, 2013 4:20 pm
- Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
- Topic: Can't make it from lunch to dinner
- Replies: 12
- Views: 22911
- Wed May 15, 2013 3:41 am
- Forum: Urban Ranger General Discussion
- Topic: Walking beats running
- Replies: 5
- Views: 27865
Walking beats running
Excellent article about walking. Link: http://turbocharged.us.com/walk-or-run/ Walk or Run? May 14, 2013 By Dian and Tom Griesel A new study concluded that walking equaled running for heart health as long as the same distance was covered. It was not how long you run or walk but how far. The study in...
- Thu Apr 04, 2013 8:45 pm
- Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
- Topic: Anyone really struggle between Breakfast and Lunch?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 18579
I was recently in a situation where I was very hungry but couldn't eat yet. I had water and was shocked at how much of the hunger disappeared after the first swallow. Try it or have a glass of milk. Yes, the Griesels contend that what we perceive to be hunger is quite often thirst. In their book th...
- Thu Apr 04, 2013 8:37 pm
- Forum: Shovelglove General Discussion
- Topic: Shugging the Abs
- Replies: 6
- Views: 22639
Borrowing from the clubbell moves, the Hammer Swing, when performed properly hits the abs nicely.
Here's a video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N5AkFUStS-8
Here's a video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N5AkFUStS-8
- Thu Apr 04, 2013 6:03 pm
- Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
- Topic: Anyone really struggle between Breakfast and Lunch?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 18579
- Wed Mar 27, 2013 9:05 pm
- Forum: Urban Ranger General Discussion
- Topic: A 95 year old who walks the walk...
- Replies: 3
- Views: 22397
A 95 year old who walks the walk...
Here's a great, inspiring article on the benefits of walking: http://www.daytondailynews.com/news/lifestyles/woman-95-truly-walks-the-walk/nTgBX/ Sarah Deets, 95, is a retired physical education and elementary school teacher who knows the value of regular exercise and diet. What she does: Deets walk...