Archive for October, 2009

Lactic Acid Build-up…The Athlete and “Pushing Through” to the Edge…

Muscle glycogen is one of the main energy sources for exercise. In order for this to be utilized, the stored muscle glycogen must be broken down into glucose through the process know as glycolysis. The demand for this is driven by lactic acid production. * Lactic acid prompts glucose production in the liver. * In [...]

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Lactic Acidosis and Training…Does It Cause Fatigue and Soreness?

For years it has been said that muscle soreness and fatigue is primarily caused by the build-up of lactic acid.  Recent studies have disproved this belief.  While lactic acid may play a role in fatigue, it is now being recognized as more of a positive aspect in metabolism.  Lactic acid has been described as a [...]

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Empower Your Training…”Push Through”

Your muscles should be sore on some days after you train.  If not, then you need to train harder…you need to “push through”.  You can use principles taught by Tony Robbins when he talks about “pushing through”. These principles are very powerful for all facets of life.  Each of us has potential. When you exercise [...]

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Key Updates on Extending the First Time Buyer Tax Credit

The $8000.00  “First Time Buyer Tax Credit” has helped make significant improvements in our housing economy.  Extending this program is a must for our economy to continue to rise from the cataclysmic meltdown of last year.  This is the latest information as reported by Russ Spenser of “MyFox Atlanta”.  I felt the information was so [...]

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Justin Timberlake – Shriners PGA tournament in Las Vegas

This spectacular, annual PGA event that raises thousands of dollars for Shriner’s children was blessed with near perfect weather during the entire tournament. The Las Vegas weather was fantastic. The golf play was superb. There was the usual drama involving players as they attempted to position themselves for the final round on Sunday. The lead [...]

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Day 1 of the JTShrinersOpen PGA Golf Tournament

After an enjoyable day with amateurs and celebrities, the PGA pro’s got down to work this morning with the first groups Teeing off at 0710.  The weather was perfect today…sunny with no wind.  The temperature pushed the 90′ mark.  Yesterday we had significant wind and a few light sprinkles.  Today, there was not a cloud [...]

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The Justin Timberlake – Shriners AT&T…”Pro-Am” Day in Las Vegas

Wednesday was the date of the Pro-Am…celebrity day. A day for amateurs to play with a PGA professional. A day for the public to watch their favorite celebrity play. Well, you know who the favorite celebrity was…of course Justin Timberlake! Justin played with one of the young up and coming professional stars, Anthony Kim, along [...]

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The Justin Timberlake – Shriners AT&T ProAm Golf Tournament in Las Vegas, “Day One Events”

The Justin Timberlake – Shriners AT&T Pro-Am Golf Tournament in Las Vegas, is a PGA event that raises a significant amount of money for the Shriners Hospitals. Shriners Hospitals, long known for being not only on the cutting edge of medical treatment, but also for being a leader in humanitarian medical services for kids up [...]

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Why Whey Protein Builds a Better Body…

Whey protein should be an important part of a nutritious diet.  Whey protein is a very good choice for individuals of all ages who make a healthy diet a priority to maintain their health. Heart disease was the leading cause of death in the United States, in 2001, for both men and women.  As lifespans [...]

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Why “Whey” Protein…What are the Benefits?

Whey protein is a pure. natural, high-quality protein from cow’s milk that is a rich source of the essential amino acids needed on a daily basis by the body. In its purest form…whey protein isolate, it contains little to no fat or cholesterol. Body builders, athletes, active people everywhere are drinking more protein shakes than [...]

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What Type of Motivation Empowers You?

Empowering motivation can be driven by various stimuli.  What motivation drives you?  What makes you want to “push through”? I was communicating with one of my friends, recently, who happens to be a competative body builder.  We were discussing motivation and the importance of always “pushing through”.  In our discussion, we were directly relating “pushing [...]

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