May 14, 2008
Bodybuilding is a Lifelong Lifestyle
Although you may be in the best shape of your life right now, what do you think things will be like in 20 or 30 years? Do you plan on keeping with your workout regimen until the day that you die? Well, if you are like Walt Radke, the answer is yes.
Radke is 69 years old and still competing in bodybuilding competitions. In fact, he is doing more than competing. Most recently, he placed third overall in the over 60 class at the Emerald Cup competition.
Staying fit has a lot to do with the exercises that you complete, and the Hydroxytrol supplementsthat you take; this has never been denied. But at the same time, devotion to a better body will take you to new heights and allow you to stay there well into your golden years.
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March 21, 2008
Too Stretch or Not too Stretch
Do you feel guilty when you’re running late to the gym and you finally arrive only to skip your stretching routine?! You don’t feel as though you have the time to stretch when your late on your reps! Eager to gulp down cool bottle of Endorush 12 RTD Energy Drinkand start feeling the sweat...the last thing you want to do is relax and stretch! Is it necessary?
Many people routinely stretch before working out and after a work. We are taught at a very young age to stretch before sporting activities, especially high cardio and weight lifting. Stretching is penciled into most classes thatare elected in gyms across the country.
But the question arises, To Stretch or Not to Stretch? The Answer is Elastic
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January 08, 2008
American Gladiators Revival
People are a buzz about the latest old show to make a comeback. People of all ages have enjoyed watching the Classic battle of strength between our American Gladiators and the average contestant. The original “American Gladiators” series ran for almost ten years from 1989 to 1996. After watching the series last night it was clear the contestants were all prepared to battle against the Gladiators. Supplements like creatine , or protein shakes clearly helped them attain the muscular physiques!
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December 30, 2007
Words to Live By
As we all start the New Year and take time to reflect on the past and look forward to our future goals for the year, we should take the time to ponder the words from Nick Scott, a wheelchair bodybuilder
Nick broke his back in a car accident back in high school that paralyzed him for life. Despite the setback, in the last two years Scott has completed and posed in 10 bodybuilding shows!
Scott states “life is not about having a glass half empty or half full.
It is just having a glass that is enough to be thankful about”.
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December 26, 2007
A Gold Medal At the Age of 42!
Gold medal the reward for a fine body of work
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Bodybuilding as A Natural Stress Reliever
Bodybuilding helps woman forget problems
With the New Year approaching now is the time to relieve stress, feel energetic and start working your way to a new you!
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Common Off-Season Mistakes
Bodybuilders take time away from the sport just like everybody else with a career. With that being said, bodybuilders need to keep their body in good shape so that they do not undo all of their hard work. Of course, this is easier said than done during an off-season break or vacation. There are many common mistakes that are made in this area. Some of the more popular include: not eating enough of the good foods, not keeping up with a cardio workout, and staying away from carbs. If you are interested in being the best possible bodybuilder, you need to work hard year round. This is not to say that you can never take a break, but when you do, you must still have the best interest of your body in mind.Posted by worldclass on 03:17 AM | Comments (0) | TrackBack
December 23, 2007
Believe it or not, A Day of Rest is a MUST for MUSCLES! Working out everyday of the week is the not the best way to build muscle. While many amateurs belong to this school of thought, nothing could be further from the truth. Experts know that the best way to build muscle mass is to work hard one day, and then take the next day off.
If you stick to one day of hard work followed by a day of rest, you are sure to see improved results. Additionally, your body will also feel much better as well. Many weight lifters have found that combining this regimen with a good supplement is the perfect way to build all of the mass that they need.
Remember, more is not always better when it comes to building muscle mass.
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November 26, 2007
Bulking Season
Countdown to 2008 is underway. The Bulking Season is around the corner! The weather is cold, the midriff is covered… this is the season to bulk up. Breaking up the year into a bulking up season and a cutting up season enables you to make gains that you would never be able to make by trying to do both at the same time.
Workouts: Cardiovascular endurance is very important for your overall health. But the sheer amount of calories it consumes can get in the way of a bulking up program. The solution is to make your cardio workouts short but intense. Sprints on your favorite exercise equipment are in order. Another solution is to occasionally skip the cardio portion of your workout in favor of a heart-pounding strength training session. The key to this is to move from exercise to exercise with little to no rest between. It works out your heart as well as surprises your muscles. Any change in your workout will increase your gains.
Most importantly, change your strength training sessions to utilize the extra calories and nutrition. Regularly change your routine, and in general, concentrate more on heavy weights and less on reps.
Diet: As appealing as it is to turn the bulking up season into a cheat season… resist the temptation! The goal is to gain muscle, but if that goal is accomplished with a good amount of fat you will be doing a huge disservice to yourself when spring rolls around. Instead, take this opportunity to not only bulk up on muscle, but the nutrition that you may have cut back on during the summer. Load up on the fruits and vegetables that were possibly excluded before… sweet potatoes, berries, oranges, kiwi, pomegranate juice.. Include produce from all spectrums of the rainbow to ensure a broad range of vitamins and antioxidants.
Finally, increase your Protein intake to 1.5 grams of protein per pound of body weight. A two hundred pound man would, thus, need to consume 300 grams of lean protein. Since this is such a huge amount, it’s very important to break it up into 7-8 meals. Any more protein than that in one sitting would be detrimental to your goals.
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September 29, 2007
Rising Star in Marietta, Ohio
Read about Colt Wynn in The Marietta Times' Local bodybuilder wins in professional debut:
"In his first professional bodybuilding competition Colt Wynn came home with the title. Wynn, 22, claimed first place in the wheelchair division of the 2007 Atlantic City Pro Show at the Trump Taj Mahal in Atlantic City, N.J., Sept. 15. 'I can’t say there’s ever been more of an honor to me to be asked to come up and compete at the pro level,' Wynn said."
We'll need to keep an eye on this one -- looks like he'll be a winner for years to come.
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September 22, 2007
Moms Take Competitions by Storm
Need some inspiration for your workout? Talk to these moms!
Area mom turns bodybuilding hobby into worldly competition
"Like many first-time mothers, the thought of becoming a stay-at-home mom is something that is embraced. But the sudden change after delivering a child for Cathy Vail (pictured left) of Bloomington was a little too difficult. 'That was pretty hard for me,' Vail said. 'I kind of lost my identity.' In that, a new challenge was born.
"Continuing to visit her favorite recreational place — the weight room — following child birth, Vail, 36, became enthralled watching bodybuilding competitions." Read more at the article.
"Winnipeg's Lauren Arnold just took up bodybuilding last year and she has already earned her first trip to the Women's World Bodybuilding, Fitness and Body Fitness Championships. Not only that but, at 41, Arnold will be one of the oldest competitors there." Read more at the article.
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August 28, 2007
Wide Benefits of Exercise
We all know that exercise is an integral part of health. Read these articles to find out more about specific regimens that increase wellbeing.
Weightlifting does a whole body good
"Bone is constantly remodeling -- that is, old bone is chewed up by a group of bone-eating cells that are followed along by a group of bone-making cells. This process of breaking down and building up of bone is encouraged by loading of the bone, or pushes and pulls on the bone."
Bodybuilding: From The Pros To The Everyday Trainers
The dedication put forth by the sport's top pros may be a bit much for the average person -- a daily diet of 5 lbs. of meat and truly grueling training is a lot to ask. However, impressive results are attainable with a more tempered approach. People willing to put in a few intense hours a week in the gym and show some diet savvy are finding that natural bodybuilding training techniques have true power. They are feeling and looking younger. They are getting stronger and experiencing the thrill of having their physiques demand double-takes.
Study claims exercise may help fight fatigue
Exercising is not what a lot of people want to do when they are fatigued, O'Connor said. However, when studying for an exam, a 15 minute walk can help ease fatigue.
Fitness DVD gives heart attack survivors expert guidance on what's next
For people who suffer a heart attack, surviving is just the first step. They then have to choose the best way to live to prevent another one.
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August 20, 2007
Bodybuilder Saves the Day
All those muscles aren't just for show.
Read about how bodybuilder Todd Jewell, 26, of Yakima, Washington, thwarted a bank robbery in:
FBI: Bank robber no match for bodybuilder
Apparently Jewell grabbed the robber, pulled him away from the teller, and subdued him until police arrived. The robber was taken to the hospital for broken ribs and cuts and will be transferred to federal custody.
Wonder if Jewell gets a reward?
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August 11, 2007
Weightlifting News
Weightlifting was in the news frequently this week, with some interesting, informative articles.
6 Common Female Bodybuilding Errors outlines key ways female bodybuilders might be letting themselves down. Essential information for women who lift weights.
Schwarzenegger's Workout Routine gives an inside look -- literally -- to the man's ability to achieve. "The secret is to make your mind work for you -- not against you."
Bodybuilding Nutrients - The Key To Muscle Growth And Energy gives common sense information about carbs, proteins and fat.
Weightlifting does a whole body good explores how lifting weights doesn't just benefit the immediate muscle group, but other regions as well.
Drinking Milk After Weightlifting Boosts Muscle Mass, Burns Body Fat surprises with information that milk is even better than soy or protein drinks for bulking up.
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July 19, 2007
ABA Show in Azle
Azle, Texas, was home to a recent ABA bodybuilding show, with participants coming from as far away as California to compete.
But, as Azle.com's Azle bodybuilding quartet places in ‘natural’ competition at AHS relates, local talent did quite well in the competition, with rour local athletes picked up trophies, including Ashley Arellano (pictured).
Natural results were emphasized, with participants submitting to urine tests upon arrival.
The show was so successful, plans are already underway for the next one!
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June 18, 2007
Bodybuilding at College and for the Rest of Us
For some great bodybuilding guidance, check out these two articles.
5 Tips for Bodybuilding at College
College can be overwhelming for any number of reasons, so it's important to keep yourself at peak physical condition. This article has some tips on just how to do that.
- Set goals and plan ahead
- Get the right nutrition
- Stock up on protein shakes and healthy snacks
- Find your local gyms
- Form good habits and avoid the booze
What if you're not at college, and you have to talk yourself into training? Here's an article for the rest of us:
Pumping iron helps body to create muscle
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention now recommend a couple of rounds of resistance training each week. What can get us there?
- Age is not a barrier.
- Don't mistake cardio for weight training.
- Start easy.
- Gains may slow, but worth it.
So, lift!
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April 24, 2007
Bodybuilding Helps with Serious Conditions
For an inspiring story, read about Lynne Inzinna (pictured):
"Lynn Inzinna of Penfield curls 20-pound hand weights in each hand under the watchful eye of her personal trainer. Her biceps tighten and bulge with each lift.
"'Feels like 50,' the petite secretary says of the weight. Her upper arm muscles quiver and she grimaces on the last repetitions in this round. But then she willingly moves to a machine for 48-pound bicep cable curls.
"She completes the 45-minute session for biceps and triceps at Boundaries Gym in Irondequoit and does two hours of cardiovascular exercise. By day's end, she'll have eaten a dozen egg whites and drunk more than a gallon of water, all in preparation for a natural bodybuilding competition this weekend.
"Inzinna will be one of just a dozen female bodybuilders at the competition, which bars steroids and other banned substances, along with about 40 male bodybuilders.
"She is also part of an even smaller group, bodybuilders who have multiple sclerosis."
--from Penfield woman with multiple sclerosis trains for a competition
More coverage of Lynne and her accomplishments can be found at:
Bodybuilding and Making it Work -- with Multiple Sclerosis
In related news, Weightlifting During Dialysis Combats Muscle Wasting.
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March 05, 2007
News from the Arnold Classic
For details on the winners and coverage from this year's Arnold Classic in Ohio, visit the Website. There, you'll see great shots of the winners: Victor Martinez, Iris Kyle and Kimberly Klein.
For more coverage on the man himself, here are samplings of Arnold in the news:
In related news from Columbus, Ohio, Boys as young as 10 learn how to build strength the right way.
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January 29, 2007
Learn from Those Who Have Gone Before
You can learn a lot from the more experienced in every field, including bodybuilding. Check out these two new articles about some old timers.
Bodybuilding governor feels the unforgiving weight of time (LATimes.com): The former bodybuilder and current governor of California, Arnold Schwarzeneggar, shows his age as he approaches 60, but remains in singularly good health.
A father's heartfelt crusade (OCRegister.com): A Placentia, California, weightlifter and his cardiologist campaign against youth steroid abuse.
We can learn a lot from these pioneers.
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January 22, 2007
The Fairer Sex--Working It Just Like the Guys
The Timaru Herald of New Zealand reports that more and more women are picking up the barbells to join the men.
In More women try bodybuilding, author Tracey Chatterton quotes Mike Debenham: "A lot of women were attracted to body building or a softer sculpting of the body because it boosted their self-confidence about their body. 'Women like to look in the mirror and like what they see.'"
For more details, read the article.
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January 15, 2007
Inspiring Photos to Keep You on Track
For a whole host of photos that will keep you inspired, check out Irvin Gelb's new bodybuilding images Website.
The press release reads:
"The new web site will contain select photographs from Irvin's 15+ years in the fitness and bodybuilding industry for viewing to fans and potential clients. During his career, working with the top international magazines and companies in the fitness/bodybuilding industry, Irvin has photograhed some of the world's best female and male physiques including celebrities like the WWE's Torrie Wilson, Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson, Triple H, amongst others. He has also contributed to many books including a collaboration with Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and Gold's Gym."
The editorial page especially has some beautiful shots of these exceptional athletes. Click around a little and let it inspire you!
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November 27, 2006
Inspirational Weightlifter: Ben Helfgott
For a moving and inspirational story, read about Ben Helfgott, the only survivor of a Nazi death camp to later go on to compete in the Olympics. His sport was weightlifting.
“Sport is the great equaliser," Helfgott says now. "and I don’t think people understand how important it is in bringing people together.”
Born in Piotrokow, a small Polish town, Helfgott was just nine when World War II began, and was soon forced into the Piotrokow Ghetto, one of the first to be established in Poland.
There, his mother and younger sister were shot and killed, along with hundreds of others, in December 1942, while his father also perished towards the end of the war while trying to flee a death march.
Liberated from Theresienstadt, he and about 300 other youngsters were taken to England. There, Helfgott quickly turned his attention to sport. He earned British selection for the 1956 and 1960 Olympics Games in Rome. He was the British weightlifting champion from 1954-60, finishing equal-13th at the 1956 Games, and was a member of the British World Championship teams in 1954, 1955, 1958 and 1959.
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November 20, 2006
Take Care of Your Hands
Chris LeRoux, USA multiple national champion weightlifter, gives sage advice in his Weightlifting: A Hands On Sport column on HellenicAthletes.com.
For example, did you know the chalk you use not only dries the skin but makes it less pliable? When skin is less pliable, it is more likely to tear.
Smart athletes also use hand cream and callous files to keep their hands smooth and resiliant.
In a sport where the image is to be tough, this kind of care can seem too namby-pamby. But a ripped callous can make your training painful in the wrong places. You want any pain to be a healthy part of your conditioning, and not from some little sore on your palm has opened up.
So give your hands the TLC they need to keep you at the top of your game.
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November 13, 2006
Weightlifting News: Girls Rule
This report comes out of Florida:Girls weightlifting increasing in popularity
Since basketball and soccer are the only two Florida High School Athletic Association-sanctioned winter sports for girls, weightlifting provides another option. Weightlifting gives female student athletes a chance to improve their skills for other sports.
The article goes on: "But teams must overcome stereotypes, which often disappear once a girl enters the gym, Jensen Beach volleyball and girls weightlifting coach Mike Sawtelle said. Sawtelle spent time as a trainer and served as West Virginia University's strength coach after receiving a degree in physical health and safety. 'The girls themselves think that weightlifting will make them big and bulky and burly,' Sawtelle said. 'That's not the case. If people knew anything about how weightlifting affects the male and female body, they'd understand that it has nothing to do with that.'"
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November 08, 2006
Helpful Column from Mayo Clinic
Ever wanted a place you could submit those burning questions about fitness and weightlifting? Try the Mayo Clinic "Ask a Fitness Specialist" column.Recent queries include:
- Senior exercise: Am I too old for strength training?: Of course not!
- Weightlifting: Bad for your blood pressure?: It depends.
- Delayed muscle soreness: What causes it?: When to worry about it.
- Strength training: How many sets for best results?: The answer will surprise you.
- Weightlifting: Should I alternate muscle groups?: Its more about your schedule.
You can submit your own question here.
There's something reassuring about getting advice from an expert. Thanks, Mayo Clinic!
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October 16, 2006
Buff Isn't Just for the Young
How do they do it? Some men just seem to get better with age when it comes to strength and tone. Sylvester Stallone for one. Pictured is the mega-star in his newest movie, Rocky Balboa. No lack of buff there.
LA Times reporter Jeannine Stein investigates what it takes to maintain a toned physique beyond middle age in Build your brawn -- for better looks, better living. In this article she explores what causes loss of muscle tone in older men, and how to prevent it.
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October 09, 2006
Weightlifting Results Worldwide
Weightlifters from around the world celebrated a slew of victories in recent days. Read the coverage from Greece and the Dominican Republic.
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September 19, 2006
Mickey Hargitay, Hungarian-born Bodybuilder and Film Star
The world mourns the loss of Mickey Hargitay, world-renowned bodybuilder and father of Emmy Award-winning actress Mariska Hargitay.
The Los Angeles Times obituary recounts how Hargitay helped make bodybuilding a credible sport in this country. He was the inspiration for a generation of up-and-coming athletes, including Arnold Schwarzeneggar.
The story reports: "For a young Arnold Schwarzenegger, the fact that Hargitay had won the Mr. Universe contest was an 'inspirational force.' 'Bodybuilding was dominated by American bodybuilding champions; there was no hope for anyone else,' the California governor told The Times on Monday. That someone from central Europe became Mr. Universe, he said, gave 'hope for someone like myself and others to dream about that.'
"'When I came to this country in 1968, he was one of the first people I wanted to meet,' said Schwarzenegger, recalling Hargitay's advice to not 'come over here for a handout, contribute, and with hard work you can achieve things.'"
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September 18, 2006
Weightlifting, Glaucoma Linked
There's been a flurry of press lately linking glaucoma with weightlifting. On the positive side, it's apparently only improper weightlifting that can increase the risk of damage to your eyes.
As explained in Improper Weightlifting Found to Harm Eyes, "Lifting weights improperly can cause an increase in potentially damaging eye pressure, especially when lifters hold their breath during repetitions, a team of Manhattan researchers has found."
The article also reports: "The study demonstrated that pressure was greatest when lifters held their breath. Because all the weight lifters in the study were healthy, increased eye pressure was temporary. Exhaling while lifting weights is important to prevent unnecessary pressure in the eyes."
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September 15, 2006
Up-and-Coming Lifter to Watch
The Shelbyville Times-Gazette in Tennessee might be onto something.
Over the last several months, they've been keeping an eye on young Seth Carter, senior at Cascade High School in Wartrace, Tennesee. Carter has consistently broken state and regional records and is set to compete again at the WABDL-AquaVibe World Bench Press and Dead Lift Championships in Las Vegas, Nevada, in November.
Check out his progress so far:
- March 14, 2006 Weightlifter sets area meet records
- April 14, 2006 Carter shatters two more records
- September 15, 2006 Carter sets another weightlifting record
The man's on a roll! Looking forward to seeing how he does in November.
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September 14, 2006
Bodybuilder Photo Ops
Here are some samplings of bodybuilder champions for this week.
Timbs named Mr. Tennessee (photo at right). Harley Timbs, pictured with his wife Denise (also a bodybuilder), won the 2006 NPC State. Championship.
Bodybuilders pose during the 2006 Xi'an Fitness Tournament in China.
A female contestant poses during the Xi'an Tournament.
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September 13, 2006
Weight Training Before Weightlessness
You might be surprised to learn that the men and women slated to spend time in the weightlessness of space need extensive weight training before going. But that's exactly what the doctor ordered for astronauts heading for the shuttle Atlantis. (Reported by AP and posted on wcco.com.)
Weight training is essential to astronauts counter the effects of zero gravity. That may sound like it would make life easier. But "training an astronaut for a spacewalk in zero gravity is not all that different from preparing an athlete for competition, said Jamie Chauvin, a trainer at Johnson Space Center." Chauvin says, "Just imagine lying in bed for 11 days." Apparently that's the best way to describe the effect weightlessness has on the body, with the resultant muscle loss and loss of coordination.
Effects are worse for full-time inhabitants of the space station, who live there for six months. Once back home, it can take 45 days of physical rehabilitation for the astronauts and cosmonauts to regain their bone and muscle mass and balance skills.
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62 Years "Young" and Still Lifting
Looking for some inspiration for your daily workout? Read the story of 62-year-old Jim Krueger, who's been lifting all his life. (Reported in Janesville, Wisconsin, GazetteXtra.)
Jim began lifting as a teenager, stopping only when lower back pain was thought to be a result of his lifting. But when he figured out it was a too-soft mattress, he was back with the bars in an instant.
His competitve streak also keep him going. Krueger participates in the Masters level, which includes those 35 and older for Olympic-style events and 40 and up for other powerlifting competition. He lifted his own weight of 187 pounds in the snatch and raised 242 pounds in the clean and jerk to capture second place at the world championships in Eysines, France, in late August.
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September 11, 2006
The Gover-nator We Never Knew
Thought you knew everything about Arnold? Think again!
In a new tell-all book Arnold and Me: In the Shadow of the Austrian Oak (detailing their early-1970s six-year live-in relationship), Barbara Outland Baker, now a 58-year-old Southern California English professor, tells all: "the rocky life with a charismatic charmer who -- even then -- exhibited a fierce drive to escape from an abusive childhood and show the world he could succeed" (as reported by The San Francisco Chronicle's Carla Marinucci).
Arnold Schwarzenegger, now Governor of California, started his skyrocketing career as an Austrian bodybuilder. But along the way he's also picked up some graciousness -- he even writes the book's foreward.
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Bodybuilders Want to Be in 2007 SEA Games
More than 40 bodybuilding athletes gathered at the Olympic Committee of Thailand (OCT) offices yesterday to lay a wreath in protest at the decision to exclude bodybuilding from the 2007 SEA Games in Thailand, reports Bangkok's The Nation.
The bodybuilders, led by 2005 world champion Sitthi Charoenrith, submitted a statement asking the OCT to reconsider last week's decision to drop the sport from the 2007 Games.
The meeting in Pattaya decided not to add bodybuilding into the 2007 competition, citing a lack of transparency in judging. Sitthi said the Thai Bodybuilding Association had updated the OCT several times on the judging procedures and criteria of the sport, but the OCT still rejected it.
At last year's SEA Games in the Philippines, the Thai Bodybuilding Association won one gold, one silver and two bronze medals. The sport will also be contested in December's Asian Games in Doha, just as it was at the 2002 Asian Games in South Korea.
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September 08, 2006
Recall of York Weightlifting Bars
Due to receiving two reports of certain models breaking under pressure, York Barbell Co. is recalling 3,300 sets of its Olympic weightlifting bars.
For further information, visit ConsumerAffairs.com. The full press release is below.
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs
Washington, DC 20207
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 23, 2006
Release #06-243
Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 358-9675
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
Weightlifting Bars Recalled by York Barbell Co. After Reports of Units Breaking
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: Olympic Weightlifting Bars
Units: About 3,300
Manufacturer: York Barbell Company Inc., of York, Pa.
Hazard: Due to a defect in the sleeve mechanism, the bar can break under the pressure of significant weight, which could injure consumers and by-standers.
Incidents/Injuries: York Barbell has received two reports of bars breaking under the pressure of significant weight. No injuries have been reported.
Description and Models: This recall involves all 7' Int'l Hard Chrome 1000 lb. and 1500 lb. test Olympic bars with model number 32012 and 32013, 7' Int'l Black Oxide 1000 lb. and 1500 lb. test Olympic bars with model number 32020 and 32021, 7' International Men's Olympic Needle-bearing bars with model number 32010 and 6 1⁄2' International Women's Olympic Needle-bearing bars with model number 32011. The bars have split sleeves and YORK is printed on the sleeve assemblies of each bar.
Sold at: Fitness wholesalers and retailers nationwide from November 2005 through July 2006 for between $200 and $500.
Manufactured In: China
Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled bars immediately and return them to York Barbell for a full refund.
Consumer Contact: For more information, contact York Barbell Co. at (800) 358-9675 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the company's Web site at www.yorkbarbell.com
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September 06, 2006
African Weightlifting in Casablanca
You may have thought Casablanca only hosted those star-crossed lovers Bogart and Bergman, but recently it was also the place to be for African weightlifters.
Participants from thirteen countries competed in the African senior and junior championship. Athletes vied for top honors in the 56 kg, 62 kg, 69 kg, 77 kg, 85 kg, 94 kg and 105 kg categories for men and 48 kg, 53 kg, 58 kg, 63 kg, 69 kg, 75 kg and over 75 kg for women, reports the Angola Press.
Ghanian weightlifters did especially well, bringing home six medals. Majeti Fetrie, who is also the team's coach, is pictured.
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July 27, 2006
Decrease Diabetes by Increased Weight Training
The New Kerala reports findings by lead researcher, Michael Goran, in recent news. They're saying, "Weightlifting May Lower Diabetes Risk." Michael Goran is a professor of preventitive medicine in the Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California.
"They found that those who lifted weights twice per week for 16 weeks significantly reduced their insulin resistance, a condition in which their bodies do not respond to insulin and cannot process sugars properly." This resistance, researchers say, "is the precursor to diabetes.
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July 25, 2006
Big Winners in Delaware
Renee Harris teams up with husband, Rick Harris, at the 5th Annual NPC East Coast Classic & Delaware State Bodybuilding, Fitness and Figure Competition. Events included Juniors (23 and under) and Masters (40 and over).
"Fay Schmid took first in the figure competition and in the medium class as well as first place in the East Coast Classic and second in the overall novice."
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July 23, 2006
Bodybuilder Dies During Comeback
Anthony D'Arezzo, 44, of Johnston, Rhode Island, dies in his Sheraton Station Square hotel room of cardiomyopathy. D'Arezzo, who last competed in 1997, was preparing for a bodybuilding comeback in the National Physique Committee (NPC) Teen, Collegiate and Masters National Championships.
The full report can be read in the Post Gazette, a local Pittsburgh, PA online news source. The article, "Bodybuilder Collapses, Dies," says "Mr. D'Arezzo," who collapsed while preparing for the competition, "has long battled heart disease, said friend Dave Palumbo."
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July 21, 2006
Women Pumping More Iron
According to a new federal study, "Women are pumping iron, with nearly 1 in 5 doing twice-a-week workouts." According to Mike Stobbe, an AP medical writer, experts say "the desire for a more attractive body, along with worries about bone loss, probably contribute to the trend."
Even though the "CDC Finds Women are Lifting More," the CDC is setting higher exercise standards for Americans. The goal is that "by 2010, at least 30 percent of American adults should be doing strength-training at least twice a week." According to the report, "A lot of people are still electing to stay home and play computer games and video games rather than get out and exercise."
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July 20, 2006
Dangers of Heavy Lifting
"Warning Issued for Heavy Weight Lifters" in a WKRN Nashville report. Scientists believe that many weightlifters are at risk of sudden death. The causes, they say, are torn aortas resulting from undetected aneurysms.
Doctors and scientists believe that weight training and heavy workout loads are excellent ways to condition and strengthen a body, but weightlifters should be cautious. "The doctors now recommend that anyone who does heavy lifting be screened with a heart ultrasound first." Dr. Elefteriades says, "the alternative is to accept that every year we will lose some young athletes because of unknown enlargement of their aorta."
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June 04, 2006
Building Feminine Curves
You're athletic, always have been, you have a strong physique and you want to retain your womanly curves. The idea of healthy living and robust workouts appeal to you, but swollen veins teeming with muscle-bound desires is a turn off. There is an alternative sport that requires the determination and discipline of a professional athlete. For women who want the benefits of vigorous training and the satisfaction of competition, figure-building may be the right sport for you.
A Los Angeles Times writer reports in the Washington Post, "Go Figure!" It's about women competing to be as strong, as competitive, and as feminine as they can be. Jeanine Stein writes that "In figure competition, the emphasis is on the feminine. Curves are compulsory. Competitors wear high heels, makeup, jewelry, sparkly swimsuits, and in some contests, evening gowns. Facial beauty is prized." Being at the top of this game can lead to other success in modeling, acting, professional-size prizes, and top-rate sponsorship.
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June 01, 2006
Help! My Boyfriend Is Too Skinny
I can't imagine what he must think. His girlfriend says he's too skinny and she wrote to Dr. Blonz for help. It's bad enough that ten percent of the men in gyms are there with a disorder called muscular dysmorphia. In this disorder, men are obsessed with their body weight, mass, and strength. In a state of perpetual anxiety over it, the last thing they would need to hear is "Honey, you're way too skinny for your height." Body weight can be a very sensitive issue for men, so let's see what the doctor orders.
Dr. Blonz offers Advice for Gaining Weight and answers the girlfriend's concern at The Daily Dispatch. Special health conditions and genetics aside, if a man is otherwise healthy, he can gain weight and shape his physique with diet changes and weight lifting. Bulk up on "complex carbohydrates with some help from healthful fats and proteins" Blonz says. He also says eat more and snack on whole foods high in calories. Some athletes use weight-gain products. After that, consider more weight training and less aerobic-type exercises.
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