Month: November 2012

Body Building At 93

November 5, 2012

Dr. Charles Eugster, a British dentist decided to take control of his aging process.  At 87, he hired a personal trainer, and learned how to improve his health through strength training.

Anyone can do this.  The doctor said so himself.  And it’s true, because it’s never too late.  Dr. Eugster has set an example for people over 50.

He took the time to improve his health and appearance and became a positive role model, for people of his generation, which, for the most part, are in bad shape.

Dr. Eugster hasn’t done anything amazing.  His actions are amazing, because he is so different than most people. Taking control of his health at an advanced age is highly commendable.

Click the links to read the story in the International Business Times, and MSN.

If you’re over 50, and want to start exercising, pick up a copy of Biomarkers: The 10 Keys to Prolonging Vitality, at Amazon.

Here are links to the story in the International Business Times, and MSN.

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Exercise Of The Month: November 2012

November 4, 2012

BARBELL BICEP CURL

START POSITION

TYPE: Standing Barbell Exercise

EQUIPMENT: Barbell, Plates, Non-Skid Rubber Mat

CAUTIONS

  • Wear sturdy athletic shoes, and standing on a non-skid rubber mat.
  • Use weight that you can handle.
  • Using too much weight may cause one or more of the following: loss of balance, dropping the weight by losing your grip, falling on your knees.

CORRECT FORM

  • Do not swing the bar as you lift it up.
  • On the downward move, release the barbell slowly with control.
  • Do not arch your back or neck.
  • Do not throw your head back, or round your shoulders forward.
  • The only thing moving is the barbell and your arms.

MUSCLES WORKED: Biceps

FINISH POSITION

How To Do The Standing Barbell Biceps Curl

  1. Stand with feet hip-width apart in the start position.
  2. Hold the weight in front of the thighs using an underhand grip (palms face up).
  3. Bend your elbows while slowly lifting the weight up towards your shoulders.
  4. Slowly lower the weight keeping a slight bend at the elbows as shown in the start position. Don’t lock the elbows.
  5. Perform 2 sets of 10 to 12 repetitions.

The exercise described in this post is informational, and not meant to replace the guidance of a personal trainer in a live setting.  Exercises performed incorrectly may result in injury.

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Sugar Blues: Classic Hollywood Unmasks A Killer

November 3, 2012

Sugar Blues is a book written by William Dufty.  The book was released in 1975, and became a commercial success. The author argues that sugar is an unnatural, addictive drug that is harmful and damaging to human health.

Dufty was married to the late silent film star Gloria Swanson, a health crusading vegetarian and non-smoker.  She and Dufty went on tour promoting Sugar Blues during the late 70s. Continue reading “Sugar Blues: Classic Hollywood Unmasks A Killer”