Month: February 2009 (Page 4 of 5)

      The reverse lunge.

      February 9, 2009 /

      The major muscles involved are the quadriceps, hamstrings and glutes. The knee and hip joints are flexed on the eccentric (downward) portion of the exercise and extended during the concentric (upward) portion. The abdominals and erector spinea are isometrically contracted throughout the exercise for stabilization.

      Much more than the squat, this exercise is an excellent choice for athletes. The biggest advantage for athletes and fitness buffs alike is its ability to strengthen and stretch the muscles surrounding the hip joint. The action strengthened by performing this exercise is imperative for sports like basketball, soccer, football, gymnastics, wrestling and fencing.

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      Bodybuilding, General training, Legs, Power lifting, Weight training

      A Chat with Amy Weber

      February 5, 2009 /

      Bullz-Eye.com editor Mike Furci sat down with hottie Amy Weber in December to discuss her book, her Borat-style improvisational mockumentary ?Becoming Pony Boi” and much more.

      Bullz-Eye: Amy, this is Mike from Bullz-Eye.com. How are you today?

      Amy Weber: Good.

      BE: Well, I?ve been going to your site here and there and checking it out; very well done by the way. It?s really easy to navigate.

      AW: Thank you.

      BE: I?ve seen you many times since our last interview and in the magazines. You are one busy person. How did you get this career started? How did you get the ball rolling for yourself?

      AW: You know it was really something I wanted to do since I was a young child. But I don?t think when you?re in Illinois a lot of people say oh yeah, you?re going to go out to L.A. and you?re going to become an actress and there?s a lot of support thrown behind you. But you know since I was a little kid I was always doing fine arts contests, which were basically monologues, and winning and entertaining people. It wasn?t until I actually moved to L.A. that I realized that I actually did have a history really as an actress as a kid. It?s just something in you; it?s hard to explain. I think there are other artists that understand. You?re a writer so I just think that there are things that you just want to tell people things, or you want to influence people in some sort of a way, or there are stories in your head that you want to get out there.

      To read the entire interview, click here.

      Interviews, Uncategorized

      Men who drink have better sex!

      February 5, 2009 /

      Rather than damaging a man?s sexual performance, a good, stiff drink actually improves a man?s sexual prowess in the bedroom. Australian researchers found that men who drink report as many as 30 percent fewer problems than those who didn?t drink at all.

      Dr. Kew-Kim Chew, of Western Australia?s Keogh Institute for Medical Research told London?s Sunday Telegraph that men who drank within safe, moderate guidelines seemed to have the best erectile function. In Chew?s study of 1,580 Australian men, even binge drinkers functioned better sexually than those who never drank.

      ?We found that, compared to those who have never touched alcohol, many people do benefit from some alcohol, including some people who drink outside the guidelines,? Chew said.

      The study found that low risk drinkers – those who consumed up to twenty drinks a week spread over five days – had the fewest sexual problems. Those who drank on weekends only and those who were binge drinkers suffered lower rates of erectile dysfunction than those who drank only one day a week or drank none at all. Men who performed the poorest were heavy drinkers who had stopped drinking and those who smoked or had heart disease.

      Newsmax.com HealthAlert Feb.3,2009

      Men's Health and Wellness, Sexual Health

      Q&A with Mike Furci 2/4

      February 4, 2009 /

      In his latest question and answer session, Bullz-Eye.com Fitness Editor Mike Furci lays out the ground work to a sound diet and exercise plan, rehashes the definition of ?tone? with a reader and dispels a myth about exercising stunting your growth when you?re young.

      Q: Hey Mike!
      I was reading your posts on your website about how to lose love handles and I was very interested in your responses. Losing this extra weight around my waste is such a problem for me! Even though I am a very small girl I can?t seem to attain that hourglass figure — I feel like my midsection looks like a box. I was wondering if you had any advice for me concerning foods, exercises and things I need to eliminate. For instance, does alcohol really make you gain weight? Even when I do drink, I order Bacardi and Diet Coke. Recently I completely eliminated fast food, fried food and soda from my diet. Also, I don?t eat after 10 p.m., ever! But still feel like I see no results. Maybe you could set me up with the right foods to eat and when to eat them. Also what to stay away from and what I should work on at the gym to target this concern of mine. If you could get back to me I’d really appreciate it!

      To read Mike?s answer, click here to read the entire Q&A article.

      Bodybuilding, Diets, Exercise, Food preparation, Foods products, General fitness, General training, Men's Health and Wellness, Nutrition, Sports Health and Fitness, Weight training, Workout programs

      Supplements every guy needs

      February 3, 2009 /

      Men?s Fitness.com lays out supplements every guy needs to have in their 20s, 30s, 40s and beyond.

      The Base Plan (also for you if you’re in your 20s):

      Supplements1) Multivitamin
      No rocket science here, but it’s surprising just how many guys still don’t take a multi. The key to making ’em work is to make them part of your routine. Instead of stashing the bottle on a shelf, keep it by your toothbrush or coffeepot?something you hit every day without fail. Make sure your multi also contains two key nutrients: selenium (for its cancer protective effects) and zinc (which helps you make sperm). Also, check the capsule size and dosage. It’s easier to take one pill rather than two or three.

      2) Fish Oil
      Fish is one of the best sources of omega-3 fatty acids, which are crucial for brain and heart health and act as a natural anti-infl ammatory?especially benefi cial if you have sports injuries or aching joints. Even if you manage to eat the two to three recommended servings of fi sh each week, Carlson still suggests popping one to three grams of fi sh oil daily, veering toward the higher side if fi sh isn’t really your meat of choice. Also look for a brand that contains both EPA and DPA, the two key healthy fats in fish.

      3) Probiotics
      These are good bacteria?the same kind found in your intestine?that aid with overall gut health and enhance your immune system. You can get probiotics in your diet by eating yogurt, fermented and unfermented milk, miso, tempeh, and some juices and soy beverages. However, if you’re not eating those foods regularly, take a probiotic supplement with at least 10 billion live bacteria from one or more of the Lactobacillus family. It’s generally best to take one capsule before bed.

      Click here to read the entire article.

      Men's Health and Wellness, Sports Health and Fitness, Supplements, Vitamins/Minerals, Xternal Fitness, Xternal Furci

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