Results matching “Bird”

Charles Staley again asks this somewhat controversial question over at Masters' Performance. If you're still undecided, take a look at Pavel's Tactical Periodization over at Military Fitness Magazine (thanks Jason). A great read.

The Podium Sports Journal points to a very interesting document on the UK Sport site - Eating disorders in sport [1.9mb, .pdf].

Via The Adventure Blog : As ultramarathons go, they don't get much more demanding than the Racing the Planet series. Take a look at the next leg (beginning today) - the Atacama crossing.

To keep up with what's happening, there's a live webcam and regular blogging from the camp. Good stuff.

Five reasons to start a corporate fitness program. Definitely something to think about.

This looks promising. Portable Fitness.

Australia's first female Olympic Gold Medallist, Sarah Frances 'Fanny' Durack.

Although not quite as free as a traditional power rack, the Max Rack is certainly a big step up from the original Smith Machine. These video demos will give you an idea of just how far it's come.

This is a great look at (unfortunately) a fairly common condition - Patellofemoral Syndrome or Pain under Kneecap. From the article :

If you are experiencing a grinding pain deep under the kneecap, which occurs when walking down the stairs, sitting for prolonged periods, or rising from a chair, you likely have patellofemoral syndrome. The syndrome is caused by lack of smooth tracking between joint surfaces of the thigh bone (femur) and the undersurface of the kneecap (patella)—hence the name: patellofemoral syndrome.

The article covers both diagnosis and treatment. A great read, and the videos are superb.

Via Netscape : It looks as though walking to the car just won't cut it. Exercise 'must be tough to work'.

Bodybuilder and weightlifter Val Vasilef performing a straight-arm flag with a reverse flip; at a bodyweight of 225lb.