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Supported Single-Arm Dumbbell Row

Supported Single-Arm Dumbbell Row

Hold a dumbbell in your right hand, place your left hand on a bench in front of you, and assume a staggered stance, left foot forward. Hold your elbow in as you row the wight to the side of your torso. Do 10 reps, switch arms and leg positions, and repeat the movement.

Dumbbell Triceps Kickback

Dumbbell Triceps Kickback

Grab a pair of dumbbells, bend your knees and lean forward so your torso is nearly parallel to the floor. Tuck your upper arms next to your sides, bend your elbows, and hold your forearms about parallel to the floor, palms facing up. Simultaneously extend your arms straight back and rotate the weight so your palms end up facing each other. Return to the starting position. Do 15 reps.

Dumbbell Hammer Curl and Press

Dumbbell Hammer Curl and Press

Standing with your feet shoulder-width apart, hold a pair of dumbbells at arm's length by your sides, palms facing each other. Without moving your upper arms, curl the weights to your shoulders, and then press them overhead until your arms are straight. Reverse the move to return to the starting position. Do 10 reps.

Saturday, December 8, 2012

Stay Healthy: Substitute Your Food (Part 1)


Substitute: Wheat bread with: Bread made with rice, millet, amaranth, quinoa, soy and oat flours

Healthy Substitutions

Substitute: Wheat crackers with: Rice - and potato-based crackers

Healthy Substitutions

Substitute: Wheat pasta with: Rice, corn, quinoa, and buckwheat pasta

Healthy Substitutions

Substitute: Wheat cookies with: Rice, oat, barley and millet flour cookies

Healthy Substitutions

Substitute: Cow's milk with: Soy, rice, nut and multiple grain milks made from oats, barley, amaranth and rice

Healthy Substitutions

Substitute: Butter with: Flaxseed oil, Spectrum Spread

Healthy Substitutions

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Ultimate 30's Workout

Increase the amount of testosterone and growth hormone your body produces by working multiple muscle groups and keeping rest periods short. For cardio, your lactate threshold can still be increased throughout your thirties, so intervals are king to counter any loss of lung power.


Ultimate 40's Workout

Short, sharp shocks are the way to fire up your body in your middle years - which means you can forget long-winded weights workouts. Vary exercises, intensity and timings to keep your muscles guessing.



Ultimate 50's Workout

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