The overhead press employed to rank among the most common of strongman exercises, and was without a doubt an event in itself in the Olympics prior to the ’70s when it turned out delisted. It is hardly seen anywhere today because of some bad press (no pun planned) over the degree of danger native to [...]
With regards to exercises, it is arguable that nothing beats the standing overhead press. It’s one tough lift, even though you use athletic tape or other such wraps to help support your joints. It’s also the most visually remarkable lift of all, and likely the most enjoyable, as well. After all, what could be more [...]
Thinking about kicking the habit but can’t quit cold-turkey? You’re not alone, of course. If you’re the kind who needs to do things steadily, electronic cigarettes may be the best of all solutions today. These remarkable devices do not actually create smoke but vapors that look like smoke, similar to stage fog that comes from [...]
The evidence just keeps pouring in. As if the so-called Mediterranean Diet is remarkable enough, what with a host of heart health benefits as well as many others, a new study is the newest yet to observe a correlation between it and slower rates of mental decline in the elderly. This means that, ye olde [...]
Racing is possibly as old as man himself. As an activity, a easy physical activity, it is hard to imagine a time when man would not run against another – man, woman, or beast. Indeed, many evolutionary biologists and anthropologists now hold that running – or racing, more or less (the distinction is present in [...]
Getting a good night’s sleep is rare, especially in this increasingly all-hours society of ours where it appears pretty much everything is available round-the-clock. Using ear protection is a great way to help get the rest you need when the neighbors (or your roommates) are busy making some kind of turmoil. You can’t do better [...]
Kinesiology tape has begun making the rounds at local gyms and health clubs. First developed by Japanese chiropractor Kenzo Kase within the 1970s, they only exploded in recognition once fifty thousand rolls were being donated to American athletes at the Beijing Summer Games. High-profile names just like Lance Armstrong, Serena Williams, and Kerri Walsh have [...]
At the rifle range, using hearing protection makes sense. Many won’t even allow you to shoot without a pair! Yes, it’s awesome to experience such a sound directly, personally, in real life, a sound that’s been processed for you through countless movies and television shows — there’s nothing quite like it, regardless of how realistic [...]
Various racing strategies exist that may help you win your bike race, but for all their variety a common denominator is that they are sensible, designed to get the most from the factors present in a given situation. Thus, weak climbers are usually advised to “go early” before a major climb – that is, don’t [...]
Noise is definitely the top complaint to New York City’s 311 hotline, created by Mayor Mike Bloomberg for information requests and quality-of-life matters. This could appear odd given Gotham’s reputation for possessing the toughest set of noise pollution laws in the entire nation, but the apparent discrepancy is readily explained by the fact that enforcement [...]
