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Wednesday, February 26, 2014

The Hidden Dangers of the Extreme Exercise Trend

The Hidden Dangers of the Extreme Exercise Trend
The harder you push, the better your workout, right? Not so fast. Although extreme exercise styles like CrossFit, Insanity and P90X are hot picks for gym-goers and home-exercisers alike, they may not be as safe as you think. As convincing as the commercials are (who isn't enticed at the thought of getting "ripped" at any age or fitness level?), they fail to show the potential dangers of extreme workouts. This doesn't mean you need to ditch these popular routines completely, but you should know the risks and learn to protect yourself before the intensive training begins.  read more

Hey CrossFit, does Jim Jones ring a bell?

TOPFIT Daily Activities --- Chest Workout
It was tempting to get out on the trail again today, and due to a cancellation I even had some extra time, but my energy just wasn't there.  So, I stayed home and did a workout of BB bench presses, DB flyes, and decline pushups in my gym.

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