Leg Workout and Heavy Bag

I finally got around to some heavy lifting today with a good workout of front squats, SLDLs, DB split squats plus supersets of single leg calf raises and single leg SB leg curls.
Later I headed back out to my gym for a 30 minute heavy bag workout.

TOPFIT Tips
Drink Fewer Calories
Drinks such as soda, sports drinks, alcohol, specialty coffees and even fruit juices offer only calories with little (if any) nutrition. They also don’t add to a feeling of satiety, leaving you hungry and eating more calories in the long run.

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Upper Table Rock Run

I had every intention of getting to some heavy lifting today, but it just didn't happen.  I did, however, get to another great Upper Table Rock run.....how could I resist with this great fall weather.
Heavy lifting coming soon.....hopefully.

7 Foods That Lower Your Blood Pressure
You've read about foods that burn fat, and foods to help you sleep. But when it comes to heart health, all we seem to hear about is what not to eat. (With red meat always topping the list.) There are some foods, however, that scientists say contribute to low blood pressure.

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Lower Table Rock Run

You just couldn't ask for nicer fall weather today......after the morning fog it was sunny and in the upper 60s/low 70s....the perfect day for a Lower Table Rock run (like there's ever a bad day for a TR run....LOL).
I ended the day with a a couple of unexpected hours with both Hailey and Mason.

Exercise and Weight Loss Give Brain a Boost, Study Finds
Regular high-intensity exercise is not only good for your body, it's also good for your brain, researchers report.

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Upper Table Rock Run

I finished my week with a couple of hours of active Hailey time, a fun Upper Table Rock run and a couple of hours of yard work (still lots left to do too).

Weight-lifting found to cut your risk for heart disease and diabetes

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Plyos

Today's workout was all about plyos.....depth jumps, box jumps, jump squats and a couple of upper body medicine ball plyo exercises.  It's been awhile since I've done some of the lower body plyos and I'm sure I'll be feeling it.

TOPFIT Tips
HALITOSIS
Here’s another reason to avoid the low carb diet fad…halitosis…bad breath.
Low carb diets not only lack the foods that help cleanse the teeth when eaten, but the diets also promote the growth of offensive smelling sulfur compounds.
So, you might think you’re going to get a body that will attract all the hotties, but your breath will drop them in their tracks.

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Lower Table Rock Run

What a perfect afternoon for a Table Rock run......the temp was right on, the trail was in perfect condition and there were only a few people on the Rock....no dogs and no smokers.....awesome!!
I finished the day with a couple of brisk 1/2 mile walks with a client.

Raw Food Not Enough to Feed Big Brains

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Bodyweight Circuits

I got my day off to an early start with a couple of brisk 1/2 mile walks with a client and later, after spending the better part of 3 hours holding some tough, dynamic poses (lots of isometric contractions), I had the need for some movement.  So, I did the workout I had a client do earlier today......circuits of split squats/lunges, pullups, pushups and SB crunches for 25, 20, 15, 10, 5, 10, 15, 20, 25 reps (reps were per leg on the lunges).

Extra weight tied to higher risk of hospitalization

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