Richard R Seymour-
In a musty basement in a rundown brown stone on a forgettable street, the Elizabeth N.J. police athletic league had a new visitor. A thin, frail and very scared looking boy cl...
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The exercise ball helps athletes develop their explosive power skills.
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Richard S.
Posted in: Blog Posts in Men's Health
Staying in shape is extremely important to many competitive athletes and casual athletes as well. Many exercises and exercise equipment have been created for the purpose of toning and maintaining the muscles used by athletes. One particular type of exercise equipment that many athletes find very important is the medicine ball. The medicine ball ...
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Have You Abandoned the Pushup?
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Richard S.
Posted in: Blog Posts in Men's Health
Have You Abandoned the Pushup? I hope your answer is no. Because I've spent a lot of time training athletes, I far prefer the pushup to the bench press. After all, athletes don't typically spend a lot of time lying on their backs pushing up, unless they aren't very good at their sport. So why train them that way? And besides working your pecs ...
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Artificial sweeteners: A safe alternative to sugar?
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Richard S.
Posted in: Blog Posts in Men's Health
Artificial sweeteners: A safe alternative to sugar? What are sugar substitutes and how much is safe to eat? More than ever, people are consuming large amounts of sugar as part of their daily diet. But in excess, sugar can take its toll. Eating large amounts of sugar adds extra calories, which can cause weight gain. So many people opt for artif...
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Know More, Grow More, The Keys to Muscle Building
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Richard S.
Posted in: Blog Posts in Men's Health
Every month for the past 22 years, I've logged more hours in the gym than most guys do in their lifetimes. And I've probably heard the question "Whaddya bench?" at least once a day. Enough already. And not just for the sake of my sanity. I can tell you that when it comes to your workout, there are far more important questions. Questio...
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"Super" Joe Beats "Superman"!
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Richard S.
Posted in: Blog Posts in Men's Health
For the second time this year Joe Calzaghe rose from a first round knockdown to beat a contemporary boxing legend. Only this time, instead of a close split decision, there was no doubt as Calzaghe won a comprehensive 12-round unanimous decision against Roy Jones Jr. in the main arena of Madison Square Garden in New York City. In front of over 14...
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Calzaghe: US fighters ignorant!
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Richard S.
Posted in: Blog Posts in Men's Health
"Americans can't fight as well as they think they can," unbeaten light heavyweight Joe Calzaghe told the London Times in advance of Saturday's fight with Roy Jones Jr. "They've always been ignorant. That's why they don't give me the respect I deserve. Americans only won one boxing medal in the Olympics [a bronze]; they haven't got...
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BUILD YOUR BEST BODY EVER II
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Richard S.
Posted in: Blog Posts in Men's Health
BUILD YOUR BEST BODY EVER....could you, if you had the time? On my flight over here to Africa, I found myself sitting next to a well dressed gentleman, a businessman on his way to South Africa after a brief stop in Angola. As we talked casually about the book I was reading ( boxing for fitness ) and about our work, I explained how I keep a one ...
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DON'T NEGLECT YOUR BACK!!!!
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Richard S.
Posted in: Blog Posts in Men's Health
Your back is made up of three major muscle groups. The latissimus dorsi is located on each side of your back and helps you extend, rotate, and pull your arms toward your body. The erector spinae (lower back) is made up of three muscles that run the length of your back from your neck to your fanny. The erector spinae is involved in flexion and ex...
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The old man did it!!! Huge upset!!!
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Richard S.
Posted in: Blog Posts in Men's Health
There is an old saying in boxing that says every great fighter has one great fight left. Former two-time world champion Bernard "The Executioner" Hopkins, at age 43, proved that adage true after he turned in a masterpiece against his 26-year-old opponent, world middleweight champion Kelly "The Ghost" Pavlik last night in fron...
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group training
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Richard S.
Posted in: Blog Posts in Men's Health
During the past few years I have been preaching a new concept of training. What I like to call group training. See, the body shortly adapts to a training program and results come to a grinding halt. This is not new news to most. For experienced trainers you need to amp it up, and many just don't know how. Forced to explore new training methods ...
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Mark Twight of Gym Jones
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Richard S.
Posted in: Blog Posts in Men's Health
I am always looking for individuals who work outside the box when it comes to both their own fitness as well as training methods. One such individual from which I think anyone would find motivation once you listen to him speak and read his thoughts on fitness, is Mark Twight. Gym Jones is located in Utah and I encourage you to check out his web-...
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What motivates you? Part 2
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Richard S.
Posted in: Blog Posts in Men's Health
No matter what has gone on in my life I have made it a point to stay consistent in training and my overall fitness. Believing each and everyday I can improve and get better. Truth is I believe this about every aspect of my life and I don't talk the talk I just put in the work. My career, my marriage, my faith, my friendships. Unfortunately, as ...
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What Motivates you? Part 1
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Richard S.
Posted in: Blog Posts in Men's Health
Goals- we all have them. Some small, some large, some attainable, some, well let's just say maybe still out of reach. Career, family, education, relationships- we all have these segments of our lives we need to focus on and work towards improving. So what drives you? What is your motivation? What is your passion? Have you reached your goals? If ...
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At 37 years old I think I can still compete......
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Richard S.
Posted in: Blog Posts in Men's Health
Something just clicked! I arrived Home from Angola Africa on Feb 26th. It was real busy at work, 13 hr days 28 days straight. I am an Engineer on Bell (the largest operator in the world) 427, 430, and 412's (helicopters) for Heli-Malongo, an off-shore oil operator. I work and I train, period, that's what I do. However, when I got home my wife an...
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Stretching for older athlete's and fitness buffs
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Richard S.
Posted in: Blog Posts in Men's Health
Importance of proper stretching as you get older: I am a 45 year old male. My body now reminds me of every injury I ever shook off as a young athlete. I have had multiple broken bones from football, baseball and boxing. I was wheelchair bound for 1 1/2 years due to a car accident. I am now 45, 5'11" tall and 195lbs. Around the time I turne...
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GET AB'S LIKE THESE
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Richard S.
Posted in: Blog Posts in Men's Health
I have to smile to myself when I see ads similar to the headline of this article. As though obtaining a well-defined mid section was as easy as buying a gym membership. Infomercial pitchmen and grocery store magazines have made millions with this type of advertising. So today I will give you the facts about abdominals and abdominal training as w...
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BIG TIME BOXING SATURDAY NIGHT
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Richard S.
Posted in: Blog Posts in Men's Health
Even the Non fight fan can be excited for this showdown, Bernard Hopkins arguable the best 160 pounder of all time against Joe Calzaghe, The best 168 ponder of all time. The days, weeks, months leading up to This fight has been fueled with trash talk, bravado, insults and yes a bit of racism. Truth is I am sure Bernard is trying to sell this fi...
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RICHARD SEYMOUR'S FIT/SCHOOL....BACK & LEGS
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Richard S.
Posted in: Blog Posts in Men's Health
Day two training on the H.I.G.T training program is one of the most demanding. You will quickly find out what you are capable of as you will be tested both physically as well as mentally. Once again I will not prescribe the amount of weight you will use or the number of reps. However again! I will tell you this is about intensity, exercises perf...
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PRE-WORKOUT....FIREPOWER!!
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Richard S.
Posted in: Blog Posts in Men's Health
I have tried alot of pre workout drinks over the years and have had some real good results with some. However never have I tried a product that has produced results like this. Cytosport Fast Twitch workout drink fuels intense, fast twitch contracting workouts in two ways: by boosting nitric oxide (NO) levels and encouraging formation of the hig...
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