Lance Armstrong’s Training Tactics: #1 Rule – Greatness Needs NO Explanation!
Great endurance racers will tell you “Leave your egos at the starting gates.” One of
the hardest things in any race, especially the Tour De France that you will never
notice is one’s ability to tame the ego. Lance is a self proclaimed “data junkie” when
it comes to his training tactics. Even though the Tour is over 2300 miles and takes
three weeks to ride, every hill, every mile and every rotation of his pedals are
calculated ahead of time. But, what happens during the race if not disciplined in the
off season can ruin the best of training tactics.
Each day is considered a stage and at the end of the race it is not the number of
stages one wins that determines a winner, but the clock. Sure every rider would like
to wear the yellow jersey at least once, but at the end of the day, that is not what
matters most. The Tour De France may be better known for its ability to crush the
best of egos rather than the mammoth Pyrenees Mountains. Much greater than
Lance’s gifted physical abilities is his ability to sacrifice his ego for greater goods.
What can we learn from Lance when it comes to our workouts, losing weight, and
keeping truly fit?
1. Our greatness does not come from exploiting our competitors, enemies or
accomplishments. Greatness runs from within.
2. Our greatness does not come from what pant’s size we are, benchpress
records, or miles under ten minutes- greatness runs beside us.
3. Our greatness does not come from how much money or fame we accumulate,
greatness runs in the process.
4. Our greatness is not a matter of what our car, bike, or house looks like –
greatness is only as big as our hearts.
5. Our greatness needs no explanation!
Lance would say, “Enjoy whatever you do, focus on that particular stage in your life,
pay your dues with hard work and let your character speak for itself!”
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How Coral Calcium Aids in Good Health
The discovery of Coral Calcium was such a dynamic health breakthrough because researchers and scientists now know how the body can readily use this natural supplement. Oftentimes when we take multivitamins or calcium supplements, our bodies are simply not able to absorb enough of the nutrients into the bloodstream. As a result, we spend money on supplements that do not do what they are intended to do, which is supply our bodies with essentials vitamins and minerals that we need to stave off illness and disease. Coral calcium is designed to boost the immune system, which in turn helps the body fight against illness and disease.
Coral is one of the oldest organisms on the face of the earth. You have probably heard about the coral reefs in many tropical locations around the world, and how tourism has lead to the depletion of these reefs. The coral sands that are used in Coral Calcium are naturally shed from these reefs from exposure to the underwater environment. There are not teams of divers that go in and cut up the reefs in order to produce this amazing supplement.
How Coral Calcium Aids in Good Health
There are over 2,500 varieties of coral in the entire world, but only the Sango Coral contains the exact composition of calcium, magnesium, sodium, and potassium that are found in the human skeleton. Scientists have learned through vigorous research that just a small amount of this coral sand when added to a liquid, brings the liquid to a pH balance between 7.5 and 8.5. This range is perfect for facilitating maximum absorption into the bloodstream.
The end result is more vitamins and minerals are able to reach each and every living cell in the body, thus boosting immunity and helping the body to work harder against illness and disease.
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5 Tips to Finally Get Rid of Cellulite
Doesn’t it seem as though summer is coming a bit quicker this year? Each day brings us one step closer to busting out the bathing suits and baring our bodies. This is the time of year when many people, women in particular, start scrutinizing their body closer than ever. My inbox is proof of this. I have decided to write an article about the number one question of last week- how to banish cellulite.
I was a bit surprised at the many misconceptions surrounding cellulite. A lot of women asked if such-and-such cream would work, if they should stop eating cottage cheese or if surgery was their only option.
What exactly is cellulite and what is the best way to get rid of it?
Cellulite is nothing more than additional fat cells stored in your body. We all have connective tissue that separates fat cells into little compartments. Women have honey-combed shaped compartments and men have a crisscross pattern. The honey-combed shape compartments are the reason some women have dimply thighs, or cottage cheese looking arms.
Getting rid of cellulite is simple, but not necessarily easy. The only way cellulite can be reduced is to reduce overall body fat. You cannot spot reduce or rub a cream on it. You cannot starve yourself either. The only way to rid yourself of cellulite is to follow these 5 highly effective, simple, and to-the-point tips.
1) Eat 5-6 small meals throughout the day. Each meal should be 2-3 hours apart. Each meal should contain one protein and one carb. The first meal should be eaten within an hour after waking.
2) Drink a cup of water at each meal.
3) Rest properly. This means taking at least 48 hours between strength training the same muscles, and it also means getting at least 7-8 hours of sleep per night. Lastly, it means taking 1-2 days off from exercising per week.
4) Cardio should be done at different intensity levels and different session lengths. Consider doing a low intensity/long session, a high intensity/short session and a few medium intensity/medium length sessions per week.
5) Strength train each muscle 1-3 times per week. You should lift a proper weight and perform the proper amount of sets/reps for your strength training method. If you need more guidance or exercise ideas you can head over strength-training-woman.com
All of the above things combined will result in cellulite reduction. There are no miracle creams or secrets. It’s all about good old fashioned working out. Having said that, workout smarter and not harder! Get on a great program that is tailored to your body and your goals. Everyone is different, but following these 5 tips practically guarantees your cellulite will vanish.
Copyright 2006 Lynn VanDyke
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What Lack of Sleep is Doing to Your Body
We all know that a lack of sleep is a common occurrence today. What we may not know is the toll that reduced sleep has on the body and its systems. In fact our perpetual shortage of rest is doing much more harm than we realize.
The effect of lack of sleep on the body is often more problematic than just not feeling well rested the next day. There can be serious health issues that result from not getting proper rest. Certainly, the most obvious side effect of a lack of sleep is reduced energy the next day. However, it is more than just feeling less than our best…the body actually performs less efficiently when we’re tired. Performance, productivity, memory, etc. are all reduced when our body is running on less sleep than we need.
The body also needs rest to repair tissue, cope with stress and recharge the immune system. A lack of sleep hampers these functions in the body. The ability to handle stress and fight off illness is short circuited when we fail to get enough sleep. The body’s response system to germs and stressors slows down and has a difficult time meeting the challenge of even every day issues. This is becoming increasingly problematic in a world where we seem to be under increasing stress levels in our daily lives and where germs are mutating into stronger, hardier forms. When we get sick it is often for longer periods of time as the body has a harder time catching up when we’ve drained it with reduced sleep.
Neurotransmitter issues are an effect of lack of sleep on the brain as well. Mental health can be impacted when we don’t get our rest. Aside from increased stress and a reduced ability to cope as mentioned earlier, the brain can suffer other imbalances such as depression, irritability, anxiety, etc. as the chemicals and processes in the brain get out of balance from lack of sleep. Unfortunately, this can become a vicious cycle as increased stress and/or depression can cause insomnia thereby pushing the body further into a deficit of sleep.
This issue of sleeplessness is not a minor occurrence in our society either. The figures for sleep deprivation’s effect on the economy in America alone is $45 BILLION a year according to one article from a psychiatric website I visited. These costs come from lost productivity, health care bills due to increased illness and expenses related to traffic accidents. That puts the cost of sleeplessness on par with stroke or depression. Something to consider when trying to brush off those lost hours every week.
Many people could get the sleep they need but don’t as a result of lifestyle choices. They work to many hours, stay up too late at night, etc. Other unfortunately have trouble sleeping as a result of stress or other issues. If your sleep-help-center.com lack of sleep is due to stress, insomnia, etc. then you may need to seek the help of a medical professional familiar with sleep issues. Be careful though, as the knee jerk reaction of many in the medical community is to prescribe drugs. These can have serious side effects and be addictive so discuss them carefully. You may be better off with some lifestyle changes and perhaps some dietary supplements that use natural ingredients to help you sleep without many of the problems that drugs contain. Make sure you talk about all these things with your doctor. Above all though…make sure you get the sleep you need. The price for not doing so is much higher than we often think.
J. Wall has an avid interest in natural remedies for the treatment of Sleeplessness. He is a regular contributor to the sleep-help-center.com Importance of Sleep section of sleep-help-center.com sleep-help-center.com, a site dedicated to improving sleep for everyone.