Shoulder Press By Brian Tabor, M.S. Exercise Physiology, SDSU and NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist The shoulder press, a.k.a. overhead press, was king of upper body strength exercises before the bench press gained popularity in the 1950s. The overhead press requires muscular involvement from every muscle in your body placing great stress on the… [Read more…]
February 23, 2012
Protein is a key macronutrient that helps your body maintain muscle mass and lose fat. Amino acids are the building blocks of protein. Depending on how many amino acids a specific type of protein contains, it is considered either complete or incomplete. All animal proteins are complete, meaning that they contain all nine of the… [Read more…]
February 23, 2012
Every year Aztec Adventures embarks on a camping and hiking exploration to visit one of our country’s first national parks, also known as Yosemite National Park. The soaring, glacial-cut granite walls of Yosemite National Park and the serene grassy meadows stand in stark contrast to each other, while towering waterfalls pour from the high country… [Read more…]
January 24, 2012
Looking to spice up your strength training routine? Take your conditioning and confidence to the next level with this high intensity class. Through the use of TRX suspension trainers, battle ropes, kettlebells, sandbags and bosu balls, in addition to other unique forms of functional training equipment, you will improve your fitness and technique. Get ready… [Read more…]
January 24, 2012
That elusive metabolism…we are so obsessed with speeding it up, but do we even know what it is? Metabolism is a continuous process that allows our bodies to convert the food we are eating into energy we can use to do things like walking, blinking, sleeping and working out! Even though our metabolism naturally slows… [Read more…]
November 22, 2011
Spending time with family and old friends during the holiday season can be comforting, and it can be stressful. This is a time of year for celebrations and get-togethers, so you can be certain super-rich foods will be present at these special occasions. Having those extreme feelings of comfort or stress can lead to overeating.… [Read more…]
February 23, 2012
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