'MURPH"-In memory of Navy Lieutenant Michael Murphy, 29, of Patchogue, NY who was killed in Afghanistan June 28, 2005. This was one of Mike's favorite workouts and he called it 'Body Armor'. He performed the workout wearing his 20 pound body armor.
For time: 1 mile run 100 pull-ups 200 push-ups 300 air squats 1 mile run
We will celebrate Veteran's Day by being open and thanking our members who are veteran's and active duty military. If you are a veteran, please let us know.
We will perform 'Tribute Workouts' this week, honoring those who have served and given the ultimate sacrifice.
Please enjoy this 'Warrior Song'-CAUTION- a few bad words.
During my school years (a looooong time ago!) I participated in football, ice hockey, baseball, gymnastics and wrestling. I began coaching football, baseball and soccer in 1975.
I was introduced to the Russian Kettlebell in 2005. In my opinion, there is one tool I wish I would have had when I was in school. The kettlebell. I strongly believe the competitive school athlete should be training with the kettlebell.
Below is a you tube video of UFC Champion Diego Sanchez, training with the kettlebell, developing strength and power.
I want you to watch this commercial. Have you heard of Nutella, yet? The image presented is that of a HEALTHY product for our children. Natural Ingredients...no preservatives...no artificial colors.....good food....wholesome....source of Vitamin E....Nutritious! It's got to be healthy, right?
Now let's look at the ingredients. What is the first ingredient listed? SUGAR!! I didn't know hazelnuts had sugar in them! (they don't!)
Now, let's look at the Nutritional Facts. Hmmmmm......Total Carbohydrates-21grams....Sugar-21grams!! Ok, and what is the serving size-2 tablespoons.
What does that mean? In every 2 tablespoon serving (you will spread at least 2 tablespoons on a slice of bread. In a sandwiche, even more) there are approximately 5 teaspoons of SUGAR! Did you 'get' that? In 2 tablespoons of Nutella there are 5 teaspoons of SUGAR!
I don't get it....why don't we save the money and just give little Susie and Johnny 5 teaspoons of sugar with toast every morning? We don't because NO PARENT would do that to a child!! So, why does the manufacturer ADD sugar to the product? Because they are aware of our sugar addiction, and we will have another product, presented as being HEALTHY, that our kids will consume and we will purchase more and more and more of the product.
And our children have another product that contributes to our childhood overweight and obesity and Type 2 diabetes and all the other associated health hazards.
ARE WE LEARNING? Are you reading labels? Are you counting the number of grams of carbs/sugars you and your family are consuming every day? -
