by Rupe | Sep 17, 2011 | Mentoring
Babies may look helpless, but as soon as they come into the world, they’re able to do a number of important things. They can recognize faces and moving objects. They’re attracted to language. And from very early on, they can differentiate their mother from other humans.
“They really come equipped to learn about the world in a way that wasn’t appreciated until recently,” says neuroscientist Sandra Aamodt. “It took scientists a long time to realize that their brains are doing some very complicated things.”
Aamodt and fellow neuroscientist Sam Wang explain how the human brain develops from infancy to adolescence in their new book, Welcome to Your Child’s Brain. The two researchers also offer tips for parents to help their children eat their spinach, learn their ABCs and navigate elementary school.
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Source: NPR
My Comment:
Interesting article.Â
by Rupe | Sep 17, 2011 | Fitness
Anyone who exercises regularly will tell you that the right routine, equipment and gear can help make for an optimal workout. And for many workout junkies, that ideal gear includes the right music.
Costas Karageorghis, deputy head of research at the School of Sport and Education at Brunel University in West London, has spent years researching the links between exercise, heart rates and music tempo.
His research has indicated that music can improve results, and certain songs are more effective for certain types of exercise than others.
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Source – NPR
My Comments:
Pretty good piece. Â I use music all the time, it does give me that extra boost.
by Rupe | Sep 16, 2011 | Fitness
Narrative (152min)
Awesome workout day. I think my body is getting stronger. I am able to get through my entire workout with less ill effects now. Very strong session both at my morning run as well as my weight training. U-Go-Boy!Â
Abdominal Exercises:
As stated above, in this workout you should train your abs at the end of each session. Use these exercises:
- Oblique (L and R) Crunches – 4 sets of 25 reps each side – 200
- Lying Left Crunches -Â 2 sets of 50 reps – 100
- Lying Right Crunch - 2 sets of 50 reps – 100
- Decline Crunch – 4 sets of 25 reps – 100
| Friday – Shoulders |
| Shoulders |
| Exercise |
Sets |
Reps |
Weights |
| Dumbbell Press |
4 |
15, 12, 10, 10 |
30,35,40,40 lbs |
| Side Lateral Raises (Punches) |
3 |
15, 12, 10 |
15,20,15 lbs |
| Dumbbell Rear Delt Fly |
3 |
15, 12, 10 |
15,15,15 lbs |
| Dumbbell Shrugs |
3 |
15, 12, 10 |
65,70,70 lbs |
Cardio: 64 mins
Distance: 5.5
Calories: 1906
Crunches: 500
Tracker
Total Distance: 234.49 miles (Goal 400/165.51 remain) *
Total Calories: 59,773 (Goal 80,000/20,267 remain) *
Total Crunches: 4125 (Goal 25,000 / 20,875)
Good livin’…keep movin’!
-R-
by Rupe | Sep 15, 2011 | Fitness
Narrative:
Another really busy day today – today I addition to spending the first half of the day with a VA representative going over VA issues, I had to lead an Administrative Separation board as the senior leader all afternoon. I missed lunch and boy was I starving. At any rate, I missed my weight schedule today again. No worries do, I did get my early morning run in again, so at the very least I am getting some work done. I will probably do a shoulder/back tomorrow.    Â
Cardio: 62 mins
Distance: 5.0
Calories: 446
Crunches: 0
Tracker
Total Distance: 228.99 miles (Goal 400/171.01 remain) *
Total Calories: 57,827 (Goal 80,000/22,173 remain) *
Total Crunches: 3625 (Goal 25,000 / 21,375)
Good livin’…keep movin’!
-R-
by Rupe | Sep 14, 2011 | Fitness
Narrative:
Really busy day today with Dr. Reed from ONI. Â I was not able to get my lift in. Â The good thing though was that I got my early morning 5miler in. Â I really did not feel like getting up this morning, but I rose and got it done. Â Good job…keep going.
Cardio: 62 mins
Distance: 5.0
Calories: 668
Crunches: 0
Tracker
Total Distance: 223.99 miles (Goal 400/176.01 remain) *
Total Calories: 57,381 (Goal 80,000/22,619 remain) *
Total Crunches: 3625 (Goal 25,000 / 21,375)
Good livin’…keep movin’!
-R-
Babies may look helpless, but as soon as they come into the world, they’re able to do a number of important things. They can recognize faces and moving objects. They’re attracted to language. And from very early on, they can differentiate their mother from other humans.