Narrative: (60 mins)
Light cardio walk in the morning. Intended on doing legs later on during the day, but got caught up with a whole bunch of other things. Will do legs tomorrow.
Cardio:
Distance: 4.0 (2.50 + 0.0)
Crunches: 0
Calories: 567
Tracker
Total Distance: 173.49 miles (Goal 400/226.51 remain) *
Total Calories: 44,959 (Goal 80,000/35,041 remain) *
Total Crunches: 500 (Goal 25,000 / 24,500)
Good livin’…keep movin’!
-R-
One of the most noteworthy movies of the summer is “The Help.†Set in Jackson, Miss., in the early 1960s, it focuses on the relationships between white upper-middle-class women and the black domestics who took care of them and their children. Although many reviews of the film were quite positive, numerous critics, including some African-American commentators, have lashed out against it, arguing that the film does not deserve the accolades it has received.
Cultures function and persist by consensus. In Jackson and other bastions of the Jim Crow South, the pervasive notion, among poor whites and rich, that blacks were unworthy of full citizenship was as unquestioned as the sanctity of church on Sunday. “The Help†tells a compelling and gripping story, but it fails to tell that one.
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Source: New York Times
My Comments:
This is an awesome piece by Prof. of African American studies, Patricia Turner, a vice provost at University of California, Davis.
I have not seen “The Help” but I do intend to. I have a somewhat unique perspective on race and racism that I hope to write about in the near future as time allows. I do agree with Prof Turners insights, they are close to mine.
Narrative:
This is the first execution of the new workout routine that will mark the third phase of Year of the Body. These routines will take me through the end of the year. The major focus will be to increase cardio and shaping of my body. Notice the high number of reps. I have lowered the weights and increase the reps tremendously; that will allow the muscle to get toned. I have also increased or extend my overall tracker.Â
Abdominal Exercises:
As stated above, in this workout you should train your abs at the end of each session. Use these exercises:
| Monday – Arms (Time: /1min rest) | |||
| Biceps | |||
| Exercise | Sets | Reps | Weights |
| Barbell Curl (bar only) | 4 | 20, 15, 12, 10 | 45,45,45,45 lbs |
| Dumbbell Curl | 3 | 15, 12, 10 | 20,20,20 lbs |
| Concentration Curl | 3 | 15, 12, 10 | 20,20,20 lbs |
| Triceps | |||
| Exercise | Sets | Reps | Weights |
| Close Grip Dumbbell Press | 4 | 15, 12, 10, 10 | 35,35,35,35 lbs |
| Weighted Bench Dips | 3 | 15, 12, 10 | 0, 20, 30 lbs |
| Dumbbell Extension | 3 | 15, 12, 10 | 25,25,30 lbs |
Cardio:Â 75 mins
Distance: 4.0 (2.50 + 1.50)
Crunches: 500
Calories: 1651
Tracker
Total Distance: 169.49 miles (Goal 400/230.51 remain) *
Total Calories: 44,392 (Goal 80,000/35,608 remain) *
Total Crunches:Â 500 (Goal 25,000 / 24,500)
Good livin’…keep movin’!
-R-
Want a bigger chest? Drop to the floor—fast. Researchers discovered that performing pushups as quickly as you can is one of the best ways to build explosive upper-body strength, according to The Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research. This pushup method was more effective than doing plyometric pushups (think: clapping between each pushup), and fall pushups, where you drop from a kneeling position and try to push your way back up to the starting position.
So why does this move trump other pushup techniques? Take a look at a vertical jump: “If you do a quick knee bend before jumping, you’ll always jump higher than if you don’t,†explains N. Travis Triplett, Ph.D., one of the study’s researchers. The same type of action occurs when you do pushups as fast as possible. Dropping your chest down toward the ground and then pausing for only a moment will enhance the motion of pushing yourself back up—and ultimately help you build more explosive strength, says Triplett.
To put up a great front, Hartman suggests doing 3 sets of 6 to 8 repetitions at maximum speed, resting 3 to 5 minutes between sets. Increase the number of sets and reps over time. Do this one to two times a week.
Want an entire sleeve-busting routine to follow? Redesign your upper body using this cutting-edge muscle plan.
Source: Men’s Health
Cell phones and water don’t mix. People know this, but the tragedy plays out regularly in a variety of scenarios. It could be a slip into the toilet, a tumble in the washing machine, an overly excited leap into the pool, or a beer-based lack of judgment.
It’s sometimes possible to save the electronic lifeline you’ll pay $500 to replace, but step one is avoiding panic, because there are several “fixes†that might make sense in the moment, but could do more harm than good. In the video below, Money Talks News founder Stacy Johnson – who admits to dunking his own iPhone – talks about what you can try to restore your soaked electronics. Read on for more.
Source: Money Talks (https://s.tt/137sl)