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Resistance Band Training

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I have been using dumb bells, bars and plates, and machines for most of my workout career.  These are the basics, and always will be.  But I ventured off and have found other methods.  People may not believe in this method, or find it effective, but resistance bands are the #%*@, because they can provide a full body workout, and more.

Is resistance band training just a fad?  The answer is “No”.

Two years ago I started using resistance band training, and found it very beneficial.
These resistance bands may look fragile, but the truth is, they are rugged, and can last a long time.

From experience I like resistance bands because they can provide constant tension for the up and down phase of the exercises. I also found that there was less stress on my joints, and exercises that caused pains to some joints with dumb bells did not recur.

To find the real scoop on resistance bands, I did a bit more Internet digging and research.  Through the research I can confirm that resistance bands can be less stressful on joints, which means less pain for my shoulder joints. They can also increase strength gains in a much shorter time period. As usual, you would still want to switch up your workout from time to time so you do not get bored, or plateau at a certain point.

My personal trainer teacher was not as fond of the resistance band, because they were not as functional for everyday use. This is because resistance band training is not based on gravity such as free weights, but on the tension of elasticity that is caused through movement. Therefore there is constant tension through the concentric and eccentric phases ( also known as the up and down phase) of lifting. By providing constant tension, it may not be a similar to everyday functional activities, but I think it is more beneficial to the end user because it improves both areas as to one.

If you get a chance, try a resistance band workout,  and checkout this resource for more about resistance band training at http://www.resistancebandexercise.net.

Canucks and Leafs

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Its true, theses are the two teams I like, Canucks #1 obviously, but I have also been a Leafs fan for many years. People do not know how this can be possible, the Leafs????. But the Canucks and Leafs are awesome Canadian teams, and I admit I’m a proud Chinese Canadian Canucks and Leafs fan.

Well we are only 3 – 4 games in to the season, and as expected, the Canucks have been kind of underachieving in the scoring area, and the Leafs have performed well, as I expected. ( No one gives the Leafs a chance after there previous dismal years.)

So the Canucks look great on paper, with a stacked defensive corps, gritty third and fourth lines, and two good scoring lines. Its just that, the goals have not come, and again we are only average so far this year. The shots on our goalie have been ridiculous, and seems like the defensive unit could use a little work. They may be missing the likes of Burrows and Salo, but I would be expecting more from this team, especially against a Ducks team that was 0-3. Luongo has played great, and without the captaincy, his play will improve. We just require some scoring other then the Sedins, because this team has all the weapons to be a contender, but I guess some of the players just need to gel before we hit the next gear.

With the Brian Burke era in his second season with the Leafs, he has finally got rid of all the useless players, and created a great team. There’s Gigueure between the pipes (he just needed a change of scenery), and a pretty good defensive corps. I may not like Phaneuf, but him teaming up with Kaberle is a WOW. The forwards are nothing special, and Burke gave up a first rounder, like Seguin to Boston for Kessel, but they can work together, and create chances, and best of all, get goals and the win. I expect them to make the playoffs this year because they have a team that will float under the radar. They will grind it out, score goals, and have a good back line to stop other offenses from scoring.

As for the Canucks, they will actually start playing hockey come November, and that will be the team to beat in the Northwest.

NFL Week 6 2010

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Its been 5 weeks since the beginning of the NFL season, and there have been many surprise teams.

Ive been calling the games, and the record has been good. The week for slip ups was definitely last week. Week 5 provided me with utter disappointment, and saw my positive record slip once.

So far my total record is: 51 – 26
Week 1: 12-4
Week 2: 11-5
Week 3: 13-3
Week 4: 9-5
Week 5: 6-8

Week 6 is unknown at the moment, but this is the bounce back week all the way to the end.

For all you Fantasy Footballers out there for picking straight up games, pick these teams for week 6:
The * game picks could change, depending on injury status on Saturday night.

(ATL at PHI) Take ATL

(KC at HOU) Take KC

(NO at TB) Take TB

(MIA at GB) Take MIA *

(SD at STL) Take SD

(BAL at NE) Take BAL

(DET at NYG) Take NYG

(CLE at PIT) Take PIT

(SEA at CHI) Take CHI

(NYJ at DEN) Take NYJ

(OAK at SF) Take SF *

(DAL at MIN) Take DAL

(IND at WAS) Take IND

(TEN at JAC) Take TEN

The best three game parlay for this week would be:

CLE +13.5
KC +4.5
TB +4.5