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30 Aug Posted by in Health and Nutrition | 1 comment

You Are What You Eat-Solids

You Are What You Eat-Solids

We may find in the long run that tinned food is a deadlier weapon than the machine-gun.- George Orwell You ever heard of the Ronald McDonald house?  Of course you have!  It’s the place where Ronald helps to take care of sick children.  You ever heard of the hospital?  Of course you have!  It’s the place where Ronald sends the ...

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Why So Serious?

Why So Serious?

An excuse is worse than a lie, for an excuse is a lie, guarded.  -Alexander Pope Riddle me this, Batman, what did you have for breakfast this morning?  Heavy IHOP omelette with pancakes?  How long have you been on that same, boring exercise routine?  Forever.  Why can’t you achieve the results you desire?  You don’t work hard enough.  ...

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05 Aug Posted by in Health and Nutrition | Comments

Stretch Armstrong- Part Deux

Stretch Armstrong- Part Deux

So, I’m thinking to myself: ”Self, we haven’t been getting ready for that mud run like we’re supposed to.”  When we lift now, we’re really stiff.  When we jog now, we’re almost always sore when we wake up the next morning.  When we participate in team sports, our back may hurt.  Sorry self, the lack of ...

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07 Jul Posted by in Health and Nutrition | Comments

Stretch Armstrong- Post 1

Stretch Armstrong- Post 1

I was the type of guy that used to get up in the morning and go out and just out run everybody on the field without stretching or warming up or anything.  —Bo Jackson I never struggled with injury problems because of my preparation – in particular my stretching.  —Edwin Moses Unfair comparison?  Maybe.  The point ...

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06 Jul Posted by in Health and Nutrition | Comments

CONGRATULATIONS! THAT IS ALL!!!

CONGRATULATIONS!   THAT IS ALL!!!

Conrats to the USC 2011 Baseball Team on winning their 2nd Consecutive NATIONAL TITLE! We’re proud of you.  GO GAMECOCKS!!!     Photo Courtesy of Mr. Bill Varney

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20 Jun Posted by in Health and Nutrition | Comments

Water You Talking About???

Water You Talking About???

H20…the last frontier.  About 70% of the planet is covered in stuff.  Water, it’s the breakfast of champions.  Water, it’s what’s for dinner.  Every kiss begins with water.  Consequently, two of those three should ring true.  In most American households however, we are not drinking enough liquid gold.  This is especially important for preparing for the upcoming summer heat.     Tips for consuming enough ...

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Going The Extra Mile 2: Let’s Get High!

Going The Extra Mile 2: Let’s Get High!

Your brain was made for a buzz!  Your hands are waiting to get high!  Your waist is ready to get….wasted?  Not quite, but your body needs a buzz now and then.  Your body’s answer?  Endorphins.  What are  endorphins?  Put your thinking caps on quickly, and we’ll explain.  Endorphins are  (copy and paste) any of a group of peptides occurring in the brain and ...

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14 Oct Posted by in Fitness, Health and Nutrition | Comments

Proper fitness requires thought by Freeplay Athletic Training

Proper fitness requires thought by Freeplay Athletic Training

Now folks, let’s think about America as we know it. Image is everything! How you look, what you wear, who you know, what church you go to, what college you graduated from says life  is all about image so obviously it’s important to us. Think and be fit takes the wrong part of body image ...

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