Weightlifting

I have a friend that is taking creatine monohydrate for the effects of increased muscle endurance while he is lifting at the gym. He claims that the supplement he takes helps him grind out a few more repetitions on heavy weight. He also likes the water retention effect that happens to make him look a tad bigger than he really is. When I found out he was taking this supplement I decided to research it to determine if it was really beneficial to his health. He admitted that he had not really…

His work ethic was amazing and I admire that! During the off-season Kobe runs this program that most people call the 666 program. Every day he runs for two hours, spends two hours practicing basketball, and spends another two hours weightlifting for six days a week for six months. This is not only brutal on your body physically, but also mentally. Workout routines and programs like this are a huge reason why Kobe is so successful and I hope I can have the toughness and the work eithic…

the competitiveness Because of the influence of the traditional archery, and also the political and military needs, the popularity of the competitive sports culture in the Northern Dynasty shows an obvious comparison with the Southern Dynasty where peaceful sports are more popular. This is due to the different political and social environment. The Southern Dynasty is in a relatively stable state, and people there lived a decadent and dissolute life. The noble despised the soldiers and the…

Kettlebells may seem to be a new popular trend amongst fitness enthusiasts and athletes, but the truth is that they have been around for centuries with ancient findings of their use for dynamic strength and endurance training. Nobody can quite figure out their true origins, and only theories have been made for what the kettlebell was actually created for. However, records in archeology actually show that they existed as far back as ancient Greece. Proof of these records can be found in Athens,…

Pigtails not Pigskins Men and women are separated due to gender roles and stereotypes that proceed throughout one’s life in many different ways. These situations include but are not limited to some of the following: common color associations, movie genres, hobbies, vehicles, restrooms, hair or clothing styles, and most importantly professional sports. If uniformed women are able to stand next to men in combat, they should also be able to stand next to men in uniforms on the football field and…

Anglo-Saxon who are mixed of Germany, Denmark, and Netherlands concluded the land of Angle-land(England.) the Angles(Southern Danish,) the Saxons(German-Dutch,) and Jutes(northern Danish) are biggest tribe. In this period, people treat children as workers. They grew as Anglo-Saxon quickly. Girls were doing housework, and boys were doing physical like hunting to become adult. Moreover, the education did not be given for everyone and only kings or the family’s children got high education with…

for three excruciating years. Eventually, I lost the motivation to go to the gym or even pick up a basketball. This year everything changed: I began CrossFit. CrossFit is a high-intensity strength and conditioning program that combines Olympic weightlifting, calisthenics, gymnastics, and cardio. Every day, there is a WOD (workout of the day) that consists of a strength exercise and a metabolic conditioning exercise. Classes take place in a “box”: four walls filled with ropes, weights, boxes,…

The gym, an unfamiliar territory to some but an oasis for me. The gym has been a big part of my life; it’s a place where I know who I am. It is a place in which I can escape many of my problems and release everyday stress. It’s not the weightlifting that ropes me in but it’s about self-accomplishment. It is a place that I have invested a lot of my time and hard work to accomplish a healthy lifestyle. As I can imagine this now; I picture myself walking into the doors of the gym with my duffle…

did not let it crush me, I let it inspire me. A few years ago when I wasn’t sure what sport to pursue, my father introduced me to CrossFit. CrossFit is a form of physical training that uses intense cardiovascular movements blended with Olympic weightlifting maneuvers for a total body work out. CrossFit has been used by corporations, professional sports teams, police officers, firefighters, and the Marine Corps as part of their training. It has helped me improve more than just physical strength…

About Us: Jack Adams: Jack Adams is a 24-year-old Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainer at Nichols College. He is currently working with the Football, Women’s Ice Hockey, Track, and Tennis teams. Working with these teams allows him to use his problem solving skills when diagnosing a problem and determining how to best treat the athlete. Jack enjoys watching all sports, but specifically his favorite football team, the New England Patriots. Jack’s career goal is to work in the NFL in some capacity…