How Much Should You Eat? Let’s Make It Simple!

Posted in Diet/Nutrition, Fitness Discussions on the April 27, 2010

In the many questions people have concerning their respective diets, one of the most prevalently requested inquiries is “how much should I eat?” This is a not so easy to answer question, yet when asked to the master of fitness discussion videos, Steve Turano, it becomes an elementary examination. Steve, in his usual manner, breaks this subject down to an easy to understand formula that anyone can easily comprehend. This video also reminded me on just how informative and comprehensive Steve is with this now almost 250 video series. Enjoy this free education from one of the best fitness educators in the business.

Parking Lot Tabata Circuit, Are You Ready?

Posted in Full Body, Core Training on the April 18, 2010

Fitness for the upcoming summer is the buzz going around this time of year. How to get that beach body ready is the pivotal question asked by so many. There is no one definitive answer, but there are some elements that can get you going in the right direction. Tabata Protocols or HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training) is one of those wondrous steps that can get you to those goals. It is a concept of Exercising as hard as possible for a work period to rest period at a 2 to 1 ratio. Tabata specifically does a 20 seconds all out and 10 second rest routine, repeating this 8 times. Even though this workout comes out to about a 10 minute workout, it will be nothing like you have ever done before if this is your introduction to this concept. Almost any exercises can be done with this philosophy in mind. I enjoy mixing body weight resistance with cardio exercises for a full body workout. This video below is a perfect example of a good Tabata Protocol. From the sprinting to the sledge hammer pounds, this routine will push anybody to the limit as you see it did the gentlemen in the video. Try this out if you are in need of a challenge and need to get that summer body going for the warm weather. Enjoy all.

What does it mean to be a Bar-barian?

Posted in Full Body, Core Training, Back Workouts on the April 3, 2010

Apparently it take a super polished well edited video as well as a distinct talent for calisthenics. Seriously, this video is awesome just on it’s presentation alone, not withstanding the amazing body weight exercises displayed here. Rick from the famous Bar-barians is in rare form in this feature video. He displays many of his acrobatic techniques along with a decent showing of raw strength. I’m also very appreciative of the way the video sequenced from winter to summer. This is a great video for the visuals as well as instruction for those ready for the advance class of body weight workouts.

I would also like to apologize to my many viewers that have waited patiently for my return. Once my last computer crashed to the point of no return, I just about gave up on the Street Workout concept. I am however returning with a entire new website completely redesigned hopefully much bigger and better. Expect to see this new site in the very near future, approximately a month or so. I am designing the site again from the ground up but I’m shooting for a more web 2.0 design for it this time around. Slicker and more modern looking with easier browsing. Again, thanks for your patience and look forward for the new site coming soon.

Blast Your Biceps Workout: Power Barbell Curls From Big Lee

Posted in Fitness Discussions, Arm Workouts on the November 26, 2009

One of the most sought after commodities in the male psyche, behind the everlasting pursuit of the fairer sex would have to be a pair of massive guns. No, I’m not referring to the guns that are loved by NRA members like a mother to a child, but the guns that bulge out of shirts that women do actually seem to love. That’s right, biceps. There are a tons of machines that claim to improve this favorite muscle of men yet none yield results that match old fashion hard work. However, with hard work does come the concept of working smarter and knowing some physiology. This video is exactly what many are looking for in their respective hunt for the perfect pair of biceps. Just the one small tip in this video will give many the ideals they need to understand that technique will produce results, not just heavy weight. Lee Hayward along with Dave Ruel let you see a personal workout that makes you understand why they are the professionals that they are. Enjoy the video, absorb the tip and try it. It may get you over those arms you dream about. Enjoy.

Jump Rope Without the Jumping!

Posted in Full Body, Fitness Discussions, Core Training on the November 10, 2009

It’s seems as if fitness guru’s all over the world have invented just about everything there is to be conceived when it comes to exercise. There are ab blasters, butt busters, chest boosters and back smashers. Do we really need any other innovations beyond what we already have? Well, yeah, why not? I think honestly, without preaching, many of the fitness machines that are forged today are useless, but modifications in old favorites can be a breath of fresh air in a proverbial land fill world. The variation here is a new method of the traditional jump rope. It can be done with a normal jump rope but can be elevated to a heavy rope and works more on strength than the usual cardio aspects. Although it is something new, it really isn’t. These are patterns that advanced jumpers use anyway, but the focus has been placed more on the different patterns rather than the actual jumping. This I have to say is actually pretty cool and I will be giving this a serious try. It also helps that it’s coming from David Weck, the actual inventor of the BOSU ball. Check out the video and see if it’s something worth giving a whirl, literally.