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 In recent years, a host of infomercial products and exercise videos have preyed on people’s desire for a toned midsection. And many avid exercisers are quick to share their own favorite recipes for abdominal success. But what is the best, most efficient route to tighter abs? This week's article unfolds, Crunch: An Ineffective Ab Exercise.
-In fitness,
Namita
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Hot Fitness Tip
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 To
work your Biceps and Triceps- Stand with your feet
hip-width apart holding a 4- to 10-pound dumbbell (or
can of vegetables) in your left hand. Place the opposite
hand on a table edge or back of a chair for support.
Standing upright, slowly do a biceps curl. Keep your
elbow by your side and avoid arching your lower back.
Slowly return your arm to your side, bend your torso
forward 45 degrees while supporting yourself using the
opposite arm. Allow your left arm to bend at the elbow
as you lean forward and slowly extend it back behind
your body. Hold for one to two seconds before relaxing
your arm at your side. Finally, return to an upright
standing position. That’s one rep. Do this exercise
continuously for 30 seconds and then repeat with
opposite arm.
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Words of Inspiration
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Heart to Win
 Every time a player goes to play, he's got to play from the ground up - from the soles of his feet right up to his head in order to win. Every inch of him has to play. Some guys play with their heads. That's O.K. You've got to be smart to be number one in any business. But more importantly, you've got to play with your heart, with every fiber of your body.
In the words of Coach Vincent T. Lombardi "I believe in God, and I believe in human decency. But I firmly believe that any man's finest hour -- his greatest fulfillment to all he holds dear -- is that moment when he has worked his heart out in a good cause and lies exhausted on the field of battle - victorious."
Go out to win, put your body, heart and mind to work and leave the rest behind.
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Success Quote
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 "The
difference between a successful person and others is not
a lack of strength, not a lack of knowledge, but rather
in a lack of will."
Vince Lombardi
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Healthy Recipe
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Apple Strudel Pancakes
Makes: 8 servings
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Nutritional Information:
Per serving:
Calories: 310cal,
Protein: 8g,
Fat: 14g,
Fiber: 3g,
Sodium: 165mg.
Courtsey: AICR |
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Ingredients:
Apple Strudel Mixture
Batter
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Directions:
Apple Strudel Mixture
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Boil water, then add raisins. Remove from heat and let steep until raisins are plump and reconstituted, about 10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
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In shallow pan over medium heat add butter. Once butter has melted and is bubbling, stir in brown sugar and cinnamon.
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Cook for about 3 minutes until sugar starts to dissolve. Add walnuts, apples and raisins. Cook apples until just tender when pierced with fork, about 4 minutes. Set aside to cool completely.
Batter
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Mix flours, sugar, cinnamon, baking soda and salt in medium to large bowl. In separate bowl beat eggs lightly and mix with buttermilk, oil and vanilla extract.
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Pour wet ingredients into dry, mixing as little as possible. Add strudel mixture and fold all ingredients together. Set aside.
Heat nonstick pan or griddle over medium heat. Grease pan lightly with nonstick cooking spray or a little vegetable oil. Once pan is hot, ladle about 1/4 cup of batter per pancake taking care not to over-crowd the pan. After about 2 or 3 minutes flip pancakes. They should only be flipped once so that they don't become hard.
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Pancakes can be placed in warm oven until ready to serve. Serve warm with your favorite maple syrup.
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Article of the Week
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 According to ACE commissioned study, on what is the best, most efficient route to tighter abs? The Biomechanics Lab at San Diego State University revealed a unique look at 13 of the most common abdominal exercises, ranking them best to worst.
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