http://www.gymnag.com/forum/recent.aspx Gymnag - Recent Posts en-us http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Jitbit AspNetForum Sun, 05 Sep 2010 11:51:53 GMT Sun, 05 Sep 2010 11:51:53 GMT http://www.gymnag.com/forum/topic65-making-the-weight-ashley-evans-muay-thai-fighter.aspx A good tip he gave was too use a local farm shop to buy all his vegetables and fruit as it was all fresh, local produce and far richer in nutrients than supermarket produce. He's put a couple of kg's on since due to relaxing a little post fight, but has maintained most of the weight loss.]]> Sun, 05 Sep 2010 11:51:53 GMT http://www.gymnag.com/forum/topic65-making-the-weight-ashley-evans-muay-thai-fighter.aspx There has always been a fine balancing act for athletes between losing weight and maintaining performance, not only for the event itself but also to meet the demands of training for the event and a lot can be learnt from finding out what methods sports people use. Whether these are nutritional or training principles or even mental/motivational techniques, the principles can apply to everyone. Here Ash Evans, one of UK's most promising Muay Thai fighter's, explains how in eight weeks he lost 13kg to make the weight for his latest fight.
"When the fight was arranged I weighed myself and was 86kg. The fight was made at 73kg. In order to lose the weight, my diet went from lots of refined foods and foods high in sugar, salt and sat fats to 100% natural foods, with no refined foods at all. This typically included Shredded wheat for breakfast with honey and soya milk. The rest of my meals would be made up from vegetables and fish in any combination. I made lots of natural soups and just added my fish to it. I didn't diet at all and never went hungry. I ate as much veg and fish as I wished - as well as lots of fruit to keep up the blood sugar levels.
I trained in Crossfit 3 times a week - sticking to body weight exercises as much as possible. I would have done lots of interval running as well ,but unfortunately, whilst training for the fight, i damaged my knee whilst sparring and my knee didnt allow it. I would have also done a 10k run every week for time. My specific training would have included lots of sparring but for the knee injury and did include 5 very hard rounds on the pads. I also found the tabata protocol very good for fat burning.
In eight weeks I went from 86kg to weigh in at 73.3kgs."
Check out Ashley's before and after photo's to see the great results he obtained.

Ashley went on to win on points over five hard rounds, against a tough opponent with a of experience, extending his unbeaten record.
The fight can be seen on the internet at www.P4TV.com. on the Rising at the Reebok show at the Reebok Stadium.
Ashley - Before:
Ashley - After: ]]> Thu, 02 Sep 2010 08:44:07 GMT http://www.gymnag.com/forum/topic64-weight-loss-operations-on-the-rise-in-uk.aspx Read more on BBC news.]]> Fri, 27 Aug 2010 08:28:34 GMT http://www.gymnag.com/forum/topic63-the-obesity-timebomb-and-who-should-be-responsible.aspx I don't think people should be made to pay for healthcare costs though. They pay taxes too and i think it would be the thin end of the wedge and an ideal excuse for the government to start squeezing more cash out of the public. First overweight people, smokers, drinker's people with dangerous job's or high risk hobbies etc etc.]]> Wed, 25 Aug 2010 16:38:29 GMT http://www.gymnag.com/forum/topic63-the-obesity-timebomb-and-who-should-be-responsible.aspx Channel 4 last night, The Hospital, about the increasing number of young people needing liver transplants and how this is caused by lifestyle choices. It raised an interesting dilema regarding the role of personal responsibility towards your own health and the state's responsibility, through the NHS, to treat people who have essentially made themselves ill and ignore advice and warnings to change their behaviour.
The topic relates to the increasing numbers of obese people, both young and old, in the UK and the debate will continue on where responsibilities lie. We all should now be aware that eating too much processed food, too little exercise and other activities such as binge drinking and smoking are bad for our health. However, what can be done about it? How do we get the message across to convince (I think convince rather than force is more effective) to change their ways? Should the state be there to pay for the health care costs? Should the people who have been warned by doctors to change, but ignore the advice, be made to pay or contribute to their treatment? Can we make people more active without them realising it? Should we legislate on food standards to improve the nutritional value?
The one thing I'm sure we can all agree on is that something needs to be done sooner, rather than later. Otherwise, it's a timebomb waiting to go off...
Share your views on this important topic.]]> Tue, 24 Aug 2010 14:25:10 GMT http://www.gymnag.com/forum/topic55-weight-loss-supplements-dont-work.aspx Fri, 20 Aug 2010 15:48:10 GMT http://www.gymnag.com/forum/topic55-weight-loss-supplements-dont-work.aspx Fri, 20 Aug 2010 11:19:57 GMT http://www.gymnag.com/forum/topic61-lose-excess-weight-and-run-faster.aspx Fri, 20 Aug 2010 11:17:51 GMT http://www.gymnag.com/forum/topic61-lose-excess-weight-and-run-faster.aspx Thu, 19 Aug 2010 18:30:22 GMT http://www.gymnag.com/forum/topic58-doctors-should-say-fat-instead-of-obese.aspx
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CLSlIlmVkVQ

What do you think?

Personally I think it will likely upset those who really need the support and help to better manage their weight - those people who won't be upset or offended likely aren't too bothered about their weight anyway.

Why not share your thoughts on this?]]> Thu, 29 Jul 2010 08:33:57 GMT http://www.gymnag.com/forum/topic57-weight-management-guidance-for-pregnancy.aspx
Read more at: http://guidance.nice.org.uk/PH27]]> Wed, 28 Jul 2010 08:35:13 GMT http://www.gymnag.com/forum/topic50-endurance-running.aspx Fri, 23 Jul 2010 11:30:40 GMT http://www.gymnag.com/forum/topic28-tom-beaver-and-the-worlds-toughest-triathlon.aspx edited by gymnag_Rob on 06/07/2010]]> Tue, 06 Jul 2010 13:47:56 GMT http://www.gymnag.com/forum/topic31-thailand-fat-camp--lose-8lbs-in-8-days.aspx Tue, 06 Jul 2010 13:45:42 GMT http://www.gymnag.com/forum/topic52-strength-endurance.aspx edited by gymnag_Rob on 30/06/2010]]> Wed, 30 Jun 2010 18:35:23 GMT http://www.gymnag.com/forum/topic47-the-latest-coolest-exercise-equipment.aspx http://www.beaverfit.com/]]> Thu, 24 Jun 2010 15:54:35 GMT http://www.gymnag.com/forum/topic47-the-latest-coolest-exercise-equipment.aspx Tue, 15 Jun 2010 22:15:35 GMT http://www.gymnag.com/forum/topic48-how-to-get-strong-without-compromising-bodyweight.aspx http://judoinfo.com/GetStrongWithoutWeight.htm

It also backs up what Rob has been commenting on increasing strength and getting results. Also ties in with the crossfit principles.
edited by gymnag_Paul on 15/06/2010]]> Mon, 14 Jun 2010 16:57:55 GMT http://www.gymnag.com/forum/topic47-the-latest-coolest-exercise-equipment.aspx

When it comes to the latest equipment though you can't beat the tried and tested tools such as Olympic bars, dumbells, medicine balls, kettlebells, pull up/ dipping bars, concept 2 rowers and punch bags.
Add to these functional equipment like tractor tyres (for flipping and hitting with sledgehammers), sledge/tyre dragging, it's pretty much all covered and most decent new equipment will be advancements in quality or design, or equipment that makes certain exercises easier/or harder such as elastic bands to make pullups easier or weighted jackets to make them harder.
Beaverfit has most of this equipment but another good source of ideas are mixed martial art mags or fighting fitness magazine, that show not only good equipment but what can be done with this equipment with a little imagination. A lot of these exercises will come from the world of combat sports, strongman competitions, gymnastics and athletics, etc and are extremely effective but not very well known in the public arena.]]> Mon, 14 Jun 2010 12:11:53 GMT http://www.gymnag.com/forum/topic47-the-latest-coolest-exercise-equipment.aspx
What's the latest, coolest exercise equipment out on the market today?

Cheers,

Steve
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The main thing is to avoid refined carbohydrates, saturated fats and cut out sugar.

Aim to eat fish, meat, lots of vegetables, salads, nuts, seeds and fruit.

Avoid sugar altogether, go easy on starchy foods such as bread, rice, pasta and potatoes and eat the least refined versions such as wholemeal, seeded bread, brown rice, etc

Spread carbohydrates out throughout the day and eat them with proteins and fats. This will slow the rate carbs leave the stomach and reduce the rise in blood sugar while the protein and fat will leave you feeling full for longer.

Get most of your carbohydrate from vegetables and salads and some fruit (probaly best to avoid concentrated versions such as dried fruit ,smoothies or juice unless shortly before, during or immediately after exercise).

As fruit tends to be higher on the glycaemic index aim to eat it more before, during and immediately after a exercise. Also following exercise have some protein to help recovery.

Eat regularly to keep your metabolic rate up.

Eat plenty of good fats such as oily fish, olive oil and nuts but be aware that they can be high calorie.

As a general rule try to eat as much wholefood as possible while avoiding highly processed foods.

Be wary of certain foods masquerading as healthy foods such as many breakfast cereals or health bars, etc, etc
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