Wednesday 120104
Workout
Dead Lift
Fran Times
From Stone Hearth News
Why do alcohol consumers exercise at higher levels than non-consumers?
Examining physical activity levels and alcohol consumption: are people who drink more active?
Abstract
Abstract Objective . Summarize/categorize current scientific literature examining the association between alcohol consumption (AC) and levels of physical activity (PA).
Data Source . Electronic databases spanning education, psychology, sociology, medicine, and interdisciplinary reports. Study Inclusion and Exclusion Criteria . Included studies (n = 17) must be published in a peer-reviewed, English language journal; measure either AC or PA as an independent/dependent variable; and primarily examine the relationship between AC and PA.
Data Extraction . Search terms/phrases included alcohol, alcohol consumption, drinking, physical activity, exercise, and physically active.
Data Synthesis . The Matrix Method and PRISMA guidelines organized pertinent literature and identified/extracted salient findings.
Results . Alcohol consumers of all ages were more physically active than nondrinking peers. Further, several studies suggest a dose-response relationship between AC and PA, indicating that as drinking increases, so does PA level. Conclusion . Reviewed studies support a positive association between AC and PA across all ages.
Findings were contrary to the hypothesis of the investigators. Future research should place specific emphasis on identifying why alcohol consumers exercise at higher levels than non-alcohol consumers.
Tuesday 120103
Workout
“Fran”
21/15/9 of – 95 lbs M/ 65 lbs F – Thrusters and Pull-ups
Remember the Thruster 1RM workout from Tuesday 111227, for those that are new to “Fran” use the lesser of the RX’d weight or 50% of that day’s 1RM.
From Yahoo…
Woe is Serena: Tennis star says she doesn’t love tennis
By Chris Chase
“I don’t love tennis today but I’m here,” she said after beating Chanelle Scheepers, 6-2, 6-3 in the first round of the Brisbane International. “I can’t live without it — there’s a difference between not loving something and not being able to live without it. I have never liked sports and could never understand how I became an athlete.”
Serena went on to say that she doesn’t like working out or training and that her 2012 schedule will be scaled back in order to provide her rest for big tournaments. The lighter slate also is intended to keep her motivated.
And therein these quotes lies the paradox that is Serena. From one view
