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<\/a><\/div>\nTRAINING<\/b><\/u>
\nMany people do back exercises incorrectly. This video will show you, and provide instruction, for the 1-Arm Cable Row. This exercise can also be done with resistance band, however, it is not good idea to do with dumbbell.<\/p>\n
Your focus and concentration should be on engaging the muscles of the back to complete each repetition, not using your arm! Pull your elbow back as far as possible. You may turn a little in the upper body, but that should be natural, not a forced position.\u00a0 As you lower the weight or do the “negative” portion, be sure to keep it slow!<\/p>\n
You may have to lighten the weight you use on this exercise, until you get the form right! You should always feel more of your back working than your shoulders and arms on any back exercise!<\/p>\n
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<\/a><\/div>\nNUTRITION<\/b><\/u>
\nYou should always consult with your doctor, if you suspect that you have a vitamin deficiency, or wish to add vitamin supplements to your daily routine. Your doctor can order tests to tell you exactly how much of a certain vitamin you may need on a daily basis. This way, if you aren’t getting enough in your normal diet – you can safely take the supplements you need.<\/p>\n
The Big Three: Zinc<\/a>, Magnesium<\/a>,\u00a0<\/i> Vitamin D<\/a><\/i><\/b><\/p>\n Do Zinc<\/a><\/i><\/b>, Magnesium<\/a>, and\u00a0 Vitamin D<\/a> affect your fat loss and metabolism? Yes! Many people are low in one or more of these three nutrients and don’t know it!\u00a0 If you are deficient in any one of these three, your fat loss attempts will be sluggish.<\/p>\n Vitamin D<\/a> Magnesium<\/a><\/i><\/u> Research was done with subjects who suffer from insomnia. The research showed that raising daily magnesium intake to 500 mg can lead to less anxiety and thus, better sleep. Better rest means less of the stress hormone cortisol. Remember, high cortisol levels limit fat loss.<\/p>\n Zinc\u00a0<\/i><\/u>
\nYou’ve probably heard much about\u00a0 Vitamin D<\/a> lately, especially from Dr. Oz and news sources. Having sufficient\u00a0 Vitamin D<\/a> will increase fat burning directly, and inhibit the production of enzymes that make the body to store fat. There\u2019s evidence that higher\u00a0 Vitamin D<\/a> intake can actually suppress hunger and elevate insulin sensitivity. This helps people eat less and lose weight.<\/p>\n
\nMagnesium<\/a> <\/b>also makes your cell receptors more reactive to insulin. Magnesium<\/a><\/u> <\/i>has been shown to be inversely proportional to body fat levels, which means a higher magnesium level contributes to leanness. Besides body composition, there are many other great reasons to increase your
\nMagnesium<\/a> levels, such as:<\/p>\n\n
\nAs we learned in Podcast episode 207, Zinc<\/a> has an important role in insulin and health. Zinc improves the growth of cell protecting enzymes, and helps remove unhealthy compounds that restrict metabolic function. Low zinc can contribute to many other health problems such as:<\/p>\n\n