Iron to Ink Newsletter
| Editors Intro - More Randomness from Mr Clough | |
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| Article Updates - This issues articles | |
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| Tips and Tidbits - Building A Foundation to start with | |
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| Poll Results - How long does your gym session last? | |
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| Ask Maki - Dealing with Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS) | |
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| Support Wannabebig - Ways for you to support Wannabebig | |
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| Editors Intro | |
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Dear Reader,
It's been a while since we last sent out a newsletter; I'm hoping this one makes up for it This update is again full of AWESOME articles. Maki has done us proud and we have five new articles for you to feast your eyes on.
My particular favourite is Lyle McDonald's Motivation article. In fact, it's one of my favourite all time WannaBeBig articles and that's saying something considering we now have 195 articles online at WannaBeBig.
If you sometimes feel yourself finding the gym a bit of a struggle or you find yourself questioning your commitment, READ THIS ARTICLE. It's awesome, and the minute you finish it, you'll want to get into the gym and just throw some damn weights about!
To find out more about the other articles that just went live, check the Article Updates section of the newsletter.
Hmmm, so what else is new? Well, I have been working on the WannaBeBig re-design which we hope will go live soon. It's a lot of work, and we are completely re-writing everything, from the design/look to the content management system used to publish the content. Overall, it will be a much slicker design, combined witha more user-friendly navigation system and tons more features. I'm really excited about it, so keep an eye out for more news on the progress of it.
I was thinking about just making this newsletter a bit more random. Ok, I know, I ramble on enough as it is you're thinking, but I might even do some music album reviews for the hell of it. If anyone has any ideas for content they would like to see, please let me know and I will consider it.
Whilst we are on music, for those that like Hip-Hop/Rap, get a copy of Kanye West's new album Late Registration, its very, very good. Some good tracks and some funny short clips in it too.
Ok, last thing. I promised Maki I would throw in a plug for his new newsletter on www.dynamiconditioning.ca. Get on over to there and sign up for his newsletter. Its full of tips and useful articles and I know Maki has some great ideas for it, so its bound to only get better also! What are you waiting for? Go, go, go!!! That's it from me, on to the article updates…
Cheers,
Daniel
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Article Updates
| The Top 25 Ways to Pack on Serious Mass - Part 2 | Sept 18th 2005 |
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In the first part of this series Anthony discussed 8 top ways to pack on mass when going up a weight class. In the second part of this three part series he continues with the next 8 tips to take you to success. |
| Motivation | Sept 18th 2005 |
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Everyone questions their motivation from time to time. It happens to the best of us. Lyle runs through what has kept him motivated throughout out his 15 years of training and competitive sporting activities.
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| Having a Blackberry Doesn’t Mean You're Mobile | Sept 18th 2005 |
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Are you dealing with injuries that just don’t seem to get better? If so, Dave's advice on mobility is going to come in handy! |
| The Vertical Jump Bible - An Interview with Kelly Baggett | Sept 18th 2005 |
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Maki interviews strength & conditioning coach & Wannabebig writer Kelly Baggett!
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| The Carbohydrate Manifesto - Part 2 | Sept 18th 2005 |
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This article is the second part in a two part series on carbohydrates and the role they play in the power lifter’s diet. In this article Anthony takes a look at the glycemic index, insulin and brings the 2 parter to a conclusion!
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Tips and Tidbits
Building A Foundation to start with
If you're new to the iron game the focus for the first 6-10 weeks should be on building a solid foundation. Since newbies lack a significant amount of strength in the connective tissue to support heavy loads, it is encouraged that they start off by performing bodyweight movements using a 15 plus repetition range. Following this phase trainees can begin to add weight and lower the rep scheme.
This will prepare them for upcoming phases where an increase in loading will occur.
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Poll Results - How long does your gym session last?
Last issues poll received a record total of 928 votes, a Wannabebig Record by a LONG, LONG way!!!
Our previous record was only 242!! Below are the results of last issues poll.
10-30 mins
![[tally]](http://www.wannabebig.com/sympoll/customize/bar_imgs/blue.jpg){kind=small} 3% |
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30-45 mins
14% |
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45-60 mins
39% |
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60-90 mins
31% |
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90-120 mins
9% |
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over 2 hours
5% |
With 39% of the votes it looks like the majority of WBB readers tend to take between 45-60 mins, with 60-90 mins a close second with 31% of the votes. The rest of the results seem to be fairly evenly spread out.
What can I say? Shame on those for only getting in their between 10-30 mins We have just put the following new poll on www.wannabebig.com
How Many Meals Do You Eat Per Day?
Place your vote now, and see the results in the next issue of the Wannabebig Iron to Ink newsletter!
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Maki is a BCRPA CPT who specializes in Body Recomposition and Strength and Conditioning. He currently resides in Vancouver, British Columbia and runs www.dynamiconditioning.ca
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Question: For some time now I have been lying awake in bed and all of a sudden I have this incredible urge to move my arms and legs. It's almost uncontrollable. It's gotten so bad that I have to get out of bed and move around or go sleep where
I can stretch my arms and legs out. The wife thinks I'm nuts! I know you're not a doctor but is this by any chance related to my weight training?
Thanks, Malcom
Answer: Malcom, it's funny you should mention this but it's something that I too struggle with. We both suffer from a neurologic condition called Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS).
Some of the other features of this condition are:
*Occurs during periods of inactivity
If you see your doctor he/she might be able to prescribe you with some medication. If you're one of those people who don't like taking medicine here are some things you can do that may help.
*Walking
There's more but I'm sure your doctor will explain things in more detail.
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*Become more sensitive in the evening and at night
*Are relieved by movement of the limb
*Often cause difficulty staying or falling asleep, which leads to feelings of daytime tiredness or fatigue
*May cause involuntary jerking of the limbs during sleep and sometimes during wakefulness
*Static stretching
*Take a hot or cold bath
*Massage (although if it's late at night the chances of your wife agreeing to do this are probably slim)
*Hot or cold application
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