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Unfortunately, I can’t say that the story below is surprising.  Stories like this do help to solidify my support of local farmers however.  I gladly drive 20 minutes to support the locals.  I can interact directly with the farmers.  I can see the animals, see how they are cared for, and most importantly confirm that they do not engage in activities such as those seen in the video below. 

http://www.cnn.com/2008/US/01/30/undercover.slaughter.video/

For those interested in more related (horror) stories, you may enjoy the following links:

http://www.farmsanctuary.org/mediacenter/beef_report.html

http://www.farmsanctuary.org/mediacenter/dairy_report.html

And for a full listing, simply click here

Ross

Many choose exercise as a means to improve physical appearance.  Others exercise to enhance performance in a specific sporting event.  There are still plenty however who have no interest in either.  These individuals need a more compelling reason to exercise.  They don’t wish to compete and are not overly concerned with physical appearance.  What do you tell someone in this category?  How do you sell the benefits of exercise?

Many who read this blog do not need to be sold.  We are already fitness enthusiasts.  Some may even call us fitness fanatics.  But even I struggle to convince certain friends and family members the value of exercise.  They simply don’t want to hear it.  I am persistent however, and won’t give up when others don’t want to listen. 

One useful strategy is hammer home the relationship between health and longevity.  After all, whether you wish to compete in a sporting event has little to do with how much you value life.  As a husband and father, I want to be around for my family.  If exercise can assist with this wish, you can count on me exercising until the day I am 6 feet under. 

As for research supporting the relationship between exercise and longevity, there are new studies coming out every week in favor of this hypothesis.  While browsing through the Medline Plus site today, I came across several recent health related studies, all highlighting the correlation between fitness and health/longevity.  The links below are from just the past month alone:

Sedentary Lifestyle Accelerates Aging

A Little Regular Exercise Extends Men’s Lives

Walking An Hour A Week Cuts Colon Cancer Risk

Good Physical Function Halves Stroke Risk

There are new studies coming out every week, all suggesting the same.  Take care of your body through exercise and proper nutrition, and your likelihood for a longer, more fulfilling life will increase.

Ross

I had plans to write a blog entry this morning, but forgot that my wife and I had an appointment… 

It is now official.  It looks like we will be having a baby girl, due in June!!!

I can’t think straight at the moment, so need to go throw around some heavy weights.  I’ll be back on the blog tomorrow!

Ross

Please note that this video is NOT serious.  I couldn’t stop laughing…

I received an email this morning from an individual who described himself as “an older man” and then informed me that he was only 39 years old.  It is sad that someone in this age group would consider himself over the hill. My first boxing coach bought a new head gear when he was 75 years old.  He was still moving around inside the ring with the young novices.  He still exercises every day, and looks like a man in his 60’s at most.  This all falls back to the simple advice… 

Use it or lose it!  And if you don’t believe me, perhaps Randy can convince you.  This young man is only in his 40’s. 

Enjoy,

Ross

There have been several recent questions on the message board regarding homemade ab wheels.  I’ve put together a brief article and video which should hopefully clarify some of the confusion.  Please let me know if anything is still unclear.

Here is the article:

http://www.rosstraining.com/articles/wheel.html

And the video:

Enjoy,

Ross

If this video does not somehow inspire you, you don’t have a heart beat.  I was blown away by this clip.  The determination that this man has is difficult to describe with words alone.

Enjoy,

Ross 

The link below was recently passed my way.  I couldn’t help but enjoy the story.  I had never heard of this man or the event, but certainly found the story both motivating and entertaining. 

The Legend of Cliff Young

Ross

There isn’t much that I can say here, aside from take some time to watch the video below.  Her story has been inspirational and motivational to many. 

Enjoy,

Ross

Perhaps you should watch this video.  Be sure to watch the ENTIRE clip to truly appreciate the message.

Enjoy,

Ross