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City workers on strike

Garbage piling up

Canada Day celebrations cancelled

Pools closed
Construction permits frozen
Daycare centres closed
Weddings cancelled
Taxes still collected
Parking tickets still issued
Fees for cancelled programs still collected

And finally…

Citizens protest

image: National Post

And through it all, the politicians…

Give themselves a pay raise,
Ignore their constituents (An email a day since June 22 and no response)

And do sweet F*CK ALL to end the strike

I'm Toronto mayor David Miller, and I am serious about doing nothing to anger the unions that got me elected in the first place.

So, in conclusion:

Striking Toronto city workers SUCK
Do-nothing Toronto politicians SUCK

and the city STINKS

Original post by DR

Taz love HIIT

Obviously, I love HIIT.
And as it turns out, I am not alone.
A couple of weeks ago, I got an email from Matt explaining how his fitness had gone through the roof after becoming a HIIT guy.
Here’s Matt’s story… in his own words:
My experience with HIIT
When I first heard of HIIT I thought it was just simply interval training, a time tested way to raise your endurance.  However I started looking into this more and its very different then just interval training, you alternate periods of very high/extreme effort with periods of low effort.  My first real HIIT session was 2-30s, 2-20s, and 1-10s intervals after a 5min warm-up.  Only 5 minutes of actual HIIT, but it left me shaky and a little light headed, but shortly after that I also had a great sense of well being.  I have since grown […]

Original post by DR

We just released version 2.0 of the Workout of the Day app for iPhone and iPod Touch with a ton of cool new features.
Tabata Timer
There’s a brand new Tabata Timer with visual and audio queues for work and rest intervals. The entire screen goes green during work periods, and then goes red for rest periods, so you can use the timer even if you don’t have headphones plugged in.

Offline Video Demos
There are video demos embedded inside the app, viewable even when you are in offline mode. Now you’ll always know what knees-to-elbows are.

Past Workouts
You can now view past workouts. This was our most requested feature, so enjoy!

Get the Workout of the Day iPhone App + Tabata Timer here.

Original post by admin

Ok so 3 more posts today that I’ve dug up – I’m an information JUNKIE on this stuff lately. Give em a browse and let me know what ya reckon. They’re just from a few different sites I’ve been surfing lately that are generally good for information like this…
Not everyone got message about new trash schedule
Last week, he sprayed his face and chest with bleach from one bag. He and his co-workers all wear protective sunglasses, hats and heavy-duty gloves. …  Read More…
Gym bag must haves
This is especially necessary if you work out during your lunch break at the gym. Hair elastics, clips or pins. Keep your hair from falling in your face and …  Read More…
Step away from the shoes: Tips for packing light
NEW YORK — What's worse than lugging a heavy bag to your summer vacation spot, only to pop it open and find it …  Read More…That’s all the news […]

Original post by dominic Paris

The OECD just released their Health Data report for 2009.
Included in this giant book o’ stats was an analysis of the expanding number of overweight and obese people on the planet.
And, boy o boy was there a lot of data about global obesity.
Too much in fact.
So, I created these home made charts to hopefully make it a little clearer.
Chart # 1
Obesity statistics broken down by nation
Countries 1 through 15

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Chart # 2
Obesity statistics broken down by nation
Countries 16 through 30

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Chart # 3
Combined Overweight & Obesity statistics broken down by nation
Countries 1 through 15

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Chart # 4
Combined Overweight & Obesity statistics broken down by nation
Countries 16 through 30

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This is where I would normally add some comments/analysis.
But after looking at these graphs, I have nothing to say.

Say hello to your future self.
p.s.
If you take a look at the comments, you will see that Jess makes an excellent point on the main limitation of BMI…namely […]

Original post by DR

Image by juverna via Flickr

Kids Bodies, Minds and Spirits
The Body is the Easiest and hence the First thing to Improve.
We have all heard the Body, Mind and Spirit talks from both Real Martial Artists and the various actors in nearly every martial art movie ever made.  The reason it is always mentioned is because it is a Fundamental Truth in what we do, no matter what style you learn or teach.
My opinion is that while all three areas have equal importance, I feel the body is the first place to start.
Look at it this way… A smart kid with a strong spirit but a weak body is unlikely to beat a bully in a pushing match.  But a strong kid who lacks focus and spirit when put in the same position may still land a lucky punch and save his bacon.
Of course the other two areas are important but for […]

Original post by dominic Paris

A little over a month ago I was doing a bit of research online on improving posture. This research wasn't for a blog post, it was because I was trying to insure that my own posture didn't get worse due to sitting at a desk all day. While searching for a good routine to improve posture I stumbled across a series of great blog posts on the subject. The site I found is called JCD Fitness and I am quickly becoming a fan. The author (JC) does a great job at explaining technical subjects in an easy-to-understand, easily digestible format. In this day of information overload, I seek out sites like this.

[Probably the most common type of bad posture is due to sitting for long periods of time. Many of us sit all day at our jobs as well as during our free time. This post will explore how to […]

Original post by admin

One Monkey will mess you up, the other…not so much

The above picture was taken from the article “Proof mounts on restricted diet” found on the BBC news website.
Obviously, there is a difference between these two monkeys…
The best way I can describe it is as follows – When you look into the eyes of the monkey on the right, you see there is a WHOLE LOT OF FIGHT left in him. The monkey on the left…nothing.
Here’s the kicker… Both of these monkeys are OLD…27 to be exact (In monkey years..these guys are geriatric). The difference is the one on the left ate more over his lifetime then the one of the right who was calorie restricted.
So just as the title of the article says..the evidence for the life-extending properties of calorie restriction is definitely mounting.
But it’s not just life extension. It’s quality of life.
Look at the two monkeys again. They are […]

Original post by Brad Pilon

Tennis elbow is a condition where the outer part of the elbow becomes sore and tender. It is commonly associated with playing tennis and other racquet sports, though the injury is not unique to racquet sports.
The condition is more formally known as lateral epicondylitis (”inflammation to the outside elbow bone”) , lateral epicondylosis, or simply lateral elbow pain.

And with the pain comes weakness and decreased function of the affected arm. When it’s bad, you can forget about holding a suitcase or playing tennis or even shaking hands.
In a nutshell, it’s a real pain in the….lateral epicondyle.
Current treatments include:

Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs): ibuprofen, naproxen or aspirin
Heat or ice
A counter-force brace or “tennis elbow strap” to reduce strain at the elbow epicondyle, to limit pain provocation and to protect against further damage.
Rest
Acupuncture
Blood injection (possibly augmented by plateletpheresis)
Botulinum toxin
Extra-corporeal shock wave therapy (lithotriptor)
Heat therapy
Immobilization of the forearm and elbow using […]

Original post by DR

Dave's Genesis Tattoo Shop in Collington

On our first Instructor Spotlight, we’ll talk a little about Dave Bein, creator of Genesis Tattoo.
Dave Bein goes beyond the definition of a well-rounded guy; he’s an extremely gifted tattoo artist, a huge fan of martial arts (he’s got a black belt in Karate from his father, who was a Chuck Norris student!), a KnuckleUp instructor,  and a darn-good graphic designer on his spare time.
Dave’s history with Martial Arts and fitness began when he was a child, and his dad (freaking Chuck Norris’ student) taught him Karate. By age 19, he had already trained Judo, Boxing, and Jiu Jitsu, and was involved with the so-called NHB fighting (No-Holds-Barred, previous to the MMA scene).
Dave And The OBX Gym
KnuckleUp is honored to have Dave teaching special Kickboxing classes, and when his schedule allows, sparring on the ring with the students. With the opening of the brand new […]

Original post by knuckleup