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Asked to name the biggest problem with the government today, many cite Congress, politics, or a sense of corruption or undue outside influence. At the same time, a large majority of the public views elected officials as out of touch, self-interested, dishonest, and selfish. And a 55% majority now say that ordinary Americans would do a better job at solving the nation’s problems than their elected representatives.

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February 10, 2014

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What Is L-Arginine and What Does L-Arginine Do? – Know Your Pre Workout Supplement Ingredients

April 28, 2014

What Is L-Arginine and What Does L-Arginine Do? – Know Your Pre Workout Supplement Ingredients If you’re taking any sort of preworkout supplement odds are it contains an amino acid called L-arginine. If you’ve never looked at the label or wondered what does L-arginine do – it’s time to take a minute and learn about the substances you are putting into your body. What Is L-Arginine? L-arginine is a chemical building block called “an amino acid.” It is normally obtained from a healthy diet and is necessary for the body to make proteins. L-arginine is found in red meat, poultry, fish, and dairy products. It can also be made in a laboratory and can be found in popular preworkout supplements and in some medications. What Effect Does L-Arginine Have In Your Body? L-arginine is converted in the body into a chemical called nitric oxide . Nitric oxide causes blood vessels to open wider for improved blood flow. L-arginine also stimulates the release of growth hormone, insul...

What is Quinoa

April 22, 2014

What is Quinoa Anyone new to a health and fitness lifestyle has probably came across the “super food” called quinoa (keen-wah). This tiny pebble-looking grain-like food (seed) is one of the healthiest options out there! According to wikipedia, Quinoa is primarily grown for its edible seeds. It is a pseudocereal rather than a true cereal, or grain, as it is not a member of the true grass family. So Thanks For the Science Lesson, But why should I eat quinoa? Quinoa is a protein-rich food that contains all 9 essential amino acids Quinoa contains fiber – almost twice as much as other grains Quinoa is gluten free Quinoa contains iron which promotes healthy red blood cells Quinoa contains lysine which is used for tissue growth and repair Quinoa is a complex carbohydrate with a low glycemic index Sounds great so how do I cook quinoa? There are many different quinoa recipes out there, however pretty much every one of them starts off with softening the quinoa seed by boili...

How the Lats Help the Bench Press [Video] - LIFT.net

March 11, 2014

HOW THE LATS HELP THE BENCH PRESS [VIDEO] Written by Brandon → 2 Comments Chris Duffin made a video showing how the back, specifically the lats, can actually help press a barbell to lockout on the bench. He mentions one can strengthen the bench press by solely strengthening the lats. This may be a response to an article written by Mike Israetel , which argued that back work for the bench press was ineffective. There’s a few great ideas in this video, so they are broken down below. “I WILL ARGUE THAT YOU CAN IMPROVE YOUR BENCH WITHOUT BENCH PRESSING HEAVY AND WORKING THE PRESSING MUSCLES, SOLELY BY DEVELOPING THE LATS” At ( 5:47 ) Chris explains how the lats elongate on the barbell descent; but only if the body is setup correctly and in a slight arch. He shows ( 6:42 ) how the elongated lat can contract to help externally rotate the shoulders, as well as drive the bar upward off the chest with the help of the chest/shoulders. Lastly, he makes a short mention on how the lats m...