tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-47115652825375306462012-02-16T18:10:39.785-08:00The purpose of this blog is to introduce you to a better way to achieve your fitness goals. And more especially to share insights about Real Life Fitness.Dr. Jacobhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03029243629590768903noreply@blogger.comBlogger101100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4711565282537530646.post-21738940508265374732009-05-26T13:20:00.000-07:002009-05-26T16:03:32.919-07:00

I have been asked the question a number of times: What is the difference between the Vegas Pro Straps and Rings? This usually comes from a hardcore crossfitter that has only seen the rings. I love this question because it lets me talk about first Crossfit (which I am personally obsessed with) and it lets me talk about functional fitness. Both Vegas Pro Straps and Rings implement dynamic plane

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Okay so I am a terrible blogger.  I haven't posted anything in a while probably because I haven't done anything in as long.  I did get home early enough the other day to get out on the slackline for a bit and shoot a little video.  It is nothing too impressive considering I haven't been on the line for a long time and my skills are rusty.  I hope to make some better videos soon.  Slacklining is

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Quick tips on how you can use the vegasprostraps in your home and some sample exercises.www.vegasprostraps.com

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This is a race I did Dec 6, 2008 in St. Louis, MO with some friends.  Lori was my team mate  in the co-ed division.  Carol and Staci (unfortunately not featured in the film) competed in the female division.   I will post a full race report later if I ever find the time.  Meanwhile enjoy.Oh, and the editing process for the video I talked about in my last post is taking a while plus I am having

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Pre-trip training with a weightvest.By Dr. Jacob EgbertHow many times have you been a few hours into a multi-day backpacking trip and started either complaining to your hiking buddy or chastising yourself silently that you should have gotten in better shape? How many backpacking trips have you been on, right? If you are like most hikers, carrying a backpack is an arduous task. There is a lot of

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Will you be a Fat Old Man or Woman?By Dr. Jacob EgbertA recent study has released a claim that musculoskeletal fitness in your youth is a predictor of obesity later in life as well as diseases associated with obesity.Canadian researchers conducted a long term study1 where they measured the fitness of random citizens in the country and followed their changes over a twenty year period of time (606

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Nothing Tastes as good as it Feels to Be in Shape.By Dr. Jacob EgbertI heard this line about ten years ago and it hasn’t left my mind since. “Nothing tastes as good as it feels to be in shape”. I have never doubted its truth nor have I ever even thought about possible contenders. A statement as bold as this requires a lot of faith from those who have not been in shape, because there sure are a

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The Vegas Pro Strapswhile wearing a weight vest!The Basic pushup is only oneof hundreds of exercises thatyou can perform with these straps!I developed these straps toaddress the need for a betterbody weight workout system.I must say I have succeeded!

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The Vegas Pro Straps from http://www.vegasprostraps.comIn addidition to the vegas pro strapsI came up with the Ab SlingsThe Ab Slings attach through the sameadjustable system that the Vegas Pro Strapsuse, making them height adjustable.The Ab Slings at work!Close up of the Ultra-Strongand Ultra-Durable Padded Handle1400 pounds on one strap! It didn't break, I just ranout of weight to load on the

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Blogging for fitnessThis is the first blog entry.  Get ready for some good stuff.

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