Unarmed and Dangerous with Dave Turton

Getting rid of fat anywhere on the body is hard work, but many find that the tummy area is the worst. Even when you are thin and toned, you might still struggle with belly fat. The most annoying thing is that no matter what you do it just sticks there. Well, if you want to learn some secrets of how to get rid of belly fat, read on. There are 3 easy steps that you can follow to help you with your task of beating the belly fat.

Belly Girdles: They sound like some sort of medieval torture device, but girdles are actually one of the best ways to lose belly fat. They suck in and tuck in all the fatty layers giving you a flat shape. While they make you look good, they are also designed to increase your metabolism, and improve your circulation. They also boost your calorie burning abilities while exercising. They also provide a motivational factor as you can see the flat stomach you want encouraging you to work harder.

Extra Cardio: Cardio vascular activity is the main exercise that helps your body to burn off fat. Although you might have already burned off a lot of fat, the exercise you might be doing, is not enough anymore. Fat in other areas can be easier to lose, but belly fat will take a while. You might need to up your cardio routines. You can also challenge yourself with other kinds of cardio like dancing, aerobics, spinning, and cycling.

Away with the Sugars: Even though you might have a very good, healthy eating plan, it could be the small amounts of sugar playing havoc with your fat loss. Sugars are very easily stored as fat, so you have to make sure that you burn them off almost straight away. You could have a small bar of chocolate before going jogging, or treat yourself to sugar in your tea if you are going to use the energy during the day.

Eat More Weight Less: While it may sound impossible, you can actually eat more and lose your belly fat in the process. But, I don’t mean eating more calories – I mean eating more times a day. Smaller meals eaten more frequently will help to keep your metabolism revved up and can help you burn more calories. Of course, you do have to watch what you eat and try to make your meals of low fat dairy, whole grains, lean meats, fruits and veggies. Aim for about 300-400 calories in your main meals and 3 snacks of 100-200 calories each.

Belly fat is just like any other fat on your body and all fat will respond to the same techniques. The thing with belly fat is that it is usually more dense and can seem like it is taking more time to burn off – that’s just because there is more of it! With these simple to follow methods you now know how to get rid of belly fat, and you can work to keep it off. You have to have patience though, and you will be rewarded.

Next, find out more about the best way to lose belly fat and learn how you can finally get into those skinny jeans again!

An extrication operation or vehicle extrication refers to the process of removing a victim from a vehicle after a traffic accident. The extrication procedure will take place when the conventional means of exiting a vehicle are damaged and a successful operation will be attributed to the rescuers’ knowledge, skills, equipment and response.

The best way to fully understand and internalize the meaning of extrication operation is by realizing that the procedure is not about a victim being removed from a vehicle, but about a vehicle being removed from around the victim. Indeed, every single stop must be done with extra care and delicate touch, in order to minimize the victim’s movement during the procedure and prevent further injury.

Right after the rescue team removes the physical barriers, allowing access to the victim, the EMS rescuers move in. The rescuers have to make sure that the patient’s head, neck and spine are immobilized and secure them in their normal anatomical position.

This can be done by using a cervical collar and a KED. The Kendrick Extrication Device is an important tool that helps rescuers remove a patient safely from a motor vehicle. The KED stabilizes the victim’s head, back, shoulders and torso while immobilizing the patient’s ability to move the head, neck or spine.

A typical Kendrick Extrication Device has 2 head straps, 3 torso straps and 2 leg straps, Together these straps secure the victim’s body. The rescuers slide the device behind the victim and then say “My Baby Looks Hot Tonight” not in order to make the victim laugh but actually to remember the correct order in which the straps should be secured: Middle, Bottom, Legs, Head and Top.

After the victim’s hands are tied, the rescuers hold the side handles of the KED along with the victim’s legs, lifting the victim and lowering him on a spine board. The LSB, (Long Spine Board) or backboard helps the safe transportation of people with possible spinal injuries.

If the victim is found immobilized on the ground, he must be log rolled onto the spine board. This is a very complicated maneuver which requires training by professionals and it usually takes three or more people in order to perform this maneuver in a safe manner.

When the victim is lying on his back, one person should hold the victim’s head with both hands on each side of the head and make sure it stays stabilized. The other rescuers should position themselves at the abdominal area and near the feet.

While maintaining spinal control, the three rescuers will roll the victim on his side, place the stretcher and lower the victim back onto the stretcher.

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A person’s pulse or pulse rate is a measurement of the number of heartbeats per minute. The pulse rate varies from one person to another but the pulse is always an overall view of an individual’s health.

Our pulse rates increase when we are physically active and decrease when we are in the stage of rest. Knowing your pulse rate and how to measure pulse is very important, especially for people who exercise regularly and need to evaluate their overall training program.

A person should also know his normal heart rate in order to correctly assess higher pulse levels in stressful surroundings or medical emergencies, and better understand the severity the higher pulse rate.

Pulse can be easily found on several parts of our body. Common places to check pulse are the wrist, neck or even groin and at the top of the foot. Most people find their pulse on the wrist – this is the radial pulse. All you need in order to check your pulse is a watch. Here’s how to do it:

• Place your hand on a table with the palm facing up.

• Put your index finger and middle finger on your wrist, about 1 inch below the base of the hand.

• Press your fingers on the middle tendon and the outside bone. Feel the throbbing? Congratulations, you just found your pulse.

• Now count the beats for 10 seconds, multiply the number by 6 and calculate your heart rate.

During physical exercise, it is easier to check the pulse on your neck, using two fingers on the carotid artery. By the way, you shouldn’t use your thumb when checking heart rate because sometimes it has a pulse.

If you’re reading this while sitting down and resting, your pulse rate should be anywhere between 60 – 100. This is a normal range for the average adult. But if you notice that your pulse rate is above 90 on a regular basis, it is recommended to speak with your doctor.

People who are more active would sometimes have a lower heart rate, around 40 or 60, depending on their daily exercise routine. But low pulse can also be abnormal and dangerous, especially if there is a general feeling of tiredness and low-energy.

And what about Pulse Oximeter? When a patient is under medical treatment, a pulse oximeter is a special device that automatically checks the patient’s heart rate. A pulse oximeter also measures the oxygen saturation in the blood, and when attached to a special screen it allows the staff to constantly monitor the patient’s condition. The pulse oximeters are non invasive, and usually measure pulse rates through the finger or earlobe.

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There are certain standard exercises that are classics. The push-up, the crunch, the chin-up. Each one has been performed and perfected for years, and is abandoned for the latest fad and then returned to when wisdom prevails. Each requires no piece of fancy equipment, and relies instead on gravity and your body weight. Today let’s take a closer look at the chin-up, and ask a few basic questions. Why do them? What are the benefits? What do you do if you can’t even do one? Is there a way to perfect your form, and what common mistakes should you be looking out for?

A chin-up is where you simply pull your weight off the ground by grabbing onto an elevated bar. If you grip the bar with your palms facing away then you are doing a ‘pull-up’, which focuses less on the arms and more on the shoulders and back. If your palms are facing toward you, then you are indeed doing a ‘chin-up’, and will immediately notice the strain placed on your biceps as they come into action.

They’re simple to do, and the benefits area as varied as they are intense. First and foremost you build muscle. Chin-ups and Pull-ups force you to lift your own bodyweight, and this places stress on your body, from the large muscles of your back to your shoulders to your arms. They also increase your grappling strength which will benefit you in any sport that includes gripping, grappling, and pulling such as rock climbing, rowing, or the like. You’ll also find that the benefits carry over to such exercises as the overhead press and bench press, as they same, improved muscles are able to perform better in those exercise routines. Finally, chin-ups and pull-ups will greatly increase your shoulder health, in that these ‘pull’ exercises will balance out any ‘press’ exercises and thus keep the muscles equilibrated.

But they’re hard. Most people have trouble doing even a couple, and some can’t even do the first. Should you become discouraged, throw your gym towel into a corner and stomp off to chow down on some sweet chocolate cookies, convinced that there is no hope for you? No! Instead, learn to assist yourself till you can manage a pull-up alone. Some common techniques include placing a chair beneath the bar onto which you rest your tip toes and push off as little as you can. Or you can have a buddy your trust implicitly help you raise up. Conversely, you can wrap a resistance band from the bar to your knees, and allow that to raise you, or use momentum to swing yourself up.

So how exactly do you do a perfect pull-up or chin-up? Easy. Start in a dead hang with straight arms. Squeeze the bar tight, with your fingers curled around the bar, not in the palm of your hands. Breath at the bottom, taking a big breath before pulling yourself up. Don’t let your shoulders go forward; rather, rise with your chest arched as if you were going to press your sternum into the bar. Look up! That will help you keep the right posture. Drive your elbows to the floor, and bend your legs and cross your feet. Squeeze those glutes on the way up.

Despite keeping all those factors in mind, it’s still easy to mess up. Here are some of the common mistakes people make when seeking physical perfection. You might, for example, fail to straighten your arms when you hang in a dead lift. Or you might push your shoulders forward instead of your chest. Many, many people will rock and buck their hips up, using their core muscles to build momentum in order to cut their shoulders a break. Don’t do this! If you’re flailing like a salmon trying to get upstream, you’re doing it wrong. And finally, make sure your chin clears the bar. If it doesn’t, it’s a partial pull-up.

There you go. A classic exercise that delivers classic results. Do your chin ups, try to be able to do at least 15, and then start using weights to raise the resistance level. Good luck!

Phillip Tucker is a native of Brazil and a fitness enthusiast who’s excited about using the P90X Chin Up Bar when doing the PX90 Workout with Tony Horton.

When people discuss nutrition they always break food down into certain basic groups. If you’ve taken any interest before, you’ll be familiar with them: protein, carbohydrates, fat, sugars, etc. But what are these, exactly? What does it mean to eat the right amount of ‘protein’, and are certain kinds of protein or carbohydrates better than others? Today we’ll take a closer look at these food groups, break them down to a basic level, and make sure that everybody is on the same page.

Let’s start it off with protein. Proteins play a vital role in our lives—they are the building blocks for most of our body tissues, such as skin, muscle, nails, and tendons among others. Proteins also take part in many metabolic functions such as nutrient absorption, transportation of oxygen, and they even help deactivate toxic substances.

But what are they? Proteins are large molecules that are built by chains of amino acids. There are about 20 different types of amino acids that can be combined in any sequence or number to form different types of protein, which can either come from animal or vegetable sources. Protein that come from animal sources can be found in red meats, fish, poultry, eggs and dairy products. On the other hand, vegetable sourced protein can be found in dry fruits, soy, legumes, mushrooms and whole grains. Animal protein contains a larger number and diversity of amino acids. In general their biological value is greater than vegetable protein. However, animal proteins are harder to digest, which is why you may be left with a ‘heavy’ sensation after a big ol’ steak.

When we consume red meats, poultry, and / or fish, we are not only consuming protein, but we also intaking metabolic waste such as uric acid and ammonia. And guess what—these elements are toxic. A smart way to consume animal based proteins and yet avoid these toxic elements is by eating eggs and dairy products. Also, when we consume animal protein, we are very likely also consuming saturated fats that are present in meat. High levels of saturated fat can increase the risk of cardiovascular diseases and promote obesity.

So now let’s take a look at carbs. Carbohydrates are the main source of energy for both the muscles and the brain. They can be divided in two main groups: simple carbs (sugars—boo!) and complex carbs (starch—long term energy, yay!).

Simple carbohydrates can be found in fruits, refined sugars, honey, and sweets in general. Our body is able to absorb them almost immediately and they end up being a great source of instant energy. However, it’s important to keep in mind that simple sugars that come from fruits and natural sources have a great advantage over simple sugars that come from refined sources (candy, etc). Simple carbs from natural sources usually come with other important elements such as minerals, organic acids, vitamins (which play a key role in their absorption) and other metabolic functions.

Complex carbohydrates are found in cereals, breads, pasta, legumes and vegetables. Even fiber is a type of carbohydrate. Complex carbohydrates are built by many molecules of sugars. When we consume these types of carbohydrates, our bodies gradually break these large chains down into simple carbs. The extra step in breaking down these large molecules allows the body to have better control of blood sugar level which at the end translates into having steady levels of energy.

After breaking the carbs down, our bodies metabolizes carbohydrates into glucose and glycogen. During any physical activity our muscles feed off the glucose that is found in our blood, and also off the glycogen that is stored in out liver and muscle tissue. A diet rich in complex and simple carbohydrates will help refuel and replenish the levels of glycogen and glucose which are critical when we undertake any intense fitness activities such as the PX90 or Slim in 6. We can achieve this by eating more fruits, vegetables, brown rice, potatoes, and yams.

Philip Tucker is a native of Brazil and a fitness enthusiast who’s excited about the potential of PX90 and Slim in 6.