Monthly Archives: January 2012

Chronic Exercise Preserves Lean Muscle Mass in Masters Athletes | Physician and Sportsmedicine

Posted on January 24, 2012 by admin

Abstract: Aging is commonly associated with a loss of muscle mass and strength, resulting in falls, functional decline, and the subjective feeling of weakness. Exercise modulates the morbidities of muscle aging. Most studies, however, have examined muscle-loss changes in sedentary … Continue reading →

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BJA Dan Grading

Posted on January 7, 2012 by admin

Click below for Dan grade theory and technical sheets: http://www.britishjudo.org.uk/technical/documents/DanGradeExamSheetCompetitiveMay2011.pdf http://www.britishjudo.org.uk/technical/documents/DanGradeExamsheetTechnicalMay2011.pdf http://www.britishjudo.org.uk/technical/documents/TechnicalExaminationGuidelines.pdf via BJA Dan Grading « Paul Jones School of Judo.

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Training one limb to strengthen the other

Posted on January 4, 2012 by admin

The subjects in the study did eight weeks of heavy weight training — using only one leg (their dominant one). As you can see, they dramatically increased strength in both legs. This effect is well known, but I still think it’s pretty … Continue reading →

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