You gotta be willing to take the hits!

Alright alright viewers its another edition of TGIM and I am ecstatic because I'm bringing you a message from everyone's favorite, the Italian Stallion Rocky Balboa! This following clip comes from the last Rocky and it truly sends a moving message. Take a lot and please make the words pertain to you! Watch it a few times and let those chills kickstart your thinking of how you are going to make this the week!

I hope, regardless if you are a Rocky fan or not, that you let this message consume your mind and cause you to truly second guess yourself. Listen to it again and think about the people or reasons you blame for not moving forward everyday (actually re-listen please)! Everyone, including myself, is guilty of pointing fingers everyday and taking the easy way out and blaming everyone or everything rather than themselves. Is it your job? Is it your friends? Is it money? I don't care what you blame it on, there is no excuse because if moving forward is important to you, you will make it a priority everyday! Like Rocky says, the world is mean and nasty and does not care what your excuse is. 

I truly hope this motivates you into taking action in the right direction. Let's make today the day we've always said we would- not next Monday, not tomorrow, but today! Let's go people- nothing can hold you down if you set your mind to it! 

TGIM!!!!!!!! EMBRACE THE DAY AND USE THE CHALLENGES TO BECOME A BETTER PERSON!  

Curls for the Girls (Part 2)

I promised I would discuss the rest of the muscles in the biceps area as well as their respective actions so here it goes!!!

If you need to refresh your mind in regards to the actual biceps brachii muscle you should refer back to Curls for the Girls (Part 1). Now that you know what the biceps brachii does as well as the different ways to work it, lets move on to the other muscles in the region.

So if the biceps muscle (image 1) isn't working during a reverse curl, what muscle is? As a result of its attachment site on the forearm, the  line of pull of the biceps is negated and thus, the muscle becomes virtually inactive when during a reverse curl (image 2). However, the line of pull of the brachialis muscle (image 3-located deep to (underneath) the biceps brachii) allows it to flex the elbow when the hand/forearm is in a pronated position (image 4). In other words, when doing a reverse curl, the brachialis muscle does the majority of the work while the biceps is inactivated and thus, does not assist in the curl. However, the brachialis muscle still gets activated in other forms of curls but is the only one activated in reverse curls. Thus, when doing a reverse curl, you are essentially isolating the brachialis.

Image 1. The biceps brachii muscle

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Image 2. Reverse curl (pronated grip)

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Image 3. Brachialis muscle (located deep to the biceps muscle, which is removed in this picture)

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Image 4. Pronated grip on the far right

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Ok, so now that we have covered the biceps brachii and the brachialis, lets move on to the brachioradialis muscle. I know what you are thinking- why do all these muscles sound so similar. The reason for this is due to the terminology used in anatomy. The upper arm (humerus bone) is referred to as the brachium and thus, the muscles that surround it resemble its name (i.e. brachialis). Now that you understand the terminology for the musculuture, lets get back to the brachioradialis (BR). The "radialis" aspect refers to its distal attachment on the radius (1 of 2 bones that make up the forearm). Image 5 shows the two attachments of the muscle. Image 6 shows the BR when the muscle is flexed in. You can see this on yourself by simply bending your elbow to 90, making a tight fist in a neutral grip and pressing down on your wrist with your opposite hand (image 7). 

Image 5. Brachioradialis (BR)

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Image 6. Brachioradialis (BR)-the view of this picture is as if you were looking down at your own right arm while sitting in a chair. The subject has his elbow flexed at 90 degrees and is making a tight fist in a neutral (refer to to image 4) grip.

http://www.teachpe.com/anatomy/muscles/brachioradialis.php

Image 7. The BR scan easily be seen by flexing your right arm to 90 degrees, closing your fist in a neutral grip, and then taking your opposite hand and pressing down on the closed fist.

Ok, so what does this muscle do? The brachioradialis is actually the most powerful elbow flexor in the body despite its relatively small and slender size. Again, because if it's attachment points, the BR is the most active elbow flexor when the wrist/forearm is in a neutral grip (refer to image 4). Thus, when you do a hammer curl (image 8), which requires a neutral grip, you are highly activating the BR. However, the biceps brachii and brachialis are still active when doing a curl with this grip, just not as much as the BR. 

Image 8. DB hammer curls

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Another small action of the BR is radial deviation (image 9). Because it attached near the wrist at the radius, it can thus move "or deviate" the wrist. By adding resistance to this exercise (i.e., holding onto a DB or using resistance band), you can add yet another way to isolate the BR and help "confuse" the muscle into growing. 

Image 9. Radial deviation against resistance. Notice how the subjects wrist/hand is in neutral. As the wrist moves up towards the nose, the subject is demonstrating radial deviation, an action controlled by the BR. Ulnar deviation occurs as the wrist moves downward toward the floor (however, this is not controlled by the BR). 

http://www.physioadvisor.com.au/8122850/wrist-strengthening-exercises-wrist-rehabilitati.htm

The brachioradialis (BR) is more powerful than the bigger biceps due to its much further distal attachment point. What does this mean? Treat your arm like it's a wheelbarrow, where the elbow is the wheel and the end of the forearm closest to the wrist is the end of the wheelbarrow handles. If you were to lift up on the loaded wheelbarrow at a point close to the wheels, it would be much harder than lifting it up all the way at the ends where the handles are- Right? So, if you were to lift the wheelbarrow at a point close to the wheel it would be similar to the biceps trying to flex the elbow because its attachment (image 1) is very close to the elbow (the wheel)- Understand? Now take into consideration the brachioradialis (BR). Its attachment is relatively far from the elbow (wheel) compared to the biceps and thus, when it contracts to flex the elbow it would be analogous to lifting the wheelbarrow at the very end off its handles, which makes your job very easy. Thus, you can see why the BR can generate much more torque than the biceps; because its long lever arm!!! Why does this matter? Well, it really doesn't matter to you but it does explain why its easier to carry a very heavy box by holding your wrist in neutral. Think about how milk crates are designed- they have small handles in the sides that require you to grip it with a neutral grip. It is easier to carry the crate this way rather than keeping your hands under the crate with your palms facing up, right? This is because when you have your hands in a neutral grip, you are maximally activating your BR, which is the strongest elbow flexor, and thus, carrying the crate is easier! Great job- you just passed physics! 

One muscle I forgot to mention in Part 1 was the coracobrachialis (image 10). This is a small muscle that attaches to the coracoid process of the scapula (shoulder blade) and the humerus. Its action is essentially the same as the short head of the biceps (which hew discussed in part 1); it helps raise the arm straight out in front of you as if you were doing to shake somebody's hand. Thus, refer to part 1 to see how to exercise the short head of the biceps (which will also work the coracobrachialis). 

Image 10. Coracobrachialis

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Ok, I know that was a lot but I truly hope you learned something interesting by reading Parts 1 and 2. I believe everyone should know how the body works and thus, I tried to make these posts as direct, yet sufficient as possible. If you are confused feel free to contact me and I will help clarify! Again, the main purpose of these posts was to show you how to target specific muscles of the arm as well as tell you which muscles are active in different variations of exercises, specifically curls. By working the same muscle in different ways you are able to "confuse" the muscle and promote higher rates of growth so please, remember these posts when you are at the gym! Take care and let me know if you have any further questions! 

Pain is Temporary!!

Again, sorry for the lack of posts this last week- my schedule was quite hectic!

I would just like to start off everyone's week with the following message by Eric Thomas! He speaks of how pain temporary and no matter what, it will subside!! However, you can take this message beyond just physical pain. For all of you going through a tough time emotionally, this message pertains to you too! The message by ET has no limit and can be applied to whatever your situation is. 

ET dares us to "take a little pain and not go home!" This message is so powerful because like he says, we are all spoiled and whenever we experience pain (emotionally or physical) we run home and go to our comfort zone. I DARE YOU to take a little pain. We are already hurting- we need to get a reward out of it! When that pain finally subsides something else will take its place. If you utilize the pain right, satisfaction and success will be that "something" that takes its place!


Please take this message and let whatever pain you are going through drive you rather than limit you. Use it to your power and grow from it and you will succeed! Make this day a day of growing and have a great damn week!

#Painisgain #Onlytemporary #IdareYOU

   

 Embrace the video and let it motivate you!

Take the Walls Down!

Alright! I know its Monday, I know it's wary, I know you're tired but c'mon, you just gotta put a fake smile on, stretch your arms, and say Thank God it's Monday!!!!! You are going to get sick of me saying that but I promise you, even if you start off faking the enthusiasm, eventually it will overcome you and you will have a sincere, good attitude towards Monday! Again, remember what I said about all the people taking Mondays off. This is just another opportunity to pull ahead of those people- so use it, because eventually, you will have run out of opportunities! However, you are never too old or too young to start somewhere! Think about your goal and do something today that will put you one step closer- you will feel great about it when you lie your head down to sleep, I promise. 

Now that I have you in a mood to take on the day, I want to convey the following message to you: 

This quote is great because it is so true and sends such a powerful message. Similar to a quote I put out last week, this message is basically stating that you are your own limit. Read that a few times and think about how you are confining yourself from reaching your goal.  The walls you are constructing around yourself can represent many things and thus, is important to really sit down and think about what they actually are. It could be as simple as a TV show you think you have to watch instead of exercising or perhaps even a little more complex, a friend that is holding you back form reaching your potential. Whatever it may be, you can control the walls that confine you! The only way those walls remain standing is because you allow them even though you have the power to knock them down. Find the things in life that confine you, begin to address them (even if it is one small step), and you will soon realize the power you hold! 

Please keep this message in your head throughout your day and use it to address the walls that are literally containing all the potential you possess. Start today and make Monday yours! Have a good one!

Curls for the Girls (Part 1)

Sorry about the lack of posts in the last few days everyone- I had a rough week of testing and didn't have much extra time on my hands! Nonetheless, I'm going to teach you all a little about the biceps and the muscles surrounding it that do many similar actions. Furthermore, you can do specific exercises to target these "other muscles" and thus, maximize your arm mass. Also, I'm sure many of you have tried the exercises I'm about to explain but I would just like to inform you which muscles are being maximally targeted in each exercise.

Most of us know of the biceps (short for biceps brachii) muscle. It is the muscle we usually target to produce "big arms" and is most often targeted by doing the standard curl. As you can see from image 2, the muscle has two "heads." One originates from the shoulder and the other in the general area of the uppermost part of the arm.  Because of the different origination sites, different exercises can used to target each head.

Image 1 

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Image 2

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Again, image 2 shows the two heads of the biceps brachii ("bi"="two" hence the name biceps). The number 5 is pointing to the tendon of the short head while number 10 is pouting to the long head. 

To target both of the heads at the same time, a simple curl is done using a supinated grip (aka underhand).  Imagine you have candy in the palm of your hand and you go to put it in your mouth. This is essentially doing a supinated curl. Because of the muscle attachments on the bones, its line of maximal contraction and force is such that when you do this action you maximally target this muscle.  However, you can also strengthen the short head in another way as well. Because it attaches to the shoulder unlike the short head, it can also assist in shoulder flexion (aka raising your arm out in front of you). Thus, if at the end of your supinated curl (image 3) you were to flex your upper arm out in front of you (image 4), you would be stress the short head even more and make it work harder.

Image 3

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Image 4

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The biceps brachii can also act as a powerful supinator to your forearm! What is supination you ask? Review image 5 below.

Image 5

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If your hand is in the pronated or neutral state and you bring it towards the supination state you are performing supination

Image 2 from above shows the location of the insertion point of the biceps. As pointed out by number 4, it inserts into the radius bone of the forearm. Thus, when someone wants to supinate their hand, the biceps brachii (along with another muscle called the supinator) contract and the action is completed. Because this is its action, the biceps can further be strengthen by simply supinating the forearm against resistance.  However, the biceps, because of its insertion point, becomes more effective as you flex the elbow. When the arm is extended, the line of pull of the biceps is parallel with the forearm and thus, exerts a negligible force. However, as you increase arm flexion (i.e., bring your towards 90 degrees) the line of pull becomes perpendicular to the forearm and thus, can exert a large force in regards to supination. Thus, to work your bicep by doing supination against resistance, it is generally most efficient and easier to remember to keep your elbow at 90 degrees. 

Image 6

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In regards to the elbow position, the image on the left depicts the best way to target the biceps when doing supination exercises. The image on the right (arm straight) is not an efficient way to work the biceps when supinating because its line of pull is is parallel with the radius bone. Disregard the hand position in this image. 

A few supination exercises are pictured below. It is important to note that whenever you do supination exercises you will also do pronating exercises (requires different muscles that have not been mentioned). This is because you have to start in the pronated position (palms to the floor) in order to move towards supination and thus, work the supinator muscles. In image 7, you can see how the man's forearm is in pronation (on the left). He then supinates (working the biceps muscle) and ends in a supinated position. This can be done with a resistance band as shown in image 7, a simple heavy tool (image 8), or a DB (image 9).

Image 7

http://www.physioadvisor.com.au/8116550/elbow-exercises-elbow-strengthening-exercises-.htm

Image 8

http://www.orthopaedics.com.sg/tennis-elbow-exercise

You can simply find a heavy object such as a hammer to do this exercise

Image 9

http://www.bodbot.com/Exercises/235/Pronated-Dumbbell-Curls

This is how I like to do the exercise. Get DBs, hold elbows in close to your side, and flex the elbows to 90 degrees. You then proceed by supinating and pronating back and forth. This is shown in the video below. As stated in the video, this is also working your forearm strength while at the same time, your biceps. I prefer to do about 3 sets of 20 reps with approximately 25 lb. DBs. However, I like to incorporate one set after each set up bicep curls. Again, make sure you keep the elbows at 90 degrees. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4XKiK-cAa7g

***It is important to note that by working the biceps in ways other than simple curls all time, you can confuse the muscles and add some more variety to your workouts. Although the same muscle is getting worked in all of the above exercises, it is getting worked in different ways due to the different actions it exerts.

You may be thinking, "what about reverse curls (pronated grip- overhead grip) or hammer curls (neutral grip- palms facing each other)?" In regards to pronated grip, the mechanical pull line of the biceps brachii muscle is lost and thus, it does't fire (or at least minimally fires); a different muscle called the brachialis in in charge of completing this action instead. On the other hand, the biceps is activated when you do a hammer curl. However, it is not the primary muscle used for the action; rather, the brachioradilias (BR) muscle does most of the work in the hammer curl. 

The next post will be part 2 of this segment and I will discuss the Brachialis and Brachioradialis muscles, specifically, how to target them to maximize total arm mass! Thanks for checking in- let's get better today!

I know that was a lot of material but I hope you learned something! Thanks. 

Silence the Voice on Hump Day!

"If you hear a voice within you say "you cannot paint," then by all means paint and that voice will be silenced."

I like this particular quote because it can be applied to almost any situation in life. What is the message saying? Although my interpretation may not be correct, I believe the message being conveyed is the only way you will ever silence the voice in your head telling you can't do something, be someone, or accomplish your dreams is to attack the voice and do exactly what it says you cannot do! Everyone knows the hardest part of accomplishing their goals is the start. However, like I always tell everybody, once you get over that initial hump it only gets easier because you start to see progress and you start to believe in yourself! Motivation from results leads to even further results and soon yo will see a cascade of positive results and before you know it, your goal will have been met. 

Lets not waste today; rather, begin the joinery to silence the voice in your head that is telling you your dreams are impossible! Too many people wait until the beginning of the next week to start their joinery but I'm telling you there is no reason why we cannot start today! Be positive and begin your adventure today! 

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Also, coming today or tomorrow will be some mechanics behind the various types of bicep curls and which exercises target specific arm muscles. Thanks!

TGIM!!!!

Alright everyone I know you won't believe I'm saying this but Thank God Its Monday!!! Everyone always looks at Monday as being the worst day of the week and it usually gets treated as a transition day from the weekend into the week. But I'm hear to tell you that this is a good thing because you can use it to your advantage! While everyone else is walking around on auto-pilot you can focus in, make yourself better, and get ahead of all those people taking Monday off! This is why you have to just say to yourself, TGIM!!!!

 With that said, check out this video by my man Eric Thomas (ET)! His message is that everyone must "find their why" in life in order to succeed! No, you don't HAVE TO find your why to do good things but by finding your why, you make getting up in the morning and doing the daily grind that much easier! Why does this make it easier? Because once you find your why you have a continuous reminder of the reason you're doing what you're doing- a reason to not give up- a reason to hold yourself in check when the day gets tough! Listen to this video and at some point this week sit down and find your why! Trust me, when you have a why no goal or no dream is too big! Lets make this Monday count and get ahead of all those other people taking Monday off- it will set your week up for success! TGIM!!!!

 

Hamstring Stretching!

I hope you all believe me when I say that stretching is very important! When specific muscles are used repetitively or trained frequently they grow in size (hypertrophy). Many muscles tend to somewhat shorten as they grow due to reasons that will not be discussed now. Their resting state length (length when you are not trying to contract the muscle) gets shorter once you have started training that muscle. An example of this can be seen from individuals with big biceps. When you see their arms resting at their side, their elbow is somewhat flexed rather than straight down to the side. Compare this with a smaller individual who really has no definition in their arms- their arms tend to hang perfectly straight down.  

If you can understand the aforementioned material then the importance of stretching your hamstrings should be easy for you to grasp. Unlike the biceps in your arms, the hamstrings are repetitively used throughout the day- whenever you move your legs you are probably also using your hamstrings. Thus, the repetitive use of the hamstrings (especially when you are training to increase their size) tends to also lengthen their length. 

The hamstrings attach down the back (posterior) aspect of your femur (thigh bone) and towards the top of your fibula. The other attachment site is on the posterior and inferior (bottom) side of the pelvis. Thus, when one has tight hamstrings it pulls your pelvis into more of a posterior pelvic rotation. As you now, the spinal column connects to the top side of the pelvis and because of ligaments and muscles, the spine and pelvis can almost be treated as one unit. The spine has three natural curves in it that are essential lot normal moment and posture. When these curves diminish or get exaggerated, they can cause pathologies in the spine which can result in pain. When tight hamstrings rotate the pelvis posteriorly,  the spinal column is also rotated abnormally and thus, the natural curvature of the spine, specifically the lumbar curve (low back), is diminished and no curve longer exists. Thus, many people who have low back pain may simply have tight hamstrings that need to be stretched to restore the natural curve which may alleviate the low back pain!

On the left: Normal-natural posture with natural three curves. Hamstring length is normal. In the middle: Person with tight hamstrings. Notice how the pelvis has been rotated posteriorly and thus, the lowest curve in the spine (low back) is eliminated and the other two curves are exaggerated (which can also lead to pain and poor posture). This posture tends to bring on low back pain in the individual. Disregard the right picture for right now (tight hip flexors). Image taken from http://www.simplebackpain.com/exercisesforposture.html#axzz2xV8TTyXo

How do you stretch your hamstrings!? Check out the pictures below!

Also, hold stretches for AT LEAST 20 second (research as shown that anything less than a 20 second stretch shows no results.) 

The two ways typically stretch their hamstrings are bad for the spinal column. When flexing the trunk forward to stretch the hamstrings you put increased pressure on the vertebral discs which weaken the posterior aspect of the disc and can eventually lead to herniation. Thus, whenever you stretch the hamstrings you want to maintain a more natural curvature of your spine and thus should not flex the trunk forward. 

Improper way to stretch hamstrings. Notice how the spine in this picture is flexed greatly and thus, a great amount of pressure is being put on the intervertebral discs (predisposes person to future herniation) even though the hamstrings are being stretched.

Improper way to stretch hamstrings. Notice how the spine in this picture is flexed greatly and thus, a great amount of pressure is being put on the intervertebral discs (predisposes person to future herniation) even though the hamstrings are being stretched.

Improper way to stretch hamstrings. Notice how the spine in this picture is flexed greatly and thus, a great amount of pressure is being put on the intervertebral discs (predisposes person to future herniation) even though the hamstrings are being stretched.

PROPER WAY TO STRETCH. Find a low table or raised platform that you can put your heel on. This leg will be the one stretched. As seen in the previous picture, do not increase the stretch by flexing your spine forward. Rather, if yo unwed to increase the stretch, pivot forward at your hip. In other ways, keep your spine straight and lean forward at the hip! If you find yourself leaning to far forward to get a good stretch find a higher platform to place your heel on. Also, the more forward pointed the other foot is (the one that is on the ground) the more you will feel the stretch in the leg being stretched.

Proper way as well!!! This is the same concept as the previous picture but the spine is staying flat along the ground. Use a towel to wrap around your toes, keep your knee locked out (straight) and then pull your leg towards your body. You will be surprised how tight your hamstrings are.

Thanks for reading everyone! Please feel free to comment or add anything! Next time I will discuss how tight hip flexors can cause low back pain as well!

The best time is now!

Alright everyone, I know I know I know, its only been two days and I'm asking you to visit my blog again but I promise, you will appreciate what I have to say tonight and hopefully it will impact you Saturday! I stumbled upon a qoute tonight and thought it would be perfect for tomorrow's motivation:

As I mentioned in last post, this quote can be interpreted in many ways but no matter how you think about it, please find a way to make it relate to you! I've always strongly felt that people could be motivated so much easier if they just opened up and allowed themselves to be motivated. So please, allow this motivation to embrace you and let it impact your day.

As the quote states, we cannot continue to dwell on the past and use it as an excuse or wishful thinking to what we want to become. Of course we can tell ourselves how easy our situation would be now if we would have addressed it a long time ago. But the reality of it is is that the more we sit and think about what might have been is just more time we are wasting in regards to getting to where we want to be. "The second best time, is now" facilitates the feeling that the past is the past and the next best possible action is to take action now!

With that said, let't make today a worthwhile day and make ourselves better! Push yourself towards your goal and you will be one step closer to your goal then you were the day before.

Feel free to comment everyone! I want to hear some other opinions/thoughts on here!

Waste no time- Greatness is upon you!

Hopefully you have read the introduction and are ready to get seriously motivated! As you will see with lots of the motivational tools I use, the message being sent may not always relate exactly to the situation you are in or need help with BUT you can alter it a little bit and have no trouble MAKING it apply to you. Use your imagination and relate the motivation to you and LET IT embrace you and take over your thoughts. Use it and go embrace the grind!

It starts now!!!

Welcome to the Health Spot!

Thanks for joining my blog- I truly hope it has a positive influence and impact on your life- after all, Health Spot is meant to serve YOU!!!

The purpose of this blog is two-fold: first, to provide viewers with new knowledge, tips, and other material that may assist in attaining health-related goals and secondly, to give viewers both the opportunity to ask questions as well as help answer other viewers' questions. In other words, viewers can access the blog with the intention to learn something new, ask a question (general or personal), or help answer a fellow viewers question. Although the purpose of Health Spot is to be informative to its viewers, I believe it is important to get viewers active and involved with discussions. Thus, it is my hope that viewers will share interesting things they have read/learned about health as well (i.e. new exercises, shake recipes, etc.). In addition, it is always interesting to bring up ideas/topics that may be controversial and have no definite answer so that we may all discuss our opinions and get others perspectives. Lastly, it is my plan to provide daily motivation for you to help you get through the daily grind each and everyday! This motivation may come in several different forms: videos, quotes, stories, statistics, etc. So please remember, if you don't have the time to read the blog everyday I hope that you please give yourself a few minutes to check in and get motivated for the day so that you may embrace the day and make it count!

Below is a slight introduction that I strongly encourage you to read. Normally, daily blogs will be much shorter than this introduction so please do not let the length intimate you and scare you off!

Why did I start this blog?

Our country is in a serious health epidemic- specifically, an obesity epidemic. Did you know, in 2010 our society reached the point to which 1 out of every 3 Americans is considered obese?* Although I could list several more frightening statistics concerning this epidemic, I feel everyone knows the extent to which it has plagued our society and thus, I will not discuss it further (at this time). However, my point in addressing rising obesity is not to degrade anyone; it is difficult to maintain adequate health in today's fast-paced, expensive society. For example, many people (especially those with lower incomes and long work days) are so rushed throughout their days that fast-food or food from convenient stores are their best options to preserve time for something else they need to get done in their hectic days. However, blaming our society is not going to make you healthy or shed those extra pounds you have and thus, prioritizing your life so that health is towards the top is a must!   Personally, it bothers we that our society is this way because obesity is honestly, in mind, a disabling disease. When one becomes obese they are unable to do many things you are accustomed to and their quality of life can dramatically decline. People who have grown obese need help to get back to their normal daily lives and thus, I hope this blog can serve as a guide to jumpstart that process!

With that said, let me (and others) help you help yourself! Even if your goal is not to lose weight, Health Spot will still assist you in achieving any goal you have- other topics such as resistance training will receive the same amount of discussion and attention as obesity. The previous paragraph concerning obesity was to simply state why I started this blog- again, Health Spot will discuss many more things than just obesity.

"The first step in becoming successful is sacrificing what you are for what you will become."                

              -Eric Thomas