The Fitness Source: October 2011

Sidai Fitness Test - Can You Make the Grade?

Freddie is an accomplished teacher and practitioner of the martial arts. I've learned a lot about training from this dedicated young man, so I have no problem recommending more of him. If you want to learn nmore, go ahead and check out the Tao of Freddie's Modern Kung Fu.

Book Review: The Spiritual Roots of Yoga

The Spiritual Roots of Yoga by Ravi Ravindra
Published by Morning Light Press

The Spiritual Roots of Yoga by Ravi Ravindra

Easily one of the best books on the spiritual side of yoga, The Spiritual Roots of Yoga links the religious impulse to the quest for freedom and shows how eastern and western cultures contain a common thread.

Here is a deeply reasoned philosophy presented by a mind intimately in touch with the spirit. The author, Ravi Ravindra answers questions you never thought to ask, leaving you open to new possibilities. What more could be expected of an awakened teacher?

"Each of the selections in this compilation of articles is informed by the philosophical background of yoga, especially the two great texts of yoga, the Yoga Sutra and the Bhagavad Gita. All of them speak of and are related to the wisdom of the spiritual traditions of India."

Reviews:

"Whenever I meet Ravi Ravindra I am reminded of J. Krishnamurti, whom I taught Yoga for many years. Having known Ravindra for a long time I admire his honest spiritual quest. He is indeed a true sadhaka, a rare and true sanyasi. Enjoy his spiritual journey. He not only practices yoga but communicates it so well. I recommend this book to all serious students of yoga" Sri TKV Desikachar, author of The Heart of Yoga: Developing a Personal Practice

"The style of the author is disarming and easy and, even while stating profound ideas, there is a simplicity of form that is appealing. In many essays the author goes beond the superficial word meaning and touches the wisdom of the sages at its deepest levels." T.S. Rukmani, Professor and Chair of Hindu Studies, Concordia University, Montreal.

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Alkalize Your Water

Acidic Foods ... such as fast foods, meats, grains, greens, most fruits, refined salt, sugar, condiments (pickles, ketchup, etc.), soda pop etc. have a pH ranging from 2.8 to 5.5 which is highly acidic.

Alkaline Foods ... Almonds, all melons, unpasturized honey, bee pollen, maple syrup, figs, dates, natural yogurt, cheese and dairies, earth vegetables, apricots, avocados, coconut, grapes, molasses, raisins and lemon ... are all alkaline forming foods.

Emotions ... The Alkaline Level of the body is also greatly influenced by your emotions. Joyous, happy, love-filled emotions tend to create alkaline-forming chemical reactions in the body. Conversely, emotions which are filled with anger, fear, jealousy, hate, etc. ... create acidic-forming chemical reaction in the body.

Boxing Basics - 3 Basic Combinations

Here are 3 basic and effective combinations. The double jab + cross, the jab + hook + cross, and a jab + cross + hook. In the video I show different variations of each combo. Visit chadhowsefitess.com for more boxing and fitness tips.

Bulletproof Biceps!

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Keys to Ashtanga Vinyasa Floating

Jason Schramm is a charismatic yogi whose motivational skills are legendary. His one-pointed insistence on a "can do" attitude will help you take your practice to the next level. Here he explores beginner strengthening techniques for Ashtanga Yoga Vinyasa's that require flow. Flow from one position to another is sets Ashtanga Yoga apart from other Yoga disciplines.

5 min belly fat DESTROYER

Here's a quick total body workout you can do at home to help you burn belly fat!

Famous Vegetarian and Vegan Bodybuilders, Athletes, and Sportmen

There are many vegetarian and vegans athletes in sport's world
I show there are many famous sport-men and sport-women that decided do not to eat meat for several different reasons, including health lifestyle.

Here's a list of some of this great athletes:
Albert Beckles - Bodybuilder
Alexander Dargatz - Bodybuilder, German athlete, 2005 Body-Building World Champion, and physician
Andreas Cahling - Swedish Bodybuilder
Anthony Peeler - Basketball Player
Anton Innauer - Olympic Gold Medal In Ski Jumping
Aura Andrew - Bodybuilder
B J Armstrong - Basketball Player Star
Bill Pear - Bodybuilder
Bill Walton - Baskeball Player and Sportscaster
Billie Jean King - Tennis Player
Brendan Brazier - Professional Ironman Triathlete, Speaker and Author - Vegan
Carl Lewis - American Track and Field Athlete, 10 Olympic medals including 9 golds, and 10 World Championships medals, of which 8 were golds
Chris Campbell - American world champion wrestler
Chris Prince - Vegan Muay Tai and Mixed Martial Arts Fighter
Christine Vardaros - Profesional Cyclist (Cyclo-Cross)
Cory Everson - Bodybuilder, 6 Times Mr. Olympia
Craig Heath - Professional Figure Skater
Dave Scott - Triathlete and Coach - Six times Ironman World Champion - Vegan
Denise Nicole - Professional Model and Bodybuilder
Desmond Howard - American professional football player
Donny Lalonde - Canadian professional boxer
Dr. Ruth Heidrich - Triathlete, Health Books - 'Extreme mama'
Ed Bauer - Bodybuilder
Ed Templeton - Proffesional Skateboarder
Edwin Moses - Track and Field athlete, Olympic champion - 4 Golden Medals
Elena Walendzik - 2005 German featherweight boxing champion
Eustace Miles - Tennis player and author, 10 time British Tennis Champion
Giacomo Marchese - Bodybuilder
Jack LaLanne - American fitness, exercise and nutritional expert, celebrity, lecturer, and motivational speaker
Jacque Vaughn - American professional basketball player
Jim Morris - Mr America 1973 y Mister Olympia 1996
Joel Kirkilis - Bodybuilder and Lifter, Victoria (Aus) Bodybuilding champion, 2009
John Salley - Basketball Player
Johnny Weissmuller - Swimmer and Actor of Tarzan
Judy Ledenlge - British world hang gliding champion
Jutta Müller - German Skater and Skating Coach, windsurfing World Cup champion
Kathy Johnson - American Artistic gymnast and commentator
Kenneth G. Williams - Professional Vegan Bodybuilder
Killer Kowalski - Canadian professional wrestler, He trained WWE professional wrestlers, including Triple H
Leroy Burrell - American track & field star, Olympic champion
Leslie Marx - American fencer and two-time national champion
Luiz Freitas - Bodybuilder
Mac Danzig - Professional Mixed Martial Arts Fighter and Instructor
Marv Levy - Professional American and Canadian Football coach
Murray Rose - Men's Swimming at 17 - 4 Golden Medals for Australia
Paavo Nurmi - Finnish long-distance runner and 12-time Olympic medal winner
Pat Reeves - Marathon Runner, Personal Trainer, BAWLA Coach and Fitness Consultant
Patrick Reiners - Bodybuilder
Peter Hussing - Boxing Champion
Ricardo Moreira - Vegan MMA Fighter
Rich Roll - Athlete
Rob Bigwood - Profesional Armwrestler
Robbie Hazeley - Vegan Bodybuilder (53 years Old)
Robert Cheeke - Vegan Bodybuilder, President of Vegan Bodybuilding & Fitness - VeganBodybuilding.com
Robert Lichtenwalner - Mountain Biker
Robert Millar - Scottish professional cyclist who won the King of the Mountains competition
Robert Parish - Baskeball Player, NBA Star
Roy Hilligenn - Bodybuilder, Mr. America 1951
Ruth Heidrich - American Health Educator and Three-time Ironman Contestant
Ryan Wilson - Strength Athlete, Strongman competition
Salim Stoudamire - Professional Basketball Player in the NBA
Scott Jurek - Ultramarathoner
Sebastian Grubb - Fitness Trainer, Nutrition Coach, Professional Dancer
Silken Laumann - Canadian champion rower 2 Golden Medals
Tiffany Croker - Weightlifter
Tim VanOrden - Track & Field, Road Racing, Mountain Running, Stair Climbing
Toni Innauer - Sky Jumper
Tony LaRussa - American Baseball Team Manager
Tonya Kay - Professional Dancer
Torre Washington - Bodybuilder
Weia Reinboud - Masters High jumper
Willie Austin - Former World Class Athlete, internationally recognised As Strength Trainer