Saturated Fats - Unhealthy fats found in most animal products and tropical oils. With a high proportion of hydrogen atoms, they are solid at room temperature and are converted to cholesterol in the body.
Balanced Diet - one that includes all the essential nutrients in appropriate amounts
Inflammatory Bowel Disease - chronic condition causing inflammation in the gastrointestinal tract
Abductors - muscles of the hip that pull your legs apart. Gluteus medius and minimus pull your legs outward. You use these muscles when inline skating or skiing
Biomechanics - A sub-discipline of kinesiology, biomechanics uses applications and mathematical methods of mechanics to figure out how and why the human body ("bio") moves the way it does.
Bulemia - an eating disorder involving self-induced vomiting to limit calories often following episodic eating binges. Can also involve excessive laxative use and "compulsive exercising". Dangerous because of potential damage to the esophagus and changes in sodium and potassium in the blood
Glucose - a sugar (monosaccharide), sometimes known simply as "sugar"
Quadricep - The group of four muscles in the front of the thigh that run hip to knee. "Quads" for short.
Shin splints - the term for pain in the front of the lower leg. Running or walking on hard surfaces can contribute
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Amy Bento's Slo-Mo Strength Challenge DVD
Feature: ... From the Challenge Series, released October 2007, starring Amy Bento; THREE complete workouts on one DVD, plus a bonus core segment; Workouts include: Split One, Legs; Split Two, Back & Shoulders; Split Three, Chest, Biceps, Triceps; Bonus Core segment included as a separate chapter; DVD includes 8 pre-mixes; The cast of Slo-Mo: Amy; Jen du Bay, owner of Advanced Workouts; Uchenna Pratt; Angela Reynolds ...more
Customer Reviews — [1] Rating: 5 Date: 2008-01-05 Summary: Can you say "Ouch"? ;-> ... This is possibly one of the toughest dvd workouts I've seen/done. That isn't a bad thing; it is extremely challenging and definately NOT for beginners. The four workouts here are so tough going, they'll give you results you've been looking for for sure. Amy makes you really concentrate on controlling the weights on both the up and down movements which are very effective ways to work your muscles. You need a step bench, couple of different sets of weights, a resistance band and barbell. Be prepared to work hard (and ...more
[2] Rating: 5 Date: 2007-11-19 Summary: Hardest Leg/Glute tape Ever! ... Hi. First, I am an official advanced fitness DVD addict. Cathe has always been my staple ,and I'll always buy anything she ever puts out. I'm very happy there is "a new kid on the block" in advanced exercise DVD instructors, Amy Bento. Amy is fantastic! I'd read many raves for Amy on Video Fitness Forum leading me to purchase "Slo Mo Challenge." I would buy this DVD on the Leg/Glute work alone. She doesn't do the same old exercises & really works you hard. Amy's personality is warm and encouraging. From reading Amy's ...more
Editorial Reviews — ... Product Description | The theme of this 3-day split resistance training workout is "heavy weight training at a slower tempo." Amy will emphasize slow reps sets in both concentric and eccentric contractions. The goal of Slow-Mo Strength Challenge is to increase your strength by placing maximum force on the muscles. The benefits to lifting heavy are many: you will increase your metabolic rate; burn calories even at rest; add muscle definition; strengthen bone and connective tissues that protect your body from...more
Amy Bento's Slo-Mo Strength Challenge DVD + FREE X-Heavy Resistance Band
Feature: ... Purchase from Advanced Workouts and receive a FREE X-Heavy Resistance band; THREE complete workouts on one DVD, plus a bonus core segment; Workouts include: Split One, Legs; Split Two, Back & Shoulders; Split Three, Chest, Biceps, Triceps; Bonus Core segment included as a separate chapter; DVD includes 8 pre-mixes; The cast of Slo-Mo: Amy; Jen du Bay, owner of Advanced Workouts; Uchenna Pratt; Angela Reynolds ...more
Editorial Reviews — ... Product Description | THE FREE BAND INCLUDED IN THIS WORKOUT IS EXCLUSIVE TO ADVANCED WORKOUTS and is the exact band used in this workout. The theme of this 3-day split resistance training workout is "heavy weight training at a slower tempo." Amy will emphasize slow reps sets in both concentric and eccentric contractions. The goal of Slow-Mo Strength Challenge is to increase your strength by placing maximum force on the muscles. The benefits to lifting heavy are many: you will increase your metabolic rate;...more
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