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"If you think Barkley was mad before the fight, wait until he sees how many people are taking part of his purse." - Bob Arum

May 31
At Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas (PPV), Shane Mosley, Pomona, Calif., vs. Zab Judah, Brooklyn, N.Y., 12, welterweights; Jorge Barrios, Argentina, vs. Rocky Juarez, Houston, 12, junior lightweights.

June 7
At Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, N.J. (HBO), Kelly Pavlik, Youngstown, Ohio, vs. Gary Lockett, Wales, 12, for Pavlik's WBC and WBA middleweight titles; Daniel Ponce De Leon, Mexico, vs. Juan Manuel Lopez, Puerto Rico, 12, for Ponce De Leon's WBO junior featherweight title.

At Mohegan Sun, Uncasville, Conn. (SHO), Vernon Forrest, Atlanta, vs. Sergio Mora, Los Angeles, 12, for Forrest's WBC junior middleweight title; Carlos Quintana, Puerto Rico, vs. Paul Williams, Augusta, Ga., 12, for Quintana's WBO welterweight title.

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Training Program: Tomasz Adamek
Former WBC Light Heavyweight champion Tomasz Adamek has recently relocated to Kearny, New Jersey in the United States where (Read Full Article)

Training Program: Dmitri Salita
While WBA#3 Junior Welterweight contender Dmitri Salita (28-0-1, 16 KO’s) awaits scheduling his next match, he took time out to share his boxing training program (Read Full Article)

Wladimir Klitschko’s Training Program
IBF/WBO World Heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko took some time out to describe some of the gym work that he does to prepare to defend his titles. His next defense.. (Read Full Article)

A Physical Fitness Glossary
Aerobic—has to do with oxygen use. Aerobic exercises are those in which your muscles use oxygen to burn fuel for energy. Because your heart and lungs provide oxygen to the muscles, aerobic exercise is also called cardiorespiratory conditioning. Anaerobic—without oxygen. Anerobic exercises require your body to function beyond its aerobic capacity and use […] (Read Full Article)

Choosing an Exercise Program for You
The first barrier most people encounter when they want to start exercising is getting started. The second barrier is keeping at it until you see and feel results. Choosing the right exercise program for you—a unique individual with unique interests and needs—will help you overcome these barriers and develop a habit of regular […] (Read Full Article)

Lose Your Fat Ass with These Training Exercises
Do you have a nice, shapely, firm badonkadonk, or does your ass look more like a hot air balloon? If you want a more attractive bum, the exercises here will help. A recent study showed that the exercises most effective for developing your gluts are squats, kickbacks, lunges, stepups and bridges (described below). To […] (Read Full Article)

Strength Training Myths
A lot of people avoid strength training because they have heard so many myths and misconceptions that they are afraid to try it. They think strength training is just for body builders. Strength training has significant health benefits for everybody, however, and all that misinformation only serves to keep people from experiencing those […] (Read Full Article)

Deciding on a Personal Trainer
Hiring a personal trainer can be very helpful in meeting your fitness goals. Just the act of hiring one and paying out money can be a great motivator. Having someone to keep you accountable and monitor your progress is a big help. And a professional fitness trainer can design a fitness program […] (Read Full Article)

Don’t Buy into These Exercise Myths
The past decade or so has seen an explosion of research about nutrition, exercise and the human body. Some of this research has confirmed what we already knew—things like, a healthy diet and regular exercise make you live long and prosper. Some research, however, has proven that some “common wisdom” about exercise is just […] (Read Full Article)

Easy Ab Training Workout
There are three components to working your abs to get that sculpted look—nutrition, aerobic exercise and abdominal training. Truth is, you won’t have a washboard stomach with a 6-inch layer of fat over it, no matter how many crunches you do. In order to get a good six-pack, you have to remove the […] (Read Full Article)

Too Much Water?
It’s important to drink enough water when you’re exercising. Your body is about 65% water, and that water is important. It is found in your cells, between your cells, in your organs and in your bloodstream. Your body cannot function without enough water. One important function of water is regulation of […] (Read Full Article)

Exercising to Lose Weight
Whenever someone talks about losing weight, we tend to think about diets. Cutting calories, counting carbs, South Beach, Mediterranean, Weight Watchers, the grapefruit diet and all the others. If and when you’re really ready to lose weight, however, exercise is even more important than diet. The truth is, diets do not work. It […] (Read Full Article)

How Much Exercise Do You Need Each Day?
That’s a simple question, and you’d think the answer would be simple, too. But, alas, it is not. How much exercise you need each day depends on several factors: how much exercise you normally get each day right now, what your fitness goals are and what your health and body conditioning are […] (Read Full Article)

Eating Right: Aerobic Activities
Aerobic exercise is part of a healthy lifestyle, and so is good nutrition. Eating right has a lot to do with the success of your aerobic activities, whether you are beginning to walk every day or are training for a marathon. Good nutrition is eating the right amounts of the right foods. We need […] (Read Full Article)

Exercising to Increase Flexibility
Flexibility is an important aspect of overall fitness, and it gets more important as we get older. We improve flexibility by stretching, and the primary purpose of stretching is to increase the range of motion of our joints. There are many other advantages, too, such as: • Improving cardiovascular and muscular performance • Decreasing pain. Stretching […] (Read Full Article)

Measuring the Intensity of Your Exercise Program
An exercise program has three measures: frequency (how often you exercise), duration or time (how long you exercise) and intensity (how hard you exercise). It’s easy to measure frequency and duration, but how do you measure the intensity of your exercise program? There are three standard ways to measure exercise intensity: […] (Read Full Article)

Resistance Training
Your muscles do work; they use energy to move your body. Resistance is a force that opposes work. When you do resistance training, you apply a force against your body’s movement to make your muscles do more work. The point of resistance training is to teach your muscles to do more work, […] (Read Full Article)

What Is Physical Fitness?
Physical fitness is one of those hard-to-define concepts; we know it when we see it, but how, exactly, do you define it? Instead of a definition, let’s look at some characteristics and components of physical fitness. Characteristics of Physical Fitness When you’re physically fit, you’re healthy and your body functions the way it’s supposed to. […] (Read Full Article)

Seven Keys to an Easy Barbell Workout
Barbells are standard weight lifting equipment and are an excellent way to increase muscle strength; it’s the only piece of equipment many people need. Designing a barbell workout involves seven key principles: 1. Always warm up and cool down. Using a barbell when your muscles are cold can result in injury. Before beginning your […] (Read Full Article)

Incorporating an Exercise Ball into Your Workout
Those big exercise balls are a great addition to your workout. You can use them in several ways, depending on your exercise goals. Exercise balls are most often used for weight training, flexibility training and to develop core strength. Choosing and using an exercise ball When choosing your exercise ball, you want to get one […] (Read Full Article)

Taking Care of Sore Joints after a Workout
Joint pain after a workout is nothing to sneeze at. You don’t want to brush it off or tell yourself, “No pain, no gain.” Joint pain may be caused by a serious injury. Even if the injury isn’t serious, if you don’t give it time to heal you can develop chronic joint […] (Read Full Article)

Eating Right: Aqua Training
Aqua training is basically running in water. It’s a great way for injured athletes to maintain conditioning, and for uninjured individuals to improve their fitness. Aqua training is a no impact sport, which means there is no bouncing and pounding and stressing your joints and bones. It is also a high resistance […] (Read Full Article)

Eating Right: For Fighting
Boxing is, indeed, a high energy aerobic sport, and competitive cyclists do, indeed burn up the calories. When training and sparring, boxers can require 5,000 or 6,000 calories a day or more. Sometimes they have trouble getting enough calories—that’s why they tend to be wiry and skinny. There’s more to it than just eating […] (Read Full Article)

Exercise for a Younger Generation
Obesity has reached epidemic proportions not only in the United States, but also throughout the world. The World Health Organization says obesity is increasing rapidly even in very poor countries, especially in urban areas. The epidemic of obesity has reached even the youngest members of society. According to the President’s Council on […] (Read Full Article)

Eating Right: Weight Training
Fitness requires both regular exercise and good nutrition. Your nutritional requirements may change depending on what kind of exercise you are doing and how intensely you are training. Eating right can dramatically affect your performance and your recovery after exercise. All of us, whether we are sedentary or active, need balanced amounts of the […] (Read Full Article)

Stretching Before a Workout
For years, common wisdom has been to stretch out your muscles before a workout. It was thought that stretching loosened up the muscles and prevented injuries. It seems that common wisdom was wrong, and stretching before a workout can increase the chance of injury and decrease your performance…unless it’s done right. Several recent studies, […] (Read Full Article)

Exercising Outdoors in the Winter
Winter sports are great fun and a wonderful way to maintain fitness during cold months. Downhill or cross-country skiing, sledding, ice skating—or just walkin’ in a winter wonderland. Winter exercise can be hazardous to your health, though, if you’re not careful. The following tips will make your winter activities safer and more […] (Read Full Article)

Exercising Outdoors in the Summer
Summer is prime time for exercising. We love being out of doors when it’s warm and the days are long, and there are so many fun, active things to do that exercise is more play than work. Summertime does bring some exercise hazards, though. Here are some tips for safe summer exercise. • The […] (Read Full Article)

The Best Strength Training Workout Tips
Strength training is an important part of an overall exercise program. It makes you stronger, helps your endurance, improves your balance and helps burn excess fat. Here are the best strength training workout tips we could find, tips to help you get started with a strength training program and keep it going over the long […] (Read Full Article)

The Connection between Exercise and Osteoporosis
Exercise is an important factor in preventing and treating osteoporosis. After menopause, most women begin to lose bone density, which puts them at risk for fractures. Although the tendency toward osteoporosis is partly hereditary, it can, to a large extent, be prevented. The two most important factors in preventing osteoporosis are adequate […] (Read Full Article)

The Connection between Fitness and Mood
Most people agree that exercise improves your mood and exercise has long been recommended for people struggling with depression. There are probably many reasons for the connection between fitness and mood, including social, psychological, physical and genetic factors. It doesn’t seem to matter much what kind of exercise you do. Intensity and duration of […] (Read Full Article)

The Right Supplements
If you have done any investigating at all, you know there are a zillion different nutritional supplements, and all claim to be the Fountain of Youth that will make you young, healthy, active, thin and sexy for only $29.95 (plus shipping and handling). At the same time, you’ve heard so much confusing information about health […] (Read Full Article)

Taking the Right Supplements
Supplements are designed to provide nutrients that we don’t get in our normal diets. It is now recommended that everybody take at least a multivitamin and mineral supplement daily. You may find that other supplements increase your health, your energy or your exercise ability. Here are some of the nutrients that are commonly supplemented: • Carbohydrates. […] (Read Full Article)

What You’ll Need to Work Out
Thinking of beginning an exercise program? Ready to start working out? There are a few things you’ll need before you can get started. Here’s a list: • Good health and/or a doctor’s approval. Nearly all of us can exercise, but some of us need to check with a doctor to see if there are any limitations […] (Read Full Article)






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