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Documented Muscle Mass Gains Using Compex EMS
Compex Sport “Strength” Program 2010
I did a 3 month off season strength program this winter using my Compex Sport. I ran this program on my quads only. As you can see by the table, my muscle mass gain was pretty significant for a 48 year old. The photos at the right show you visually how effective this training is.
I’ve been able to get out on the bike early this year and I already… [Read More]
Family & Children
You are the most important influence on your child and it is up to you to help your children develop healthy eating habits for life. If you offer a variety of foods, you will help children get the nutrients they need from every food group and they will be more likely to try new foods and to like more foods. Children who have developed a taste for many types of foods enable you to be… [Read More]
Cycling
Bike riding is a fun way to maintain a great shape and enjoy the warming rays of sunshine at the same time. People all over the world like to ride bikes and some countries use them as their only means of transportation. Riding a bike is a good way to work all of your muscles in your body and ensure that all muscles are trim and free from unnecessary fat. The movements for riding a… [Read More]
Beginners Guide to Fitness
The American Dietetic Association offers a number of ways to improve and maintain your lifestyle for a lifetime:
- Get up 30 minutes earlier in the morning and take a brisk walk to start your day. Bring a neighbor or friend to make it more pleasant.
- Forget the drive-through car wash. Wash your car yourself. You will save money at the same time.
- Take the stairs instead of the elevator or escalator. Walking up stairs
Transitioning To a Plant Based Diet
Typically, the Standard American Diet consists of high-fat, high-sugar, high-salt, and highly processed foods. Think of a typical fast-food order. Over periods of time, our bodies become ‘addicted’ to such food, and often times with our busy lifestyles, grabbing a burger and fries simply seems the easiest route to eating. But long-term such eating habits are a prescription for disaster.
In fact, we tend to eat for reasons having less to do with nutrition and… [Read More]
Compex Strength Training Update – 85mA
I took a few photos of my latest Compex strength training workout.
I’m slowly working my way up to 100mA and I’ve been gaining muscle mass and weight steadily. I started at 170 lbs and I’m just over 175 now! I’ll be up to 100mA next week at which point I’ll redo my video and post others that should be helpful for you with your workouts and recovery.
Before using the Compex… [Read More]
Compex 101
How to get the most from your Compex
By Joe Arnone
Introduction
In an effort to help you get the most out of your Compex unit, I have taken the liberty of putting together this document. All of the information contained herein is based on my personal experience using the Compex Sport over the years as well as what I have gleaned from talking with dozens of clients about their experiences… [Read More]
2010 Montana Snowbowl Gelande
My brother Pat Arnone competes in Gelande ski jumping. If you don’t know what this is, you should go watch an event sometime. The crazy Gelande jumpers generally do the same jumps as the nordic jumpers use in the Olympics. The primary difference is they do this on Alpine Skis!
Here is a video of this year’s event at the Montana Snowbowl in Missoula Montana. You will notice that the last jumper appears to be… [Read More]
Compex and Sprained Ankle
I rolled my ankle last summer and was diagnosed with a severe sprain. It was very painful and swelled up immediately after it happened. I was afraid it was broken.
The doctor x-rayed it and saw that it was just a severe sprain. They told me it would be 3 to 4 weeks before I would be able to walk on it. They gave me a boot cast that I put on to get home… [Read More]
Compex weight and muscle size update
I’m just now hooking up the Compex for another strength workout. I have been on this program since January 18th so I thought I would update you on my weight gain and muscle size increases.
Here are my weight and quad measurements when I started with on January 18th:
| Weight | Left Leg Circumference | Right Leg Circumference |
