profile-Sean M Lynch

profile-Sean M Lynch

NW Fitness Magazine Sean M Lynch Owner of Extreme Solutions, training facility. Coach of 5 competitor bodybuilders. Height: 5’7″ Competition weight: 176 lbs Off season weight :195-200 lbs Cheat food. Peanut butter. 1 of many… Training program. Old school basics, ( powerliftng ) basic compound movements…Train hard n heavy. Sometimes I will throw in lighter higher rep when I feel my body needs a rest from he heavy weight. My lifts change in order to…

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Stretching-Seth Winstead

Stretching-Seth Winstead

NW Fitness Magazine Stretching Seth Winstead, BS, RT(T) Kinesiology & Sports Medicine concentration So, you’re pretty sure you’ve got the whole ‘stretching’ thing down, right? Think again! You may be hindering your performance by stretching incorrectly. Pregame & Postgame stretching should be approached COMPLETELY different. Research has demonstrated that, while beneficial for long-term flexibility, holding a static stretch (30 seconds or more) immediately weakens the muscle, rendering it less responsive for performance. Other studies have…

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NW Fitness Magazine Donna Lee Delleree

NW Fitness Magazine  Donna Lee Delleree

NW Fitness Magazine Donna Lee Delleree Some info on my 30 years in the sport of power-lifting and bodybuilding. When I first started in 1981, there were only a handful of women in strength sports.   Bev Frances and Mary Jefferys were a couple of gals who come to mind in the early days. My first power-lifting contest was in 1981 when living in Hawaii.   I set 3 state records after training 6 mo. at the…

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Interview with Strongman Grant Higa

Interview with Strongman Grant Higa

NW Fitness Magazine Gentle Giant Interview with Strongman Grant Higa In our own Northwest lives one of the strongest men on earth. Strongman Grant Higa makes his home here in Washington and trains at Imperial Crossfit in Kent, Wa. Standing at 5’8″ this Hawaiian native is an imposing figure. Flipping tires larger than most cars and tossing kegs over his head are ordinary feats for this Gentle Giant know as “The Higa Monster”… Q-how long…

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Training The Trainer – David London

Training The Trainer – David London

NWFitness Training The Trainer An in-depth, straight forward column by 22 year veteran Master Personal Trainer David London As I sat and thought of the numerous subjects I could delve into and attempt to keep your attention past my bi-line, I decided to address that which I feel, in over 50,000 floor hours and 8000 clients, is a MAJOR problem with “trainers.” A select few will know who I am and that I write with…

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Cross Training Buzz

Cross Training Buzz

NW Fitness Magazine Cross Training Buzz Move over cookie cutter gyms and stale workout routines! There’s a new craze sweeping the fitness community. CROSSFIT! It’s not anything new. Close your eyes and imagine the Rocky IV training montage. Stripped down workouts that take out the high tech and leave a brutal yet oddly beautiful workout. It goes beyond any gym by not just transforming your body, but your mind. Leave all your preconceived notions at…

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The Importance of Family Fitness.

The Importance of Family Fitness.

NW Fitness Magazine The Importance of Family Fitness. Raymond Bailie, M.D. Pediatric and Adult Anesthesiologist Working in a busy practice and finding time for myself to exercise can be a challenge. Add time to spend with family and something has to give. Or does it? A novel solution to this problem is to work out with your family! The old saying is that families that eat together stay together. Could the same thing be said…

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Maximize Potential by Treating Injuries

Maximize Potential by Treating Injuries

NW Fitness Magazine Maximize Potential by Treating Injuries Dr Anthony Arreola, DC NASM, CPT, FNS Many bodybuilders have found it difficult to find a doctor who truly understands their sport and the sacrifices needed to achieve success. The physical needs of a bodybuilder are significantly higher than those of the average population. Disc herniations, muscle tears, sprains, and strains can be game enders. Preventative maintenance and regularly scheduled checkups are crucial when you push your…

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