Archive for December, 2009

Strong upper body for running

Posted on 16. Dec, 2009 by Tom Greenwald.

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People often think that to run fast one only needs strong legs and feet. This is not the case especially with short distance sprints. Having a strong upper body and core will significantly improve your running technique and results.
Firstly having a strong core prevents injuries. Running on a hard surface like pavement is not [...]

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My first blog post

Posted on 14. Dec, 2009 by Tom Greenwald.

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Hello my name is Tom Greenwald. I am a 22 years old fitness enthusiast and also a former extreme MTB rider. Having a fit and functional body is one of my priorities. However I’m not a gym rat and weight lifting is not my specialty. My field of expertise is bodyweight exercises, natural [...]

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