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P90X Review – The Ultimate Workout!

May 3

Posted by admin in Health, Personal

P90X, can it help you?

What is P90X?
P90X is an intense workout program consisting of a series of workouts to fully engage your body. The system was created by Tony Horton, a professional trainer. P90X has grown in popularity and is now being used by thousands of people around the world.

How does it work?
Tony created P90X to help the average joe become a fit and muscular. His techniques and workouts are laid out in 12 workout videos. The basis behind P90X is muscle confusion.

Muscle Confusion: A technique to counteract the cessation of growth that occurs when muscles adapt to the training demands placed upon them. Your muscles adapt to stress, and ultimately you can reach a plateau. By constantly varying the exercises, weights, sets and reps you can ensure continued adaption.
P90X Muscle Confusion - MattAdam.com

With P90X your body does not have time to adjust to the constant changes, therefore RESULTS!!! I am on week 2 of the 90 day plan. I have had many workouts in the past: heavy weights, resistance training, etc. None of those workouts even compare to P90X’s intense workout. I am looking forward to the results in the future from this program. In the mean time, I follow a strict workout plan and though I am not following the nutrition guide exactly, I am eating healthier and drinking protein shakes and recovery drinks as needed.

Recommended!
If anyone is looking to better their physique or maybe just lose a few pounds and gain increase their endurance and energy, I would recommend this program! If you do decide to get this program, make some posts and let others know about your great results! Good luck, and remember to push yourself and stay with it!

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Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity – New Forum!

Apr 28

Posted by admin in pi kappa phi

Pi Kappa Phi Forum | Pi Kapps

Welcome Pi Kapps! Just letting all you guys know about the new forum for Pi Kappa phi. This website will hopefully be a great tool for all chapters around the states and for all active and alumni all over the world. Please visit http://www.pikappsonline.com for more information.

What is the website about?

The website is a tool for the fraternity Pi Kappa Phi. As more and more Pi Kapps register and take part in the discussion board, the forum will grow into a very useful resource for Pi Kappa Phi. If you are a Pi Kapp please go register in the forum, and tell your brothers as well.

The website was created by a Pi kapp at Theta Pi chapter at the university of texas at tyler. He and a few alumni developed the website and are promoting it. If you know anyone who might be interested please let them know about the forum. Love Pi kappa Phi!

Pi Kappa Phi Forum

Pi Kappa Phi is one of the greatest fraternities out there. There are many fraternities, recognized and non-recognized, that are on campuses all over America. But what really separates a fraternity from another fraternity? The people. The people in a fraternity is probably the most important aspect of a chapter. Why join a chapter of a fraternity if the people in it don’t match your personality?

Fraternities are made up of men who represent their name of the fraternity. Pi Kappa Phi is made up of men of class, with high morals and great qualities.

Pi Kappa Phi Forum – Article

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Airbrushed Motorcycle Helmets

Apr 28

Posted by admin in Motorcycles

Cycle Head Gear just released a new line of motorcycle helmets. The new airbrushed motorcycle helmets are very unique in design.

The Airbrushed Motorcycle Helmets are hand crafted and painted to display very unique designs. Every motorcycle helmet is custom painted. The airbrushed helmets are wet sanded, then clear coated 3 times. Cycle Head Gear only uses the finest materials for their motorcycle helmets and it shows in the helmet.

I have personally seen these helmets, and honestly, they look much better than the pictures. You won’t find these airbrushed helmets in stores or anywhere else. If you are looking for a great way to express your vivid personality I would recommend taking a look at the many airbrushed helmets that Cycle Head gear has to offer. Each one is made with care and are available in not only Novelty Helmets, but also DOT approved helmets.

Just to name a few of the many designs offered by CycleHeadGear.com:

  • Blue Flame Airbrushed Motorcycle Helmet
  • Butterfly Airbrushed Motorcycle Helmet
  • Cross Airbrushed Motorcycle Helmet
  • Dolphin Airbrushed Motorcycle Helmet
  • Feathers Airbrushed Motorcycle Helmet
  • Hot Babe Airbrushed Motorcycle Helmet
  • Lightning Airbrushed Motorcycle Helmet
  • Mr. Happy Airbrushed Motorcycle Helmet
  • Boneyard Airbrushed Motorcycle Helmet
  • Rebel Eagle Airbrushed Motorcycle Helmet
  • Red Airbrushed Motorcycle Helmet
  • Unicorn Airbrushed Motorcycle Helmet
  • Widow Airbrushed Motorcycle Helmet
  • and many more…

Check out the great selections from Cycle Head Gear and expect many more helmet lines in the near future! We also are expanding our helmet accessories and motorcycle related equipment so check the website for updates!

Airbrushed Helmets – Cycle Head Gear

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Motorcycle Safety – Proper gear to protect yourself

Apr 25

Posted by admin in Motorcycles

With more motorcycles on the road today than ever before, it is important to keep safety first on your mind!

First, the Facts

5154 people died in motorcycle crashes in 2007, according to the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

This is a 6.6% increase from the past year, and it’s even higher in 2008.

In 2007 motorcycle helmets saved 1,784 lives. NHTSA says that if all motorcyclists had worn helmets, 800 more lives would have been saved. Helmets are estimated to be 37 percent effective in preventing fatal injuries and 67 percent effective in preventing brain injuries.

Those statistics should prove my point! Wearing a helmet EVERY time you get on a bike is extremely important. However not all helmets are the same. It is important to have a DOT approved helmet.

Choosing the right kind of helmet

Half helmets or full helmets? Some people prefer to enjoy the safety of DOT approved helmets with a much lighter and open feel, others may enjoy being enclosed in a bulky secure fit full helmet. As long as they are DOT approved, the helmet will last and protect you through a crash.

Visit this website for quality Motorcycle Helmets & Riding Accessories

Novelty helmets are nice and stylish to have, but are not DOT approved and therefore should not be worn on the streets and highways.

It is also important to wear proper body wear too. This includes: a good pair of gloves with proper knuckle support and finger padding, a motorcycle jacket or vest, and approved leg wear or at least jeans or heavy pants.

Riding a bike is fun and easy to get into that “Comfortable” stage. The more you ride, the more comfortable you will become with your bike and with yourself on the bike. Just make sure you keep riding with the proper gear and ride safely following all laws.

Ride Safe!

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Who is The Canad1an?

Apr 21

Posted by admin in Personal

As probably most of you don’t know, I am “The Canad1an,” Matt Adam. I developed this internet alias many years ago after I first moved to the United States from Canada. I knew that I had to have an online presence, and was a little afraid to use my own name. So I became known as canad1an. I have, in my opinion, a very huge presence online. I have involvements in discussion boards and scripting websites since the early 2000’s. I actually built my first website using that alias “canad1an.com,” which has since been shutdown. The newer, improved website of Thecanad1an is located at “thecanad1an.com.” I have since created and designed numerous other websites but I have kept true to my name, The Canad1an.

So if you are ever browsing a forum, or reading one of my many articles or tutorials, and see the alias “The Canad1an” or “Canad1an,” you now know who you are talking to.

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Using A Wrist Rest To Suppress Wrist Pain

Apr 18

Posted by admin in Health

I am writing this article from personal experience.

What is a wrist rest? A wrist rest is a device used to support your wrists while typing or when using a computer mouse. Usually wrist rests are very soft and are made with gel or soft cushion materials.

Do “wrist rests” really work? There is a long ongoing debate about this issue. This issue is really not of concern for casual computer users, but more so for people who use the computer many hours a day. Some people believe that doing repetitive tasks with their hands or wrists from a seated position could potentially lead to health issues. On one side of the spectrum, it is said that leaning the wrist on a wrist rest for extended periods of time can cause too much pressure on the underside of the wrists, which may cause carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) to develop. On the other side, wrist rests alleviate tension on the shoulders and neck helping to prevent musculoskeletal injury.

From my personal experience: I have used computers very regularly for the past 5-6 years. Sometimes up to 10 or 12 hours a day on a computer. On those extended usages, i did notice tingling feelings in my wrist. When It got to that point I usually took a short break before I came back to the computer. But for most of my computer usage life I have never used a wrist wrest. It wasn’t until about 6 months ago that I bought my first gel wrist wrest. I was very impressed with the comfort and style of the mouse pad. Over the past 6 months I have evaluated the mouse pad and it’s rest. Though the results may vary heavily depending on the design and accessibility of your workstation, I believe it is safe to say that the added comfort to the wrist outweighs any possible cons to having a wrist rest. I enjoy using the wrist rest and I have not felt any pain in my wrists since using it. In another 6 months or so I will post an update on this topic.

So should You buy a wrist rest? Well, wrist rests are generally very inexpensive ($2-$10). Therefor I think it is worth a shot to buy one and test it out. If you like the added comfort, great! If not, stop using it.

I hope everyone finds this article useful.

-Matt

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Buying Helmets Online – Ecommerce Stores

Apr 17

Posted by admin in Motorcycles

Looking for a motorcycle helmet? It can be very difficult to find the right helmet online.

So why should you buy helmets online as opposed to your local dealer? Motorcycle helmet ecommerce stores, such as Cycle Head Gear, usually sell specialized helmets and lower costs. They are the same quality helmet you can buy at Motorcycle dealers, with reduced costs.

Half helmets are very popular helmets. They are usually much lighter than full helmets and offer the same DOT approved protection. They are also not as bulky as full helmets and provide a steady breeze to the rider. To see examples of quality half helmets, visit this website: Cycle Head Gear

Novelty Helmets. What are novelty helmets? Novelty helmets are usually very unique in style and consist of popular designs and features. One of the most popular Novelty helmets is the German Style Novelty Helmet. Novelty helmets look the same as other half helmets, but are usually not DOT certified.

Helmet Mohawks. Mohawks can create lots of attention. With their slick style and durability Motorcycle Helmet Mohawks can provide a much cooler style of riding helmets, at a very affordable cost.

Helmet Spike Strips. Helmet Spike Strips can be an excellent way to add some more features and uniqueness to your helmet. They are very easily attached to a helmet and are very affordable.

The best way to buy helmets online is to carefully choose the style of helmet you want, then make sure the size will fit. If the website has a sizing chart, use that tool to help determine the needed helmet size.

Good luck finding the right helmet!

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My first blog post!

Apr 16

Posted by admin in Personal

My name is Matt Adam. I am a junior at The University of Texas at Tyler. I am a founding father in the fraternity Pi Kappa Phi in my chapter (Theta Pi). My current major is Business Management and I should be finished with my bachelors in about a year or so. My interests are riding my Bike (Suzuki GSXR 600) and designing websites. I currently have 3 websites, and 1 other that I designed for a business. Basically I made this blog to record my life as I grow up and mature and enter the workforce, I want to be able to look back 10 years from now and see what I was writing…

So I guess i’ll start by telling about my life as of this writing. I currently have a girlfriend of about 2 year now. I am a web designer by profession and I love building websites. I am still not sure what I want to do for the rest of my life, but hey, who is? How can a 20 year old decide 40 years into his future? I just can’t make that call yet.

As far as my websites go:

Cycle Head Gear: Motorcycle Helmets – Cycle Head Gear – This is my first ecommerce store, and it has been fairly successful thus far.

TheCanad1an.com: Free Links Directory – Basically just another free links directory

PiKappsOnline.com Pi Kappa Phi Forum – Pi Kappa Phi fraternity forum

Those are my websites as of this writing, and of course this new website MattAdam.com!

I do not much like writing but hopefully i’ll make updates and new posts here often.

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