Betty asks… does the title boxing club do drug tests/screening? I want to join the club and start a boxing thing, but i feel i might fail a drug test. The only thing i could test positive for is THC though. Jonjune answers: Nope David asks… What are books like the berlin boxing club? I like war world II books with a characters perspective i have read anne frank and the one about peters point of view also the book; forgot the title but something with math and algebra ha ha Thanks really appreciate it! Jonjune answers: I’ve never read “The Berlin Boxing Club”, but thanks for the recommendation! I read voraciously, both about WW2 and boxing, so I think I can offer you some great books! As far as WW2 goes, I recommend “Unbroken” by Laura Hillenbrand. It’s about Louis Zamperini, who was a runner poised to be the first man to break the 4 minute mile until he joined the forces during WW2. EXCELLENT story about the power of the human will! I’ve probably read a hundred books about WW2 and I would say that this is, hands down, the best of them! I just finished reading “Cinderalla Man” about James Braddock vs. Max Baer. Much better and more informative than the movie! I also just finished reading “The Sweet Science”, a collection of articles by the greatest boxing writer of all time, A. J. Leibling. Also, for more WW2 reading, I suggest “Ghost Soldiers”, “Tears in the Darkness”, and “We Die Alone”. Feel free to message me for more suggestions, as I can give them all day! Donald asks… Does anyone know a good boxing club in fretordam? It’s not found on the internet if they have a website? I put a stupid title on the question so that no one would click on it. And Fretordam is just a name I made up! Jonjune answers: Hey! I Added You As A Contact On Yahoo But Do I Put My Msn Address On Here Or Try To Find Another Way For You To Get It ? Linda asks… Im curious here and I need some opinions, which is better? The ATA (American Taekwondo Association) or Title Boxing Club ? Their both physical sports but I need to determine which one I wanna go back to someday. Personally, my experience WITH the ATA has taught me that they dont really teach you a whole lot in a survival situation. plus they make you spend lots of money, Title boxing clubs a cheaper sport anyway. and they teach MMA classes. Jonjune answers: ATA is the biggest joke in the Martial arts world. Tae Kwon Do isn’t a bad art, however what the ATA teaches is NOT Tae Kwon Do, it is useless junk. I know nothing about the Title Boxing club. Keep in mind while any combat sport (Boxing, MMA, etc) can be used for self defense, they are not designed for that. They are a sport. When you train for a sport, you train to a set of rules. There are no rules in self defense, there are consequences but no rules. Several of the top contributors on here have said and I agree ” In a self defense situation you will sink to the level of your training, NOT raise to the challenge.” There are good and bad schools in most styles and there are sport and traditional schools in most styles. A good traditionally taught school, taught in a realistic manor is a much better choice than a sport school or combat sport for self defense. If you want to learn a sport then a sport oriented school is where you should go. It all depends on your goals. Michael asks… how to you become a pro boxer ? what the main differences between pro and amateur boxing ? are there amateur titles to win or is it just boxing clubs vs boxing club ? Jonjune answers: There are many differerences between them. Pros are paid money for engaging in their fights while Amateurs are not. Pro fights are a great deal longer in that although most Pro fighters start with 4 round fights & can even progress up to fights that last up to 12 rounds …..most Amateur fights are no more than 3-4 rounds in duration. Additionaly , a big difference is that they are also ” scored ” differently in that Amateur fighters receive ” points ” usually when they hit their opponent with the ” sweet spot ” of the glove which is actually marked by a ” white ” spot/area of the glove which is visible to the judges who are scoring the fight. The referees in amateur fights are usually quicker to ” intervene ” in the fight by warning against fouling, issuing standing eight counts & stopping a fight ( by TKO ) quicker than the Pros do. Also, Amateurs wear protective headgear while Pros do not. Lastly; there are many amateur titles to win all the way from Golden Gloves to ” National ” titles to Olympic titles. Powered by Yahoo! Answers Related Blogs

We all could use a little extra fiber in our diets, since it’s recommended that women eat between 25 and 30 grams a day . Not only does fiber keep you regular, but it can also help lower your cholesterol and prevent heart disease and certain cancers. Breakfast is a wonderful time to fill up on fiber-rich foods, so check out which cereals contain eight or more grams of fiber per serving. View Slideshow ›

There’s evidence that taking vitamin D supplements — combined with calcium — can reduce the risk of broken bones among older adults, according to a review of research prepared for the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force. But available studies aren’t definitive about whether the potential benefits of taking vitamin D to stave off cancer outweigh the possible harms, the review finds. It does note there are “limited data” suggesting that 1,000 international units per day of the nutrient can reduce the risk of the disease. The USPSTF will use the review as the basis of its forthcoming new recommendations on vitamin D supplementation. It’s not clear when those will be announced. The review, which considered 19 randomized controlled trials and 28 observational studies, is published in the Dec. 20 issue of the Annals of Internal Medicine. Mei Chung, an author of the review and assistant director of the Evidence-based Practice Center at Tufts Medical Center, says the combined study data showed a smaller benefit for fracture risk among older adults living in the community than among the institutionalized elderly. Both men and women benefited. Unlike a report released last year by the Institute of Medicine, this review doesn’t focus on the ideal dose of vitamin D, says Chung. Instead, it notes that benefits were seen with doses of  300 and 1,100 IU a day, combined with between 500 and 1,200 milligrams per day of calcium. Vitamin D alone didn’t seem to help, the review says. Taking too much vitamin D is associated with a higher risk of kidney and urinary-tract stones, the review says. Separately, another review published in the same journal calls for further, larger randomized trials to tease out whether vitamin D supplementation can prevent cardiovascular disease. Image: iStockphoto

DORAL (CBSMiami) – A Miami-Dade firefighter was rushed to the hospital Friday morning after being injured while training. According to Miami-Dade Fire officials, the unidentified firefighter was burned but it’s not known how severely. The firefighter was taken to Jackson Memorial Hospital’s Ryder Trauma Center by air rescue helicopter. The incident took place at Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Headquarters, located at 9300 NW 41st Street in Doral, where a state-of-the-art training facility opened last year. The facility features a 2-story residential building, a liquid fuel storage facility prop, a commercial warehouse, a strip mall and a 6-story apartment building/tower with unique live fire training props.

I’m not going to tell you not to eat Halloween candy this year, because we all are a little psyched for Snickers and Reese’s! When you head to the office bowl or snag a treat from your kid’s stash, it’s nice to have a list of candy you know is slightly healthier either because it’s trans-fat free or contains a little fiber or protein. Based on info from nutrition labels on bags of Halloween candy, check out the lists below to find out how to choose your fun-sized treats wisely. If you’re avoiding hydrogenated oils, go for: Candy corn Heath Bar Hershey’s Bar Kit Kat M&Ms Peanut M&Ms Peanut Butter M&Ms Mounds Mr. Goodbar Nestle’s Crunch Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup York Peppermint Patty If you want a little bit of fiber, check out the fiber content in the candy below: Peanut M&Ms: 0.5 grams Mounds: 1 gram Mr. Goodbar: 0.5 grams Peanut Butter M&Ms: 0.5 grams Snickers: 0.5 grams Snickers Peanut Butter: 1 gram Keep reading to find out which fun-sized treats offer protein and which are lowest in calories and sugar.

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I like working the back of my arms as much as the next gal, and while triceps dips are a classic exercise, they can get a little dull. In the Blockbuster Body fitness class at Equinox I learned a variation on this basic move, which is great for busybodies like me. Here’s how to strengthen your triceps and work the rest of your body in the process. Basic Start with five basic triceps dips , with fingers pointed toward your bum, hands shoulder distance apart, and feet hip width apart. One leg Lift your left leg off the floor with toes pointed toward the ceiling. If your hamstrings are tight, just bring your left knee so it’s even with your right. Do five dips with left leg up, then switch legs for five more dips. One arm Keeping both feet on the ground, do your next five dips with your left arm off the ground. Reach toward the ceiling or to the side, whichever position feels more natural to you. After five dip, switch arms lifting your right arm up for five more reps. One arm and one leg For your last 10 reps, lift opposite arm and leg as you come up from your dip, so as you straighten your elbow lift your right leg and left arm off the ground. Switch on your next rep. Use your abs to keep from swaying from side to side as you lift and lower your limbs. It helps to channel your inner Russian folk dancer to do this move.

MIAMI(CBS4) – Economic pressures have affected  millions of Americans and dentists have noticed. With the unpredictable stock market going up and down, the number of teeth grinders has gone up. Apart from headaches, teeth grinders can suffer from tense neck and shoulder pain, tiredness and apparent wear and tear on their teeth. Frank Lahage, who buys and sells boats for a living, has suffered the ups and downs in this economy and his teeth have paid the price. “I had a couple of headaches in the beginning and I said something is bothering me,” said Lahage. Coconut Grove dentist Rita Dargham says she sees it every day. “As a result of the economy bruxing and grinding are more apparent today,” said Dargham. “The worst case scenario if it goes untreated.” According to Dargham, a piece of food or wrong movement could split the tooth in half or crack it. “It’s better to not let the stress take a toll on your teeth,” said Lahage.”Do something before it gets worse.” A simple solution could be a night guard. Dentists say there has been a 20 to 25 percent higher demand for them due to our stressful economy. Night guards will cost you between four to seven hundred dollars. Over the counter night guards run about 15 or 30 bucks. Dentists say they may not fit well, but they are a solution.

DrSugar is in the house! This week she explains the pros and cons of using IUDs for birth control. To continue our ongoing series of gynecological topics, I have decided to write about intrauterine devices (IUDs) as a form of birth control. Even though I learned about IUDs through many outlets (sex ed in school, medical school), I decided to research them more thoroughly since the birth control pills I started taking after having my baby negatively affected my milk supply. I had to find an alternate mode of contraception so I could continue to have an abundant milk supply for my little one. I had a Paragard (copper) IUD inserted a couple of weeks ago and I’ll share my experience as well as more information about two types of IUDs in today’s column! Keep reading for more info.

When it comes to exercising and, well, having a life, the cards are stacked against us. Take the gym bag: often it’s impractical or even socially unacceptable to lug said accessory to a romantic dinner date, on the subway, or to happy hour. Fortunately, Zobha knows that you shouldn’t have to sacrifice your workout for the sake of your social life, so its activewear separates move seamlessly from the boardroom to the weightroom. Zobha’s streetwear incorporates cowl necks , draped collars , and asymmetric hemlines to freshen your look, but even basic performance tops like the Naomi , the Ella , and the Lizzie do double duty as layering pieces under jackets, while capris and leggings leap into service on casual Fridays beneath tunics and skirts. Details rule, such as ruching that fashionably flatters or removable cups that keep important assets undisclosed. Of course, activewear should allow you to move, and Zobha’s fit and fabrics don’t disappoint. Performance fabric is soft and stretchy but supports like your best gym buddy. With a wardrobe this deep, you can ditch your gym duffel for good. If only we could say the same about your laptop bag . . .