Fitness News From Around The Internet

Health and fitness news from the week of Sept. 28th, 2009

Here’s the latest health & fitness news from around the internet:

* If you’re a Sports Center junkie (like me), you’ve no doubt seen the story about USC tailback Stafon Johnson. While bench pressing, a barbell with 275lbs slipped out of Johnson’s hand and crushed his throat. After a 7 hour surgery, he’s listed in stable condition.

This is purely speculation on my part, but I suspect he may have been using a “thumb-less” or “suicide” grip on the barbell. Personally, I’m not a fan of this grip. So if you’ve been using this grip, perhaps it’s time to switch back to regular “thumbs-around” grip.

You could be next.

* A study done on Oxford rowers found that rowers were able to handle more pain when rowing with teammates as opposed to rowing alone.

This explains why training with a partner may yield more productive workouts. If you train alone (like me), then you’re out of luck. Or (like me) you can just imagine that Reg Park, Arnold and John Grimek are working out with you, cheering you on.

* Looks like I’m not the only one who hates The Biggest Loser. Mark Sisson does a fine job of carving up this “reality” weight loss show.

* Did you know that Casey Butt (owner of the long-standing “Weightrainer” website) has a blog? Neither did I. Check it out here. Good stuff from a life-long natural trainer.

* The Fall Issue of “Classic Physique Builder” has just been released. If you haven’t seen this free online magazine and blog, you can check it out here.

* Finally, a new website burst onto the internet recently and I for one and loving it. “70’s Big” is all about how to get big and strong like the guys in the 1970’s did.

That’s it for this week. Happy reading.