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    was the best decision I ever made not only was it the funniest sport to play it helped me tremendously in track. I had such better times and my starts were 1000 times better than they'd ever been. Not to mention, I was beating several guys at the powerlifting meets and boy did I feel accomplished! During this track season Jacob pushed all of

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    Glycolytic Pathway

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    produced is very little, but you get the energy quickly. The glycolytic pathway is the second fastest way to resynthesize ATP and is the predominant energy system used for large bursts activities. Two exercises that utilize the glycolytic pathway are powerlifting such as bench press and deadlift. The aerobic system known as the oxidative pathway, uses oxygen to produce ATP and is the most complex of the three energy systems. The oxidative pathway uses blood glucose, glycogen

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    consuming as much knowledge possible. I indulge myself within the arts, education, and community service in order to shape a better me. Working out has always intrigued me which led to me to pursue several sports that require much of my free time. Powerlifting being one, where I have become more self confident and was able to help others go out of their comfort zone to improve themselves also. I also participate in track, within this sport I gained knowledge on how to become dedicated and passionate

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    Fitness has grown to a multibillion dollar industry. The idea of fitness has influenced millions of lives whether the correlation was as a career, lifestyle, or an occasional hobby. People globally compete in bodybuilding, physique, and powerlifting meets earning thousands of dollars depending on their successes. Though they seem pointless at first, even the sixty second long infomercials on television advertising the new and approved anywhere gym equipment or perfect diet has made the viewer at

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    faced are my math because i've never been very good at it its always been a little harder for me I was a smaller kid and I was not the strongest during football and had to go up against kids that were twice my size. I have volunteered to help at powerlifting meets on weekends I have gone around Beatrice and helped

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    There are many variables to consider when setting up a sound training program for building strength and muscle. Variables include: adherence to the goal, overall volume, intensity, frequency, progression, exercise selection, tempo, and rest periods. After learning what those variables mean, the next question is what is most important and how can I interchange these variables to constantly improve while preventing injury. By learning how use periodization with the variables stated above, a person

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    glycolytic and oxidative. They can often overlap, but one will clearly dominate depending on need. The ATP-PC aka Phosphogen system is for high power/ short duration only. It is entirely anaerobic and can last up to 10 seconds. (Think sprinting, powerlifting, etc.) No carbohydrate or fat is used in this process, as creatine phosphate is the only thing involved in resynthesizing ATP. Once the limited supply of creatine phosphate runs out, the body must then call on other systems to sustain an activity

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    My reasons for wanting to attend college do not simply revolve around getting my masters. I do not directly see college as a time to only gain textbook knowledge. I see it as the first real step into life, a time where most have the chance to be independent and start creating a name for themselves. College to me is needed but not required, blatantly put I do not believe you need college to become successful in life.Yet this is only because of the people I’ve surrounded myself with, all successful

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    Workout Comparison

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    Bodybuilders train specifically for mass building only rather than who can lift the most weight; That would become powerlifting. Bodybuilders training techniques differ from anaerobic based athletes completely. Examples are bodybuilding training is involved around moving weight(volume) and varys on low to high reps for overload purposes(anywhere from 10-12, 4-6, and 1RM

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