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Pyrros Dimas: The Greatest of All Time

webmaster@totalphysiqueonline.com (Ayerst Carr) — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 14:15:50 -0500

Have a look at these videos of Pyrros Dimas lifting inhuman amounts of weight. Videos

Weightlifting Dangers and Risks

webmaster@totalphysiqueonline.com (Ayerst Carr) — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 11:15:21 -0500

Weightlifting can be a dangerous sport. The Snatch and also the Clean and Jerk are potentially career ending movements if they are not performed properly. The slightest miscalculation can result in disaster for shoulders, elbows, back and knees. The following video clip is from Beijing 2008 and I urge you to not view the video if [...]

Ironmind Five Star Flat Bench Review

webmaster@totalphysiqueonline.com (Ayerst Carr) — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 11:31:57 -0500

Ironmind Five Star Flat Bench Review - No assembly Required If you want to build a home gym you will no doubt be scratching your head wondering where to start. My advice to anyone who wants to build a home gym is to think in terms of priorities. In my view, the first piece of equipment [...]

One Step Forward, Two Steps Back

webmaster@totalphysiqueonline.com (Ayerst Carr) — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 13:25:06 -0500

As you can see, I have not posted to the site in some time. The reason is simple. What was left of my body after my first hospitalization (from 167 to 135 pounds) has been ravaged by yet more pneumonia and a two week stay in the hospital near to the point of death. My [...]

Learning To Crawl Before You Can Walk

webmaster@totalphysiqueonline.com (Ayerst Carr) — Thu, 22 May 2008 09:07:54 -0500

The last time I had an entry for a traditional workout was Sept. 28 2007. Ironically, on that day I was coming off a 3 month layoff, or thereabouts. The fire that had taken out home had taken place nearly 6 months prior to the Sept. 28 entry. The fire introduced a huge amount of [...]

Consumer Recommendation For The Day - Vonage

webmaster@totalphysiqueonline.com (Ayerst Carr) — Fri, 16 May 2008 16:55:49 -0500

Lately I have been posting thoughts and musings that on the surface seem to have little to do with strength training. However, if you read the posts you will see that in fact the posts do tie in to helping you achieve your strength goals in one way or another. This is just such a [...]

Pushing Through Your Walls To Personal Bests

webmaster@totalphysiqueonline.com (Ayerst Carr) — Wed, 14 May 2008 17:03:39 -0500

The mind of the true Strength Enthusiast is unique. Many Strength Enthusiasts do little outside the gym, giving the impression that we are boring, self-absorbed ego maniacs who can only get excited by the site of our own muscular reflection staring back at us. To be honest, I suppose in many cases that is a accurate [...]

Relaxing Pre-Post Workout Music and Movie

webmaster@totalphysiqueonline.com (Ayerst Carr) — Sat, 03 May 2008 12:52:22 -0500

OK, granted, this movie/slideshow has nothing to do with strength training, but must we be so pigeonholed in life that we Ironheads cannot appreciate the finer things in life? Perish the thought! What if you wanted to just relax after a brutal session, or meditate just prior to a set of PR Squats? What are you [...]

My First Dear John Letter

webmaster@totalphysiqueonline.com (Ayerst Carr) — Sun, 27 Apr 2008 15:55:03 -0500

I recently sent an email to a friend of mine. His name is John. John is older than I am, and a dear friend. I trust him, I look up to him. He has been assisting me since the ordeal of my life, which began some 6 months ago in Williamsburg Virginia. After I read [...]

Where Have I Been? Why So Few Posts For So Long?

webmaster@totalphysiqueonline.com (Ayerst Carr) — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 19:20:41 -0500

As many visitors have probably seen, my posts here at TPO have been so few and far between many of you might have wondered if I dropped off the face of the planet or simply stopped caring about this web site. Neither could be further from the truth. Well, maybe that is not altogether true, [...]

Training Digest 021508 - Calisthenics: Ten and Ones

webmaster@totalphysiqueonline.com (Ayerst Carr) — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 10:38:30 -0600

11:20 AM EST Did a full cycle of 10 and 1’s - this time I began with squats for ten and pushups for 1 rep - with only 1 minute rest between the two half-cycles at the half way mark. This had me sweating big time this time around. Hard to say how my cardiovascular fitness [...]

Training Digest 021308 - Calisthenics: Ten and Ones

webmaster@totalphysiqueonline.com (Ayerst Carr) — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 13:28:13 -0600

Did a full cycle of 10 and 1’s - pushups and squats - with only 5 minutes rest between the two half-cycles. No inhaler used today during the workout. I may go to the gym, or if not I will use the cables.

New Post - Ten and One’s for incredible conditioning

webmaster@totalphysiqueonline.com (Ayerst Carr) — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 22:47:13 -0600

This is my first post in a long while. Anyone who reads this web site with any regularity knows of the trials and tribulations of my homeless situation, not to mention my hospitalization with a partially blocked small bowel which nearly killed me. Yup. Life has put yours truly through the ringer and back again. [...]

A Gem of a Gym In Williamsburg VA.- Iron Bound Gym

webmaster@totalphysiqueonline.com (Ayerst Carr) — Wed, 10 Oct 2007 17:37:21 -0500

Click this to read about the images on this site Close Move The images at Blues Travels are of two types: Flash and DHTML. Mostly I use DHTML. The images (and even some of the link-text on this site) are controlled simply by clicking. The images on this page, for example, are clickable thumbnails. Once they are [...]

How To Slow The Aging Process and Stay Strong

webmaster@totalphysiqueonline.com (Ayerst Carr) — Sun, 07 Oct 2007 14:46:50 -0500

[Note: This is a reprint from the Blaylock News Letter, which can be subscribed to by going here: Blaylock Report] Keeping the mind and body young is really why we are all doing what we do. Slowing down father time, or mother time for you liberals out there, is really just a matter of doing a [...]

Health and Wellness Site For People With COPD In Need Of Your Support

webmaster@totalphysiqueonline.com (Ayerst Carr) — Wed, 03 Oct 2007 13:04:58 -0500

I am not in the habit of begging. Begging is a huge turn-off to me. When someone begs, they are usually asking for something when they have nothing to offer in return. Moreover, as anyone who has ever been a success at anything will tell you, begging is typically not a very productive way of [...]

Survival Is The Order Of The Day Now

webmaster@totalphysiqueonline.com (Ayerst Carr) — Mon, 01 Oct 2007 22:20:42 -0500

When you have no place to call home, and when your funds are limited as mine are, it’s very important to keep ones spirits up, especially if you are a Christian, because satan will use every tool in his arsenal to discourage you, kill your morale, break you down and finish you. When that cop pulled [...]

Back On The Road Again

webmaster@totalphysiqueonline.com (Ayerst Carr) — Mon, 01 Oct 2007 22:19:38 -0500

As the song says: “Back on the road again”. Sigh. My house sitting arrangement came to an end and the lady of the house for whom I was sitting did not want me as a tenant. I had already stayed at her house a month longer than I was suppose to have, to the tune of [...]

Clawing My Way Back Into The Abyss

webmaster@totalphysiqueonline.com (Ayerst Carr) — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 14:36:44 -0500

I stood in the middle of the gym. All around me were thickly muscled lifters, power racks and benches. The gym was buzzing with activity. As I recall, the benches and racks stood out like a sore thumb. This was some of the strongest looking equipment I had ever seen. The frames of the benches and [...]

Supplement Brands Differ In Quality and Performance

webmaster@totalphysiqueonline.com (Ayerst Carr) — Wed, 26 Sep 2007 14:59:25 -0500

I have been in the iron game since I was 14 years old. Because I am challenged with Cystic Fibrosis it became extremely important that I supplement my body with a high calorie diet, complete with weight gain supplements, vitamins and minerals and so forth from the very beginning. The simple fact is that when [...]

Actor Robert Culp Discovers MSM Sulfur

webmaster@totalphysiqueonline.com (Ayerst Carr) — Wed, 26 Sep 2007 13:19:08 -0500

As if my own experience using biological sulfur were not enough, I found this interesting little ditty at USA today: Robert Culp finds relief for his Arthritus using MSM Sulfur I cannot tell you how many people I have spoken to who have had a similar experience. MSM seems to be the real deal, so if aching, [...]

Effects of coenzymeQ10 on people with CPOD

webmaster@totalphysiqueonline.com (Ayerst Carr) — Tue, 25 Sep 2007 14:50:29 -0500

Out of curiosity I decided to do some additional research on COQ10. I wanted to find out if there was a connection between COQ10 and cell energy. I was also looking for information on COQ10 and lung disease. I was curious if COQ10 could oxygenate cells and improve breathing. I found lots of information that pointed [...]

Your Nutritional Needs - An Appeal To You From Total Physique Online

webmaster@totalphysiqueonline.com (Ayerst Carr) — Mon, 24 Sep 2007 15:32:57 -0500

This is a fairly lengthy post, but it is very important to the function of this web site. So, I ask that you take a few minutes to read the entire post because this post is one of the more important posts I will be placing at TPO. When Was The Last Time You Felt Great, [...]

Quicklock Dumbbells From Ironmaster Revisited.

webmaster@totalphysiqueonline.com (Ayerst Carr) — Wed, 05 Sep 2007 15:44:37 -0500

Total Physique Online proudly recommends the following strength training equipment and tools for your consideration. What makes me qualified to evaluate strength training tools for you? Well, 30 years of strength training experience in some of the most hardcore and best equipped, and worst equipped gyms in America, for one thing. And how about the fact [...]

WWE, Steroids, Mel Gibson, Benoit and Booze

webmaster@totalphysiqueonline.com (Ayerst Carr) — Wed, 05 Sep 2007 14:02:34 -0500

Chris Benoit murdered his wife and child, then killed himself in what might very well have been a rage-filled outburst that was the result of brain damage. As web master of this site I have spent a lot of time honing my skills as a creative writer and just about as much time honing my skills [...]

Computer Repair Down Time

webmaster@totalphysiqueonline.com (Ayerst Carr) — Mon, 03 Sep 2007 07:48:55 -0500

Hi folks. My Apple Laptop has been having some trouble with its data transfer, Superdrive and a few other areas. Since my Apple Care Plan is still in force I decided it would be best to send it off to Apple. It’s all under warranty, which is a good thing. Moreover, since I just got my [...]

Dave Draper Discusses Layoffs From Workouts

webmaster@totalphysiqueonline.com (Ayerst Carr) — Wed, 29 Aug 2007 11:08:03 -0500

Editors Note: the articles that are reprinted here are not necessarily the views of this web site. These articles are for information only and are reprinted here to add to your knowledge of strength training. Always consult a physician before undertaking any strength training program. Dave, our prayers are with you for a speedy recovery!! You [...]

Dave Draper Discusses Fasting

webmaster@totalphysiqueonline.com (Ayerst Carr) — Sat, 25 Aug 2007 07:56:05 -0500

My Wish List

webmaster@totalphysiqueonline.com (Ayerst Carr) — Thu, 23 Aug 2007 18:50:42 -0500

Life is a journey. I truly believe this. You and I are travelers. Our lives are the journeys we take. And while I am not a prophet or a mind reader, I am fairly certain that most people are not taking the journeys they want to be taking, or at the very least that want [...]

Dave Draper - The Question You Always Wanted to Ask

webmaster@totalphysiqueonline.com (Ayerst Carr) — Fri, 17 Aug 2007 18:56:33 -0500

Possible Total Physique Layout Change

webmaster@totalphysiqueonline.com (Ayerst Carr) — Thu, 16 Aug 2007 02:45:23 -0500

For the last week we have been testing a new layout on the eyes of visitors. This particular layout seems to be gaining favor with folks, though there are some bugs we are trying to work around if we are to keep the theme. While you are visiting, you may experience occasional hiccups as changes [...]

IronOnline Health and Fitness Database

webmaster@totalphysiqueonline.com (Ayerst Carr) — Tue, 14 Aug 2007 17:32:06 -0500

IronOnline Health and Fitness Database Dave and Laree Draper have a great web site going on at Dave Draper’s IronOnline More to the point, his web site is largely run by his capable wife Laree. They make a great team I think. Anyway, there is a great WIKI of strength and fitness at their web site that [...]

IronOnline Reprint - Overhead Squats

webmaster@totalphysiqueonline.com (Ayerst Carr) — Tue, 14 Aug 2007 17:17:10 -0500

Power-lifting Photos To Enjoy

webmaster@totalphysiqueonline.com (Ayerst Carr) — Mon, 13 Aug 2007 18:40:58 -0500

I love all strength sports. Weightlifting is one of my favs, but I also love the raw brutality of power-lifting, or is it Powerlifting. Heheh. Anyway, I think these photos from a recent competition look tremendous. These pics make you want to either grab a barbell and go to town, or run in the opposite [...]

Wordpress Contact Form with Spam Protection Fixed

webmaster@totalphysiqueonline.com (Ayerst Carr) — Mon, 13 Aug 2007 15:12:20 -0500

Update: THE WORDPRESS CONTACT FORM 2.06 PLUGIN IS OFFICIALLY WORKING. Keep in mind that this plugin is for Wordpress version 2.06. The newest version of Wordpress is now 2.5.1 and I highly recommend it! The latest Contact Page Plugin for this newest version of Wordpress can be found here I enlisted the help of several buddies [...]

Testing New Theme for Total Physique Online

webmaster@totalphysiqueonline.com (Ayerst Carr) — Sun, 12 Aug 2007 22:30:31 -0500

During the next 24 hours we will be trying a new theme for this web site. There seem to be a few bugs to work out, so bare with us as we had to go live with the theme in order to weed out some of the trouble spots. Thanks for your patience, and please [...]

Taking a break from training; Taking a break from life.

webmaster@totalphysiqueonline.com (Ayerst Carr) — Thu, 09 Aug 2007 12:08:16 -0500

Have you ever had the feeling that you just wanted life to stop? Have you ever felt that life had passed you buy? Have you ever wanted life to stop just long enough for you to catch your breath and survey they landscape of your past? I have felt that way. I feel that way [...]

More From Dave Draper - What makes a good gym?

webmaster@totalphysiqueonline.com (Ayerst Carr) — Thu, 09 Aug 2007 07:20:57 -0500

Dave Draper - Nothing Changes, Nothing Remains the Same

webmaster@totalphysiqueonline.com (Ayerst Carr) — Thu, 09 Aug 2007 07:06:21 -0500

Banner-Header Changes On The Way

webmaster@totalphysiqueonline.com (Ayerst Carr) — Tue, 07 Aug 2007 19:34:23 -0500

Ever since I adopted this three column theme for Total Physique, I wanted to change the images up top to reflect strength, power, athleticism, wellness and the like. I have been looking for generic images that would display my passion for lifting and other forms of strength and it’s just been challenging to find images [...]

Guest Column - Dr. Mauro Di Pasquale: Increase Growth Hormone

webmaster@totalphysiqueonline.com (Ayerst Carr) — Tue, 07 Aug 2007 17:11:39 -0500

Editors Note: these articles are written by Mauro G. Di Pasquale and represent his findings based on years of research. Always consult a physician before undertaking any strength training program or using any supplements. Dr. Mauro G. Di Pasquale: Increase Growth Hormone Levels Reprinted with kind permission from Dr. Mauro G. Di Pasquale From MetabolicDiet.com Boosting Endogenous Growth Hormone [...]

Low Carb Dieting 101 - by Dr. Mauro Di Pasquale

webmaster@totalphysiqueonline.com (Ayerst Carr) — Tue, 07 Aug 2007 17:00:03 -0500

Low Carb Dieting 101 - The Different Diets In the low carb group of diet gurus there are proponents of every level of dietary carbohydrate intake from the almost zero amounts espoused by the ketogenic diet used to treat some forms of epilepsy in children to the Zone diet that proposes that only 40% of the [...]

This Just In: Tom Glavine Gets Career Win 300!

webmaster@totalphysiqueonline.com (Ayerst Carr) — Sun, 05 Aug 2007 22:36:37 -0500

Just a quick post to congratulate Tom Glavine on becoming the 23rd pitcher in Major League Baseball to win his 300th game, and only the 5th lefty to ever accomplish the feat. The win came on 8-5-07, at 11:29 PM at Wriggly Field against the Cubbies! What’s even cooler is that because of Glavine, the number [...]