Tuesday, September 2, 2008

Homework assignment due 9/ 03

20 similiar words:

Power, strength, endurance, stamina, routine, sets, reps, breathing, bench press, health, blood pressure, veins, pounds, eating, muscle mix, tone, rhythym, consistency, slow, deliberate, focus, time, gloves, pain, build, growth, metal, self- esteem, water, breaks, goals, metal, iron, bars, faster matabolism, eating right, My-pyramid, fitness camps, sports, burning fat, Obama, accidents, risks, steriods, good, moods, longer life, protien, reduced stress, high immune system.



20 opposing words:

Weakness, counch potatoe, unhealthy, pudge, inconsistency, McDonalds, no diet, no exercise, muscle fatigue, slow, lazy, exhaustion, fat, energy-less, plastic, straws, clogged arteries, cellulite, diabeties, poor muscle tone, decreased stamina, medical bills, low self-esteem, funeral, heart disease, slow matabolism, home fitness, belly fat, benadryl, drugs, alcoholism, bad moods, depression, shorter life, junk foods, stress,


20 similiar thumbnail metaphors


20 opposing thumbnail metaphors


Books:

1. Nutrient Timing, The Future of Sports Nutrition
Authors: John Ivy, Ph.D., & Robert Portman, Ph.D. 2004

2. The Complete Idiot's Guide to Sports Nutrition
Authors: Dawn Weatherwax, ATC/L, RD, CSCS, and Sonia Weiss. 2003

3. Strength Training For Young Athletes
Authors: William J. Kraemer, Ph.D & Steven J. Fleck, Ph.D. 2005 second edition

4. Men's Body Sculpting
Authors: Nick Evans, MD. 2004

Magazines:

1. TotalHealth for Longevity. Volume 30, No. 1
www.totalhealthmagazine.com

2. American Fitness. September/ October 2008. Vol. 26, No. 5
p. 12-14, 33, 34


Internet sites:

1. www.pyramid.gov

2. http://www.articlesbase.com/


4. http://www.timinvermont.com/fitness/fitness.htm


Proposal:

 I want to concern myself with the idea of muscle and physical fitness. We are now at a time where self image is extremely important to maintain. There are ideals that many minds aspire to and try very hard to achieve. In doing so, they actually maintain a sense of acceptance within their environment or social circle. My idea is to specifically target muscle and physical fitness in a way that metaphorically comments on idealism, self-esteem, and acceptance. I am still interested in basic forms and movements, and I am also interested in the idea of creating a work-out exercise plan that builds on from project to project.  

My interest in proper muscle development and nutrition is because of personal goals for myself that, actually in a way, may lead me to really personalize this project later. My experiences with weight-lifting wasn't a very productive gain and I want learn why it was not. I feel that this topic will provide a bridge for the gap between nutrition and good muscle fitness, but to also help me describe where I really stand as far as idealism, self-esteem, and acceptance.     

still working...

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