Elfin Recite

Three-time welterweight champ Antonio “the Tijuana Tornado” Margarita shows you how to prime your muscles. Complete each motion 12 to 15 times for enhanced mobility.

UPPER BODY
Arm circles; Draw large circles with your arms, first in a forward motion, then backward. Crossovers; Swing both arms out to your sides and then cross them in front of your chest.

CORE
Shoulder stumps; Tuck your chin toward your chest drop your shoulders, and bring your chest slightly forward. Next, pull your shoulders back, raise your chin, and lift your chest while arching your back slightly.

LOWER BODY
Hip circles; with your hands on your hips, spread your feet beyond shoulder-width apart. Move your hips clockwise in a circle, then counterclockwise. Repeat with your arms extended out to your sides.

BREATHING EASIER

Exercise-induced asthma sidelines many men and now we may know why. Navy researchers recently discovered that athletes who don’t sweat a lot during exercise have an increased risk of exercise-induced asthma. Less moisture on the skin suggests that there’s also less moisture in the airway, which makes breathing harder. This finding may lead to future treatments.

LIES OF THE MACHINES

Never trust an elliptical machine. Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh found that elliptical trainers’ calorie predictions averaged 31 percent too high. The machines use age and weight in their calculations, says Alyssa Mealey. Ph.D. one of the researchers, Further–research will tell if the algorithm needs more information, such as gender and height. In the meantime, measure intensity with a heart-rate monitor like the Suunto t3c… Etc.