Tuesday, April 23, 2019
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These 'Avengers: Endgame' First Reactions and Premiere Moments Will Get You Pumped
Avengers: Endgame premiered in Los Angeles this week, and the long-awaited 22nd film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe seemingly didn't disappoint. Disney and Marvel have been building up this juggernaut of a franchise since 2007, with three phases of films leaving hoards of loyal fans clamoring for more.
But before you can get yourself to your local theater for the film's April 26 release date, check out some of the (spoiler-free!) first reactions to the film and highlights from the LA premiere's purple carpet. Based on these reactions, you'll definitely need to bring a box of tissues to the theater with you.
Imagine the best possible version of #AvengersEndgame and somehow the film still surpasses all expectations. I cried 5-6 times. It’s the most emotional, most epic, MCU film. A tribute to ten years of this universe and holy shit the great fan service in this movie. Soooo good.
— Peter Sciretta (@slashfilm) April 23, 2019
#AvengersEndgame is every bit the masterpiece it deserves to be. It’s extraordinary. It is a conclusion worthy of the greatest cinematic saga of all time! Congratulations to everyone who had anything to do with this film, or the 21 films before it. I am emotionally spent. pic.twitter.com/2Yiu3ZIimC
— Sean Gerber (@MrSeanGerber) April 23, 2019
It has been speculated that since stars Chris Evans, Robert Downey Jr., and Chris Hemsworth’s contracts are all ending after this installment, their fates in their next fight with Thanos are up in the air. That said, Hemsworth has expressed interest in another Thor movie.
What an absolutely perfect ending to the journey that began over a decade ago. #AvengersEndgame is everything & yet nothing you expect. I cannot wait to see where the MCU.
Bravo Russo bros and Kevin Feige. Thank you for giving us and our kids heroes to dream of.— Yolanda Machado (@SassyMamainLA) April 23, 2019
I just can’t remember a cinematic experience like the one I just had with #AvengersEndgame. Simply blown away. I feel like that movie was made for every Marvel fan, everywhere.
— Brandon Davis (@BrandonDavisBD) April 23, 2019
Apparently, even Chris Evans is getting emotional.
Chris Evans’ review of #AvengersEndgame: “I cried like six times.”
— Aaron Couch (@AaronCouch) April 23, 2019
Brie Larson and Scarlett Johansson rolled up to the purple carpet to remind Thanos who really runs the MCU, each sporting Infinity Stone-inspired rings and bracelets.
Black Widow touches down on the #AvengersEndgame red carpet. Find out Scarlett Johansson's (likely) fate in the final #Avengers: https://t.co/juXy3P5suI pic.twitter.com/RFuE5WKpqp
— Hollywood Reporter (@THR) April 23, 2019
thanos found dead in a ditch pic.twitter.com/uVIRYcHPGf
— becca (@timischalamet) April 23, 2019
But if all of this talk of the Avengers' final stand is getting you a little down, you can check out Jimmy Fallon’s music video, with the cast singing an Avengers-themed cover of Billy Joel's 1989 hit “We Didn’t Start the Fire.”
In the name of letting you watch the film, select AMC locations are even staying open longer hours to accommodate the three-hour-long movie and the expected crowds.
As of now, 17 AMC locations will be open for four days straight — or 96 hours https://t.co/Yg6vAhDGdG #AvengersEndgame pic.twitter.com/u28nLLpycU
— Hollywood Reporter (@THR) April 22, 2019
Seriously, we've got your movie checklist right here: water, snacks, and tissues.
#AvengersEndgame is a masterful epic - a true culmination of 22 films that not only concludes the story, but expands upon it. You’ll learn more about the other movies while this one unfolds. If Infinity War is the brawn, Endgame is the brains. And wow, what an ending! pic.twitter.com/94ttBUQKJ0
— Erik Davis (@ErikDavis) April 23, 2019
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Monday, April 22, 2019
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Sunday, April 21, 2019
This High Schooler Benched 525 Pounds, and Now We Feel Weak
It’s no secret that a lot of crazy stuff goes down in Florida, but this 525-pound bench press, performed by high school junior Agelu Nunu, might just be the craziest.
The feat went down at the Florida High School Athletic Association Boys' Weightlifting State Championship, which took place over the weekend of March 13, and the students were competing for the best total between the bench press and clean and jerk. (Yeah, we think that’s a weird combo, too.) The lift was a state record, according to USA Today.
At 6’0” and 285 pounds, the Panama City Beach Arnold High student also managed to clean 300 pounds. And his size and strength aren't reserved for just lifting weights. Nunu is also a defensive tackle for the school’s football team and, according to the Gainesville Sun, already has offers from Arizona, Southern Mississippi, and Florida. We're not sure if football will work out for Nunu but, if it doesn't, he may definitely have a future in powerlifting.
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The Two-Part Plan to Get Ripped Abs in 4 Weeks
Look, getting abs ain’t rocket science, and it’s easier for most guys than getting big or putting pounds on their bench press. You have to eat right, and you have to lift weights. That’s it. Commit to being consistent with the following program—which outlines exactly how to go from “fat gut” to “lookin’ cut”—and you’ll have abs to celebrate before summer comes to a close.
Step 1: Fix Your Diet
No amount of ab training or cardio or fat-burning supplements will reveal your abs if you’re eating too much food or eating the wrong proportions of macronutrients. Start by multiplying your body weight in pounds by 12 to find the number of calories you should consume daily. You should take in 1 gram of protein per pound of your body weight, 1 gram of carbohydrates per pound, and 0.4 grams of fat per pound. Follow the guidelines in the Muscle & Fitness Food Pyramid for the particulars on setting up a fat-loss diet, including which foods to eat.
It may be tempting to remove carbohydrates altogether, as much has been written about the effectiveness of low-carb diets. But cutting carbs too much and too soon can send your energy levels into the tank and can cost you the muscle you need to keep your metabolism burning bright.
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Step 2: Train Like a Bodybuilder
You’ve probably tried a CrossFit class and have been led to believe that your workouts must be “functional.” And you may have no interest in ever competing in a bodybuilding contest. (It’s the skimpy underwear, isn’t it?) But put these hang-ups aside for the next month, and understand that snatches and box jumps won’t give you the beach-ready physique you crave. Moves like the bench press and crunch aren’t flashy, but they will build muscle and give you the shape and definition that make the body impressive—in and out of a shirt. Focus on the basic lifts, body part by body part, and avoid the temptation to break WOD PRs for a bit.
Concentrate on how you perform each rep, too. For maximum muscle gain, slow and steady wins the race. Using a full range of motion for 12 situp reps will produce deeper ab cuts than repping out 50 fast, sloppy ones. Take at least four seconds to perform each rep on your ab exercises. You’ll train abs directly three days per week, followed by interval cardio activity to burn excess fat.
The Fast-Abs Training Plan
Perform each workout (Day 1 through Day 6) once per week. Rest on Day 7. Repeat for 4 weeks.
Saturday, April 20, 2019
This High Schooler Benched 525 Pounds, and Now We Feel Weak
It’s no secret that a lot of crazy stuff goes down in Florida, but this 525-pound bench press, performed by high school junior Agelu Nunu, might just be the craziest.
The feat went down at the Florida High School Athletic Association Boys' Weightlifting State Championship, which took place over the weekend of March 13, and the students were competing for the best total between the bench press and clean and jerk. (Yeah, we think that’s a weird combo, too.) The lift was a state record, according to USA Today.
At 6’0” and 285 pounds, the Panama City Beach Arnold High student also managed to clean 300 pounds. And his size and strength aren't reserved for just lifting weights. Nunu is also a defensive tackle for the school’s football team and, according to the Gainesville Sun, already has offers from Arizona, Southern Mississippi, and Florida. We're not sure if football will work out for Nunu but, if it doesn't, he may definitely have a future in powerlifting.
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Look, getting abs ain’t rocket science, and it’s easier for most guys than getting big or putting pounds on their bench press. You have to eat right, and you have to lift weights. That’s it. Commit to being consistent with the following program—which outlines exactly how to go from “fat gut” to “lookin’ cut”—and you’ll have abs to celebrate before summer comes to a close.
Step 1: Fix Your Diet
No amount of ab training or cardio or fat-burning supplements will reveal your abs if you’re eating too much food or eating the wrong proportions of macronutrients. Start by multiplying your body weight in pounds by 12 to find the number of calories you should consume daily. You should take in 1 gram of protein per pound of your body weight, 1 gram of carbohydrates per pound, and 0.4 grams of fat per pound. Follow the guidelines in the Muscle & Fitness Food Pyramid for the particulars on setting up a fat-loss diet, including which foods to eat.
It may be tempting to remove carbohydrates altogether, as much has been written about the effectiveness of low-carb diets. But cutting carbs too much and too soon can send your energy levels into the tank and can cost you the muscle you need to keep your metabolism burning bright.
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Step 2: Train Like a Bodybuilder
You’ve probably tried a CrossFit class and have been led to believe that your workouts must be “functional.” And you may have no interest in ever competing in a bodybuilding contest. (It’s the skimpy underwear, isn’t it?) But put these hang-ups aside for the next month, and understand that snatches and box jumps won’t give you the beach-ready physique you crave. Moves like the bench press and crunch aren’t flashy, but they will build muscle and give you the shape and definition that make the body impressive—in and out of a shirt. Focus on the basic lifts, body part by body part, and avoid the temptation to break WOD PRs for a bit.
Concentrate on how you perform each rep, too. For maximum muscle gain, slow and steady wins the race. Using a full range of motion for 12 situp reps will produce deeper ab cuts than repping out 50 fast, sloppy ones. Take at least four seconds to perform each rep on your ab exercises. You’ll train abs directly three days per week, followed by interval cardio activity to burn excess fat.
The Fast-Abs Training Plan
Perform each workout (Day 1 through Day 6) once per week. Rest on Day 7. Repeat for 4 weeks.
Friday, April 19, 2019
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Wednesday, April 17, 2019
This High Schooler Benched 525 Pounds, and Now We Feel Weak
It’s no secret that a lot of crazy stuff goes down in Florida, but this 525-pound bench press, performed by high school junior Agelu Nunu, might just be the craziest.
The feat went down at the Florida High School Athletic Association Boys' Weightlifting State Championship, which took place over the weekend of March 13, and the students were competing for the best total between the bench press and clean and jerk. (Yeah, we think that’s a weird combo, too.) The lift was a state record, according to USA Today.
At 6’0” and 285 pounds, the Panama City Beach Arnold High student also managed to clean 300 pounds. And his size and strength aren't reserved for just lifting weights. Nunu is also a defensive tackle for the school’s football team and, according to the Gainesville Sun, already has offers from Arizona, Southern Mississippi, and Florida. We're not sure if football will work out for Nunu but, if it doesn't, he may definitely have a future in powerlifting.
Tuesday, April 16, 2019
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The Two-Part Plan to Get Ripped Abs in 4 Weeks
Look, getting abs ain’t rocket science, and it’s easier for most guys than getting big or putting pounds on their bench press. You have to eat right, and you have to lift weights. That’s it. Commit to being consistent with the following program—which outlines exactly how to go from “fat gut” to “lookin’ cut”—and you’ll have abs to celebrate before summer comes to a close.
Step 1: Fix Your Diet
No amount of ab training or cardio or fat-burning supplements will reveal your abs if you’re eating too much food or eating the wrong proportions of macronutrients. Start by multiplying your body weight in pounds by 12 to find the number of calories you should consume daily. You should take in 1 gram of protein per pound of your body weight, 1 gram of carbohydrates per pound, and 0.4 grams of fat per pound. Follow the guidelines in the Muscle & Fitness Food Pyramid for the particulars on setting up a fat-loss diet, including which foods to eat.
It may be tempting to remove carbohydrates altogether, as much has been written about the effectiveness of low-carb diets. But cutting carbs too much and too soon can send your energy levels into the tank and can cost you the muscle you need to keep your metabolism burning bright.
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Step 2: Train Like a Bodybuilder
You’ve probably tried a CrossFit class and have been led to believe that your workouts must be “functional.” And you may have no interest in ever competing in a bodybuilding contest. (It’s the skimpy underwear, isn’t it?) But put these hang-ups aside for the next month, and understand that snatches and box jumps won’t give you the beach-ready physique you crave. Moves like the bench press and crunch aren’t flashy, but they will build muscle and give you the shape and definition that make the body impressive—in and out of a shirt. Focus on the basic lifts, body part by body part, and avoid the temptation to break WOD PRs for a bit.
Concentrate on how you perform each rep, too. For maximum muscle gain, slow and steady wins the race. Using a full range of motion for 12 situp reps will produce deeper ab cuts than repping out 50 fast, sloppy ones. Take at least four seconds to perform each rep on your ab exercises. You’ll train abs directly three days per week, followed by interval cardio activity to burn excess fat.
The Fast-Abs Training Plan
Perform each workout (Day 1 through Day 6) once per week. Rest on Day 7. Repeat for 4 weeks.
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Monday, April 15, 2019
Is a Nonmotorized Treadmill Worth the Investment?
Over time, the treadmill has received upgrades such as built-in monitors, science-backed training programming, and borderline-AI (artificial intelligence) coaching. Sometimes, however, the greatest leaps (or strides) forward come as a result of taking a calculated step back. Enter the motorless treadmill.
Strange as it may sound, running sans electricity on a treadmill has its perks.
Mainly, you’re running on “you” power. The nonmotorized treadmill belt essentially functions on inertia—each stride powers the next. The good news is that the energy you conserve on your electricity bill comes at the real cost of actual energy expenditure (read: calories).
How much more do you burn running on a nonmotorized curved treadmill versus the electric version? About 30%, according to a study by researchers at the Human Biomechanics and Physiology Laboratory at High Point University in North Carolina.
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Also, you won’t have to worry about face-planting if you hit the wall during a sprint. When you stop, the belt stops.
As good as it sounds, not everyone is a believer. Josh Cox, the American record holder in the 50K and former USA Track and Field national teamer (joshcox.com), isn’t convinced. He says nonmotorized treadmills lack the cushioning of their motorized counterparts, which can lead to wear and tear on your body. And Cox sees another big drawback for serious runners: The pace is set by the runner, rather than the treadmill.
“One of the big benefits of a motorized treadmill is being able to lock in a pace and learn how that feels,” Cox explains.
When it comes to the motorized treadmill, Don Saladino, a celebrity trainer and owner of Drive 495 in New York City, thinks that having the belt work for you—instead of with you—will cause more issues than not.
“When you run on a belt, what's happening? Your leg's just getting snapped back and it's throwing you into an extension,” Saladino says. “That's why you see a lot of these runners after running on treadmills, they're always like, ‘My back hurts, my hip's tight, my back hurts, my hip's tight.’
In a nutshell, the nonmotorized treadmill will make your body work harder, an ideal trait in exercise equipment for those looking to lose fat. It also enables the user to be in more control of their movement.
If you’re interested in purchasing a motorless treadmill, just be wary of the cost. Some will cost upwards of $5,000, but there are also more affordable brands like the Xebex Runner, which comes in at just over $3,500.
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Wednesday, April 10, 2019
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Tuesday, April 9, 2019
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Monday, April 8, 2019
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Wednesday, April 3, 2019
Watch: First Unsettling and Intense 'Joker' Trailer Unveiled
Even if the Joker is one of the most recognizable villains in comic book history, the terrorizing clown has never starred in his own, solo film—until now. The first trailer for the Joaquin Phoenix-led Joker was finally released, and it looks as dark and grim as you’d expect. Throughout the comics, the Joker has had a varying backstory, but this film focuses on a man named Arthur Fleck (Phoenix), and his transformation into the villain we know best. In the trailer, we see an emaciated Phoenix taking a beating until he finally cracks. This trailer may look action packed, but it's ultimately a character piece and will more likely play like a thriller or drama.
Yes, Phoenix is the protagonist of the Martin Scorsese-produced project, but Joker features a handful of other standouts to round out the cast, including Robert De Niro, Zazie Beetz, and Brian Tyree Henry. Todd Phillips of the Hangover films takes the helm as director of Joker, which hits theaters October 4.
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Monday, April 1, 2019
British Boxer Disqualified After Biting Opponent Several Times
Mike Tyson took a chunk out of Evander Holyfield’s ear back in 1997, but it's never common to see professionals, who are paid to use their hands, resort to such measures in the boxing ring. On March 30, when boxer "Animal" Kash Ali entered the ring against David Price, biting ultimately became part of their fight. According to reports, Ali bit Price up to four times in the third round, and again in the fifth after tackling him to the ground, which caused him to be disqualified by the referee.
“I don’t want to share the ring again with an animal like that,” said Price. “He did a couple early on, and I thought he had lost his head completely. I hurt him to the body just before the final bite he took.”
Ali, who seemed regretful following the incident, called for a rematch, which seems unlikely at this time. "There’s no excuses for it, I think just the build-up to the fight, it was my first time I’ve boxed on the big stage, I was so pumped up, I was ready to fight, the street stupid mentality just kicked in," he said. "It was stupid.”
Price’s victory by disqualification at Liverpool's M&S Bank Arena improved his record to 24-6 and was Ali's first career lost. Ali’s actions won’t go unpunished as he’s expected to meet with the British Boxing Board of Control's central area council at a later date and could see discipline ranging from a fine to a ban.