I thought this was interesting..especially for the Hawai'i population since many of us may be surfers, bodysurfers, paddling boarders or just like swimming in the ocean.

From the Japan Tsunami, debris was brought back out into the ocean when the water began to recede. This causes a major effect on the health of our water and oceans.

Check out this video, in which NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) explains when the debris will reach certain parts of the globe. They mention that it's possible for some debris to reach the islands this WINTER...and even circle back around to the islands in 2014.

Click this link for video: Japan Tsunami Debris

Another addition to this post is from an article way back in March, assessing the fact that radiation is in the water is in fact an effect of the Japan Tsunami.

Traces of radiation that leaked from the power plant destroyed by the tsunami has been found in Tokyo's tap water supply, an article posted by msnbc.com reported. The tap water has also exceeded the safety measures for infants to drink.

It has even seeped into seawater, raw milk and more in areas around the power plant. (Read full article here)

Just a side note to those of us beach-goers, I wonder, if the ocean currents can carry debris across the world and to the islands by this winter and back around by 2014, how fast can the currents spread the radiation around the world?

Kettlebell fun

up and running again!

OK, so kettlebell workouts are one of the best ways for cardio and fat burning. Don't we all love the fat burning. Just a few high rep sets of swings and clean and press, is good for that fat burning. Plus Kettle Bell workouts are "ballistic" workouts and exploding ones (Bodybuilding.com). It's honestly such a fun work out and you really feel good about yourself afterwards too.

Kettlebells are kind of expensive, but this big hunk of cast iron is worth the prince..plus you get an awesome workout. Check out Total Fitness USA Plus the weight of each kettle bell isn't your normal, 10 pound of iron, but there are some that are 26lbs and 18lbs.

Kettlebell workouts are also good for athletes in recovery. Some programs where they have you train to failure, sit on the couch for a week, nope not effective in this case. It's best to improve performance and conditioning. A few light workouts per week will get blood into the muscles and help speed up recovery. (Bodybuilding.com)