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Resistance training is the best form of exercise you can do.
I’ll say it another way: there is a best way to train, and it involves weights.
One more version: running and “cardio” is not the best way to train your body.
Hopefully my point is made by now. Sure, many ways exist to train, and any consistent […]

I’ve yet to include my personal workout regimens on this site. As I frequently get bored with working out, I’m constantly seeking new ways to switch things up.
Besides the imminent mental burn-out the occurs with constantly doing the same things, our bodies become accustomed to the work we do. After several weeks with no change […]

Have you ever thought about hiring a personal trainer?
You want the results that only come from hard work mixed with the knowledge of an expert. So you psych yourself up, gain the courage to be put through harder workouts than you’d do on your own, and walk up to the info desk at the front […]

No one is born knowing everything. John Locke would argue, in fact, that everyone is born knowing absolutely nothing. Like anyone, most of what I know has been passed down to me by a great teacher. I’d like to use this post to recognize the 4 most influential people on my fitness knowledge.
1. Kurt Hester […]

MET-Rx is one of those supplement companies we’ve all heard of. They are one of the big boys in the industry, so it’s no surprise they are able to find ways to produce tasty merchandise. In fact, of all the supplements I’ve tried, I’m partial to MET-Rx items simply because their stuff doesn’t taste like […]

Eggs should be in every weight lifter’s ‘fridge. They’re cheap, nutritious, and easy to prepare. But why do so many people avoid the yolks? Being from the South, I have seen few eateries that actually advertise egg whites on the menu. But in more health-conscience parts of the country, egg whites are common between two […]

Diet sodas are certainly a health fad of today. Their popularity has soared within the past decade, especially with the introduction of Splenda, which took over for Nutri-Sweet some years ago. It makes sense that so many people frequently drink them. They don’t have the calories of a regular soda, provide a similar taste, and […]