Sarcopenia, the undiagnosed epidemic

September 30, 2008

Sarcopenia, the undiagnosed epidemic By Will Brink Is a loss of strength, mobility, and functionality an inevitable part of aging? No, it’s not. It’s a consequence of disuse, suboptimal hormone levels, dietary and nutrient considerations and other variables, all of which are compounded by aging. One of the greatest threats to an aging adult’s ability [...]

How To Burn Belly Fat

September 29, 2008

By: Craig Ballantyne, CSCS, MS www.TurbulenceTraining.com I often get asked, What’s the best way to burn fat and lose my belly? People want to know if aerobics is better than strength training, or if traditional cardio exercise is better than intervals. Cardio is not the best way to burn fat. Intervals are a better fat [...]

The Greatest Quad Builder… That Almost No One Wants To Do

September 26, 2008

The Greatest Quad Builder… That Almost No One Wants To Do By Tom Venuto, NSCA-CPT, CSCS www.BurnTheFat.com It’s axiomatic that the exercises which give you the best results are always the hardest ones to do. If you want a huge back… you row and deadlift. If you want huge legs, you squat… OR… you do [...]

The REAL Effects of Alcohol On Your Body

September 25, 2008

The REAL Effects of Alcohol On Your Body By: Marc David www.nobullbodybuilding.com If you are curious as to the effects of alcohol on the body, this could be the most eye-opening article you will ever read. Many of us associate the effects of alcohol on the body with the heart, lungs, liver, brain, memory, etc. [...]

Does Diet Soda Make You Fat, or is it Really Good for Weight Loss?

September 24, 2008

Does Diet Soda Make You Fat, or is it Really Good for Weight Loss? by Mike Geary, Certified Nutrition Specialist, Certified Personal Trainer We all know by now that soda (aka “pop” in some areas) is one of the most evil things you can put in your body… the nasty chemicals, the gut-fattening high fructose [...]

Joint Troubles

September 23, 2008

“Joint Troubles” By Will Brink One of the most common problems faced by strength training athletes is joint pain. “Oh my shoulder is killing me” or “my knee has been bothering me for months” or “I have been living on pain killers to get rid of this ache in my elbow” are common complaints that [...]

Never Do Crunches Again

September 22, 2008

By: Craig Ballantyne, CSCS, MS www.TurbulenceTrainingForAbs.com If you want to have a flat stomach or 6-pack abs, you never have to do another crunch or sit-up ever again. In fact, the truth about abdominal crunches is that they are useless, ineffective, and even damaging to your spine. The latter fact is covered in great detail [...]

The Ideal Body Measurements

September 19, 2008

The Ideal Body Measurements By Tom Venuto, NSCA-CPT, CSCS www.BurnTheFat.com I’m often asked what my body measurements are and/or what are the ideal measurements for a bodybuilder or a classical muscular male physique. Believe it or not, there are actually many formulas for determining the “ideal body proportions.” On the other hand, you might want [...]

Potatoes, Glycemic Index, and “White Foods” – Friend or Foe for a Lean-Body?

September 17, 2008

Potatoes, Glycemic Index, and “White Foods” – Friend or Foe for a Lean-Body? by Mike Geary, Certified Nutrition Specialist, Certified Personal Trainer I’d like to start a little discussion today about carbohydrates… and in particular, “white foods” as well as potatoes. One reason I wanted to mention this is because so many health and fitness [...]

It’s All In the Timing – The Latest On Pre/Post Workout Nutrition.

September 16, 2008

Most people are aware that nutrient timing is as important as nutrient composition. In other words, it’s not just what you eat, but when you eat it that gives optimal results. As the man says, “Timing is everything.” Consuming the right foods at the right time can have positive effects on body composition: which means [...]