The Simplest Weight Loss Tips No One Follows

October 7, 2008

The Simplest Weight Loss Tips No One Follows By Will Brink I have a Cheez-It problem. You’re not listening, I really have a Cheez-It problem! I have never met a Cheez-It I didn’t like.* Some people can’t resist chocolate or ice cream, some people it’s pizza or some other food or sweet. While I enjoy [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

“Walking The Walk and Talking The Talk”

September 9, 2008

“Walking The Walk and Talking The Talk” Readers Note: This article is not for the easily offended or “PC” minded. It is an in-your-face, and hopefully humorous, look at the topic of steroids and how out of touch the medical/scientific community and the general public can be in regards to the facts about steroids. I [...]

Body Building Myths That Must Die!

September 2, 2008

Body Building Myths That Must Die! Every culture has its myths and bodybuilding is no exception. Like most myths, most are nine parts fantasy and one part truth, though of course, some myths have no truth to them at all. I have spent much of my career attempting to expose myths surrounding bodybuilding and topics [...]

So You Wanna be a Fitness Model – Part 2

August 28, 2008

Part 1 is found here. Networking 101: dos and don’ts… In so many respects, this is the area that will make or break you in any business, and yet, people in the fitness industry do an amazingly poor job at it. If you don’t network and market yourself properly, you can pretty much forget about [...]

So You Wanna be a Fitness Model

August 26, 2008

“So You Wanna Be a Fitness Model” People that follow my stuff know I generally write about nutrition, supplements, training, and other topics that are more science based than subjective topics, such as what is covered in this article. I decided to shuck my science geek persona, and write on a topic I know will [...]

Nutritional Myths that just won’t die: Protein

August 19, 2008

Nutritional Myths That Just Won’t Die : PROTEIN When it comes to the topic of sports nutrition there are many myths and fallacies that float around like some specter in the shadows. They pop up when you least expect them and throw a monkey wrench into the best laid plans of the hard training athlete [...]

The Big Picture of Permanent Weight Loss – Part 3

August 12, 2008

The Big Picture Of Permanent Weight Loss, Part 3 Part 1 can be found here Part 2 can be found here The researchers concluded: results suggest that psychological factors may provide some explanation as to why many people with obesity regain weight following successful weight loss.” This particular study was done on women, so it [...]