Abdominal Exercises – The Truth

April 13, 2010

Abdominal exercises are one of the hottest, and yet, most controversial topics in the fitness and exercise industry. Hundreds of ab gadgets, gimmicks, and exercise machines have flooded the market for people looking for sexier and flatter abdominals… that sexy six-pack abs appearance that everyone seeks.
The problem is that most of the abdominal exercises that [...]

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Top 15 Non-Traditional, Muscle Building, Fat Scorching Workouts

April 13, 2010

If you have been a subscriber to my newsletter for some time, you know that I’m always trying to give you ways to make your workouts more interesting and fun, while also stimulating big-time results. Don’t you agree that your training should be fun? This is what separates the people who jump on and off [...]

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Unique Fat Loss Workouts for Time-Crunched Individuals

April 11, 2010

Warning: this style of workout is WAY different than anything you’ve ever tried before and may result in a dramatically leaner, stronger body so that your friends no longer recognize you in a matter of weeks!
Alright, I exaggerated about your friends recognizing you, but this workout is still great for busy people that always use [...]

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Antioxidants – Add a Lean, Muscular Body to the List of Benefits!

April 11, 2010

I’m sure by now you’ve heard all about the amazing health benefits of antioxidant rich foods in your diet. Not only do these free-radical fighting antioxidants help you look and feel younger by slowing down the aging process, but they also help to prevent cancer, heart disease, and loads of other degenerative diseases. But that’s [...]

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Post Workout Nutrition: Secrets to a Hard, Lean Body

April 9, 2010

As you’ve probably heard before, your post-workout meal may very well be your most important meal of the day. The reason is that when you’re finished with an intense workout, you’re entering a catabolic state where your muscle glycogen is depleted and increased cortisol levels are beginning to excessively break down muscle tissue. These conditions [...]

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Top 50 Body Foods – Eat Lean

April 9, 2010

In most of my newsletters, I like to provide a healthy snack or meal recipe that not only is delicious, but also helps to get you closer to that hard-body appearance that everyone is looking for. In this article, I’d like to give you healthy food ideas in a different way. This time, I figured [...]

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Body Part Isolation or Complex Movements in Strength Training?

April 9, 2010

Working as a fitness professional, there is one type of question I get all the time that shows that many people are missing the big picture regarding the benefits of strength training. This popular question usually goes something like this:
“What exercise can I do to isolate my _______ (insert your muscle of choice – abs, [...]

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The Best Ski Exercises For Rock Solid Skier Legs

April 9, 2010

Don’t miss another powder day with an injury or weak legs that can’t ski more than a half day!
Every time I read a skiing magazine or see another so called “expert” recommending ski-specific workouts, I have to cringe when I see some of the exercises recommended! After all, isn’t the goal of an effective skier [...]

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Cardio Enthusiasts – Discover a More Effective Training Method for Fat Loss and Heart Health!

April 9, 2010

It is common to hear fitness professionals and medical doctors prescribe low to moderate intensity aerobic training (cardio) to people who are trying to prevent heart disease or lose weight. Most often, the recommendations constitute something along the lines of “perform 30-60 minutes of steady pace cardio 3-5 times per week maintaining your heart rate [...]

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My 5 Minute Healthy Chocolate Fudge Recipe – Yes It’s Healthy

April 8, 2010

As a Certified Nutrition Specialist, I like to find ways to prepare delicious foods that most people can’t believe are actually healthy for you. If you have a sweet tooth like me, I’m sure you’ve tried to find ways to still enjoy sweet treats, but also try to make them healthier than typical junk food [...]

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