Archive for September, 2008

How to get big and strong

I heard two very interesting pieces of advice in the gym today. Two different groups of people, not less than 15 minutes apart.

The first one was:

“You need to get strong to get big”

The second was:

“You need

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Are you Addicted to Exercise?

It’s getting cool where I live. The leaves haven’t started to change yet, but I think it’s going to happen soon.

Truth be told, I love this season..the time in between summer and fall when it’s the PERFECT temperature outside.… Read More

Doggy Fitness

Quick story for you.

When I was in second year at University I was stuck in a rather boring class that had nothing to do with nutrition, biochem, or physiology…don’t ask me why I had to take such a course,

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Exercise for Anti-Aging

This morning I set up shop as usual at my local coffee shop to get some work done before going to Krav Maga class.

And, (as usual) the coffee shop was packed full of people from our local runner’s club.… Read More

How much Muscle can you Gain?

I took 5 minutes to flip through the muscle building magazines this past weekend.

And while I’m still adamant that there are SOME things we can learn from bodybuilders I definitely DO NOT think we should ever take these magazines … Read More

What Thin People Eat

Ever wonder what thin people eat?

Recent research suggests the obvious – they eat less calories than over weight people.

Sounds simple enough, however research also suggests it has a lot to do with the food CHOICES they make, as … Read More

Can Flexing Make Muscles Bigger

Sometimes bodybuilders get things right.

And despite what most fitness writers would have you beleive, this happens more often than you may think.

Through a history of trial and error and personal experimentation, this fringe group of people have come … Read More

Olympic "Inspiration"

I’ve noticed that even now with the Olympics being over, a lot of people in the media are still in awe of the bodies belonging to this years group of Olympic athletes.

Many women are using the bodies of Olympic … Read More

3 simple steps to better eating

When I was in Nova Scotia I stayed at the Glenora Distillery for a night.

While the highlight of this stay was purchasing a bottle of 18 year old whiskey that was bottled from their very first barrels, another highlight … Read More

Krav Maga and Fasting

(WARNING – This is not a Nutrition Related Post)

I just returned from an unbelievable Krav Maga class.

We fought outside. In the dark. On gravel. In our Street clothes.

It’s a whole different world when you are defending yourself … Read More