Q: About Body weight exercises... I've read that you can't make any strength or muscle gains with body weight exercises, so I want your perspective, what kind of gains can I make with body weight exercises? If I add a weighted vest or some other weight that will force me to put more effort will it get me to gain strength or muscle? A: My Answer... Firstly, as with all … [Read more...] about How much can I gain with body weight Exercises?
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Motto for 2011
New Year, new resolutions...and possibly some very high expectations. I'll be honest with you... This year will have it's trials and tribulations. And no matter if your resolution was/is to lose weight, be more organized, or get a new job, I promise you it wont be easy. Heck, even if your resolution was to simplify your life and set boundries, it still won't be … [Read more...] about Motto for 2011
Crazy stuff we do when we’re young
"Youth is wasted on the young". This is an old George Bernard quote that is often used to describe our hindsight approach to our youth. We tend think of all the time we had when we were young. Or the energy, or the crazy things we should have tried/attempted/experienced. We think of the opportunities or things we would have/ should have done differently. We think … [Read more...] about Crazy stuff we do when we’re young
How to Lose Weight (for the Ladies)
A tactical approach can and should be used for weight loss. Today, I will use a woman as an example. Instead of the carpet bomb approach that many women use towards weight loss (eat less and run and exercise until they are 'small'), I like taking a tactical approach that really defines goals and vision. So we can use the example of a 5'6 woman who is 31 years old and … [Read more...] about How to Lose Weight (for the Ladies)
Steroids Muscle and Health
A quick thought for today: I think we all know that steroid use is probably much more prevalent that we've been led to believe. And while the average person may only think of larger-than-life bodybuilders as the only people who use steroids, the educated/experienced person has a pretty good hunch that celebrities, rock stars, hollywood actors (and actresses) athletes, and … [Read more...] about Steroids Muscle and Health