If you want to be fast, you have to train fast. Makes sense, right? Explosive weight training leading to a more explosive athlete is fairly intuitive. But for whatever reason, this fundamental strength and conditioning principle that gets applied
Spring is here and summer is just around the corner. Pool parties, family gatherings, and trips to the beach are quickly approaching. I imagine a few people reading this blog have recently searched the internet looking for the best new
You hear people say it all the time – “that diet worked so well for me, I lost all the weight I wanted, but then I gained it all back – AND THEN SOME.” Indeed, most dieters make the same
Most recreationally competitive runners assume the most critical workouts for a race occur in the 12 weeks leading up to race day. Although those workouts are certainly important, the pre-season workouts that take you into this phase of training are
One of the most common questions we get from clients is, “how can I lose fat from (insert body part here)?” The answer is simple and definitive—you can’t choose where you lose fat. The notion of spot reduction originates from
Circuit training is one of the most time-effective ways to burn calories. When circuit training, you work multiple muscle groups with light/moderate weight. Switching frequently between muscle groups quickly while using a moderate weight allows you to exercise for extended
Tomatoes reduce cancer risk. Low meat diets reduce cancer risk. Casein protein increases risk for cancer, so don’t drink milk. Soy protects against cancer so you need to drink soy milk. Deli meat causes cancer. Antioxidants are ESSENTIAL in the
Let’s play word association. I say the NBC television show “The Biggest Loser,” what comes to mind? Inspirational, motivating, maybe even life changing? These are all words I’ve heard people use to describe The Biggest Loser. My word association is
Kids, vacations, family emergencies, work – there are an infinite number of things that get in the way of adhering to the exercise and nutrition program necessary to achieve your goals. Indeed, you can feel like you’re on a rollercoaster
Stretch. You know you should. Although often neglected, stretching to enhance flexibility is a critical component of a balanced exercise program. From an adaptation perspective, stretching is performed to improve range-of-motion at a specific joint complex. Essentially, the objective of
What to eat before, during, and after a workout is one of the most common questions among exercisers. Fortunately, this also happens to be the most widely researched topic in sport and exercise nutrition today. The progression of sports beverages
Anyone who’s ever tried to lose weight knows that the most challenging part of the process is nutrition: what to eat, when to eat, and how much to eat can represent very daunting propositions. Although ideal, making all your food
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