Even if all you have is a tiny little space, you can still find a way to work out. Here (Above) is national champion Natalie Woolfolk Proving it.
Monthly Archives: January 2007
HIT–Hideously Idiotic Training
Like many fitness people, I went through a phase where I was lured in by HIT (High Intensity Training). The name alone is enticing when you’re a testosterone laden teenager. But, with the loss of youth, comes a gain in wisdom … and an appreciation of the principles of Science. Thank heavens … or… Continue Reading
Dumbell Snatch Video
Here’s a Link to a really good Video, from Crossfit, on how to do the Dumbbell Snatch I’m quite the fan of this exercise, as it is easier to teach than a full barbell snatch, but confers much of the same benefits. No one does enough unilateral work. Start adding these into your program, and… Continue Reading
Do you Really Need Supplements?
Does anyone really NEED supplements? Do you need to take a protein powder? Do you need Creatine? The short answer is no. You need a healthy diet, and you need a sound exercise regimen. But you don’t NEED supplements. To Quote Alwyn Cosgrove on his Big Rocks Theory (remember he’s Scottish, so… Continue Reading
Bread increases Cancer Risk
A recent Italian study showed a significant link between high bread consumption and renal cell cancer (Kidney). The study suggested that it’s likely the high Glycemic Index of Bread, and the associated Insulin spikes, that caused the increased risk. We all love bread, but it is best to limit it to a couple times a… Continue Reading
Eric Cressey Interview on Maxout Radio
MaxOut Radio Just did an Interview with Eric Cressy, MA, CSCS. Eric Cressey, in addition to his academic work, he’s also a competitive Powerlifter with a 1500+ lb Total. He’s known often as “the shoulder expert” because of his emphasis on Shoulder Rehab.
Myths about Womens Weightlifting, Part 1
Myths of Womens Weightlifting, Part 1 (See Part 2 Here) We humans are an animal that has Survived, in part, because of our ability to learn from others, and apply that knowledge to our own lives. From fire to the Wheel, we’ve built on the knowledge of one another, and taken our species to ever… Continue Reading
Instant 10% Metabolism Boost for Women … and Men.
Women, what if I told you there was something you could do, right now, that would boost your metabolism by a whopping 10%, and keep it that way for up to 24 hours! Would you believe me? You should. And it’s as simple as Strength Training. And you women out there shouldn’t think that by… Continue Reading
Matcha more powerfull than regular Green Tea
Turns out that Matcha, the Traditional form of Green tea in Japan, is an even more powerful dietary addition than regular Green tea. The researchers found that samples of matcha had 200 times the concentration of epigallocatechin gallate in the common U.S. tea. 200 Times!!!! Epigallocatechin Gallate, commonly called EGCG, is aChatechin, and… Continue Reading
Dr. Berardi on staying lean and mean into middle age
Metabolism Interview
