“What Are You Talking About?” asks Personal Trainer Rick Streb
As Published in Body Talk Magazine What has this world come to? Is the gym no longer sanctity where one can go to get away from the chaos of their hectic lives? And, heaven forbid, someone actually going there to WORK OUT! Every time I think that I’ve seen everything that there is to see…
Frequently Asked Questions (Excuses) That Inevitably Lead To Weight-Loss Failure
Question: How can I be thin like the models in the magazines? Answer:Thin people are the exception, rather than the rule, despite what the magazines portray. Most images in magazines are “computer slimmed” – they really are not that skinny. The average American woman is a size 14, so your aim should be not to…
5 Ways A Flat Stomach Could Improve Your Life
Strip Away Fat, Strip Away Trouble In gyms, playing fields, beaches, and bedrooms across the country, our bodies are constantly being measured. And in dressing room mirrors and on bathroom scales, we’re constantly measuring ourselves. But let’s set aside those vanity measurements and concentrate on measuring ourselves by a different set of criteria – the…
Weapons For Mass Construction
Warning: This article is only geared towards those who want to pack solid muscle onto their frame. If you feel that your physique is flawless and you have no room for improvement, than stop reading this article because you’ll surely pick up some irrefutable tips for gaining solid mass. You surely don’t want to risk…
The Pipsqueak Posse (Classic Story)
Okay…I’m standing in the gym one day. It was a Friday. I know that because I had just finished with a grueling triceps and bicep workout. I look up in the mirror and see, what had to be eight of the skinniest, goofiest looking dudes come in. They all looked like a bunch of little…
This is Deja Vu All Over Again…
I remember, years ago – we’re talking over three decades ago, and I was talking with my college soccer coach shortly after being selected for the NAIA National All-Tournament Team. He told me that I was so much bigger than the other atletes in the tournament and that maybe I should lose some muscle if…
Discovered: The Fountain of Youth!
What if I told you that the Fountain of Youth had been discovered and that you could reap the benefits of its life-extending, body-enhancing powers today? You would probably think I had either lost my mind or that I was about to pitch a new line of supplements to you! But it’s true, the Fountain…
Fat Like A Turkey
It’s that time of year again – holiday season! Here’s something to look forward to: between Turkey day and the New Year the average person will gain between 7 and 10 pounds. The good news is that you can avoid these additional pounds with a little know how.
Too Old To Exercise?
So you’ve slacked off a bit and avoided exercise. Maybe your job demands too much of your time or you simply fell out of the routine. I have news for you. Whether you’ve taken off one year, ten years or haven’t exercised a day in your life – it’s never too late to start. You…
The Truth About Walking
You know that exercise promotes better health. Your doctor tells you to get more exercise. The government puts out official exercise recommendations for you to follow. And I’m always ranting about the importance of regular exercise. So you go on a walk and then pat yourself on the back. Exercise accomplished – right? This begs…
A Few Success Stories
