Personal Trainer Exposes 10 Weight-Loss Myths… Don’t Be Fooled
When does a lie become an accepted truth? When the lie is repeated often enough. It’s the oldest trick in the book, a favorite ploy of politicians and others who stand to gain… but we still fall for it. Especially when it comes to losing weight…
Steroids – The Dark Side of Bodybuilding
Steroids. They’ve been a topic of discussion in my life for over 25 years. Do I recommend them? Never! Have I worked with athletes who have used them and found at least short-term benefit? Absolutely! Have I helped people get “off the juice” by helping them better understand training and eating? Yes, and that feels…
What To Eat After Cardio
Just what are you supposed to eat after a hard cardio session? While a lot of people know a high carbohydrate protein shake is the way to go after weight training, few really know the best things to consume after aerobics – a workout generally intended for fat burning. Of course, there are people out…
The Principles of Proper Nutrition
[headline_arial_medium_centered color=”#003366″]The Secrets to Building Muscle, Losing Fat and Getting Fit Fast[/headline_arial_medium_centered] Nutrition is almost always THE neglected factor when someone isn’t making any progress with their fitness training. And why shouldn’t it be? It can be quite confusing. But understand that without a grasp of proper muscle building and/or fat burning nutrition, you won’t…
The Importance of Discipline… Think On Paper
What’s the single most important factor in your success? Besides setting goals? According to the millionaire’s interviewed for Dr. Thomas Stanley’s “The Millionaire Mind,” the number one factor in their success, when ranked by very important and important is being disciplined. 57% said being disciplined was very important and another 38% ranked it as important.…
My Unified Theory of Nutrition – Rick Streb
When people hear the term Unified Theory, some times called the Grand Unified Theory, or even “Theory of Everything,” they probably think of it in terms of physics, where a Unified Theory, or single theory capable of defining the nature of the interrelationships among nuclear, electromagnetic, and gravitational forces, would reconcile seemingly incompatible aspects of…
Breakfast…The Most Important Meal?
Now more than ever there are more diets, theories, programs and pieces of exercise equipment bombarding us every day. However, America continues to grow fatter and fatter every year. Obesity is a major problem. There are numerous factors that play into gaining and losing weight such as activity level, cultural habits, genetics and so on.…
10 Tips For Controlling The Way You Eat
Lately, I’ve been fielding a lot of questions and comments about how to control eating habits, cravings and the urge to eat unhealthy foods. On the one hand, it shows me that these people are making an effort to achieve their physique goals. However, on the other hand I am constantly being reminded of how…
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…
A Few Success Stories
