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  1. Is Excess Cardio Harmful to the Heart?

    In a recently published article in the Wall Street Journal researchers are finding out long bouts of cardio can be harmful to the heart. Trainers including myself have advised doing long bouts of cardio for years now and generally prefer some form of interval training.  Interval training is in a…Read More

  2. Top 7 Favorite Ab Exercises

    I must precede the following routine with this statement “all the abdominal exercises in the world will not give you six pack abs”.  If you strive to have six pack abs you will need to dedicate yourself to a sound nutritional plan that results in the loss of body fat. (More on that later) Here…Read More

  3. Workout of the Month December 2012

    Win the battle of holiday weight gain with this routine: Warm Up: 5 easy/moderate cardio Interval Cardio: 5 minutes hard cardio   Squats/Leg press                  2 sets 15 reps Push Ups/Chest press         2 sets 15 reps Lat Pulldowns                   …Read More

  4. Fat Loss 101 ‘Commit to Making Better Choices’

    In today’s world it seems like everyone wants to lose weight when the goal should be fat loss.  Losing fat isn’t complicated it takes only a few things: a commitment to make better choices, a technology that works and a belief you can do it.  I will tackle each topic separately.  First top…Read More

  5. Fat Loss 101 ‘A Technology That Works’

    In the first article in the Fat Loss 101 series we discussed the number one priority when it comes to fat loss; committing to make better choices. The second thing you need to have is a technology that works.  The phrase “a technology that works” simply refers to the right knowledge.  Here i…Read More

  6. IST Training v1

    This program is designed to focus on both stability and strength.  Perform the exercises list below 3 times per week. For example: Monday-Wednesday-Friday.  Perform Cardio activity for 20-30 minutes 3 times per week.  The cardio activity can be performed on separate days or following the worko…Read More

  7. Fat Loss 101 Believe That You Can

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ntEYjZVRNEg In the third part of the fat loss series I want to address the importance of believing in you.  When you watch infomercials and see before and after pictures there is a disclaimer at the bottom that states ‘results may vary’ or ‘results not typical…Read More

  8. Dynamic Warm Up

    If you are tired of the traditional warm up routines then take a shot at a Dynamic Warm Up.  The concept behind doing a Dynamic Warm Up is to engage as many muscles as possible and get the blood flowing to all areas of the body.  Complete a Dynamic Warm Up and cut your warm up time by 50%. Here is…Read More

  9. Do Supermarkets Promote Bad Choices?

    Read this recent post by Ayala Laufer-Cahana, M.D. Study: Do Suppermarkets Promote What's Good for You? Advertisements sell and -- as much as we hate to admit it -- food ads do shape the way we eat. That's why in 2010 about $7 billion was spent on food ads in the U.S. Much has been said about the u…Read More

  10. How to Journal for Fat Loss Success

    Failing to journal leads to failure.  When it comes to fat loss; being accountable is the best determining factor of success.  If you looking to lose fat you need to be honest about the types and amounts of foods you are consuming.  Journaling has proven time and time again to be the best meth…Read More