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No Business Running!
No Business Running! Why Running Is More Advanced Than You Think by Rachel Cosgrove The average woman starting a fitness program has no business running. That's right, no business running! Running is an extremely advanced exercise. Yet most people who decide to start an exercise program start running from day one. Maybe they saw a picture of themselves they didn't like. Or a picture... »
The New Science of Weight Loss
The New Science of Weight Loss Chances are, you're carrying this around. And we've found a better way to get rid of it By: Lou Schuler If there's a god of weight loss, he's probably laughing. For the past 40 years, virtually every weight-loss model has been based on the same principles, and virtually all of them have been wrong. The experts intoned, "Eat less, exercise more."... »
The 7 Rules of Fast Fat Gain
The 7 Rules of Fast Fat Gain By: Dax Moy So, you’ve decided to give up. You’re fed up of all the diets that have promised you great results yet left you hungry, tired, irritable and weak. You’re fed up of all the ‘wonder workouts’ that have promised you amazing strength, fitness and flexibility ‘in just minutes a day’ but that have left you... »
A Fat Loss Rant
An Alwyn Fat Loss Rant By Alwyn Cosgrove This week I’ve heard more excuses as to why people are not losing fat than I have ever heard in my life. I have literally heard people tell their trainers, “I’m following the nutrition program exactly, but instead of an egg white omelet for breakfast, I have a muffin and a latte.” Hmmm…not “exactly”... »
Janes Jungle Workout Part 2
Jane's Jungle Workout Part 2 By Paul Chek, HHP, NMT Founder, C.H.E.K. Institute 3. I Want More Energy The human body is one of the few things in the world that gets better with proper use! Although many trainers are aware of the fact that exercise does help improve energy levels, they don't seem to realize that the nervous and hormonal systems not only... »
Janes Jungle Workout Part 1
Jane's Jungle Workout Part 1 By Paul Chek, HHP, NMT Founder, C.H.E.K. Institute If you ask any woman to describe the goals of her exercise program, she will certainly tell you such things as: I want to lose fat! I want to tone my butt and thighs I want more energy I want to feel better I want to lose my pooch belly In almost the same breath she... »
5 Resistance Training Myths in the Running World
5 Resistance Training Myths in the Running World By: Eric Cressey To some, resistance training is the Rodney Dangerfield of the running community; it gets no respect. To others,... »
The Top 10 Reasons to Sprint
1. One recent study showed that high intensity running increased natural, muscle building testosterone levels up to 76%... while extremely high volume training brought testosterone to "near castrate levels" 2. A Canadian study demonstrated that a group who did high intensity sprints lost 9 times more blubber than a low intensity training group 3. Another study at the National Institutes of Health... »
Question and Answer
Yo Pack, I wanted your thoughts on a good fat loss program for Suria. She wants to "tighten up" for the wedding and would love to hear your thoughts. I have her doing mostly HIT training with some heavy stuff worked in and a variation of aerobic routines on days off- yes, sprints too! What do you think? Peace, MP Coach Pack's Reply: Teach her how to perform... »
Six Reasons Why Aerobic Work is Counterproductive
Getting Maximum Results Six reasons why aerobic work is counterproductive By Keith Alpert, Level 4 PICP coach As a Strength Coach and a Personal Trainer for 15 years, I’ve had a chance to see many fitness enthusiasts workout at many gyms in my local area and throughout the country. At any given gym or fitness center, the one thing that I notice is... »
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