A colleague recently asked me a thought-provoking question regarding the concept of maintenance as it pertains to training. To maintain means to give attention to something to ensure it is in its proper working/functioning order. So, how do we properly train with our goal being to maintain? To answer the question, let’s establish a few [...]
Yes! Despite the common misconception that heavy weight-training is only for men and/or extreme body builders, this type of resistance training can help both men and women build muscles and increase bone mineral density. After more than two decades in the fitness industry, I have assisted many men and women with resistance exercise plans. Often, [...]
Far too many times when I have visited gyms across the country, I have observed the following sight: A man in the far corner of the gym is sweating and grunting as he stares intently at the reflection of his chiseled upper body. His chest, arms and shoulders are clearly visible, as the only covering [...]
The combination of colder weather, longer nights and the many food-centric events of the holiday season often leave us peering into the bathroom mirror on New Year’s Day, wondering where that beach body we were so proud of just a few months ago disappeared to. The truth is, we nibbled away at that tanned, toned [...]
As you may recall, in part 1 of this article, I defined the concept of progressive resistance and explained how a clear understanding of it (put into practice) can help you effectively increase your body’s lean muscle mass. The weight training example that served as our baseline was as follows: Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday—a [...]
A recent publication from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported that 30% of U.S. adults do not exercise beyond that which is necessary to do their jobs. In some regions, that figure was as high as 47%. This was the third in a series of in-depth studies. The first two looked [...]
Running your first 5K can be an extremely rewarding experience—be it the thrill of finishing the race, running for a cause that you are passionate about or simply knowing that you are doing something positive for your health. To help get the most out of your first 5K, here are a few of my favorite [...]
Throughout my 25 years of intense weight training, I have been asked numerous times for input on specialized workouts, training ideas and, of course, supplements. As you can guess, I wholeheartedly endorse Mannatech products. However, the purpose of this article is not to discuss supplementation, but to give you the “key” to increased growth and [...]
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