A fairly common question I get asked (and one that I’ve often wondered myself) is whether or not you should workout if you have a cold. At first, it might seem obvious. To some, working out while you are sick is just plain dumb. However, to others (like me) a moderate workout can actually make […]
I have heard a lot of “how much water should you drink a day” questions over the years. I have also heard several different answers to that question. I am sure you have heard that you need to drink 8-10 glasses of water per day to be healthy … if you want to lose weight […]
To some, hearing the answer to how many calories you burn walking is an immediate turn off. Although the typical amount of calories burned walking is about 340 calories for a one hour stroll, there are other benefits to walking. There are also different aspects to “a walk” that will make them more beneficial. So, […]
The internet is full of the “best” workouts for this and the best workouts for that … even I am guilty of writing that from time to time. The truth is that there really isn’t one workout that fits all. Sure, there are certain workouts that I do feel are best for certain goals, but […]
Have you ever wondered how to increase your testosterone levels? Yes, I realize this is quite the question but it turns out that upping the level of your testosterone can be a very good thing. Believe it or not, it’s not all about your libido, strength, muscle size etc. Having the right levels of testosterone […]
It is important to recognize the following overtraining symptoms and to know how to avoid them. In order to make gains and to continue improving you’ve got to put your body under a certain amount of stress. When you lift weights or do a cardio workout you are stressing your body. If you do this […]
Everyone by now has at least heard of muscle confusion workouts and how great they are. Even a few of the main stream workouts boast about their muscle confusing approach and how these types of workouts will generate the quickest results possible. Some promise greater overall muscle size due to the “shock” your muscles receive […]
Adding Branched Chain Amino Acid (BCAA) supplements to an already high protein diet has gotten more and more popular over the years, and for good reason. By strategically using BCAA supplements at the right time you can help your body’s ability to lose fat and build muscle. The actual BCAA supplement itself doesn’t necessarily help […]
Some women who go to the gym to workout want to get ripped or buff — just like the guys. This is not the type of advice you’ll find here. Usually, but certainly not always, the goal for women who start to lift weights is to get a nice “womanly” figure while slimming down and […]
An appropriate place to start is setting fitness goals. On the about page I ensure that you will get results from following my advice and fitness strategies. There is a catch though – isn’t there always. You must be disciplined and consistent. I’m not saying that you must never skip a workout, eat a burger […]