Here in the US you can look around and probably find a gym in every town, and sometimes multiple ones within miles of each other. Rows and rows of machines/treadmills, body pump classes all day and enough free weights to go around. But is it working?... (read full article)
A few weeks ago in my overview post on sprint training, I promised an overview of some training periodization theory. There seemed to be a good deal of interest in the topic, so here we go. Lucky for those of you that couldn’t give a hoot about... (read full article)
Editor’s Note: This article was originally published in 2008. Part of our “Best of the past” series time to time will include reviewing and updating some of our top old posts for everyone to re-read (or read for the first time in many... (read full article)
Cardio. That word has been long used to define what people think they need for fat loss. But what is it really? With all our options out there, what is really the best “cardio” workout to do? Well we recently sent out a call to fitness blogger... (read full article)
Sprinting Training Today, let’s look at something near and dear to me: sprinting training. As you probably know, I run in the 30-35 year old division of Master’s Track and Field. So today is basically a high-level of the principles of training... (read full article)
Here’s some quick links to some interesting videos on different topic including a basic one for how fat is stored/burned, a good visual on the difference between running “barefoot” and with running shoes, a simple ab workout (and shoulder... (read full article)
As we wrap up another year, we figured that we would go back and pick out some of the best quotes from our past articles of 2009. So here they are (with the original articles linked as well) in no particular order for you to enjoy! Best Quotes/One liners... (read full article)
How much protein do you REALLY need per day to build muscle? Chances are that you may be actually overeating. But how much is enough to help maintain and build muscle? Is there a limit per meal that the body can use? Lets get started with 2 more recent... (read full article)
Are Running Injuries natural or just Man-Made? Running is more popular than ever nowadays with 5-10ks/marathons happening all the time, not too mention how many recreational people go for a run before or after work (nothing like just getting outside... (read full article)
The ramping up of the swine flu hype is just right around the corner…..so if you are expecting great tips on how to stay healthy this flu season….well you can go (re)read these articles: How to repair and maximize your immune system How to... (read full article)
