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Consistency vs Intensity
Creating a sustainable exercise routine by implementing appropriate levels of effort and setting realistic expectations.
Exercise Order for Concurrent Training
Cardiovascular conditioning, strength training, and muscular endurance work. Which should come first and what is best saved for last?
Fish Oil Supplementation
Why are omega-3 fatty acids so important to our overall health and exercise performance?
Fit Trainers: Leading By Example
Does a great personal trainer need to be fit to be effective and should ‘looking the part’ be an important characteristic of a quality exercise coach?
Garlic: The Super Bulb
A quick look at some potential health benefits of garlic and why you may want to consider consuming more of this pungent superfood.
Heart Rate Training & Fat Loss Cardio
What is Respiratory Exchange Ratio (RER), how does this value relate to fat loss, and why is it so important for heart rate specific cardiovascular training?
Inter-Set Rest Times
How long to rest between sets for strength and/or hypertrophy resistance training.
L-Citrulline
Better workouts, more muscle mass, less body fat, and an overall healthier life from one little amino acid.
Metabolic Conditioning
What is ‘metabolic conditioning’ and how does it help us build muscle and lose fat?
Muscle Damage May Limit Growth
Is your high rep, soreness inducing workout limiting muscle growth? A look at some research on the topic and how it applies to training for beginners.
Nuts & Gut Health
How a regular intake of nuts can help support a healthy gut microbiome by serving as a great prebiotic.
On the Road or Stuck at Home
A minimal equipment bodyweight circuit routine designed to keep you active when you can’t get to the gym.
Post-Activation Potentiation
How can plyometric exercises in the warm up help us lift more weight and make more gains?
Rep Failure – Good or Bad?
Is rep failure necessary to see consistent gains in strength and hypertrophy or could it be hindering our progress?
Staying Socially Fit
Why sweating with others should be part of your weekly fitness routine.
Vitamin D & Disease
How vitamin D supplementation can positively impact our general health and improve the quality of our later years.
Water & Weight Loss
How hydration can affect our body composition and weight loss progress.
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