Sugar has become the demon among gym goers, trainers and even some dietitians. The word on the street is that you better cut it out of your diet completely for a ripped bod. The problem with this all or nothing philosophy is that it completely ignores an entire body of research about what sugar can …
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For years people held onto the belief that if they hopped on the treadmill, stairmaster, or any aerobic equipment for a period of time their body would become a calorie burning machine for hours afterward. However, a recently published study, tells us this theory is more hogwash than reality. In this study, published in Exercise …
I have a few unnamed friends who are pretty fired up about the all you can eat breakfast buffet at the Paris hotel in Vegas. For a few days this month (during the NSCA conference) the Paris won’t be making much money on that buffet as the big (former) Baylor U boys will be eating …
How many times have you seen a woman get out of the pool and quickly wrap a towel around her butt and thighs? The “quick wrap” as I call it is commonly seen in women who are concerned about the appearance of their lower body. Either they have extra fat tissue, cellulite, or both. So …
I always recommend that my athletes take whey protein after lifting weights/resistance training. Its convenient, easy and gets the job done (stimulates muscle growth in conjunction with training). And, I sometimes recommend that weight loss clients supplement with whey as well (or at least drink milk). Especially those who are not getting enough protein in …
As Americans we are always searching for the next magic bullet. We look for weight loss in a pill so we can sit on the couch at night and watch TV. And, we buy into fad diets hoping that they are the ticket to the weight loss lotto. Are there really foods that help you …