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What role has body fat evaluation in human function and performance? In modern society obesity has become a growing concern for the health care practitioner. The most recent data from the American National Center for Health Statistics show an increasing trend, that 30% of U.S adults from

For years as fitness enthusiasts we have been keen to keep track of our body fat measurements as part of our training progress, many people claim ridiculously low measurements and others high. But as a Strength and Conditioning consultant to both the novice athlete and International athlete,

Lift weights heavy enough to reach failure between 8-12 reps Do HIT cardio (high intensity interval training) This is when you do a period of very fast pace cardio followed by a period of slower pace Don’t ever workout 2 major muscle groups together Get some complex

It’s easy to let yourself be fooled into thinking the things you eat are healthy. Foods dressed in crafty packaging lead you to believe they will help you lose weight. But do they? The truth is that most of the time the only thing special about the

These days you can’t go anywhere without hearing about a new weight loss breakthrough. A pill, a cream, or a new fad diet – you name it and it’s going to solve all of your weight loss problems in 30 days or less. Or not. The truth

Spring is here and that means one thing – it’s time for spring cleaning. The word alone conjures up the image of a garage too filled with junk to walk through, let alone park a car, and closets filled to capacity. When things get this out of

A question that I am often asked by frustrated fitness enthusiasts is “Why have my results stopped? I am doing the same routine as before – what happened?” This is a common place to end up, usually a few months after starting a new exercise routine. At

How many times have you told yourself that you need to lose weight?  I’m not talking about a couple pounds either – I’m talking about 20 or more pounds of extra fat that you’d like to see disappear. I’ve come to notice a trend. Most people psyche

While outdoor cookouts are a great opportunity to relax and visit with friends and family did you know that the average barbecue meal exceeds 1500 calories? That’s almost an entire day’s worth of calories in one meal. That can really added unwanted inches to your waist line

The stereotype of athletes is that of lumbering dunces who are more brawn than brains. However, the exact opposite is true of the most successful fitness athletes. The study of nutrition and physiology is advancing daily and can be a lifelong pursuit. Think of this as Fitness