The health and fitness industry is a wild and untamable beast. Although virtually uncontrollable, there is no shortage of predictability. The number of approaches to diet and training are far too many to count. However, these approaches are often recycled and presented in new ways to make them look more appealing. Men and women’s fitness magazines are full of these examples promising amazing results in record time.
Often heard as the most important meal of the day, breakfast is generally accepted as necessary for health and fitness. As one to push the envelope and/or stir the pot, if you will, I’ve decided to give you the truth about breakfast. Is it necessary? Of course not and, in fact, it may be better to skip it!
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You’d do yourself a favor and save a ton of time if you avoid this list of words and phrases I have derived. Regardless of the product/service being sold, any use of the following words severely belittles the product and its effectiveness. Bottom line: when it comes to fitness and health, there are no shortcuts or magic potion. There’s just good ole sweat equity and a much needed perseverance.
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Life’s only constant, change. People come and go. The winds of change blow ever so steadily throughout our daily lives. Perception of change is what makes it good or bad. Regardless, it’s good to look back and pay tribute to things that have helped us along the way.
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The Holidays are upon us. Now is the time of year that everyone struggles to stay on track with their diet. You can avoid a lot diet detriment by following a few simple rules, of which I outline here. These tips can be used at any time. They are not exclusively for the holidays. They can be implemented for any social event or gathering.
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If one understands the basics of human biology and its adaptive mechanisms, sustained weight loss can be achieved. I have recently stumbled upon a truly superb article. I feel I have no choice but to review it. The information in this study will truly help everybody in their fitness journey. The referenced article is a review of several studies that point to the metabolic adaptations the body undergoes while “dieting.”
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Shining a Light
The fitness industry is rather corrupt and money oriented. Supplement companies and trainers after their own agendas take advantage of the unknowledgeable consumers. They take bits and pieces of information and piece them together how they see fit. The way they see fit is to sell you a product. They’ll sell you a training program, supplement, or anything really. I hope this blog will shine a light on the fitness ‘bro science’ malarkey.
Pick Up a Dumbbell, Gain 10 lbs
You walk in the gym, proceed to place your things in a locker or cubby hole, walking past all the weight machines and dumbbell racks (twice), and then toward the treadmill where a casual stroll (at best) is performed while watching an old episode of Everybody Loves Raymond. This stroll lasts anywhere from 20 minutes to an hour (for the dedicated).
