by: Tom Venuto These days, the carbohydrate issue seems to be the burning question on the minds of nearly everyone who is interested in getting leaner. It’s no wonder why there’s such a buzz about these diets: everywhere you look lately there are low carb bars, low carb drinks, low carb meal replacements, low carb [...]

by: Lyle McDonald For many years (decades?) a common suggestion was that one should attempt to gain some muscle mass mass (through resistance training and possibly overeating) prior to beginning a diet. Well meaning individuals would suggest you spent 3-4 weeks or more training hard and eating well to gain muscle mass. The goal was [...]

by: Anthony Ellis Believe it or not, losing a little or a lot of fat involves pretty much the same concept – consistent dieting coupled with cardiovascular exercise and weight training. This is how the professionals do it, and it works. Many of you may be hesitant to start a weight training program, but the [...]

by: Angela Ursprung My 10 best picks for staying fit through the fall and into the holidays! We don’t have to gain the extra 5 pounds that research says we gain each year, and here’s how you can be successful. 1. Get Support. First and foremost it is important to get help. Many of us [...]

by: Will Brink One of the most common problems faced by strength training athletes is joint pain. “Oh my shoulder is killing me” or “my knee has been bothering me for months” or “I have been living on pain killers to get rid of this ache in my elbow” are common complaints that can be [...]