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2018-02-22 18:28
When it comes to weight, let’s take a look at what exactly is a biological set point. Simply put, the set point is the range (usually within a 10% fluctuation) our body was genetically… Read More
2017-08-01 14:36
“…there is no research which proves categorically that there is any need for separate stretching sessions, phases or exercises to be conducted to improve performance or safety&h&hell…Read More
2017-06-06 01:34
FACT: Contrary to popular belief, peer-reviewed research has shown that consumption of neither beer nor wine cause the dreaded “beer belly”. Well, sort of. Here we explore the co… Read More
2017-05-30 16:00
For years I was convinced acupuncture was a valid medical procedure with clear benefits backed by reams of good evidence. Although I never did believe in the meridian qi energy theories&nbsp&hell…Read More
2017-05-17 17:30
Balance is one of those essential skills that enhances all of our movements.  It may sound a bit New Age-y but it is true: the ability to balance is within us all. You just need to find… Read More
2017-03-29 17:06
For years I’ve been telling weight loss clients they need to eat every three to four hours to increase their metabolic rate and lose weight. “Eat six small meals a day. It’… Read More
2017-03-25 20:03
People don’t get fat because they are lazy or lack willpower. Resist the urge to fat shame because it’s not as simple as “move more, eat less.”  We now know diet… Read More
2017-02-13 18:49
The fitness industry is awash with guidelines and rules that are contradictory or downright wrong. Some might say ‘alternative facts’. There is also a large&n&hell…Read More
2017-01-28 18:56
Many wars have been fought over salt. Without out, we would die. But today, we seem to be oversaturated with salt. The vilification of salt is something I remember from early on. My mom, a p… Read More
2017-01-07 21:06
Alternative medicine is born from pseudoscience. It is an alternative to what is proven to work. Anecdata, placebos, epidemiological studies, cherry-picked data and the internet form the fou… Read More
2016-12-20 20:45
Do you consider yourself knowledgeable when it comes health and fitness? See if you can answer these 9 questions correctly. 1. Which oil is healthiest for your heart? A- Olive oil B- Ca… Read More
2016-12-13 00:02
Offal is a vague term used to describe parts of the animal we Americans don’t eat. It includes the liver, brain, lungs, heart, tail, tongue, intestines, stomach and marrow.  In th… Read More
2016-10-30 15:51
The multi-billion dollar weight loss industry is teeming with contradictory evidence, opinions and charlatans looking to cash in on the answer to this fundamental question: why do we get fat… Read More
2016-09-22 02:44
To the left is Sarah Elizabeth Robles. She won the bronze medal in the Rio 2016 Olympics for weightlifting. She is fat.  About 300 lbs on the scale.  She can clean and jerk 350lbs… Read More
2016-05-03 17:37
The pull-up is one of the best foundation exercises in the world of resistance training.  Arguably there is no better exercise to properly engage and recruit the muscles of the posterio… Read More
2016-02-24 22:27
Absolute certainty is impossible–even certainty about the fact that certainty is impossible, is itself impossible. No scientific truism is beyond all scrutiny and error. And yet, to th… Read More
2015-09-14 02:21
Losing weight, more specifically body fat, can be an arduous undertaking. First and foremost, focus on fat loss not weight loss. Changing body composition by adding lean muscle and… Read More
2015-06-03 13:22
Imagine rubbing a lamp from which emerges a malevolent genie who proceeds to cast this curse over you: “Henceforth you shall only be allowed to do three exercises for the rest of your… Read More
2014-10-24 02:25
Our big toe, sometimes referred to as the great toe, the first MTP (metatarsophalangeal joint) or simply the hallux, plays a critical role in dynamic balance and forward motio… Read More
2014-09-23 17:14
Have you hit a runner’s plateau? Does it seem no matter how hard you train, your speed and cadence remain stagnant? Incorporating plyometrics can help pro… Read More
2014-08-23 21:39
I love a top ten list as much as the next guy, especially if it’s well curated. Health/fitness literature is a very saturated environment. Sometimes it’s hard to separate th… Read More
2014-08-18 01:38
The controversy surrounding genetically modified organisms (GMOs) is made needlessly complex thanks to junk science. A little refresher course on scientific logic wo… Read More
2014-07-21 00:31
If your goal is to drop weight, running a marathon may not be the answer. Too much cardio may in fact make you fat! Have you ever watched the end of a triathlon or marathon and noticed… Read More

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