I'm not a PT, and I know it's not as simple as taking an exam on the weekend to become certified, but unfortunately I see a bunch of them making mistakes that I thought were reserved for the unqualified.
It's gotta be the minority giving the major
Monday, August 30, 2010
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
Is drinking more water the key to weight loss?
I feel like this topic is well-trodden ground, but it's hype induced articles such as the one posted in the news this morning that caught my attention.
It offers no new information but instead applies simple logic to the calories in vs calories ou
It offers no new information but instead applies simple logic to the calories in vs calories ou
Sunday, August 22, 2010
Hilarious training gimmicks - #2 The Power Balance band
The second gimmick to be brought to my attention recently, is the Power Balance Band (or bracelet), brought to you by the almighty Howarts! errr, I mean Power Balance!
This has to be the biggest and BEST scam to have taken hold of the general pop
This has to be the biggest and BEST scam to have taken hold of the general pop
Thursday, August 19, 2010
The best training split ever - does it exist?
Everyone is searching for the holy-mutha-f*$ken-grail of training splits.
How does one go about deciding which circuits or body parts to train on any particular day?
After all, there are literally hundreds of variations out there.
They work for
How does one go about deciding which circuits or body parts to train on any particular day?
After all, there are literally hundreds of variations out there.
They work for
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
What's a healthy body fat percent for freaky abdominal definition?
The burning question is "What's a healthy body fat percent for freaky abdominal definition?"
Are you looking for a six-pack, or are you just aiming to be in a healthy body fat range for a fit adult?
I'll assume you're after a body fat level t
Are you looking for a six-pack, or are you just aiming to be in a healthy body fat range for a fit adult?
I'll assume you're after a body fat level t
Wednesday, August 11, 2010
A kick-ass way to increase your bench press
Increasing your bench press is often considered the 'holy grail' in most gyms.
Every wanna-be meat-head gathers around the bench press in a pair of flip-flops, trying to impress their mates by lifting more than Oprah Winfrey's mid-morning snack.
Every wanna-be meat-head gathers around the bench press in a pair of flip-flops, trying to impress their mates by lifting more than Oprah Winfrey's mid-morning snack.
Monday, August 9, 2010
The weight gain diet - 5 foods making you fat
The fact of the matter is, we eat things which pack on the pounds without even realising it.
The media has a lot to answer for in a realm of contradictory information.
One day it's ok to eat this, the next it's not ok to eat that.
Give me a brea
The media has a lot to answer for in a realm of contradictory information.
One day it's ok to eat this, the next it's not ok to eat that.
Give me a brea
Thursday, August 5, 2010
The travel gym - Keeping the fat off whilst on holidays
Many of us like to maintain our shape when traveling for long periods of time abroad.
It can be a hard task - Drinking too much, eating our weight in exotic foods and then there's the exercise part (or lack there-of).
The only form of activity se
It can be a hard task - Drinking too much, eating our weight in exotic foods and then there's the exercise part (or lack there-of).
The only form of activity se
Tuesday, August 3, 2010
10 more traits of a gym douchebag
I wrote about the Top 10 traits of a gym douchebag a couple of weeks ago and due to the overwhelming response, I now have another 10 to add to this seemingly ever-growing list!
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Sunday, August 1, 2010
Hilarious training gimmicks - #1 The Shake Weight
Marketing has a lot to answer for when it comes to the fitness industry.
I'm often left wondering who would fall victim to such scams?
But in a world of billions of people, if your exposure is high enough, you are bound to bait a few dud fish.
I'm often left wondering who would fall victim to such scams?
But in a world of billions of people, if your exposure is high enough, you are bound to bait a few dud fish.
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