Lifestyle change is blamed for our children’s growing weight problems. It is estimated that children spend on average more than four hours a day watching television or playing computer games, and as computer games become more sophisticated and attract a wider audience, that number is likely to increase. As a result, more than one-third of […]

The need to look slim and trim is great. Most of us are tempted to buy weight loss supplements as we see them displayed on the market in attractive packaging and influential cover. The strong desire for a toned body shape is hard to resist and therefore more and more weight loss products are emerging […]

Getting fat can be a slow and challenging process, and in my opinion, it is even more difficult to do than losing weight. Getting a cat (aka weight gain) through a bulking phase means eating a LOT of food, all the time. I’ve compiled a list of tips to help you bulk up effectively and […]

Most bodybuilders and fitness enthusiasts trying to gain weight quickly are always told that to gain muscle mass they must stick to heavy weights for low repetitions. This weight training myth is due to many believing that “low rep heavy weights” are for “size” and “high reps light weights” are for “endurance.” Well, nothing could […]

Today, a common fitness craze involves a full-body approach to every workout. Hit all the major muscle groups in different ways to create “muscle confusion” and prevent overtraining in one area and complacency in your exercise routine. People pay big bucks for CrossFit, P90X, Insanity, and more. But what if I told you that these […]

In the world of cardio machines, you really have a lot of work ahead of you. By wearing these things, you are expected to push your body and sweat a lot. However, all of your workouts are always secondary to your overall health. Improper use or improper selection of the cardio machine can negatively affect […]

“Why can’t we eat what we want and exercise?” “Why do we have to be so strict about our diets?” “I can’t give up certain foods!” The truth is … Nobody says you have to do anything! It’s your body, your health, your lack of energy, and your appearance. But, if you are one of […]

Our body requires energy for its metabolic and physiological functions. You get energy from food and its macronutrients, that is, carbohydrates, fats, and proteins. The dietary energy intake from food must meet the requirements for the achievement and maintenance of optimal health, physiological function and well-being. The energy requirement is the amount of dietary energy […]

What is online personal training? The concept is simple. You want more income without having to work more. And your prospects and clients want to lose weight and get fit, but they don’t want to pay the premium price to work one-on-one with a personal trainer. Then what do you do? You can’t lower the […]

Last night I was flipping through an old muscle magazine and saw a picture of Bill Pettis. If you don’t recognize the name, Bill Pettis was a bodybuilder who possibly built the biggest arms of his day. Rumor has it that they were 23 1/4 inches tall. (I say rumored because no one really knows […]