Saturday, December 19th, 2009
Although many people set New Year's resolutions dealing with health and fitness, few actually succeed in their goals. A few simple steps can...
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Wednesday, December 9th, 2009
Q: I know that exercise makes me stronger, but that when I get older I'll start losing some of that. At what age should I expect to start losing...
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Most people who have exercised hard for any length of time have experienced some degree of soft-tissue injury. While these are undesirable (to say...
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You know entering a competition will help you focus on your training. Now you just need to choose one. Powerlifting is a great starting place for...
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Due to a variety of lies, misconceptions, and simple misunderstandings, it is the rare woman who truly engages in strength training. Many women go to...
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"A man too busy to take care of his health is like a mechanic too busy to take care of his tools." ~ Spanish Proverb Have you ever put...
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Q: What is the best time of day to workout? A trainer at my gym said hormone levels peak at 3:00 in the afternoon, but I'm at work until at least...
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Lactic acid buildup from exercise causes burning muscles, queasy stomachs, and for decades was thought to be the cause of DOMS (delayed onset muscle...
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Q: What are some good ways to build bone density? My coworker was told by her doctor that she needed to get more calcium and do more walking and...
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In part I, we examined the "classic" military pushup, and a better way to get there than the old standby "kneeling" pushup. On...
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