Many athletes and their parents/coaches are concerned about getting faster. And for good reason, because it is the athletic quality that is important for almost any sport if you want to excel. Getting faster is not too complex, however it is certainly hard work. The reason getting faster seems so complex is because of the […]
Can Zinc treat Depression and Colds?
The winter brings a couple common problems: feeling down and colds. And runny noses, little kids, hospitals, and frequent get-togethers are great ways to catch a cold this time as well. Is it possible that a simple nutrient can treat both depression and the common colds? Some recent research on zinc suggests that this micro-nutrient […]
Does personal training work?
Does Personal training work? Knowing that I am a fitness professional, you might be inclined to think that I’m an exercise guy. That I’m married to the notion that all life’s problems are prevented and cured by exercise. That the path to all that is good runs through a gym filled with iron, free space […]
Nutritional Supplements: Crock, Crutch, or Cure?
Are Nutritional Supplements Helpful? The supplement industry is a multi billion-dollar industry, and growing by the day. It is largely unregulated, thus the object of strong skepticism from many, especially professionals like myself. The industry’s history of unscrupulous marketing hawking several useless and some potentially harmful products further perpetuates the aura of suspicion. But, admittedly, […]
How much weight do you lift performing pushups?
I’ve always wondered how much weight is being lifted when performing push ups. I knew it wasn’t equal to your body weight, because your feet are touching the distributing a significant amount of weight away from your arms. So how much of your weight are you actually lifting? During some downtime, the question entered my […]
Proper Ab exercises
Below are some examples of abdominal exercises that challenge the anterior core musculature in a way that facilitates neutral spine (not the dangerous flexed spine). Furthermore, these exercises are mostly isometric, which better corresponds to the function of the abdominal musculature. The lower level exercises impart low levels of spinal compression despite high levels of […]