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Arching or Bouncing While Benching Cheating? According to Michael Boyle it is, and Why I Disagree

Posted by Bob , 17 February 2012 · 450 views
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I love to read anything and everything related to health, fitness, strength training, etc, and with my new Kindle Fire, it’s easier than ever. From time to time I come across something that just screams out for a rebuttal, and this just happened to me this morning while reading "Advances in Functional Training" by Michael Boyle. In the first...


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Diet Composition Studies and Outcomes

Posted by Bob , 23 January 2012 · 242 views

I want to organize and post all the studies I can find on diet composition and their results in one easy to find place. Here is where I will post them. I will update this entry periodically.

Comparison of the Atkins, Zone, Ornish, and LEARN diets for change in weight and related risk factors among overweight premenopausal women: the A TO Z Weight Loss...


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Autoregulatory progressive resistance exercise (APRE)

Posted by Bob , 15 May 2011 · 333 views

There is a new fad sweeping across the strength training world called Autoregulatory Progressive Resistance Exercise, or APRE for short. This new fad suggests that one should tailor his or her workout program according to how he or she is feeling at that moment. Although the name suggests some kind of mystical training system, it’s very straight ...


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Add 60 Minutes Of Cardio to Your Workouts Without Increasing the Length of Your Training Session

Posted by Bob , 12 May 2011 · 179 views

Sounds impossible, but you can easily add 60 + minutes of cardio to your workouts without adding a single additional minute to your training session. It sounds counter-intuitive, but I assure you it's not only intuitive, but it actually works! I have been using this method for many years, and now many of my fellow trainers have also adopted this...


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Common Exercise Questions and Answers Part 3

Posted by Bob , 12 May 2011 · 160 views

Q. From Marjorie: Hello Bob, I am a 23 yr old female, 140lbs, 5’6″. I have been excercising for the last 5 months (strength training for the last 3 months) This is pretty much my routine Run 5 times a week for 30-40 minutes, I usually average 3.5 to 4 miles for that period of time. day 1 -back and abs, day 2- biceps and triceps, day ...


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Common Exercise Questions and Answers Part 2

Posted by Bob , 12 May 2011 · 128 views

Q. From Lydia sent on: I am a 39 yr old female who recently decided to take control of my health. I walk approx 5-7 miles/wk. Have cut out junkfood, i.e. chips, candy, soda.. I weigh 280lbs and have no problem with losing 1-2 lbs a wk to get to my goal. A. You seem to be on the right track. I found your other question and to get the J Lo butt you...


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Exercise for Children

Posted by Bob , 20 January 2011 · 152 views

Many times I am asked if a clients child should also be engaged in a exercise training program. As a certified personal fitness trainer with over 12 years in the field, I have trained countless Children and helped many to become top notch athletes. It's not whether if you should have a child exercise, but rather the question should be as to how to train...





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