The Best Workout Music – Readers’ Choice

October 7, 2010

In a recent article, I showed you some of the best workout music, and the albums you might want to get ahold of to help boost your performance in the gym. I then asked for your input (as well as a forum I frequent) on the workout music you most enjoyed. I got a LOT of responses, […]

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The Satiety Index – Why Food Quality Matters

September 28, 2010

It’s the never-ending debate in the nutrition world: should you focus on quantity of calories or quality of calories? The answer, of course, is that they both matter. But in a world where 99% of all weight loss advice is “eat less and exercise more,” it’s important to take a look at the other side […]

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Healthy Vegetable Recipes – Roasts for the Chilly Months

September 20, 2010

The days are getting shorter and the weather’s getting cooler, which can only mean one thing: it’s time to start using the oven again (and not just for frozen pizza!) Roast chicken, beef, and pork are excellent staples to know how to cook to ensure that you are eating healthy food with minimal investment of […]

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The Great Corn Sugar Scam

September 16, 2010

High fructose corn syrup, the current target of much criticism regarding its effects on your health, is going extinct. But don’t start celebrating just yet… All About High Fructose Corn Syrup (HFCS) HFCS is a cheaper sugar than sucrose, made from corn rather than cane or beets. The higher concentration of fructose may result in […]

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The Low-Down on the New Army PT Test

September 13, 2010

I recently ran across this great article on the New York Times’ website, explaining the new army PT test and how it differs from the tried-and-true trinity of two-mile runs, push ups, and sit ups. First, a Disclaimer Before I get going, I just wanted to note that I am not and have never been […]

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Plyometrics Exercises: Vertical Jumps

September 9, 2010

In an earlier post, I went over the basics of plyometrics exercises. This is the second part of a series that will cover this topic more in-depth. Lower Body Plyometrics For a Strong, Healthy, and Attractive Body Most people focus on the following exercises for their lower body: Barbell back squats Resistance machines (leg press, […]

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The Best Workout Music – 9 Albums That Will Boost Your Performance

September 6, 2010

As anyone who’s ever strapped an iPod onto their arm for a jog can tell you, music is a performance-enhancing drug (albeit a legal one). Not only does it serve as a background to make your workout more enjoyable, it can actually boost your performance if you are listening to the right music! The Science […]

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