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Maximize Your Muscle Growth: Choose a Split Routine!
If your goal is to maximize muscle growth, focusing on fewer muscle groups per session might be your best bet. Recent research suggests that training
Leg Raise or Lower?
Q: You’ve mentioned two-legged lowering in some of your programs. Is that the same as leg raises? A: On the outside it may look the
Don't Be So Crusty!
When it comes to making a grain-free pie, many health-conscious individuals choose almond flour as an alternative to conventional flour, but that substitute may not
Quad and Psoas Stretches
Many people ask me for good leg stretches, particularly for the hip flexors. Here are some of my favorite quad and psoas stretches. Standing Quad
Another Look at The Best Time To Train
I’ve written about the best time to train in the past, but here are some additional viewpoints from Russian and Eastern European authorities on the
One-Week Cleanse
“I feel gross!” How many times have you said that after a night of overindulgence? Being bad every once and a while won’t kill you,
Should You Do A Detox?
There are many diagnostics that you can use to determine toxic overload, but here’s a simple and inexpensive way to do it. I picked this
The First Step to Gut Health
The first step toward healing the gut involves a procedure known as a Vitamin C Flush. This is a clinical pearl that I picked up
The 4R Program for Gastrointestinal Health
If your goal is to optimize your health and wellbeing, one of the primary areas to address is the health of your gut. A system
Stop Bullying Your Thyroid
Iodine is necessary for thyroid hormone production. You eat iodine-rich foods, like cod fish, tuna, eggs, yogurt, cranberries, strawberries, baked potatoes, and even seaweed occasionally
An Interesting Post-Workout Strategy
Last month we discussed the concept of doing no carbs immediately after a workout and instead using amino acids. Here’s another expert that advocates the
Dumbbell Forward Step-Up
When doing step-ups for the first time, the dumbbell side step-up using a low step is a good place to start. A progression over time
Feeder Workouts Do Not Enhance Recovery
Many experts have touted the benefits of low-intensity strength training following high-intensity work to enhance recovery. This type of training is often referred to as
Don’t Sit Still After A Demanding Workout
In a recent interview, Gary Reinl, author of ICED! The Illusionary Treatment Option, discussed the importance of lymphatic drainage. As Reinl puts it, the lymphatic
The “10 Sets of 10” Method
I hate to break the news but in strength training, there’s really nothing new under the sun. Take the popular “10 sets of 10 reps”
Death By Calcium
In order for an individual to meet their nutrient requirements, famous nutrition guru Rheo Blair used to recommend as many as 500 supplement pills a
How Long Do Your Children Watch Television For Each Day?
In the past, we looked at some of the issues involved with childhood obesity. Inactivity is certainly a problem. Less time playing and more time
Let Me Give You A Complex
When spring comes around, I encourage people to take advantage of the good weather and do their conditioning outdoors. Sure, there will be times when
My Balls Were Frozen!
Every year from the beginning of May to the end of September, I do a medicine ball circuit outdoors at least once a week. It’s
The Pros and Cons of Detraining
Every year, many professional bodybuilders take an extended leave from training. They do this for a few reasons. Of course, the rigors of training and
How To Get Lean In One Week (Part 2)
Yesterday I introduced an eating and supplementation strategy to get you as lean as possible in one week. Of course, proper training is important as