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Why Vitamin D Is the Best Supplement Ever!

patrickv — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 00:16:58 +0000

Over the past few years, researchers have come up with a mountain of evidence that vitamin D is extremely important to maintaining health and preventing and even treating a host of health problems.

How Nuts Can Help Diabetics

patrickv — Fri, 15 Jul 2011 19:26:04 +0000

Mixed nuts may be a good replacement for some carbohydrates in the diabetic diet, according to the results of a randomized controlled trial reported online June 29 in Diabetes Care.

Who Else Wants Big Lats?

patrickv — Wed, 13 Jul 2011 20:05:28 +0000

Are Wide Grip Lat Pulldowns the secret to wide lats? Or is the narrow grip better?

Here’s a Quick Way to Improve Performance

patrickv — Tue, 12 Jul 2011 23:09:48 +0000

I remember in school reading a study about a group of subjects who didn't do any strength training but just thought about lifting weights and getting stronger and their strength actually did improve over time. That shows the power of mental strength and the placebo effect. I don't think this study is talking about the same thing, but it does show some insight on what to focus your attention on during the act of strength training.

Top 10 Must Have Items for the Crossfit Lover!

patrickv — Wed, 22 Jun 2011 22:10:05 +0000

As a Crossfit athletes, I am always looking for products that can improve my performance. If I can train harder, I will have an edge on my competitors. I always come across new prototypes that I think would be very cool to add to my arsenal of equipment. Fat bars, compression gear, and Cramer tape are specialty products that can intensify your training and enhance your game.

So You Wanna Roll? Foam Roller Guide (Sport Synergy Repost)

patrickv — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 22:00:45 +0000

If someone hasn't told you that you need to roll out your IT Band you probably haven't been to the gym lately. Something that has been gaining momentum over the past few years is the prevalence of foam rolling, or in 'trainer speak', self mysofascial release (SMR). SMR aids in the breakdown of soft-tissue adhesions and scar tissue that are the result of repetitive stress.

Treadmills vs Elliptical Trainers

Dai — Tue, 05 Apr 2011 18:50:26 +0000

In the battle of cardio machines, gym-goers are loyal to their favorite cardio equipment. Whether you're a treadmill lover or an elliptical enthusiast, follow these tips from the experts at Fitness Town to make the most of what your favorite cardio machine has to offer.

How Seniors can stay active

patrickv — Mon, 21 Feb 2011 00:14:22 +0000

Staying active is a necessary part of aging. Exercise not only prevents cardiovascular disease and osteoporosis, it also helps build strength, stronger bones, improve balance and cognition. Most seniors find exercise too intimidating. They think weight lifting is only for bodybuilding and treadmills are only for marathon runners. I'm here to talk about the many ways seniors can benefit from exercise.

Golfers: Athletes or not?

Keith Riel — Fri, 22 Oct 2010 23:32:42 +0000

When most people think golfer they create images of old guys with round belly's wearing funny socks, smoking cigars and drinking whiskey. This image is prehistoric in my opinion. Although most modern golfers still enjoy the pleasure of using golf fashion to draw attention, gone are the days of the unfit, lazy golfer. Even the poster boy for unhealthy living: John Daly has cleaned up his life. John has lost nearly 70lbs of fat and now participates in a daily fitness routine.

Product Opinion: The Mobia or Treadclimber, what’s the difference?

Geoff — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 19:56:57 +0000

It’s the same, but better... Well, it seems that Nautilus is trying again to rekindle its name by coming out with a new piece of equipment, The Mobia. New product? What! Definitely not! Maybe a sheep in wolves clothing but definitely not new. Are they hoping to fool the public or do they take us for idiots?