Archive for May, 2009

Totally Awesome Power Workout

Thursday, May 28th, 2009

The art of getting bigger muscles is a pretty straightforward thing. For a muscle to get bigger it needs to be stronger. In order to get stronger you must lift heavier and heavier weight. The more stress you put on the muscle, the bigger it will get. Training for bulk and power involves heavier weight [...]

Ali Lost 100 Pounds in One Year

Thursday, May 28th, 2009

Ali lost 100 pounds in one year. She did this with the help of a personal trainer. She is very tall at 6’1′ and she now weighs 175 pounds. When she first met her trainer and weighed 278 pounds, he told her she wasn’t eating enough! He asked her to eat six small meals a [...]

Totally Awesome Power Workout

Thursday, May 28th, 2009

The art of getting bigger muscles is a pretty straightforward thing. For a muscle to get bigger it needs to be stronger. In order to get stronger you must lift heavier and heavier weight. The more stress you put on the muscle, the bigger it will get. Training for bulk and power involves heavier weight [...]

The WSU Dilemma and An Attorney Who Cares

Thursday, May 28th, 2009

One person can make a difference. I have been following a fascinating series of events in a true story about a lawyer, a university and a book. In a nutshell, Washington State University in Pullman, WA canceled a program requiring all freshman to read Michael Pollan’s The Omnivore’s Dilemma. “Earlier this month, the university announced [...]

Plan your way to success

Thursday, May 28th, 2009

You realize planning is the key to success, right? Here’s the bottom line… If you plan, and I mean really plan things out (not just making your lunch the day before, but plan out meal by meal, grocery trip by grocery trip, workout by workout for the next 4-12 weeks), you will lose fat and [...]

Health Fitness Care – Swine Influenza H1N1 Flu Virus News

Thursday, May 28th, 2009

More human-to-pig flu transmission seen likely. More cases of humans transmitting the Swine Flu story H1N1 Flu strain to pigs are likely to occur, but will not be a major concern as swine are not severely affected by the virus, the World Organization for Animal Health said Wednesday. Canadian health officials said on May 2 [...]

Blueberry and Lemon Cake-Style Muffins

Thursday, May 28th, 2009

I’ve made these muffins for more years than I care to admit. My favorite way to entertain is with a Sunday brunch and these muffins fall right into place with that easy, no stress, style of entertaining. Unlike their bread-type cousins that quickly stale, these cake-type muffins can be made ahead and sit for 24 [...]

Wondering If Alli Is Worth It

Thursday, May 28th, 2009

I was wondering if anyone has tried Alli? And whether the thought of the worst possible side effect actually happening keeps you in line? And does it work? Or just end up embarrassing you?

Thursday 28 May 2009: SPRINT 8

Thursday, May 28th, 2009

SPRINT 8 Today’s workout is based on a sprint protocol designed by Phil Campbell, author of Ready, Set GO! Synergy Fitness for Time-Crunched Adults. The sprints are progressive. The first sprint begins at a jog and climaxes at 50% of maximum effort; the second sprint goes from 40% at the beginning to 60% at the [...]

3-Month TT Membership Offer Expires Tomorrow!

Wednesday, May 27th, 2009

Thursday is your last day to get a free 3-month TT membership, but you can get it when you take the Turbulence Training trial offer. A $59.85 value for only $4.95… Click here to get 3 months free with the TT Trial Offer Helping you transform your body this summer, Craig Ballantyne, CSCS, MS PS – [...]