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The Paleolithic diet, aka the paleo diet, is based upon the idea that our current food environment is at odds with our evolutionary heritage and that the optimal diet is to mimic that of our Paleolithic ancestors. It has been argued that for nearly 99% of human history we ate a certain way, and...

The ketogenic diet is a diet that capitalizes on a very interesting aspect of human physiology, namely ketosis. Ketosis is a metabolic state that occurs when we consume carbohydrates in such low quantities fatty acid oxidation becomes the main source of fuel. When fatty acid oxidation reaches...

As a natural health care professional for the past 17 years, I have helped thousands who have sought 100% physical, emotional, and nutritional health. In order to help you reach your 2014 goals, I will share with you 10 of the most common myths/mistakes that I have experienced. 1. Health comes...

You are being judged I’m sure many of you are familiar with the (somewhat cliché) adage that it’s what’s on the inside that counts, but, love it or hate it, we live in a society that places much emphasis on superficial characteristics. Heck, we have competitions (ala bodybuilding, fitness...

It happens before every summer, and every new year: people will make resolutions to lose weight, eat right, and get healthy. Unfortunately, up to 88% of people fall through on their goals in record time. So how can we make our personal goals stick, and avoid the usual pitfalls? Here are a few...

You are being judged I’m sure many of you are familiar with the (somewhat cliché) adage that it’s what’s on the inside that counts, but, love it or hate it, we live in a society that places much emphasis on superficial characteristics. Heck, we have competitions (ala bodybuilding, fitness...

Do You Have “Good Enough” Syndrome? My high school basketball coach always used to say “Everyone loves to win, but not everyone truly hates to lose. Those that hate to lose are the ones that will eventually win.” This statement has always stuck with me because it holds true with all areas of...

You are being judged I’m sure many of you are familiar with the (somewhat cliché) adage that it’s what’s on the inside that counts, but, love it or hate it, we live in a society that places much emphasis on superficial characteristics. Heck, we have competitions (ala bodybuilding, fitness...

Bodybuilding is an art form and also one of the hardest sports in existence. It is not easy to excel in bodybuilding and only a rare group of people ever can. Life of a Bodybuilder - Some Interesting Facts By Charles T Freeman Did you know that bodybuilders have to ingest over 1g of protein...

6 Truths About Exercise That Nobody Wants to Believe written by JAMES CLEAR STRENGTH TRAINING Success in the gym, as with most things in life, comes down to mastering the basics. With that in mind, here are 6 exercise tips, weightlifting basics, the best exercises to start with, and training...

How to Stay Focused When You Get Bored Working Toward Your Goals written by JAMES CLEAR FOCUS GRIT HABITS STRENGTH TRAINING This article is an excerpt from Atomic Habits, my New York Times bestselling book. We all have goals and dreams, but it can be difficult to stay focused and stick with...

With millions of people returning to the office in this unpredictable pandemic-stricken world, many of us may be losing some of the leisure time that allowed for additional workouts, track runs, and brisk walks in the great outdoors. And, with The New York Times reporting that being locked-down...

Everybody wants to know the fastest way to dropping unwanted body fat, I mean who wouldn’t right? There is something to be said about looking at a physique where you can clearly see muscle separation and everything just flows together nicely. People will do anything to lose body fat nowadays...

I’m sure it’s been drilled into your heads as much as it was drilled into mine, low reps and heavy weight for building and high reps and moderate weight when trying to get “toned.” What a bunch of bullshit! Do you have any idea how much I’ve gone outside of the box when it came to building...

Can overweight people build muscle the same way leaner people do? Or does body weight somehow prevent hypertrophy? Those were the questions a study by a group of British researchers set out to answer recently. The results are good news for people with a high BMI who are wondering if strength...

Funniest or random things people say about your size or muscles .... Funniest conversation I have ever have will a little kid I didn't know..... (Today). Stop at gas station to get a drink and cigar. Standing inline to pay...... I hear a small voice from a redhead kid say, "Can you show me...

Has the COVID-19 pandemic put you in a workout slump? If your fitness habits aren’t what they used to be, rest assured — you’re in good company. A growing body of evidence shows that the pandemic has profoundly changed how much people exercise, not only in the United States but around the...

Bodybuilding is an art form and also one of the hardest sports in existence. It is not easy to excel in bodybuilding and only a rare group of people ever can. Life of a Bodybuilder - Some Interesting Facts By Charles T Freeman Did you know that bodybuilders have to ingest over 1g of protein...

When people think of bodybuilding, those with no real knowledge of the sport unfortunately tend to think of one thing: Steroids. These people have real knowledge on human anatomy or physiology and certainly know very little about bodybuilding, and even less about steroids and performance...

Four common misconceptions about steroids Steroids and bodybuilding go hand in hand as far as most people are concerned, and unfortunately in this day and age, anybody and everybody can post whatever they like onto the internet, with no real facts or evidence to back up their claims. For this...