Good honest information about proper weight training and nutrition for building a lean muscular physique is harder to come by than ever before. The problem is information overload.

These days we have so much information coming at us from fitness and diet guru’s preaching about their latest breakthroughs on late night TV infomercials everyday. Hundreds, even thousands of exercise and nutrition books fill bookstore shelves. Dozens of magazines clutter the newsstands every month. And to top it all off there are new websites popping up everyday adding to this bog of misinformation at an exponential rate. Read the rest of this entry »

Among the numerous never-ending debates in the field is the question of whether or not cardio/aerobic type activity should be performed when the explicit goal is maximum gains in muscle mass. And as is usually the case, there are a variety of extreme standpoints in this debate. Read the rest of this entry »

If you are curious as to the effects of alcohol on the body, this could be the most eye-opening article you will ever read. Many of us associate the effects of alcohol on the body with the heart, lungs, liver, brain, memory, etc. Furthermore, if asked about effects of drinking alcohol in terms of our fitness goals, most people will let you know about the infamous beer belly. Read the rest of this entry »

Low carb diet enthusiasts claim their diet is supreme to other methods. They claim their diet offers a metabolic advantage-”metabolic advantages that will allow overweight individuals to eat as many or more calories as they were eating before starting the diet yet still lose pounds and inches” (Atkins, 1992). Read the rest of this entry »

I want to share with you some quality advice on how to gain weight. Now I caution you that this is for the really skinny guy looking to really gain weight because they barely have any meat on their bones. I know what it is like when you feel like you eat all the time and have nothing to show for it. I have been there. Read the rest of this entry »

A few days ago, I answered a Q&A on Around Workout Nutrition While Dieting and, mentioned in an offhand way that I would talk about the issue of weight training for fat loss at some later date. Well, apparently today is that later date. Or, more accurately today and Friday since, as this is going to be long, I’m going to divide it into two parts. Read the rest of this entry »

As scientific evidence continues to mount in favor of the health promoting effects of higher protein intakes, increasingly health conscious consumers are demanding convenient and affordable ways of adding protein to their diet. The food and supplement industries, never one to miss an opportunity, have been eager to oblige, introducing a myriad of protein bars, powders, shakes, candies, puddings and other convenience foods to fill this demand. Read the rest of this entry »

It’s 5:30pm. Your kids’ soccer practice starts in 15 minutes. You’ve barely gotten your foot in the door before the barrage of demands for your time and attention begins. Lil’ Suzie needs help with homework. Bobby Jr. wants to practice his batting swing in the living room. Read the rest of this entry »