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How To Maximize Your Longevity

Researchers who study longevity have discovered certain common traits in those who live long, happy lives. While genetics may be the most important factor determining longevity, following these tips can help everyone maximize their lifespan. Exercise daily. It doesn't always have to be hard exercise; something simple such as walking can ...

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One of my subspecialties as a trainer is preparing…

One of my subspecialties as a trainer is preparing bodybuilders for physique competition. I trained two competitors who participated in the KY Muscle Classic bodybuilding show this weekend. One won his class; the other placed second in his class. Both were part of a seven-member team who began training for the show under ...

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Two-Wheelin’

I enjoy bicycling, but haven't ridden much over the last few years because my bike, an old racing cycle, just isn't comfortable any more. The extreme bent-over position puts too much stress on my arms, upper back and neck, making riding more of a chore than a joy. Decided to put ...

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Get Your Hands Off!

If you're one of the many people I see in the gym holding on to the handrails of the treadmill or hunching over the handlebars of the stairstepper, then STOP!! Research shows that when you support your body with your arms by hanging on, you lose as much as 50% of ...

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How I Eat For Fat Loss

I thought it would be instructive to detail how I structure my eating plan in accordance with my fitness goals. Right now I'm in a fat-loss phase. My first step was to figure out how many grams of protein I require to maintain my lean body mass. Then I added in ...

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“Trying” Is Not Enough

If you're following a solid diet "most of the time" and not achieving your fat-loss goals, maybe it's time to redefine what a solid diet is. Are you eating 5-6 small meals a day? Have you or a nutrition expert figured out your daily calorie needs so that you are eating fewer ...

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Persistence Works!

She hired me 3 years ago. At 44 years old, 5 feet 3 and 143 pounds, she was a lifetime exercise enthusiast and in very good shape. Despite owning a body that most women would be very pleased with, she was unsatisfied and wanted the "defined" look of a figure ...

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Don’t Just Work Out, Work Up

If you've been working out frequently and consistently without getting the results you expect, perhaps you're not adequately challenging yourself. Sure, getting those workouts in on a regular basis is essential for success, but it's not enough. Progression is the key. If you bench-press 120 pounds for three sets of ten repetitions workout ...

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No (More) Sweat

I lost a client this week. He called me a few months ago, desperate to lose weight and get healthy. Eighty pounds overweight, beset with high blood pressure and raging diabetes, he asked for my help because his doctor said he was going to die sooner rather than later. Within three weeks ...

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