D.O.M.S. – Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness
May 31, 2010
D.O.M.S. – Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness
In case you have ever asked the question, “why do we get sore muscles” then you probably have heard of D.O.M.S. DOMS stands for delayed onset muscle soreness and is the dull pain we get in our muscles after exercising.
Usually DOMS comes into play within 24-72 hours and you feel a very stiff feeling in the affected muscle plus pain that can sometimes be very debilitating.
So with this in mind what can we do to reduce the pain we get from DOMS?
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Weight Loss Plateau: The Break Through
May 27, 2010
Weight Loss Plateau: The Break Through
You may have found some pretty consistent results by training and eating healthier, but after a while you start to see a plateau with your efforts and you’re wondering what you can do to make things rev up again. If this sounds at least a little like you then you are in the weight loss plateau level which pretty much every man and woman reach at some point in their training sessions.
So what are the reasons for this happening? Maybe if we analyze this it will allow us to make another break through?
Weight Loss Plateau: The Reasons
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30 Minute Workout Plan
May 26, 2010
30 Minute Workout Plan
A lot of times lately you’ve probably been quite busy trying to manage work, family and social life so throwing in a workout may seem next to impossible. Well, we’re always trying to eliminate excuses and keep our motivation high so how about we look at a killer 30 minute total body workout which will activate all your muscles and have you burning fat for hours after your workout?
Best of all all you need for this workout is a pair of dumbbells or kettlebells (here is a link for some very affordable ones – Kettlebells) and a stability ball (here is a link for one under $20 – Xercise Ball Package With DVD And Pump).
Remember you want to go high intensity and have little rest between the sets to really get your heart rate up and get you sweating. Ready for this? Let’s go…
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Weight Loss Motivation Tips: Goal Setting
May 25, 2010
Weight Loss Motivation Tips: Goal Setting
It’s that time of year when motivation is really beginning to lack and you know this to be the case because the large crowds which were filling your gym in the earlier months of the year have definitely died down.
You can have all the best intentions and the voice in the back of your head screaming to keep it up and continue to push through but sometimes life just gets in the way and the all the stresses prevent you from staying on track. If this or at least part of it sounds like something you can relate with then you are not alone and this article is a friendly boost to help you reach your goals…
In fact, goal setting is the highlight of this article, but there is something that we should first clarify…
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Can Vegetarians Build Muscle Easily?
May 23, 2010
Can Vegetarians Build Muscle Easily?
Not everyone wants to eat meat in their life. There is nothing wrong with that – some people just have different beliefs or opinions on the subject. But, if you don’t eat meat, does that mean that you can’t achieve the physique you want?
Vegetarians can do the same thing meat eaters can do in terms of their physique. Sure, it may be harder and take a lot more planning, but with the right knowledge and willpower, anything is possible.
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Ultimate Nutrition Anti-Oxidant Review
May 21, 2010
What you need to know about Ultimate Nutrition Anti-Oxidant
Ultimate Nutrition Anti-Oxidant provides your cells and tissues an additional layer of protection against free radicals, which are produced by intense exercise. These free radicals can damage muscles and cause muscle pain for days after your workout, which obviously hurts your training routine.
This vitamin and mineral blend from Ultimate Nutrition contains Vitamin C, Vitamin A, Vitamin E, Zinc, Beta-carotene, Cysteine, Glutathione, and Selenium to help oxidize free radicals and neutralize potential muscle damage.
Your natural metabolism can create excess free radicals, so it’s important to neutralize these so you can reach your athletic potential. 
Read more…
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Post Injury Training
May 21, 2010
Post Injury Training
There is no doubt that there is a good chance you will experience sports or exercise related injuries at some time in your career.
The harder you work out and the more you push yourself, the more likely you are to get an injury. Even with the best warm-ups and preparation, injuries still happen.
What is sometimes more frustrating than an injury, though, is deciding when it is time to come back and start training again. Most people don’t like being out of action for very long, but if you come back too soon, you risk getting injured again or even making it worse.
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Ashton Kutcher Workout
May 20, 2010
Ashton Kutcher Workout
You’ve probably noticed Ashton Kutcher has been working out a lot and now he is featured in a movie called “Killers” where he plays a James Bond type of character kicking lots of ass.
He has been training hard for this role and not much has been revealed about his workouts and exercise plan but as a health coach and trainer I am going to devise you a pretty intense workout which has a bit of a twist.
The objective of this workout is to shed the excess fat you may have gained over the winter months and really get you toned up and beach-ready for this summer.
Let’s jump right in…
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Is Creatine Safe?
May 19, 2010
Is Creatine Safe?
Hopefully you have heard a lot about the benefits of Creatine (Monohydrate) which is one of the most used and recommended supplements in the health field. However, the question you may still have for yourself… “Is Creatine Safe?”
There is a lot of hype and misinformation about creatine, but this article will give you a quick overview of it’s safety and how it can benefit all of us when it comes to resistance and weight training.
Creatine Defined
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Weight Loss Tips: Is It Really All About Weight?
May 18, 2010
Weight Loss Tips: Is It Really All About Weight?
I’ll be completely frank with you, the #1 question I always get over and over again is that “I’ve been working out and dieting but I am actually getting heavier! What gives?”. Well this question is not without merit…
The marketing angle of so many “weight loss” products and programs is that you achieve success by losing weight on a scale simply because it is the easiest thing to measure. However, in my humble opinion this is the worst measure of your health possible! Why?
There are a number of reasons why most health experts and I believe the focus should not be on the weight because that simply is a trap for failure…
