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ARTArticleBuild Your Bench!We all know the old saying by Russian powerlifting coach Boris Sheiko, "to press a lot, you must press a lot." While for most of this may mean training the bench twice a week for others like Sheiko's trainees it could mean training the bench everyday! In either case this motto simply means you ...ARTArticleBuilding Muscle With These CombosThe idea of working opposite movements is nothing new and it's a fantastic way to promote balance. For most bodybuilder types this means the difference between being a one part wonder and having the symmetry and proportion necessary to place. For competitive lifters this means staving off the ...ARTArticleCan I Really Afford To Live In An Independent Retirement Community?Maybe it’s the thought of mowing the grass, shoveling the snow, or the kitchen faucet that needs to be repaired. The multitude of responsibilities and maintenance involved in keeping up your current home may make the move to an Independent Living Community look very attractive. But is it ...ARTArticleCan Krav Maga Be An Effective Form Of Self Defense?Krav Maga is an Israeli martial art. Translated from Hebrew it means “contact combat”. This is purely a self defense method. It is not a sport; there are no competitions or tou
aments. All techniques are no holds barred for real life situations. It is methodical training system to first deal with the immediate threat, prevent further attacks and neutralize the offender.
The guiding principles are:
- Do not get hurt
- Utilize natural reflexes of the body
- Exploit all vulnerable points of the bodyARTArticleCan Reflexology Fix A Cold?When people ask me, "Can reflexology help my cold?" I believe in my heart that it can. But that doesn't mean it'll happen the way I want it to. Here are some factors to consider to help you and your clients decide what's best for them.
The Pros or "Benefits": n ...ARTArticleChange Your Experience With Love and HealingWe all have situations in our life that bring us some level of stress, of bad news, perhaps an abrupt life-change of some kind, or even a health challenge like my first cancer diagnosis in 2007.
But it is how we handle those situations, those moments, that matter in the end. It is how we choose to react that impacts our journey. Our experience.
We can choose to be angry and fight, or we can choose to feel love and heal.
If you would just take a moment and feel that for a second.ARTArticleClassic Workout Program for Muscle BuildingThe 5 sets of 5 reps program is one of the classic muscle building workout programs. It was popularized by the legendary strength coach Bill Starr in the 1970s, but still enjoys popularity in many gyms around the world.
You may think that a program as simple as 5x5 needs no explanation. That ...ARTArticleCommon Mistakes On Low Carb DietsLow carb diets are very popular for both weight loss and muscle gain. However, I often see people making some big mistakes when attempting to follow a low-carb diet. Here are the 3 biggest mistakes I have found:
1. What is a carb?
It is amazing to me how many people go on “low-carb” nutrition ...ARTArticleCommon Protein Powder MistakesEvery week in my e-mail box I get several e-mails like this:
“Hello,
I have been struggling to build muscle. It seems like no matter what I do I can’t gain muscle. I think I need to start taking protein shakes. I’ve heard they are one of the best supplements for muscle building. Will they ...ARTArticleConfessions of a Personal TrainerFar too many times, when I say I am a personal trainer and that I teach yoga and pilates, people act weird around me; confessing laziness and poor nutritional patterns, looking at me as if I just said, “I think Hitler was a swell guy.” I always want to say, “I am not a priest or counselor, what ...ARTArticleCoping with AnxietyNowadays life is very fast-paced with all the pressing responsibilities: children, work, finances, relationships, extended family and so on. It is easy to get lost in your thoughts and suppressed feelings!
The Statistics Canada Community Health Survey of Mental Health and Wellbeing has revealed that anxiety disorders are the most common mental health problems in Canada.
In the following article, you can read some helpful information based on the work of E.J. Bou
e, Ph.D.ARTArticleCounting SheepWe spend thousands of dollars on face creams, skin toners, and memberships at the gym to look and feel younger and be more vigorous. Often we ignore the most important element of our heath regimen which is free and available at all times. Sleep. Free and available, but not always so easy to come ...ARTArticleDietary Fats For Muscle Building SuccessDietary fat got a bad rap during the 80s and early 90s. Just about everyone who was health conscious was following a low-fat diet. Not only were people depriving themselves of fat, but they were replacing the fat with carbohydrates. This carbohydrate binging led to expanding waistlines and ...ARTArticleDisappointmentWhy is it that we feel ‘disappointed’ with our partners, ‘disappointed’ with our friends, ‘disappointed’ with our family, ‘disappointed’ with ourselves!
According to the dictionary the word disappoint means “to fail to fulfill the expectations or wishes of”…………
From childhood we are ...ARTArticleDo People Think You're Lazy?More than a few times per month, I have patients comment that they think others perceive them as being lazy. Whether they like to "sleep in" or have trouble getting up in the mornings, or if they're prone to taking naps in the afte
oon, their sleepiness often elicits other's perception of them as being lazy or unproductive.ARTArticleDoes Modern Medicine Provide All the Answers?While many Americans still seem programmed to run to the doctor at the first sign of trouble, more and more of us are using our own knowledge about alte
ative options to addresshealth conce
s. Modern medicine has encouraged a shift from the holistic healing aproach to the treatment of symptoms ...ARTArticleElder Care Business In 2008 - Opening And Marketing Your DreamI love the start of a new year. It brings to mind that the possibilities are endless, and for many of us, it's a great time to start something new or different in our lives.
I'd be a rich person if I had a nickel for everyone out there who has decided to open a new in-home care agency, open a ...ARTArticleElder Care Business In 2008- Opening And Marketing Your DreamI'd be a rich person if I had a nickel for everyone out there who has decided to open a new in-home care agency, open a professional geriatric care management practice, or start some sort of elder care business. (I get a call or email about this at least 3 times per week consistently!)
What I ...ARTArticleExcessive Lumbar Spinal Curvature is a Common Source of Lower Back PainWhat is Lordosis?
Lordosis is also known as Hyperlordosis or Swayback or Saddleback. It is an abnormal excessive front-to-back curvature of the lower back Lumbar Spine. Hyperlordosis is one of the most common causes of Lower Back Pain yet is a correctable condition if addressed properly.
What causes Lordosis?
Anything that causes the pelvis to rotate forward will move the body’s center of gravity forward. The body will compensate by moving the upper torso backward to reposition the center of gravity in a vertically balanced position.ARTArticleExercise & PregnancyThe anticipation of bringing a new life into the world is one of the most exciting and joyous times in woman’s life. Some women feel great during their pregnancy while others feel downright sick. During this special time, it is very important to take really good care of yourself which in-tu
affects the health of your baby. Exercise is a great way to maintain your overall health during pregnancy. Here are a few precautions to be mindful of (taken from AFAA Personal Fitness Training Theory & Practice – Special Populations):ARTArticleExpand your belief system, Expand your lifeIf you want new and positive experiences to enter into your reality, you must first BELIEVE they're possible. This type of belief requires work. You have to BELIEVE that what you want to create through your beliefs will actually manifest in your life. You have to BELIEVE it so much that you ...ARTArticleFAQ For Detoxing And CleansingYour liver is processing toxins 24 hours a day, 7 days per week your entire life (except in the cases of liver disease). But, this detox process can get overwhelmed and backed up. Detoxing is a way to make this process more efficient and get rid of all that backlog.
What is a toxin?
Basically, it's anything that your body no longer needs and it's also chemicals that your body never needed. This includes hormones, inflammation, products of the immune system, pollution, pesticides, medications etc.
If I stop eating am I cleansing?
No.ARTArticleFast Muscle Building With The 4 Secrets1. Believe only the facts
So much of the information that is available to the mainstream public is based solely on tradition. Things are done a certain way because that’s how it’s been done for decades. Why do we do 3 sets of 10? Because that’s what we learned somewhere along the way.
Too bad ...ARTArticleFlower Essences & Crystals to Attract AbundanceHave you ever wished for a recipe that could boost your vibrational energy to attract more abundance and prosperity into your life? Use the power of flower essences and crystals to make your own money magnet!
Flower essences are the energetic patterns of various types of flowers and plants. ...ARTArticleFrom The Project Hollywood Secret Files: Approach Women With "The Reversal"Hey man.
Want to learn how to get girls into your life?
Had an interesting conversation the other night that I wanted to share.
Is it just me, or do the best inspirations always come when you least expect them?
Anyway, I am a pretty driven guy – and usually find myself out too late ...ARTArticleGain Muscle Mass Fast With These 3 MealsOne of the best benefits of being on a strict nutrition plan is having a cheat meal. There is nothing better than leaving the stress of counting calories and protein behind while you just eat for pleasure at one meal.
Cheat meals are as much about the mental benefits as they are about the ...ARTArticleGain Muscle Quick With This ProgramWhile most of the training world is preoccupied with their aesthetics and how they "appear" to be strong, there are a select few that dare to put function over form. Needless to say if you choose to do your talking on the field (or court) then it is inevitable that your training consist of ...ARTArticleGain Muscle With This Forgotten ExerciseIn an effort to be cool, personal trainers have invented many new exercises using various equipment. These include things like wobble board push-ups and Bosu ball bench presses. I think nearly all of these exercises are ineffective if you are trying to build strength and gain muscle size. ...ARTArticleGet Stronger and Gain Muscle GrowthIf you have been training seriously for a few years then you have probably come to the realization that there is a great correlation between getting stronger and getting bigger. Just take a glance at weightlifters, powerlifters, and strongmen to see some convincing examples of this ...ARTArticleGrowthWelcome to the age of enlightenment with all its mind-boggling technological advances. There’s an abundance of anything you want to know by researching the information highways. Perhaps for this very reason there exists some confusion since an abundance of subject matter will include ...