Perform each circuit with as little rest in-between each exercise. If you can perform circuit # 1 in 20 minutes or less, then try circuit #1 followed by circuit #2. If you can complete both in 40 minutes or less then add # 3 at the end. Try to perform all 3 circuits in less […]
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The culture and lifestyles most of us live in have us building chemical and physical imbalances in the body starting at a very young age. How many people do you know that CANNOT begin their day without some caffeine? This is a chemical imbalance the body has developed that can affect many aspects of the body […]
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Through my many interactions with people over the years in both personal training and physical therapy, people of all ages find it necessary say how old they are, and how they can’t do things like they used to. The interesting thing is that you hear the “it’s tough getting old” comment from people anywhere from […]
Joint Mobilization is an important ingredient in any training program. However many people confuse the difference between mobility and flexibility. Flexibility is the ability to flex, extend, or move a joint through its intended full range of motion. This pertains to the length of the tissue itself. When we are stretching for flexibility, the goal […]
You don’t have to test your one rep max every other month in order have an idea of what you can lift. In fact, I would not recommend maxing out on the same lifts more than a few times a year. The reason being is that anytime you are truly testing your max, there is […]
Although it seems as if the majority of people are trying to lose weight, what about the percentage of the population looking to add some t-shirt-busting size? This may seem easy, but for many people eating what is necessary on a consistent basis can be quite a challenge. Eating 4,000 or 5,000 calories a day […]
Most people are well aware of the muscle’s role in lifting a weight. Although the muscle produces the force needed to lift a weight, the brain helps to initiate the whole process. An area of the brain called the basal ganglia helps to prepare the body for the force that is needed. Without getting too […]
1- Cheese – Cheese has gotten a bad rap over the years. Though it is relatively high in calories, it is also high in protein with close to 0 carbs. As part of a low carb fat loss plan this can be a very good food choice. If you are really concerned with the calories […]
There are times when you are going to get beat up during a training cycle. If you are injured, you might need to take some time off because there is the potential for making it worse. However, if you are just feeling slight pain or discomfort (which inevitably happens at periods during your training,) and […]
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"I've always made a decent effort to go to the gym on a regular basis, buts gains were minimal and losing weight was an ever increasing challenge, especially being in my 40s. I just opassed the 2 years mark with Anthony and have exceeded all expectations. I started at 220 pounds with a high perentage of body fat. I am now a lean 185 pounds. My workouts are fueled by Anthony's high level of enthusiasm. His nutritional knowledge and guidance complements his..."
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