Jack LaLanne, born in 1914, was a highly respected figure in the American fitness industry. He was seen as “the godfather of fitness” and offered nutritional expertise and motivational speeches. LaLanne turned his life from one of junk food and misbehavior to a healthy life of nutrition and discipline when …
What is Creatine? Creatine monohydrate is a naturally occurring nitrogenous organic acid found in vertebrates that helps supply energy to cells by increasing the formation of adenosine triphosphate. While creatine can be made in a lab, it can also found in high protein foods like fish, eggs and meat. Creatine is naturally produced from …
A recent photograph of Zac Efron as he appears in the new Baywatch movie recently showed up in a thread on Reddit. The haters and naysayers immediately began shouting “steroids” — you can read the comments under this part of the aforementioned thread. Here’s a few choice selections: At least 1000 calories of …
Let’s say you went a little too heavy on the bench. Maybe you were feeling strong, wanting to hit that new PR. Whatever the reason, you over-reached and hurt yourself. I’m not talking the DOMS (delayed onset muscle soreness) from a hard workout, I’m talking about a tweak to the …
Coach William A. Starr had an enormous influence on athletic training, and his workouts, in both their original and modified forms, still remain popular today. Coach Starr is credited with the creation of what has become the modern strength and conditioning industry. With nicknames ranging from Poppa to Starr-Man to …
Jumping rope is a fantastic and easy-to-do exercise that provides a host of benefits, combining a cardiovascular workout with strength training, balance, and coordination. In fact, jumping rope is nothing new to today’s exercise gurus; it actually dates back to Medieval times. Over the centuries different variations have been added, such …
One diet that has come into focus in recent years because of its ability to produce quick results is the Paleolithic (Paleo) Diet. The concept behind the diet is that those following the guidelines should stick to consuming only what was available to people during the Paleolithic era, such as …
I see the idea of stretching between sets often revisited, with the supposed benefits and detriments f doing so hotly debated. One thing for sure: it’s understood that stretching stimulates the facia, a thin sheath of fibrous tissue that encloses a muscle or other organ. So let’s take a look at …
Leg extensions…. good burn, right? Crank up that weight, kick it out, easy to do with one leg or two. You get a chance to admire the separation on your thighs. Veins budging from that awesome pump…. and you knees getting rekt. Let’s get this out of the way. If …
This program, although very basic, is simple and appropriate for use by a novice up through advanced intermediate. Although Starr developed it specifically for football players, it’s a worthy program for anyone looking to put on size, get stronger, and become more explosive. Make sure you don’t confuse “simple” with …
