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The Dangers Of Dieting May 2nd, 2008

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    When people want to lose weight, they immediately think of “dieting”. However, most dieting techniques are so unhealthy and dangerous, that it’s not even worth trying! listen, anything that requires you to starve yourself for an extended period of time, or promises that you will lose like 15 pounds in a week will […]

It All Starts With The Core April 19th, 2008

    Think of your body as a house. If you were to have a house built for you, you wouldn’t start decorating before you have walls up, would you??? You’d start with the foundation, and work your way up, right? Well, the same came be said for your body as it pertains to fitness. You shouldn’t […]

Introducing Functional Training April 9th, 2008

    Before I begin, I must discuss an important aspect of anatomy for everyone interested in fitness; the three planes of motion. The human body is divided into three planes, as illustrated below:

    The sagittal plane divides the body into left and right halves, the frontal plane divides the body into front and back halves, and the transverse plane divides […]

5 Reasons To Hire A Personal Trainer April 7th, 2008

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    I’m not going to be naive about it; many people see personal trainers as an unnecessary expense. That’s so far from the truth, it’s not even funny! Everyone who works out (or would like to begin a fitness regimen) should consult with a personal trainer. The money that you spend will not only include a certain […]

How To Care For Your Ankle Sprain April 2nd, 2008

     photo credit: Marc van der Chijs
    I remember it like it was last week:
    It was my junior year in high school, and we were playing a basketball game in New Jersey. The game had just started, and I was feeling extra, extra good. I was bigger, stronger, and quicker than the man that was guarding me; […]