Back on the Farm

Grazing isn’t just for cows and other farm animals. It’s necessary for humans alike, particularly those who want to stay lean and add muscle mass. Athletes training for sports with weight divisions really must watch the frequency of their meals and snacks. MMA, wrestling, gymnastics, and boxing are just a few examples.
Now what if you’re [...]

Even Pros Do It (Unilateral Strength Training for Sports)

Most athletes pooh-pooh single-limb training usually opting for the big multi-joint exercises such as deadlifts, squats, pull-ups and of course the Olympic variations. These are excellent of course and should be a staple of any quality strength training program. However I recently spoke with a professional squash player and briefly asked him what he did [...]

Nutritional Suicide – Timing Your Meals to Get the Most Out of Your Workouts

The other day one of my former students asked if eating a Big Mac before working out was good to do. Now before some of you dismiss this as completely ridiculous the question does have merit. Undeniably, eating a Big Mac at any time of the day is the equivalent of committing nutritional suicide. However, [...]

Keepin’ Yourself in Check

It’s me again….You know, your conscience? Remember me? I’m that annoying little voice in the back of your head that tells you to do something when you’d rather stuff your face with Ding Dongs and a Pepsi. The same voice that tells you to lift that extra rep or write down that last set in [...]

Prepare for the Worst to Be the Best

Ok, so this blog has little to do with strength training or speed enhancement. I simply felt that I needed to get this off my chest. Student-athletes often forget the first portion of the “student-athlete” title and only focus on the latter.
Having worked in a professional organization, I know the harsh realities of trying to [...]

Kettlebells and the “F” word

No, it’s not what you think. It’s not a fad!!
Check out my new article “Kettlebells and the “F” word”.

Phyto-What!?

From fighting cancer to preventing blood clotting, these little guys have serious butt-kicking nutritional power. Do you consume a diet that’s varied and rich in these? Check to see how you compare with your current diet plan. Find out more in PN’s new article, The Power of the Phytochemical. You can click here to check [...]

Casabonita (Food and Fun in a Festive Atmosphere)

My sister-in-law is one of those yoga lovin’ granola-eatin’ tree-huggin’ backpacker types who likes to save the world.  Despite her desire to find meaning while staring at a mat, I do appreciate the culinary feasts she occasionally cooks up. So what does this have to do with this blog?  Nothing.

The lesson
Never bite the hand [...]