Posted on November 26, 2009 by chriskolba
An excerpt from Alwyn Cosgroves article: Releasing the Brakes
Imagine that a guy walks into my gym, and he’s looking to add 10 pounds of muscle — a simple and straightforward request. The first thing we do is go through a short checklist:
1. Is he lifting?
2. Is he eating enough, and eating enough protein?
3. Is he [...]
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Posted on November 19, 2009 by chriskolba
By Steve Maxwell
Mobility, or joint mobility, is the ability to move a limb through the full range of motion–with control. Mobility is based on voluntary movement while flexibility involves static holds and is often dependent upon gravity or passive forces. Mobility demands strength to produce full-range movement, whereas flexibility is passive, thus not strength-dependent. Some authorities [...]
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Posted on November 8, 2009 by chriskolba
By Sylvia Anderson
You’re eating a balanced diet. You’re exercising daily. You’re staying away from junk food. But the numbers on your scale still refuse to budge. So why aren’t you losing weight when you’re doing all the “right” things? Keep reading to find out why you’re not shedding those pesky pounds . . . and [...]
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