The Cure for Stubborn Shoulders…The Two Phase Barbell Shoulder Press

By Nick Nilsson – Staley Training Systems
If you’ve ever had a hard time developing your shoulders, this exercise is going to be a lifesaver for you! Personally, shoulders are one of my WORST bodyparts. It’s tough to keep them strong…tough to get them bigger…and tough to really feel them working when I’m actually doing shoulder [...]

Health Department Suspends Mercury Restrictions for Swine Flu Vaccine – Crazy!

In preparation for swine-flu vaccinations next month, the state of Washington’s Health Department has temporarily suspended a rule that limits the amount of a mercury preservative in vaccines given to pregnant women and children under the age of 3.
Thimerosal has been eliminated from most vaccines in the United States, and the compound may  be linked [...]

Strength Development Fundamentals for Golfers

By Charles Staley
There’s a very eloquent formula for determining success in any sporting endeavor:
Productivity = Potential — Losses Due to Faulty Process
As an athlete, there’s nothing you can do about your genetic inheritance, but there’s always room for improvement when it comes to your training methods. Particularly, it’s important to identify and correct the most [...]

Need A Memory Boost? Try This Secret Tactic, and Lose Weight at the Same Time!

By Rob Huntley, AHJ Editor

As you get older, you might expect one of the “symptoms” of aging to be memory loss. You might chalk this up to the aging process and figure there’s nothing you can really do about it. But guess what? There is something that you can do to prevent memory loss and [...]

How to Burn More Belly Fat During Exercise!

By Jeff Anderson “the Muscle Nerd”
Much research has been done into the seemingly impossible task of “spot reduction” of body fat.
You know…like how to burn fat directly off of your belly WITHOUT taking away from the butt you’re so proud of.
While experts have claimed that there’s no way to “spot reduce” where you’re able to [...]

How to Protect Yourself Without Dangerous Drugs and Vaccinations

From Dr Mercola’s Website:
Last but not least, let me reiterate the many ways you can protect your health from ANY kind of flu, without a potentially dangerous vaccine.
I have not caught a flu in over two decades, and you can avoid it too by following these simple guidelines, which will keep your immune system [...]

Health Alert: 3 Things You Eat Every Day That Will Shorten Your Life

By Catherine Lewis, AHJ Editor — Published: September 17, 2009
If you want to live a longer, healthier life, you can start to do so immediately by eliminating certain foods from your diet. It’s really that easy! Foods that are high in hydrogenated oil, sugar and chemicals can significantly shorten your lifespan. They can lead to diseases [...]

Are Year Round Sports Bad For You?

By Ethan Fox, Community Contributor — Published: June 12, 2009
There seems to be an on-going trend amongst athletes to play their sport year-round. The ever present mantra in the US of “more is better” has not eluded the sports world. In the case of sports, more is leading to injury and burnout. Perhaps it’s the appeal [...]

Why Your Big Toe Is the Key To Great Calves

By Nick Nilsson
Author: Fitness-eBooks
Creator: Powerful Training Secrets
This tip is a bit of a change of pace… no pictures…no video (this one would be tough to show in a picture or video but is pretty easy to explain).
If you’re looking to really build your calves, this one little piece of advice will help TREMENDOUSLY. Yet you rarely, if [...]

Should Kids Participate in Triathlons?

Actual Question: Is it OK for 8 – 10 year old kids to participate in Triathlons?

Reply from Brian Grasso (Founder and CEO of International Youth Conditioning Assoc.)

While I am 100% heartened by virtually any activity a young person chooses to engage in, it is important to be careful how we direct their efforts in terms [...]