Interview: JC of JCD Fitness

This is a first for me and I sure hope you enjoy it. I wanted to add a certain level of insight that a dialogue can allow for that a long-winded article doesn't. JC's blog, JCDFitness, is a voice of common sense for younger guys starting off on their fitness adventure. On top of that, … Continue reading Interview: JC of JCD Fitness →

The Dream

Most fitness programs are the same and only differ in how they apply the basic elements of fitness and health: To get stronger/gain more muscle, you have to lift more weight or do more work. To lose fat, you will have to lower calories or burn more than you take in. To get better at … Continue reading The Dream →

It Isn’t Magic To Eat Like A Hunter-Gatherer

I am not a paleo romantic. I don't believe life was better when we were roaming tribes. I don't care that my ancestors had more muscle and less fat. I live in a post-modern society that values science as a means to explain the world around me and I have no intention of looking like … Continue reading It Isn’t Magic To Eat Like A Hunter-Gatherer →

Fitness Spotlight Article – Intermittent Fasting

Hello everyone, It's been a busy time of year with both training, class, and certifications. I've got a few new posts coming down the pipe but wanted to link over to the Fitness Spotlight where I wrote a post about my own experiments with intermittent fasting: Intermittent Fasting for Neurotic Athletes

Weight Loss: So Simple, It’s Hard

Given my status as an exercise supervisor and nutrition consultant, this video could not have been more poignant. I'm really in the wrong business; I should just make diet pills and rake in the dough.

Why Cure A Hangover When You Can Prevent It?

Given my age, many of my readers would expect a title perhaps in line with something like, "why cure a hangover when you can drink more beer?" However, I've been an old man for quite sometime, and an OCD oldie at that. In a world of such wonderful spontaneity, I like to feel like I … Continue reading Why Cure A Hangover When You Can Prevent It? →

Contrast Bathing Does Not Improve Markers Of Muscle Recovery

(Photo: Koichi Kamoshida) So not only does Japan get hyper-speed internet and all generations of the Skyline GTR, but they also have chocolate baths. I'm pissed. Now, I'm a fan of a hot bath as much as the next guy. It's to the point where I've answered phone calls in the bath that weren't of … Continue reading Contrast Bathing Does Not Improve Markers Of Muscle Recovery →