Tag - strength training

August 18, 2016

How my adopted dog saved my health

Not long ago, I covered an article on how adopting a rescue pet saved an obese man’s life. The dude (Eric was his name) was so portly, that he was...

July 8, 2016

Sorry ’bout it, but spot reduction’s not a thing

Chubby, thunderous thighs were always a problem for me growing up. This was especially disappointing, seeing as I ran the neighborhood or treadmill daily. Thus, I blamed it on a...

May 29, 2016

Treading steady wins the brain race, says science

“Exercise is about working smarter – not harder.” Well, that’s a loaded quote. ’cause after this study I just read up on, actually, it turns out that exercise is about...

May 16, 2016

Why a fit fanny’s not just nice – butt necessary.

I make a lot of excuses for why I don’t train my booty enough. And I think a lot of it boils down to the same reason people let themselves...

April 10, 2016

Strength training: how do I “get it in” without weights… or time?

Recently my foot forgot how to foot. Don’t ask me how. The doc thought it was a fracture when I paid him a vist. But then he called me up...

March 26, 2016

How to expel cellulite from your body.

The gloves are off. The winter gloves, that is. Along with all your other cold weather clothes. And that means now it’s time to battle your way into a skimpier...

February 5, 2016

Is playing Hulk with heavy balls what your routine’s missing?

Sick of your weight training routine? Then maybe some medicine could cure you of said sickness. Medicine balls, that is. (Protip: despite their moniker, they can’t cure stupid.) You may...

January 28, 2016

Bands versus barbells

Anyone here work with resistance bands? Every evening, I complete my regime with dumbbells and other fun strengthening moves. But, if you get easily weary with weight workouts like myself...

January 19, 2016

Workouts with weapons: why you should wield a steel mace

Jaded from strength training? Same weights? Same gym? Same barbaric faces twisting into agonal smasms while their mugs turn maroon? Fear not. ’cause I know what’s missing here. Something equally...

January 5, 2016

Weight loss plateau? Add in some strength training!

When the phrase “strength training” comes to mind, many of us get the wrong idea. Especially those of us who wanna achieve a look of lean and petite. Not John...

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