You’ve probably heard that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. It’s no myth! All of us stand to reap a number of benefits by breaking the fast, including: More vitamins, minerals, protein and fiber in your diet. Increased productivity and concentration. More energy to grab life by the horns! Control and manage weight. But what should you [...]

The human body is beautiful in all its shapes and forms, but there is something especially sexy about a well formed six pack. As it turns out, the bottom half of the six pack is the hardest part to get. So, here are some tips for developing your lower/bottom abs. Lose the fat The lower abdomen is where men tend [...]

Old or worn-out running shoes could set you up for injury. With each mile, shoes slowly lose their shock absorption ability and the stability is compromised. Much of this can happen even before the shoe’s treads wear out; your shoe may still look new even though it’s in need of replacement. Here’s how to calculate how long running shoes should [...]

Variety isn’t just the spice of life – it’s a powerful ingredient in any fruitful workout program. From time to time, it’s a good idea to change things up. Golf squats are a powerful leg and oblique exercise that you’ve probably never heard of or seen at the gym. Which means it’s a good idea to try ‘em out and [...]

Of all the feelings you direct toward your body, how often do you express gratitude? Many of us are angry or frustrated that we’re too large, too thin, too weak, too this or too that. Some of us feel shame, guilt or even fear about our bodies. The desire to make our bodies healthier and stronger is positive. But I [...]

Is it wrong to be best friends with a piece of fitness equipment? If that’s the case, I don’t want to be right. I love my ankle weights. Ankle weights are just exactly what they sound like: weights that are strapped around your ankles. They generally are variable – you can take out packets of sand (in increments of 2lbs) [...]

The holidays are upon us, but they need not be upon your waistline too. Here are my top 7 tips for eating healthy and staying fit during the holidays! Wait 15 – 20 minutes before getting a second plate. It takes your body 15 – 20 minutes to feel full after eating – so if you go up for seconds [...]

I’m always on the prowl for exciting new shoulder exercises, and the “corkscrew” is one of my new favorites. You can do this exercise at home (with a dumbbell, medicine ball or weighted object) or at the gym using free weights! Enjoy:

You’ve probably heard – at one time or another – someone recommend that you should only eat 30 grams of protein at a time. The idea is that body can only absorb so much protein at once and that any protein beyond the body’s limit will be wasted. Though this belief is prevalent, I’ve never found any research that supports [...]

Hi Davey I was just wondering if doing a lot of cardio adversely affects muscle growth? Thanks, Kyle Hey Kyle, Yes, doing excessive cardio can cause you to lose muscle. But you’d have to do A LOT of cardio to see any real reductions in muscle size. There’s no cut and dry definition for what “a lot” means – and [...]