When it comes to exercise and nutrition, they’re tons of myths out there. Like that the shake weight actually does anything. Since we hear many of these fallacies so often, we don’t always question their legitimacy. Today, let’s bust the top 6 myths about body fat: Muscle turns to fat. Because many people gain weight when they stop exercising, there’s [...]

Hey Davey! Recently my mom brought home this newer product called “Miracle Noodles”. They are a calorie and gluten free “noodle” that, apparently, Japanese woman eat to stay thin. I tried them and must admit that they are quite good. The only thing that worries me is the fact that they have no nutritional value whatsoever. Have you seen them [...]

I have a confession to make: Unless they’re deep fried, battered and smothered in cheese, I’m not a huge fan of vegetables. While I love the way veggies nourish my body, I don’t always love the way they taste. I’ve found that one of the best ways to incorporate more veggies into my diet is through a salad. They’re fast, [...]

There’s no doubt that Ryan Reynolds is fine as hell – but it’s really unrealistic to want to create a duplicate version of his body for ourselves. Thanks to the diversity of human genetics, all of us come in different shapes, sizes and builds. It’s much wiser to focus our efforts on creating the healthiest, strongest version of ourselves. Having [...]

Believe it or not, music and exercise didn’t first combine forces with the advent of the iPod. In fact, you’d have to go all the way back to rowers during Roman times. According to Carl Foster, Ph.D., lead researcher for a recent compilation of studies titled Exploring the Effects of Music on Exercise Intensity: The guy is sitting there beating [...]

Barbell bicep curls are the most effective bicep exercise that you can do. Period. But what’s the difference between doing the curls with a typical straight barbell or the EZ bar? EZ bars look like curved or bent versions of a typical barbell; they allow the palms to take a less supinated (upward), more natural position when curling. This helps [...]

Hi Davey, There are a lot of people that say that tight underwear lowers our sperm count and testosterone levels, thereby preventing muscle gain. Is it true? From, Frank Hey Frank, I’m so glad you asked this question! First things first, it’s common knowledge that testosterone aids in muscle growth. The more testosterone you have, the more muscle you’re likely [...]

Quinoa is all the rage – but is it worth the hype? In short, yes. Though it’s been around for ages (the Incas considered it a sacred grain), quinoa has only recently become mainstream in North America. In fact, the United Nations recently called quinoa “one of the world’s superfoods.” So what is quinoa? And what makes it so special? [...]

There are as many diets out there as stars in the sky. Okay, maybe that’s a slight exaggeration – but there are literally hundreds (if not thousands) from which to pick. If you select a diet that is restrictive, then it’s going to be difficult to sustain – and it may result in nutritional deficiencies over time. Therefore, the first [...]

Toning shoes make a lot of promises – like burning more calories, improving posture and toning muscles – but do they actually work? Many of toning shoe brands point to studies that allegedly “prove” real results; unfortunately, these studies are commissioned by the various sneaker brands – and are not peer reviewed. To settled the debate, the American Council on [...]