I’ve long heard the advice that you should drink eight glasses of water a day and you should not wait until you are thirsty. This is a myth that has been debunked many times. Thirst is actually an excellent indicator of when you should drink fluids. However, when you are exercising or competing in the … Read more
We certainly hear a lot about the importance of an exercise warmup. But could it be that a cool-down period is also important? Does a cool-down help you recover from training? Answer: It probably does, though of course, it depends on the level and type of training. A proper cool-down could be very valuable if … Read more
I’m sitting here after typing out the title, wondering if I should hit the backspace key until it disappears. I’ve just bit off quite a piece of jerky. After all, you could write an article about “what if scientists were truly scientific.” Even at the best of times, scientists don’t completely live up to their … Read more
Everybody has their own idea about what are the biggest “untruths” that the personal fitness industry tells. Most lists mention spot reduction, a pound of muscle burns 30 calories a day, you can turn fat into muscle, etc. All myths, for sure. And I am sure there are trainers out there who don’t mind crossing … Read more
By Eric Troy and Joe Weir If you’ve found this article, you are probably trying to figure out how to be a successful internet fitness professional. You want the followers, the eBook sales, the successful blog, all of it. Most of all you want the bro-fists (virtual or otherwise) with the other highly successful internet fitness personalities. … Read more
You can make a homemade medicine ball out of an old basketball, some sand, and strong duct tape. On this page are some videos and tips on how to make one using these materials. This works. I have made medicine balls using methods similar to these and I use them all the time. These homemade balls, … Read more