Many people have trouble exercising in cold weather. If exercising in the freezing cold causes you to have coughing fits and a sore throat, you’re not alone. Many of us have the same problem. It is estimated that anywhere from 4 to 20% of people have this complaint. The actual cause has not always been […]
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If You Work Out in the Morning, Drink Water
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 […]
Does a Cool-Down Period Help You Recover from Training?
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. Today there is a big emphasis on training […]
What if the Fitness Industry Was Truly Scientific?
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 […]
Ten Big Lies Personal Trainers Tell Their Clients
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 […]
15 Habits of (Successful) Internet Fitness Personalities
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. […]