By as early as 7 years of age, being obese may raise a child’s risk of future heart disease and stroke, even in the absence of other cardiovascular risk factors such as high blood pressure, according to a new study accepted for publication in The Endocrine Society’s Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism (JCEM).
“This new [...]
Catchy article title huh?
What the heck is a telomere? Telomeres are the protective caps at the end of chromosomes that reveal how biological stress ages a person. Keeping telomeres long is a goal we all need to have if we want to live longer.
A new study had this to say about the subject [...]
You may read about this in a bodybuilding mag. I think it’s a classic example of how focusing on the inconsequential minutia makes for cool headlines and internet-blog flamefests but really does little for truly improving strength or leanness.
PURPOSE:: To determine if protein supplementation (PRO) prior to an acute bout of heavy resistance training (HRT) [...]
Hey, Tracy and I got ourselves a blu-ray DVD player this year for Christmas. Got a Samsung on a doorbuster for $128 — cheap. I got the Samsung because it had the Netflix capabilities built in to it.
I’ve done Netflix before — they do a good job but I haven’t been with them in probably [...]
I got an email from Brian Tracy today and in it he talked about the value of accountability. Boy did he hit the nail on the head. I really like what he had to say and I’ve included it in this message below.
As a regular Leanness Lifestyle student and member there is accountability available. Setting [...]
A study was recently published in a respected journal called Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise regarding the ergogenic and antioxidant effects of spirulina. No journal is the end-all be-all but I was surprised to see such a positive outcome about spirulina published in that journal. In any given month I review 20-25 different [...]
Someone recently asked me on Facebook if the Taco Bell drive thru diet was for real.
Taco Bell has been offering Fresco-style alternates to their everyday menu choices for a few years now. Basically with Fresco style they skip the cheese and sour cream. When I go to Taco Bell that’s how I always get my [...]
Probably not.
The greatest difference between what I do and what MOST personal trainers do is I rarely work with people in person for the purpose of exercise. Although I’ve been certified as a Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) through the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) I am also Wellness Coach trained through the American [...]