Archive for May, 2008

Bigger, Stronger, Faster Documentary

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Fitness Interviews
Is Your Personal Trainer Full of Crap?
The Dirty Facts About Eating Clean

I enjoy watching documentaries and I came across a trailer for a new one which is soon to be released, titled “Bigger, Stronger, [...]

Leg Press Machine - Proper Usage

Today I ventured out to try a new machine at the gym and this time I tried the leg press. Let me tell you, it knocked the wind out of me and I’m sure it was silly of me to try it with weight, being that it was my first time. I had [...]

When you look in the mirror, do YOU want to CRY?

This is a guest post by Matthew Perry.
Of course, at least once in your life…and I have too, too many times to count in fact.
And if you haven’t, you are either a liar, or genetically gifted beyond the norm. Or, you diet and exercise because your body is your profession and you have to [...]

The Hack Squat Machine - Do You Use It?

For those of you that are gym members, you know that there are several leg machines available for use in most gyms. One of them is the hack squat machine. I tried this yesterday and only did a few reps because I was doing it all wrong. I could feel it in [...]

Do You Have a Cheat Day?

This is a guest post by Matthew Perry.
Everyone has a “cheat day”…or at least should have one. Heck, some have several cheat days. And I am all for it. Except, I still think you need to be on top of your game.
First, why do we all need a cheat day? [...]