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Study: CrossFit Training Poses Injury Risk, Benefits Similar to Other Programs

A study published in the November edition of the National Strength and Conditioning Association's Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research revealed some interesting conclusions with regard to CrossFit training, most of which is not...

The World's Worst Ever Lie About Cigarettes

According to a new study from the United States Surgeon General that's being reported in the media - and being treated seriously - is that "any exposure to tobacco, from occasional smoking to secondhand...

Why You Should Add A Protein Drink Into Your Daily Routine

Life is hectic.  Whether you’re a student, a parent, a working stiff or a member of any other demographic sometimes life gets in the way of healthy eating habits.  As a result too often...

New Study Confirms Overweight People Have Lower Death Rate Than Normal Weight People

Dealing a blow to the “thin is best” crowd of personal trainers and other so-called experts on weight, health and fitness, new research reasserts the reality that those who are overweight do not have...

Eating Nuts is Good For Your Health

Unless you are one of the unfortunates who suffer from a peanut allergy, everyone should include nuts into their regular eating routine.  Nuts are not only a great source of protein and good fat,...

Weight Loss Should Not be a Goal

Weight loss should not be the goal of an exercise program or the end result for improving one's eating habits.  Weight loss should not be used as a measure of fitness or as a way...

More Time and Money Wasted Studying, Rather Than Addressing, the Obesity Epidemic

Did we really need the federal government to spend time and effort on a study that suggests obesity is “socially contagious?” Rather than spend more time trying to explain why people are overweight and...

Right Size Weight Loss Smoothies Get a "Do Not Buy Recommendation"

Right Size Weight Loss Smoothies advertise that thanks to the ingredient appemine people can quickly and easily lose weight by drinking two smoothies per day. In the year 2010 nobody should be impressed but,...

Nasal Strips Don?t Improve Performance

A recent study reconfirms that nasal strips – technically called external nasal dilators - don’t improve performance. Nasal strips – the most popular brand being Breath Right – became quite popular several years ago as...

I Love Kettlebells, And You Will Too

Russian Kettlebells seem like they are only for the hardcore, but they are fantastic training tools that can help to reshape your physique and rev up your metabolism. Even if you are just a...