Cortisol, (referred to as the stress hormone) is a steroid hormone that is produced by the adrenal glands. Cortisol counter acts fat storing effects of insulin by accelerating the process of gluconeogenesis, a way to make glucose (energy) from non-carbohydrate sources including making glucose from amino...(click for more)
A Brief History (Better living through science since always) Nutritional supplements have been used throughout history by every civilization for the same reasons we now use them; prevent disease, cure disease, increase performance, improve body image, etc. This is why we have ancient traditional...(click for more)
Self-Defense is defined as being able to defend oneself from all things bad by utilizing techniques that can neutralize an enemy by any means necessary. Pretty tough words, but by using simple things such as common sense and a little self-confidence, certain situations can be avoided. For instance,...(click for more)
Aerobic training doesn't work as well as anaerobic training. First of all who really wants to spend an hour running, cycling, etc...? Your body will adapt to it. As you get fitter, it becomes harder to burn the same amount of calories as when you started exercising because your body becomes more efficient....(click for more)
In the last article we looked at a brief history of supplementation through the ages and some current regulations surrounding the present day nutritional supplement industry. I know the history buffs loved it and probably researched every aspect of it while everyone else said "SO WHAT DO I TAKE?????" Well,...(click for more)
When my grandfather had the benefits of yoga described to him, the increased flexibility, the improved circulation, stress reduction, etc., he exclaimed succinctly, "there's nothing wrong with it!". And, after years of exploring the practice and teaching of yoga, I would have to agree with...(click for more)
In today’s fitness and health industry, we are being hit with new fads and quirky equipment from every angle at every second of the day. Here to relieve you of having to waste time figuring out which ones are actually beneficial and worth your time, i present you with the TRX bodyweight suspension...(click for more)
When it comes to training young children there are many opinions that arise in terms of what to do and what not to do. Often times the argument is that kids should not use weights in fear of stunting growth, or perhaps the fear of burning them out at a young age, however, in reality when we really break...(click for more)
As a practitioner and teacher of yoga for the past decade i have come to realize that the lessons of this ancient practice provide a much needed foundation in many areas for just about everyone. At the same time, dedicating my life to the necessity of keeping the body strong, mobile and alert thru a...(click for more)
THE 7 BENEFITS OF KETTLEBELL TRAINING Exercise in just half the time!! A complete fitness program typically includes three key elements. Core, Cardio and Resistance. With a normal workout program you might get your cardio on one machine, your core o another, and then resistance. The result is...(click for more)
