Monthly Archives: November 2009
Maximize Your Muscles!
3 Keys To Maximize Your Muscle Mass 1. Proper Nutrition Yes, eating more is obviously necessary, but don’t overlook the quality of your food. Without optimal amounts of vitamins, minerals, essential fats, amino acids, and all the goodies that our cells require, … Continue reading
Energy Systems 101
Energy Systems & Energy Production In The Body ATP – Adenosine Triphospate – the unit of energy used to power all cells in the muscles. ATP can be provided to these cells either by our anaerobic system (without the use … Continue reading
Man vs. Machine – What Equipment Should You Use?
Gyms today are well equiped with machines, dumbells, medicine balls, stability balls, elastic cords, balance boards, and more. But with so many options, how do you decide on what equipment to use in your program? What works best? Choosing equipment for physical … Continue reading
Training For Performance – Your Secondary Concerns
Secondary Components of Fitness Fitness comes in all different shapes, sizes, abilities, and elements. Certain athletes are developed in some elements of movement better than other athletes. A power lifter, for example, will be able to lift a considerable amount … Continue reading
Train With Purpose!
Being clear about your desired outcome is always the first step with any success we seek. You have to know where you’re going in order to get there. Having a well defined fitness goal gives us motivation. Any fitness plan is … Continue reading
Training For Fitness – Your Primary Concerns
Primary Components of Fitness When we say “fitness” we generally refer to the physical sense, meaning the capacity of our bodies to do physical work. Our level of “fitness” is divided into four primary components: Cardiovascular Capacity – Also referred … Continue reading
Simple Vancouver Nutrition tip of the Week
Simple Nutrition – Vancouver Nutrition tip of the Week Many people don’t quite realize how important a well balanced diet is in achieving any fitness goal, but the rules are pretty simple, right? If you want to loose weight you … Continue reading
