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Get Up Out of that Chair

Like so many others I too spend Monday through Friday sitting down at my desk, plucking away at my keyboard, staring at the computer screen. Sometimes even working through my lunch or staying an extra hour or two to complete … Read More

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Basic Gym Etiquette

With 2011 behind us and 2012 now in full swing many of you are probably experiencing crowds at your fitness facilities. Are there things at your gym that drive you absolutely crazy?  Are there certain people and/or behaviors that make … Read More

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Interval Training Mere Mortals Could Do

The positive effect derived from high-intensity interval work continues to amaze me, and I have been a fan of intervals for a long time.  Mainly because it appeased to my anaerobic sporting interests I developed from playing hoops and such.  … Read More

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Be Careful and Be Aware

A few months back I indicated I was going to develop a series centered upon energy, calories and how it relates to weight loss, weight gain, body composition, etc., but one thing lead to another and it still hasn’t been … Read More

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Use Interval Training to Train Efficiently

Imagine being able to exercise with only 10% of the amount of work as someone else and achieve the same amount of beneficial change to your body.  It almost sounds like a gimmick or something you would see on a … Read More

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The benefits of Hot Yoga

As a part of my New Year resolutions I always set a new fitness goal for myself and along with it try to incorporate in a new workout or athletic activity. Over the past year as I became busier with … Read More

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The Battle Against Hidden Calories

As someone who has examined a number of research studies devoted to weight loss and conducted a handful of them as well, the process of losing weight is anything but easy.  One approach of a respected university colleague of mine … Read More

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Becker Built Tips for Overcoming Adversity and staying on top of your game in the New Year

When life hands you lemons….forget the Lemonade!  Get your ass in the gym! As I look back on 2011, I realize that one thing is for certain- life is not perfect. And just when everything appears to be going smoothly, … Read More

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Last Second Christmas Ideas for the Lifter on Your List

Since there are only a few days left until Christmas I figured I would share a list of gifts that I believe any weight lifter would like to have. These ideas vary of course depending on if the person you’re … Read More

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At the Gym and Sick? GO HOME!!!

Scenario 1 (near the leg press): PHIL: (coughing incessantly all over himself and the equipment) GINA: “Oh Phil, you don’t sound good.  Are you sick?” PHIL: (after wiping his snot on his sleeve) “Oh, I’m not too bad… looking forward … Read More

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