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A popular question for sure. However, NO straight-forward answer exists as a number of factors interact that change the answer. I’m sure there is a fair share of guys out there who would answer ‘10 minutes’ and that is the reason why they don’t do cardio. I’ve heard it a number of times before. In […]

Only one exercise builds thickness and a foundation of muscle unlike any other. It’s also probably the least done exercise. This of course is the deadlift. As a powerlifter, I consider the deadlift as a measure of true strength. There is no equipment that can help and no momentum or eccentric motion that precedes the […]

Have you ever noticed the number of television ads that have a woman sneaking off to the freezer for ice cream or into the pantry for cookies? There’s a reason. People can relate to the sugar cravings shown in them! I certainly do! But here are a few tips I personally use to help keep […]

In my opinion the most important asset when it comes to being a successful competitor or having a physique that people wish to attain is SYMMETRY. Regardless of height or muscle mass, a body with good muscle symmetry is always more appealing than a body without symmetry. This has been proven (yes by science) true […]

Developing wide, thick back muscles is critical amongst all bodybuilders, especially those entering the competitive circuit. I have competed in and judged bodybuilding competitions where final decisions were made when the competitor turned around and displayed their back poses. Your back, next to your legs is the largest body part to train, so it’s important […]

Sure, many people have joked around about this, and probably even more spouses have suggested their respective significant other is unbearable without their daily dose of exercise, but does scientific data support this? A study published in the July 2011 issue of Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, a prestigious academic journal devoted to […]

This is certainly an area of whey protein that researchers are feverishly working to understand more about. A great deal of research is out there explaining the importance of essential amino acids and their impact on recovery, muscle protein growth, etc. You also have likely heard about different types of protein and how some of […]

An ever-expanding waistline is a need for concern, not just because you may not like how you look in the mirror, but also because you become at a greater risk for having severe health issues.  Sure it may not seem like something you have to deal with fresh out of college or even in your […]

A neat study was published in the prestigious New England Journal of Medicine in June 2011 by researchers who are part of the Harvard School of Public Health. If you keep track of health and medicine, Harvard University glows with excellence compared to many other places. This study analyzed the food and activity habits of […]

As an NPC bikini competitor, my life is full of gym time and strict diets.  While that may not sound like fun to some, I love it!!!! I am so passionate about my sport and love educating people on it as well as continuing to learn myself.  There are always new recipes, techniques and competitions […]

After becoming a 1st Phorm sponsored athlete I was asked to write my first blog on powerlifting related topics. I figured the best way to start the blog off was to talk about the sport in general to help educate people on powerlifting. Many people use the term powerlifting, but really don’t know anything about […]

A number of studies over the last several years have reported this outcome. However, people must realize that a majority of the studies illustrating this outcome has been performed on non-human animals. Creatures like rats, mice, rabbits and monkeys were the lab “rats” in these studies. Research in humans is slightly more complicated. Imagine being […]