Reading Time: < 1 minuteHere’s a video with five exercises you can do to get a total body workout from the comfort of your living room. Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=53Tyr2ccDU4 My brother, Tobe Erike, is a personal trainer. He created this video to help some of his clients. You can find more of his work on his Youtube channel, ErikeFitness. Need help with […]
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Reading Time: 6 minutesOn the heels of my last post, on why women should embrace resistance training, comes a basic workout regimen for getting in better shape. I’ve sent this write-up to a few female friends in the past. It’s a simple, yet comprehensive program for anyone looking for a concrete answer to the “how do I start
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Reading Time: 4 minutesFirst, my exculpatory Kene-is-Not-Liable Disclaimer: You will not hold me or this website responsible for any damages you may incur as a result of reading this information. See a health professional before starting any diet or exercise program. I hate having to include this legalese, but that’s the world we live in today. Let’s continue…. ‘How to
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Reading Time: < 1 minuteOver at Fathead, Tom Naughton explores the murky relationship between effort and results in the world of fat loss: But wait … genetics is also a matter of biochemistry. So we’re looking at Chemistry x Effort x Chemistry. That’s why I say weight loss is mostly about chemistry, not character. Knowing that is hardly an
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Reading Time: 3 minutesGuest Spotlight: Tom Naughton Tom Naughton was one of the early supporters of Just Tap The Glass. If you haven’t watched his documentary, Fat Head, you should do so immediately. It’s as entertaining as it is informative. I’ve discussed the benefits of higher-protein eating and debunked some of the hysteria permeating the food industry in the past. Fat Head takes an in-depth look into
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Reading Time: < 1 minuteThanksgiving is right around the corner, so the following should be of great interest: Although it may be inconvenient, eating at least four meals a day is a ‘best practice’ for maintaining a healthy lifestyle.We have all heard that snacking in between breakfast, lunch and dinner is unhealthy and can lead to undesired weight gain.
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Reading Time: < 1 minuteWe’ve already explored the reasons why saturated fat is good for you and examined false information disseminated by trusted health organizations. Here’s another link providing more information on red meat, Heart Disease, and the onset of cancer: http://myhealingkitchen.com/articles/red-meat-doesnt-cause-heart-disease-or-cancer/ Need help with a problem or goal? Click here to learn more.
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Reading Time: 2 minutesWe’ve already discussed some of the reasons you should be eating more protein in your diet. Should we be worried about eating too much protein? One oft–heard argument against ‘high’ protein diets is that they can do serious damage to your kidneys. One would have to consume copious amounts of protein (400, 500 grams or more)
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Reading Time: 2 minutesBy far, the most effective diet for staying lean is a high-protein one. To understand why protein is so important for fat loss, we have to study some biology. There exist three categories of macro-nutrients in our food: protein, fat and carbohydrates. Each provides energy for our daily activities and exercise. However, only one of these
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Reading Time: 2 minutesWith all of the contradicting information circulated by health officials, the government and the internet, it can be difficult to determine how many calories you need to consume every day. Exercise (which should include both resistance and cardio activity) is essential for staying in shape but is not nearly as important as your diet. The most
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