Expert Articles Strength Radio fitness experts are often writers and have interests in many different facets of fitness. In this category you will find their articles.
4 Ball Pushups (Jul 5, 2008 at 3:32 PM) - Everyone in fitness for the past 5years or more has been screaming about
"stability" and "core" and "functional training" and to tell you the truth most
of that training has always seemed so damn boring to practice. But since I
have been surfing and skateboarding a lot this summer I have been seeking
ways to make my training more fun.
3 Ball Pushup (Jul 8, 2008 at 5:42 PM) - Here is a look at a variation on the Med Ball pushup
now using only one ball beneath your feet.
3 Ball Pushup on One Leg (Jul 15, 2008 at 3:45 AM) - The trick to these pushup challenges is
to make absolutely sure you are stable
before you start moving. This will help
you to control all phases of your movement.
Fat Burning Bodyweight Circuit Exercises (Oct 27, 2008 at 1:30 AM) - When you travel, you worry about missing your workouts and eating poorly...So you must plan ahead for both (apples and almonds for planes, trains, & automobiles)...and bodyweight circuits for "no-equipment fat burning".
And while I have bodyweight exercises that are just as hard as the bench press and barbell squat in one of my bodyweight workouts, today we'll focus on replacing intervals with bodyweight circuits.
3 Vital Principles You Must Know To Burn Fat Faster (Oct 28, 2008 at 10:16 AM) - By now, most people realize that adding lean muscle mass to your body does wonders for your metabolism and fat loss, as well as a host of other benefits that allow you to live out your life as healthy as possible. Unfortunately, most people I see performing weight training or resistance training at the gym are spending too much time with the exercise and not working hard enough.
How to Build Lean Muscle at a Mind Blowing Rate (Oct 29, 2008 at 7:46 AM) - What is the most important thing I can do at the gym to ensure that I will continually build lean muscle?
It's very simple. The most important thing you can do each and every single time you go to the gym if you want to build muscle is to try to set a PR (personal record) on every lift you do. That's it.
The Problem with Weight Loss: Your Body Will Do The Opposite (Oct 30, 2008 at 9:25 AM) - Higher intensity exercise actually burns more carb stores than fat.
But in every head to head comparison, high intensity exercise results in more fat loss than low intensity exercise - even though the more intense work may burn a lesser percentage of fat during the exercise session.
Burning glycogen results in a larger amount of fat lost than burning fat directly.
The body responds by "doing the opposite"...
Should You Train Your Abs Before Or After Your Workout? (Oct 31, 2008 at 1:25 AM) - A study done in the January 2007 issue of Muscle and Fitness found that a group who performed a 6 rep max squat set did significantly less weight if they trained abs before doing the squats.
It was obvious that if you train your abs first, you won't have the core strength necessary to do certain leg exercises that require a fair amount of core strength.
What is the Best Ab Workout for Belly Fat Loss? (Nov 1, 2008 at 7:09 AM) - As a trainer, nutrition specialist, and fitness professional, I often get asked what the best types of exercises and workouts are for losing stubborn stomach fat in order to bring out visible six pack abs. The problem is that most people with excess stomach fat looking to try to uncover their abs are searching for some "miracle abdominal workout" that is going to slash the fat off their abs in no time.
The thing is... they are going about the problem entirely the wrong way! The truth is that you don't lose stomach fat by doing ab workouts.
12 Days of Fitness - Huge Fitness Giveaway (Nov 17, 2008 at 9:17 AM) - Fitness professionals from around the globe have contributed hundreds of e-books, reports, videos, meal plans and other free gifts in their hope of making 2009 the year that anyone, regardless or their location, financial situation or past failures, can finally reach their fitness goals and make those New Year's Resolutions a reality once and for all
Save More Money - Burn More fat (Dec 3, 2008 at 2:42 AM) - New York City personal trainer Josh Margolis stops by to discuss ways to cut costs in fitness without cutting into your routine. There are a couple great tips in this talk that will save you enough money every month that it is like getting a free gym membership.
The Truth (Nov 8, 2007 at 4:03 PM) - Thank you for taking the most important first step to achieving your weight loss, health and fitness goals.
If, like so many others I talk to, you are searching for a realistic and permanent solution to your weight loss problems, if you are tired of the yo-yo dieting and the loss of self-esteem that accompanies it, then I urge you to read every word of this important free report.
The information in this report is revolutionizing the fitness industry.
Holly Nochimson on Chinese Medicine (Dec 17, 2007 at 5:49 PM) - Recently we got a chance to sit down with Holly Nochimson and discuss what Chinese medicine actually is and it was an eye opener!There are some very impressive things that Chinese medicine does that compliments western style treatments. If you have never heard of chinese medicine consider this your primer.
Lee Taylor on functional training (Dec 17, 2007 at 5:53 PM) - Listen in with Jason White and Lee Taylor as they delve into this thing called 'Functional Training'. Functional training has become a bit of an industry buzzword and might be contraindicated for some people. In this talk we try to uncover the definition and how to incorporate Functional Training into your program.
Cynthia Stadd (Dec 17, 2007 at 5:57 PM) - Cynthia shares with us her expertise in her field. Recently we got a
chance to sit down and discuss eating on more than just a fat
burning level. We wanted to go into a discussion of the foods
that we normally thought were good for us and discover why
they might even be bad for us. We called them Danger Foods.
Jim Hart on Carbs and LIfestyle (Dec 15, 2007 at 12:49 PM) - Jim Hart of www.hartbody.com in Philadelphia delivers on So many different elements of fitness. His list of credentials is long and distinguished. He has helped thousands to get into the best shape of their lives.
Christi Lehner of Boston Health Coach (Dec 20, 2007 at 4:38 PM) - Christi Lehner of www.bostonhealthcoach.com gets on the line and delivers some of the most exciting news in holistic health you will ever hear.
Caroline Kohles on Youth and Vitality (Dec 15, 2007 at 12:43 PM) - We are very lucky to have Caroline as a guest on our show and this talk is exceptional. Listen in as Caroline discusses harmony, vitality, fatigue, joy, and the spirituality of movement. Join us as we bravely tackle the question of the betrayal of the body and look at ways to stay fit and strong throughout our entire lives.
Dan Huff on Baseball Strength and Conditioning (Dec 15, 2007 at 12:24 PM) - Dan Huff is the owner and Head Strength Coach of Baseball Strength and Huff Training. We got to sit down with Dan and discuss what his beliefs are and how he and his team go about coaching High School and College athletes up to their next level of personal excellence.
Ken Gibson, HHC (Dec 15, 2007 at 12:09 PM) - Ken Gibson has the key to stress reduction and he reveals it all right here in this amazing talk about your diet and how it affects your body. This includes how the foods you eat might be stressful to you and your body... most especially caffeine.
Will Smith Discusses Core Progression (Dec 15, 2007 at 12:33 PM) - Will Smith (here he is finishing the Seattle Marathon in just over 3 hours) is a core expert and this will most likely stand as the definitive talk on core conditioning: How to identify it and How to train it. Listen to it. Listen well. Will is speaking the Truth.
Shelley Hitz (Dec 15, 2007 at 11:38 AM) - You can't get a six pack just from doing crunches, in fact, and listen for the story near the beginning, you could make your belly bulge out from doing crunches the wrong way!
Dolletta Mitchell (Dec 15, 2007 at 12:02 PM) - Dolletta Mitchell is a wonderful speaker and she gives us a great talk on her program Take Shape for Life by Medifast. This is a very comprehensive program and I would encourage anyone who needs to lose 100lbs or more to seriously consider it. Although this program will work for people who have less than 100lbs to lose.
Science of Exercise Series (Nov 10, 2007 at 2:08 PM) - There are so many exercise programs and methods out there that it can be extremely confusing trying pick the right one. The proliferation of fitness magazines, books, videos, and television shows claiming to have the "answer", makes it virtually impossible to decide upon the best course of action for reaching your fitness goals. But never fear science is here!
Science of Exercise Series v.3 (Nov 10, 2007 at 2:07 PM) - Aerobic Exercise 101 is the third installment of my ongoing series, The Science of Exercise. If you didn't a get chance before, make sure and read Part 1 and Part 2.
Aerobic exercise, also referred to as cardiovascular exercise, challenges the heart, lungs, and blood vessels. Making aerobic exercise a part of your personal fitness plan is critical because it:
