Can Eccentric Training Increase Muscle & Strength?

Sunday, November 7th, 2010

The meta-analysis (2009) looked to see if eccentric training is superior to concentric training for strength & muscle mass. Why eccentrics are different from concentrics? Eccentrics involve active lengthening and concentrics involve active shortening of the muscle fibers Characteristics of eccentric contractions They can produce ...

Is Daylight Saving Making You Fat?

Sunday, November 7th, 2010

I'm no fan of this daylight saving BS. Apparently I'm not the only one that feels this way. I've yet to meet someone that actually likes changing their clocks twice a year and having it pitch dark outside before 6 in the evening.I can think of many negatives ...

Madonna’s Gym, “Hard Candy Fitness”, Coming to a City Near You?

Tuesday, November 2nd, 2010

So Madonna's Gym empire, Hard Candy Fitness, is launching in Mexico City on November 29th (a little less than a month from now). Yep, this lady is right up there with Oprah when it comes to being ambitious. I think it is cool she is doing this. The funny ...

The Fixed vs. Growth Mindset

Wednesday, October 27th, 2010

It's not often that I let a grown man poke and prod me, but I made an exception this week, and I actually feel pretty good about it. (And he didn't even have to buy me a drink.) Now that your mind is thoroughly in the gutter, let ...