Although the title of this article says “Mountain Dog style,” that isn’t entirely true. The crux of what you’re about to read was inspired by (stolen?) from an American physicist born in 1879 that had this topic all figured out. He was a bright guy, even winning a Nobel Prize in physics. You may recognize […]
Let’s talk fiber. Do we really need as much as doctors claim? If so, how much? Can we get too much? Will it prevent cancer? Are grass-fed steak and whole eggs good sources of fiber? How the heck do I get rid of this constipation? This is just a sampling of the many questions I […]
I am excited to bring you guys one of the brightest minds in the industry for this month’s interview. As you will see, Scott brings a great combination of “in the trenches” knowledge, and advanced formal education.
July 2011: 6 Ways to Increase Performance As strength and conditioning coach I have been blessed to be around many sports; from boxing, rowing, football, ice hockey, and even Greco-roman wrestlers. I have learned a lot over the years and have made a ton of mistakes, but through each mistake yielded another learning experience and […]
I am pleased to announce this month’s featured interview is with Dr. Clay Hyght. Dr. Clay as we know him, has the unique background of being in the trenches training and developing an ass kicking physique, along with an equally impressive education and deep understanding of what works and what doesn’t.
Last week a young lifter asked me to spot him on a set of lying triceps extensions. He had the bar loaded with what I’d consider a moderately heavy weight – about 140 lbs. plus the EZ bar. At first glance, his arms didn’t appear big enough to match this load, but I thought maybe […]
Dave Tate is no stranger to injuries. Think that qualifies for, “Biggest understatement 2011”? Fact is, Dave has suffered enough injuries for ten lifters. With so many parts that have been sewn back together or reinforced with steel rods, how this Frankenstein of the iron world can still find it in him to train with […]
It’s been two weeks since Dave and I laid a massive beat down on our legs. I couldn’t wait for Round Two. I arrived in London, Ohio about 30 minutes early, so I stopped at a McDonalds for one of those fruit and nut packages. I’d already had a few organic eggs and a Metabolic […]
May 2011: The Implementation of Tri-Phasic Periodization for Strength and Speed Gains At Southeast Missouri State University our strength and conditioning department implements a block style training system with most of our athletic teams. By far one of the most impressive means we have implemented within our system has been something called tri-phasic periodization. Cal […]
I am pleased to announce that this month’s interview will be with a gentleman named Dr. Will Finnegan. I thought Will would be a perfect interview for our site, and here is why. First of all he is a pharmacist that is educated beyond what is offered in school. He goes above and beyond to understand what he does at a deeper level than most pharmacists out there
I am a Strength and Conditioning Coach for the United States Olympic Committee. I’m responsible for the all of the Combat and Acrobatic Sports, which include wrestling, boxing, judo, gymnastics, and diving, to name a few. My coaching background is rather diverse. I have been fortunate to learn several different methods from some of the best coaches in the field.
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March 2011: The Truth About Heartburn, Acid Reflux, and Stomach Acid Ok, so you know I love saturated fat, you know I love cholesterol, and even though this isn’t as explosive as a topic, I am here to tell you that you have been mislead about stomach acid too. Once again, we can thank the […]
For this month’s interview it is our pleasure to have Tony Gentilcore with us. I have read much of Tony’s writing lately and I think you’ll enjoy his style, and more importantly the well thought out ideas and information he brings to the table. Tony, please tell us about yourself. What is your background, and what are some of the things you are most passionate about?
I’m not just a bodybuilder, I’m also a health nut, and for that reason I put considerable effort into keeping my liver healthy. Anyone who’s ever watched Oprah or the Dr. Oz show (okay, not many of you, but still…) likely knows that the liver is essential for filtering out the thousands of toxins we […]
The leg press is like Olive Penderghast in the movie, “Easy A” (or for you more classically educated meatheads, Hester Prynne in “The Scarlet Letter”) in that her reputation has been sullied, perhaps unjustly and disproportionately. For some reason, leg presses are regarded as a mediocre exercise with little direct application to sport. Plus, you […]
February 2011: Getting Started in 2011 Now that a New Year is upon us, all the gyms are filled with resolution making newbies. Everybody wants to start to get in better shape. Come around March, most of these people will drop out, and we will have our pick of machines again. This is also about […]
Throughout history, the greatest bodybuilders have always been meticulous bastards perhaps not with fashion choices, but certainly in seeking out the absolute best foods to help them reach their goals. But what if you aren’t absorbing all the nutrients from the food you’re putting in? You can be fastidious about your diet and count your […]
Taking a step back for perspective it is important to realize that if you are consuming 60-75% of your total energy as fat, picking the right types of fat containing foods becomes important. This is especially true when you are consuming maintenance levels calories because the absolute amount of fat will be quite high.
January 2011: High Intensity Cardio Many people have asked how I feel about cardio, and what they should do. Do you go intense for short periods? Do you go low intensity long duration? Do you not do it at all? Well as always, nothing is that simple. It depends on your goals, your genetics, and […]