First off, if you are looking at getting lean, putting on muscle should be a priority not an afterthought. If you want to be lean and you do just cardio you aren’t going to get there. Cardio burns both muscle and fat, not just fat like most people think. If you aren’t training your muscles […]
The post I read on your blog that Ignition/Phormula-1 should not be used directly after a cardio workout. Why is this? I do a lot of running and I am trying to lose some weight. I do some lifting but I am really just trying to be lean and not looking to put on a lot of muscle. I guess my basic question is how should I be using Ignition/Phormula-1 most effectively if I do mostly cardio workouts? appeared first on 1st Phorm.
I get asked a lot of fitness and nutrition questions but one of the most popular questions I get asked is, “How do I get started in physique competitions?” The decision to prepare for and enter a physique competition can be a daunting one, but I’m here to let you know that it is entirely […]
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I want to start this blog by wishing everyone a Happy New Year! 2010 is here, and frankly, it’s time to get my ass in gear! The holidays were great, especially the time spent with my 23 month old son, Brady, and of course Gillian, my beautiful partner in crime. The beginning of a new […]
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Seriously? Did I really just see a Taco Bell commercial touting the weight loss benefits of eating there everyday? Yep, I sure did. I am sitting here in my office working and I have the Miami/Wisconsin bowl game on and on comes this commercial for this lady who lost like 30 lbs over THREE YEARS […]
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Hey everyone! The New Year is upon us and if you are like many people, it is once again time to sit down and decide what you will resolve to do in the next 365 days. I recently read a study that cited 85% of Americans who make New Year’s resolutions dedicate their goal to […]
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Hey everyone! I hope you are working your tails off to make sure you achieved all your goals for 2009! It’s almost time for a new year and a whole new set of resolutions! As for me, I got some amazing news this week—I was selected to receive a sponsorship for 2010 with professional suit […]
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