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Human Petroleum
Carbohydrates are petroleum for the body. They appear in almost all forms of food, ranging from... Read full article »
The Pros of Protein
Protein is the building block of life. This macronutrient is composed entirely of a special... Read full article »
Running the Bases
Running is a popular pastime many people follow in their pursuit of fitness. You don't have to be... Read full article »
Specificity
Specificity is the final law of training. Specificity states that your training should move from... Read full article »
Because I SAID so
Specific adaptation to imposed demands is referred to as the SAID principle. This important... Read full article »
Overload
The goal of training is to create what is known as the "training effect," or the collective... Read full article »
Use It or Lose It
You must overload your body's systems to improve your training ability. However, chronic... Read full article »
Sounding the Alarm
The GAS principle stands for General Adaptation Syndrome. It describes the body's reaction to... Read full article »
Overcompensation
Have you ever had a cut that "healed" into a scar? Have you ever found that your hands or feet... Read full article »
The Law of Individual Differences
The law of individual differences states simply that everyone is different. Therefore, the... Read full article »
Seven laws of training
A house is not built without a blueprint, so why should your workouts be any different? If you... Read full article »
Ramadan
The Islamic month of Ramadan is a time of fasting from dawn to sunset. During this time, it is... Read full article »
The business gym
Most people have learned to accept that exercise is an important component of overall fitness and... Read full article »
An apple a day
The age-old advice was, "An apple a day keeps the doctor away." Doctors would almost unanimously... Read full article »
A question of speed
Speed is an important factor of strength training. Speed is related to strength. By understanding... Read full article »
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