Pregnant Women Should Not Skydive
By: Dennis M. Loya, BS.,JD., Certified Personal Trainer It goes without saying that every pregnant woman must cut back on exercise during her pregnancy to avoid harming herself or her baby. This begs the question, how should I modify my exercise routine to accommodate my pregnancy? Pregnancy is a complex physiologic state, and precautions are needed […]
Caffeine’s Hidden Dangers
What are the short term effects of caffeine on the body? The physiological effects of caffeine can begin as early as 15-45 minutes after ingestion. Its maximum central nervous system effects are reached in about 30-60 minutes. Caffeine increases heartbeat, respiration, basal metabolic rate, and the production of stomach acid and urine; and it relaxes […]
Animal vs. Vegetable: The Best Protein for Muscle Growth
Animal vs. Vegetable Protein Debate: What is the Best Protein For Muscle Growth? By Dr. Bill Misner, Ph.D. AUTHOR’S PREVIEW I would like to acknowledge this is a debatable subject firstly because the human metabolic system is highly adaptive to a variety exogenous protein foods, secondly because one protein protocol “Size” may not fit all, […]
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How to Create Your Own Fitness Boot Camp
By: Phil A. Lalli Just about every fitness center and gym seems to offer a version of the trendy boot camp workout these days. Some go with a pseudo-militaristic theme, complete with camouflage gear. Others refer to standard circuit classes as boot camps. Deciding what type of boot camp workout you want to teach determines where […]
Lean Muscle Mass Gain & Fat Mass Loss During Training
Dr. Bill Misner Ph.D.* Ever wonder how, why, and where the flat stomach, thin thighs, and slim hips of your youth disappeared beneath a blanket of fat? There are a number of metabolic mechanisms known to influence body composition outcome. Lean and fat mass are remarkably dependant upon two hormones. Age-induced decreases of human Growth Hormone[hGH] […]
The Milk Letter: A Message To My Patients
By: Robert M. Kradjian, MDBreast Surgery Chief Division of General Surgery,Seton Medical Centre #302 – 1800 Sullivan Ave.Daly City, CA 94015 USA “MILK”Just the word itself sounds comforting! “How about a nice cup of hot milk?” The last time you heard that question it was from someone who cared for you–and you appreciated their effort. The entire […]
Effects of Learned Helplessness on Weight Loss & Exercise
Dr. Frank B. Smoot, MA, DD One of the most famous and most revealing experiments in the history of psychological research involved the subject and effects of learned helplessness. I don’t have the room here to tell you as much about it as I’d like to, but any Psychology 101 textbook will cover the topic. However, there is […]