The Degradation of Fitness Science

The world and our selves evolve and exist in a cyclic fashion; good times and bad? ups and downs? we experience changes that seem to repeat, including everyday cycles of sleep-wake and cell regeneration. History is a broad example of cycles, whereby we enter the "dark ages" followed by an... Read More

Bodybuilding Training Tips ? To be a Champion!

Twenty two years ago I fell into the world of bodybuilding by accident. I had absolutely no discipline, determination or confidence in myself. After many championships, television shows, movie star clients and successful businesses here are a few training tips that I have learned along the way.1. MORE THAN JUST... Read More

The Importance of The Fibonacci Numbers in Fitness Training

"Things do not change; we change." ?Henry David ThoreauThe following article is a chapter from my new book, The Da Vinci Fitness Code.Professor Stanley Plagenhoef, one of my greatest mentors, introduced me to the Fibonacci number series in the early 1980's. He encouraged me to think of those numbers in... Read More

The History of Pilates ? It All Began With One Sickly Child

A look into the history of Pilates helps you understand the tremendous power that this form of exercise has to help strengthen and transform your body. Unlike yoga, which has a tradition that goes back thousands of years, one individual developed the Pilates Method at the beginning of the twentieth... Read More

Exercises You Probably Dont Do But Should!

This is going to be kinda short and sweet. . . . Maybe not too sweet.Here's 3 exercises to throw into your routine that will shake it up a little. A little unorthodox but these will give you a workout in itself.Knee Lift CrunchLie on your back, cross your hands... Read More

Tai Chi, NOT Chai Tea!

Those of you that have either completed a one-on-one program, purchased an on-line program or have read anything else that I have written in the past have most likely determined by now and realize it is quite evident... I am a huge supporter and advocate of integrated and phase-based training... Read More

Exercise Smarter Not Harder ? 10 Ways to Make Consistent Progress in Your Exercise Plan!

My name is Greg Ryan. I am a fitness expert, professional bodybuilder personal trainer to movie stars, and former employee of Kathy Smith. For twenty years I have been able to keep my body fat levels lower than most, and consistently exercise five days a week, and having fun in... Read More

Exercise Tips

Exercise TipsThe most effective exercise regimen includes both strength training and cardiovascular (aerobic) training in a consistent, regular program.· 2-4 days of strength training and · 2-5 days of aerobic activity; or · 3-4 days of circuit training.Every safe and effective exercise program should consist of three elements. In order,... Read More

The Two Greatest Myths About Abdominal Exercises

If you have ever read a fitness magazine...If you have ever watched TV ads about latest machines that will magically reveal your abs...If you have ever gone to a gym and saw tens of people lying on the floor doing crunches....then beware because chances are you are a victim of... Read More

How to Maximize Your Fitness Results

What I am about to reveal to you can make a drastic change in the out come of your fitness results. Many of us are willing to dedicate a decent number of hours each and every week to our workout plan. But quite often we do not always see the... Read More

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Benefit of Pilates

One of the main benefits of Pilates is it refreshes... Read More

Fitness the Goddess Way: Movement vs. Exercise

I was excited to hear the esteemed speakers at the... Read More

5 Mistakes People Makes When Doing a Workout Program

When you start out with a workout program - whether... Read More

How To Gain An Avalanche Of Energy!

For many people out there trying to become more energised... Read More

The Amazing Health Benefits of Walking for Exercise

Walking for exercise is a purposeful, brisk walk specifically designed... Read More

Do You Want To Be A Bodybuilding Champion ? The Power Behind The PEN!

IT ALL STARTED ON A TYPICAL NOVEMBER MORNING back in... Read More

The History of Pilates ? It All Began With One Sickly Child

A look into the history of Pilates helps you understand... Read More

When Exercising Right Looks Wrong II

Enter any health club and a concept is very apparent,... Read More

Warning! Lack Of Exercise Could Be Harmful To Your Health

You know it's bad when the Surgeon General issues a... Read More

Struggling To Keep Your Workout Schedule? So am I!

Sometimes following a fitness program or workout schedule is not... Read More

The Bad Workout: Some Advice for Female Bodybuilders

Bad workouts. We have all had them at some time... Read More

Thirty Minutes of Exercise a Day Keeps the Doctor Away

"Exercise is good for you!" If you had a dollar... Read More

3 Great Weight Loss Exercises

It's a given that effective weight loss is much more... Read More

Exercise and Losing Weight for Life ? Avoid the #1 Mistake Everyone Makes!

Do you ever feel like you are working out so... Read More

Lance Armstrongs Training Tactics: #1 Rule - Greatness Needs NO Explanation!

Great endurance racers will tell you "Leave your egos at... Read More

Are You A One-Dimensional Trainer?

Most people are classically biased toward one of the three... Read More

Exercise Motivation: 7 Sure-fire Tips

So you've begun an exercise program to get in shape... Read More

Integrating Core Stabilization into Your Workouts

Stabilization is a hot topic in the fitness industry over... Read More

How to Find a Gym and Start Exercising

There is hardly a week that passes without an article... Read More

How Exercise and Beta-Glucan Help the Immune System

It is thought that moderate exercise, such as speed walking,... Read More

Got A Cold - Should You Work Out?

A recent study sponsored by the American College of Sports... Read More

Programming Brief: Exercise Order

One of the fundamental principles of exercise prescription, specifically resistance... Read More

Should You Train Before Bedtime?

A Japanese study found that if you exercise at night... Read More

Finding The Right Exercise Intensity

We've all heard the exercise guidelines that recommend we participate... Read More

Dangerous Shoulder Exercises

Have you ever suffered from shoulder discomfort after working out?... Read More

Take a Break

Writing is a strenuous creative activity, and like physical activity... Read More

Easy and Effective Home Workouts

Many people think that creating a home workout gym is... Read More

VO2 Max- Exposing the Myth

VO2 max is defined as the maximal amount of oxygen... Read More

Mixing Things Up

To say that the human body is an amazing machine... Read More

The Different Types of Treadmills

When we usually think of treadmills, we tend to think... Read More

5 Essential Walking Exercise Tips

Walking exercise is one of the easiest ways to get... Read More

Basic Abdominal Exercises

If it's six pack abs that you're after, daily abdominal... Read More

How to Start a Walking Program

Did you know that walking is the number one participation... Read More