Health & LifeStyle

  They’re on the packaging of just about every processed food product you buy, but few people use or even fully understand nutrition labels. Ever since they were introduced over 25 years ago, athletes and nutritionists have had a love/hate relationship with the labels. On one hand, they offer valuable nutritional information. On the other, the information can be confusing and many people feel it that key information is missing. If you’re trying to lose weight, tone your body or build muscle, there are a few parts of the label of particular concern. But by learning more about them, you can...

  I stay on track in the offseason by continuing to eat clean, train 5 days a week, and maintain a balanced lifestyle. In my opinion, the off season is not the time to start binging or over eating fast food, sugary sweets or anything that is not in your routine diet beyond its means. Moderation to these treats is the key to enjoying a healthy, maintainable and functioning metabolism and physique. Enjoy the foods you love, and celebrate life’s beautiful moments and occasions. However, do not do this by over eating your caloric intake in one sitting, going too “hard” on...

  If only bodybuilding was as simple as it appears on the surface: lift weights, build muscles. Unfortunately, for most of those who don’t use a gym or professional trainer, that’s all bodybuilding will ever be. They might get some results, but they are not likely to ever have the body they see in the Bowflex TV commercial. Bodybuilding is not a straight line “if you lift weights, you will build muscle” proposition. It’s a multi-faceted pursuit that requires almost as much planning and strategy as it does actual weight and strength training. Think of everything you know about optimizing...