General Fitness

Top 7 Most Stubborn Exercise Myths

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Why are there so many myths out there and why are they so pervasive and persistent? Mainly because mainstream media has perpetuated them, but also because people just don’t know any better, since they haven’t seen the recent research. Here are the top 7 exercise myths still circulating today and their modern answers, based on…

Givers are Stronger

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Tis the season to give indeed, but did you know that this act can also help your workout? Scientists have discovered that your endurance will increase about 20%, right after doing something nice for someone. Scientists looked at whether doing good deeds affects willpower and physical endurance. Volunteers were given a dollar and told to keep it…

My Top 7 Anti Aging Supplements

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I posted a list in an X Gym newsletter of my favorite anti aging supplements and had many requests for more information like how much do I take, why are they good, etc. so here are the answers along with the list. Keep in mind that I’m not a big supplements person per say, but most of…

7 Surprising Fitness Truths You Probably Didn’t Know

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(well, at least the first 5 truths are by John. The last 2 are by me). In life we take many things for granted. People are told to go on a low fat diet and do some aerobic training, and yet they still gain body fat. Your blood work shows slightly altered cholesterol and thyroid…

93 Year Old Beach Biceps?

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Yep. Check out this dude. Age is truly only what you let it be! To read the entire post about him and watch his inspirational talk, click here.

7 Steps to Blasting Fat Forever

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