Monthly Archives: June 2009

The Top Five Components of a Sound Fitness Program

Posted on June 27, 2009 by admin

I think it’s important to put our workouts in perspective every once in a while; it can at times be easy to lose sight of some basic fitness ‘rules’ that need to be in place to see progress on a … Continue reading →

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Recommended Nutritional Supplements: Best Fish Oils/ Essential Fatty Acids

Posted on June 24, 2009 by admin

So hopefully, you’ve taken my advice and considered adding a protein supplement into your daily routine (if you missed part one of the series on protein powders and meal replacements, you can catch it here). Next on the list of … Continue reading →

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The Keys to Doing Proper Push-Ups

Posted on June 21, 2009 by admin

I love push-ups! Seriously, the push-up is truly one of my favorite exercises of all time. It works a ton of major muscle groups, it’s super ‘functional’ (if I dare use that word), you don’t need anything but your own … Continue reading →

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Guest Post on World’s Strongest Librarian

Posted on June 18, 2009 by admin

Josh Hanagarne of worldsstrongestlibrarian.com was kind enough to let me do a guest post today. It’s about things you should be doing before you start training with kettlebells – check it out: The Pre-Kettlebell Training Checklist. And take a look … Continue reading →

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My RKC Experience

Posted on June 16, 2009 by admin

I have debated with myself quite a bit on whether to do this post – my main thoughts have been the following: Should I do the ‘obligatory’ RKC review and share my experience? (I’ve read several and would like to … Continue reading →

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The Fastest Ways to Burn Calories

Posted on June 11, 2009 by admin

Are you feeling guilty about eating that burger last night? Wondering exactly how long you’re going to have to spend on the ‘orbitron’ to burn it off (that’s what one of my old clients called the eliptical … you know … Continue reading →

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Best Protein Powders, Meal Replacement Drinks

Posted on June 9, 2009 by admin

Wondering if you should be taking a protein powder or meal replacement to help you reach your fitness goals? Short answer: most of you probably should be! I’ll be doing a series of supplement reviews on forestvancetraining.com, which I kicked … Continue reading →

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Ways to Workout at Home – Body Weight Circuit #1

Posted on June 6, 2009 by admin

Need some new ideas on ways to workout at home? New YouTube video from yours truly – take a look for a quick circuit of body weight exercises you can do whenever, wherever – no equipment needed! A couple of … Continue reading →

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New 15 minute Upper Body Bodyweight Workout

Posted on June 4, 2009 by admin

Here’s a killer 15 minute upper body blast if you want a great upper body workout and are pressed for time – 5 rounds of: 10 pull-ups10 push-ups10 inverted rows10 dips As fast as possible Some exercises to substitute if … Continue reading →

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The Turkish Get -Up

Posted on June 2, 2009 by admin

You love it or you hate it – the Turkish Get-Up. Personally, I hate doing this exercise – but I love the results I get from it! It’s fantastic for building shoulder and core stability, hip mobility, flexibility, not to … Continue reading →

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