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Hey Joe: Why Do I Need To Refuel After a Workout?
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Hey Joe: What Are BCAAs and What Can They Do for Me?
Recently, BCAAs have been all the rage of the sports nutrition market. The protein mantra still continues as the number one fuel for athletes, but a close second in...
Women, Weights, and Protein Shakes
As a personal trainer, I often have women come to me wanting to lose weight and tone up, yet hesitate to engage in strength training because they fear developing...
Pro Bikini Competitor Shares the Dark Side of Competing
We all live for that day: show day. Our last 12+ weeks has primarily been focused on this one day. And we love every second of it: the hair,...
How To Bust Through a Strength Plateau
If you’ve been lifting weight for some time then I am sure you have experienced a plateau, if not several, in your fitness journey. These can be irritating, especially...
Hey Joe: What is Whey Protein and Should I Be Taking It?
When it comes to protein supplementation, it seems that we often hear about whey protein. Of course there are dozens of other choices, especially if you are a vegetarian....
How To Achieve Your Goals This Year (and Every Year!)
Last year was one of my favorite years to date. I felt like I was just getting by. I had my nose to the grindstone, working 40 hours per...
I’m in It for the Long Haul
As a 59-year-old competitive bodybuilding athlete, I get asked a lot of questions about staying fit, eating right, and looking good “for my age.” I can’t help but give...
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