Monthly Archives: July 2008

How to Recover From a Back Injury

Posted on July 31, 2008 by sean345

Strength training is one of the safest physical activities. It is much safer than playing soccer, playing basketball, or even running. However, injuries do occur. Many of the injuries are due to poor form and attempting weights well beyond the … Continue reading →

Posted in Recovery | Tagged , , | 3 Comments

How to Get a Good Night’s Sleep

Posted on July 24, 2008 by sean345

In my How to Recover from Strength Training article, I describe how sleep is the most important factor in recovery.  It is important to not only get enough sleep, but to also get quality sleep.  In this article, I present … Continue reading →

Posted in Recovery | Tagged , | Leave a comment

How to Eat 5-6 Small Meals Per Day

Posted on July 20, 2008 by sean345

In my 7 Nutrition Tips to Build Muscle and Burn Fat article, I recommend eating 5-6 small meals per day.  Not only does eating often help increase your metabolism, but it also helps you avoid cravings by keeping you full … Continue reading →

Posted in Nutrition | Tagged , , | 40 Comments

Jumping Rope: Tips and Techniques

Posted on July 15, 2008 by sean345

Advantages.  Jumping rope is a great form of cardio.  There is an endless variety of jumping techniques and you can jump at your own pace.  Jumping rope can be used as a form of low intensity cardio or in higher … Continue reading →

Posted in Cardio | Tagged , | Leave a comment

3 Breakfast Ideas to Build Muscle and Burn Fat

Posted on July 12, 2008 by sean345

In my 7 Nutrition Tips to Build Muscle and Burn Fat article, I recommend always eating breakfast.  After fasting for 8+ hours, your body is in need of energy and nutrients.  If you are not in the habit of eating … Continue reading →

Posted in Nutrition | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

How to Recover from Strength Training

Posted on July 9, 2008 by sean345

A common mistake made by many people who first start a strength training program is not getting enough rest and recovery between workouts.  Some people even attempt training 7 days a week!  After about a week of this, they start … Continue reading →

Posted in Recovery | Tagged , , , , | 3 Comments

Benefits of Green Tea

Posted on July 7, 2008 by sean345

In the 7 Nutrition Tips to Build Muscle and Lose Fat article, I list the two best sources of non-calorie containing beverages: water and green tea.  Although I mainly consume water throughout the day, I still try to drink at … Continue reading →

Posted in Nutrition | Tagged , , | 3 Comments

7 Nutrition Tips to Build Muscle and Burn Fat

Posted on July 5, 2008 by sean345

Everyone likes to talk about the newest training programs and all the latest supplements, but the most important part of building muscle and burning fat is your diet.  Many people do not meet their goals because they fail to follow … Continue reading →

Posted in Nutrition | Tagged , , | 7 Comments