Which Gym Machine Is Best for Flattening the Stomach ?
One machine stands out for shrinking fat stomach. All the time people used to ask me when I was a personal trainer at a gym, “What machine will get rid of this?” as they then [...]
Why Is Sjogren’s Syndrome So Often Misdiagnosed?
Sjogren’s syndrome, an autoimmune disorder, is usually misdiagnosed numerous times before the correct diagnosis is made. You may have Sjogren’s syndrome and not even know this, despite visiting one doctor after another and after another [...]
How Much Weight Can You Lose with ONLY a Stationary Bike?
Yes, you can lose a LOT of weight with only a stationary bike, but only if you apply a specific technique to your pedaling. […]
Strength Test Guide for Muscle Twitching Panic
Strength tests can be incredibly reassuring to those suffering from muscle twitching anxiety. Are you unable to get through the day without worrying dozens of times that you have ALS? […]
Can a Skinny Ectomorph Be Strong?
There’s a reason why a skinny ectomorph may be able to lift an impressive amount of weight and seem quite strong. […]
Why Does Stress Cause Cold Hands?
Ever notice that in a warm room, your hands have suddenly gone cold? You’re sitting there at the computer—doing some kind of work, rather than relaxing with an entertaining story—and you begin noticing, “Gee, my [...]
Can Sjogren’s Syndrome Cause ONLY a Cotton Dry Mouth?
If you’ve been suffering from a cotton dry mouth, could this possibly be Sjogren’s syndrome, even as your only symptom? One of the hallmark symptoms of Sjogren’s syndrome is the very dry mouth. This situation can [...]
10 Reasons the Weight Loss Has Stopped Despite Exercise & Diet
Some of the reasons you've stopped losing weight despite all that exercise and strict dieting will shock you. #1. You haven't been lifting weights. This particularly applies to young females (afraid of bulking up) and [...]
Woman Over 35, Never Married? Why Nothing’s Wrong with You
Women over 35 who’ve never been married need to stop letting all the clowns out there make them feel that there’s something wrong with them. […]
Weightlifting Gloves Pros and Cons for Weightlifting Routines
Weightlifting gloves are a common sight among fitness enthusiasts who do strength training and bodybuilding workouts. […]
Muscle Twitching Fear: Foot Drop Strength Test Guidelines
If twitching muscles have you panicking, here’s how to do foot drop strength tests. If you’re terrified that the twitching muscles in your leg or foot might mean that you have ALS (and you would [...]
The Height Every Woman Wants
Most women would trade their height for another height, it seems. The average American female is 5-4. There are a ton of women who stand 5-1 to 5-3. I think many wish they were taller. [...]
Best Weight Loss & Confidence Exercises for the Morbidly Obese
There are plenty of exercises for morbidly obese people to do. Nevertheless, a morbidly obese individual might be wondering what the best exercises are for his or her size. […]
Top 10 Muscle Twitching Reassurance Rules for ALS Fear
If twitching muscles are terrifying you about ALS, here’s all the reassurance you need from someone “eight years out” from benign fasciculations. “Muscle twitching, also called fasciculations, are small, local muscle contractions that occur involuntarily,” [...]
WHY Exercising Your Abs Every Day Will Waste Your Time
It makes ZERO sense to work your abs every day, so stop this madness! You should not work your abs every day. This is senseless. As a personal trainer I never endorsed this mad practice. [...]
Focusing on Weight Loss Can Make You Healthier
Contrary to myth, focusing on weight loss does NOT lead to eating disorders, body image problems and poor self-esteem to the great extent that it’s believed by many influencers. […]
Will Strength Training Make a Women’s Thunder Thighs Bigger?
Are you avoiding leg strength training because you think your thunder thighs will get even bigger? If anything will make those thunder thighs bigger, it’s donuts and pizza. […]
10 Worst Weight Routines for Rotator Cuff from Bad to Worst
That doggone rotator cuff! Here are 10 strength training exercises to AVOID if you have a sensitive rotator cuff. If you have a painful rotator cuff, here are the 10 worst weight routines, especially with [...]
Do Floor Exercises Really Burn Fat for Obese People?
Obese people need to stop spending so much time on the floor; this will do next to zero for weight loss and improving physical fitness and stamina. […]
Will You Get a Wide Back from Doing Deadlifts?
It’s not uncommon for men with enormous (wide) backs to be seen doing heavy deadlifts. Some women may be concerned that doing deadlifts will give them a wide back, while some men will do deadlifts [...]
Do Adductor and Abductor Machines Really Slim Thighs?
Can you slim your thighs with the adductor and abductor machines? Sad news: The adductor and abductor machines will not slim your chubby thighs. The adductor and abductor machines are popular often with women who [...]
The Deadlift & Dip Dynamic Duo for Muscle Growth
The deadlift + bar dip will jolt your body into muscle growth. The combination of these two exercises gives the body no choice but to grow. […]
Best Ways for Middle Age Men to Bust Potbelly
Being a man does NOT mean you should embrace that big potbelly. It’s a marker for poor health and bad things to come. And if something isn’t done about it, your potbelly will just get [...]
Will Using Weight with Ab Exercises Thicken or Slim Waist?
WARNING: Your waist may be getting thicker when using weight with ab exercises. What exercises work best for bringing out abdominal cuts? Obviously, low body fat percentage isn’t enough. We’ve all seen thin people with [...]
10 Conditions that Mimic ADHD in Kids: Misdiagnosis Common
Conditions that mimic ADHD and lead to misdiagnosis in kids. Has your child been diagnosed with ADHD, because if so, he or she may have been misdiagnosed. Numerous conditions mimic the condition that is known [...]
Strip off Fat with HIIT Workouts
The most effective way to sizzle off fat is with high intensity interval training (HIIT). The end of each brief interval feels as though you just outran a lion nipping at your feet. Myth: In [...]
Legs too Bulky? Solutions to Stubbornly “Big” Legs
Some women have disproportionately big bulky legs, no matter what they do. The bigness is stubborn fat, though it may appear to be primarily muscle. […]
Elliptical Machine vs. Stationary Bike for Weight Loss: Which Wins?
Is the elliptical machine better for weight loss than the stationary bike, or the other way around? […]
HIIT Session Examples that Won’t Burn Muscle
HIIT should burn fat, not muscle! The treadmill is a favorite for HIIT workouts. Find the setting on a treadmill that you can maintain a run on for less than 30 seconds before being forced [...]
Can a Doctor Miss a Transient Ischemic Attack?
Have you ever wondered if a doctor can misdiagnose a transient ischemic attack as something benign? Have you had any symptoms lately that you believed were a TIA but your doctor assured you otherwise, even [...]
Women in Abusive Relationships Have Common Personality Traits
When it comes to domestic violence (staying with abusive men), do abused women share common psychological traits? The myth circulates that “any” woman can be a victim of domestic violence. […]
Best Ways for Women to Lose that Potbelly
What’s the best ways for women to lose their potbelly? So you just cannot get rid of that potbelly? There are truly best ways for women to get rid of their potbelly, even if they have [...]
Best Strength Training Routines for Elderly: Top 5 Exercises
The best strength training exercises for the elderly are the same for both men and women. If you’re elderly or of "senior" age, you should strength train -- no excuses. This means lift weights. Elderly [...]
Can You Build Muscle with 20 Repetition Bench Press Workouts?
If you’re struggling with gains it’s time for the 20 reps bench press! Bench pressing for 20 reps will help bust through ruts in progress. The bench press is often used as a staple of [...]
What Is a Rack Pull & the Benefits?
What exactly is the rack pull and its benefits? Rack pulls can do several great things for your body -- male or female. One of its biggest benefits is that it will help you get [...]
Two Mistakes with Walking that Prevent Weight Loss
If you’ve been walking up a storm yet have not lost weight, there’s a few reasons why. Don’t give up yet. Learn how to make walking melt off the fat. […]
Do Body Proportions Affect a Women’s Squat with a Barbell?
Why is it that some women find back squats easy while others struggle? Some women take to this exercise fairly quickly and are just a natural at it. Then there are those—perhaps you yourself—who just [...]
Why You Shouldn’t Use the Squat Rack for Barbell Curls
Are you a schmuck who uses the squat rack for barbell curls? This isn’t very considerate for those who wish to do squats and rack pulls. Why do people tie up the squatting rack or [...]
How to Increase the Intensity of Inverted Rows
The inverted row is a fabulous compound exercise for which there’s many ways to increase intensity. It seems as though the inverted row is the exercise that, when someone finally decides to include it in [...]
Best Cardio Exercise for Love Handle Destruction
You can get rid of love handles with the right type of cardio exercise. The wrong kind of cardio exercise, if you want to get rid of love handles, is the so-called long slow aerobics, [...]
