Leg Press All you have to do is load it up, strap yourself in (not really) and push as hard as you can.  I’ll admit, it can be pretty satisfying to see that much weight move because of your own strength and will.  Unfortunately, the leg press is not without its flaws. First of all, it can gi...

Trying to make 2009 your healthiest year to date?   I’ve compiled for you what I believe to be some of the best health conscience habits you can easily adopt. Habit 1:  Drink more water. Sure, I know about all the news reports that say it’s possible to drink too much water.  Surprisin...

Fat season.  That’s what we call it around my office.  It starts on Halloween, and it usually runs straight through January.  We are bombarded by holidays that require us to consume copious amounts of meats, pies, cookies, chocolates, and alcohol.  On top of that, for those of us living in...

The Gluteus Maximus.  It’s the king of all the skeletal muscles in your body.  By sheer volume it takes up more space within your body than any other muscle.  This may be apparent in some individuals more than others.  But the fact of the matter is, no matter who you are, what you have beh...

Stand up. Sounds tough right?  In this article, I will explain to you how you can get from a seated position to a fully standing position with just a few simple steps. You see, you and I were designed to be standers.  Somewhere along the way our culture has become infatuated with the seated positi...