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Avoiding the Sun to Avoid Skin Cancer? Recent Studies Challenge That Advice.

admin — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 01:09:10 +0000

My perfect day involves an 85-90 degree day at a beach (preferably with waves), my girlfriend, other friends, a lounge chair, a cooler full of sandwiches and beer. Honestly…I could repeat that day 10,000 times on various beaches of the world an never get bored. The thing is, I'm a fair skinned German-Irish-Scandinavian mixed breed. I've always felt a bit of guilt for going out in the sun, because we've been trained that it is like playing Russian Roulette with skin cancer. Fair skinned people like me are especially warned to avoid sun exposure. Is that sound advice?

[Why am I writing about sun tanning in December? Well...this blog has a large readership from Australia and New Zealand. I figured I would do a summer post that would match their seasons for once.]

How to Build Muscle If Your Joints Hurt

admin — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 00:20:25 +0000

When I was first training back in the late 80's I assumed that to build bigger muscles I would have to constantly lift heavier and heavier weights. To a certain extent that is true, but there are ways to make a lighter weight "work" your muscles much harder than normal. The guy with the most impressive chest I have ever seen in person never benched more than 205 pounds. He told me that anything heavier "made his joints hurt"…so he used lighter weight to get the job done. This past summer I got stronger than ever at chin ups and shoulder pressing, but my elbows began to hurt and I decided to mix in a 3-4 month period of light lifting to give my joints a much-needed break. I'll outline what I'm doing.

One Exercise Per Muscle Group?

admin — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 02:08:54 +0000

Today, I'd like to look at the idea of focusing on just one exercise per muscle group, compared to using a variety of exercises. If you have never tried a workout where you do 8-10 sets of the same exercise, you will probably be in for a shock.

Starvation Mode – Why You Probably Never Need to Worry About It

admin — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 18:56:32 +0000

Starvation mode is a term that gets thrown around loosely. Many people believe that too little protein or too few of calories in a day will cause loss of muscle mass.

The "4 X 7" Model of Periodization Using Body Weight Training

admin — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 00:29:03 +0000

I'm going to do something I haven't ever done before on this blog. I'm basically going to do half a post, then send you over to another site to get the rest of the info. I'm not an expert on this subject and just want to guide you in the right direction. If you think "4 X 7" means 4 sets of 7 reps, then you would be mistaken. It is referring to something quite a bit different than that.

[I learned about 4 X 7 periodization from my buddy Ryan. I had a beer with him earlier this year in Seattle and he told me of his plans to move to Malta. I thought he was crazy until I saw some of his photos. This place is amazing!]

The CrossFit Explosion – The 16+ Year "Overnight Success" Story of CrossFit

admin — Fri, 29 Apr 2011 03:04:46 +0000

Although CrossFit seems like an overnight success, its story began quite a few years ago. The first time I heard about CrossFit was back in 2006, about a year before I started this blog. At that time it simply looked like a small program to train SWAT teams and police units.

Omega 3 Supplements for Weight Loss? What My Research Uncovered.

admin — Tue, 12 Apr 2011 15:31:13 +0000

I've recently read some conflicting advice on Omega 3 supplements in regard to weight loss. Studies have shown that fish oils and other Omega 3 supplements do promote weight loss, but are these supplements healthy?

The Slow Carb Diet – My Mixed Review After 30 Days on the Diet

admin — Tue, 29 Mar 2011 22:03:36 +0000

Have you heard of The Slow Carb Diet? This is an eating approach outlined by Tim Ferriss in the book The 4-Hour Body. I'm a big fan of the book, but not the biggest fan of the diet plan.

"Visual Impact for Women" – Jazzed to Introduce My New Women's Course!

admin — Tue, 01 Feb 2011 22:39:49 +0000

Visual Impact for Women: It only took me about a year to launch after releasing my men's course. I want to apologize for that. It wasn't my plan for women to have to wait that long to get their hands on this. That being said, I am completely jazzed about how the product turned out.

An Interview With Tyler Shields – A Modest Celebrity Photographer Who Oozes Talent.

admin — Fri, 07 Jan 2011 03:54:35 +0000

Are you familiar with the name Tyler Shields? I have to admit I wasn't either until a few days ago...

Madonna's Gym, "Hard Candy Fitness", Coming to a City Near You?

admin — Thu, 04 Nov 2010 01:50:21 +0000

So Madonna's Gym empire, Hard Candy Fitness, is launching in Mexico City on November 29th (a little less than a month from now). Some of the places where I have seen this announced were pretty critical.

A Story of Breast Cancer Survival…

admin — Tue, 05 Oct 2010 03:07:41 +0000

I am nervous right now as I type this post. I'm going to talk about something personal and it doesn't have anything to do with getting in shape. Ever since the age of 12, when I lost my mom to breast cancer, I wanted to do something that will would help find a cure. I used to dream of finding a cure myself, so other kids wouldn't lose their moms to breast cancer. I always planned on doing all the "walks for the cure" and raising money for breast cancer research, etc. Regrettably, close to 30 years have gone by and I haven't done one single thing that would raise awareness or help in regards to breast cancer. My hope is that this post will be a start.

[October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month in the U.S. With 110 women dying of breast cancer per DAY in the U.S. alone...we have a long way to go.]

What the Heck is Inflammation? Why Should You Care?

admin — Wed, 22 Sep 2010 00:50:15 +0000

The term inflammation usually puts me in skim mode when I'm reading article. I'm going to do my best to give you the Cliff Notes version of what inflammation is.

10 Questions With One of the World's Top Special Forces Trainers

admin — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 01:42:57 +0000

So I am extremely excited to introduce you to a whole new view of training and a paradigm shift when it comes to being fit. I know some of you reading this will have heard of Scott Sonnon, but I bet you haven't read too many interviews with the guy. The reason for this is that he is one of the premier special forces trainers in the world right now. He is in serious demand right now, training counter-terrorism unit, Navy SEALS, police forces, SWAT teams, etc. He spent 6 years traveling all around Russia and masterminded with former USSR Olympic Coaches and trainers of Russian Special Forces. He took this cutting-edge research and improved upon it during those 6 years and has been introducing it to the U.S. These days, everyone wants to pick his brain when it comes to fitness and conditioning. He doesn't have a whole heck of a lot of time to do interviews, but luckily I nailed a quick Q&A with him. The following is one of the best interviews I've had on this site so far.

Summer Workout Tips to Maximize Your Time in the Sun

admin — Mon, 24 May 2010 20:22:54 +0000

In my opinion your summer workout should be brief and not interfere at all with having a blast outside. When you are young it is easy to forget that your summers are limited in number. Believe me, at some point you will realize that this is not the case.

My Muscle Building Course – Finally Ready to Be Released to the Public

admin — Thu, 06 May 2010 21:38:11 +0000

Visual Impact Muscle Building - Rusty Moore's premium muscle building course launches today. Here is the blog post with all the details.

Giants VS Little People – Body Fat, Metabolism, Lean Body Mass, etc.

admin — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 22:06:46 +0000

Tall people have a big advantage in calories burned per day, even compared to a shorter muscular person. Find out why.

How to Gain Muscle and Lose Fat at the Same Time?

admin — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 23:03:09 +0000

This article summarizes several experts view on gaining muscle and losing fat at the same time. It is possible if you schedule your eating pattern properly around your workout schedule.

The "Brief Workout" Trend – Are You Exercising Enough to Hit Your Goals?

admin — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 23:43:30 +0000

Brief workouts are good for those who are short on time, but can they really get the same results as longer workouts? Maybe not!

Use the Back Bridge Exercise to Improve Posture and Reduce Back Pain?

admin — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 01:07:32 +0000

Up until recently, the last time I did a back bridge was in a junior high PE class. This winter I am doing a routine that incorporates a mild version of the back bridge, called the hip bridge. As soon as I added in hip bridges, I knew this is the exact exercise that my body was looking for. My back has been injured for 20 years and my lower spine has a tendency to lose the healthy natural curve and flex forward a bit. Things like sitting at a desk for a lot of the day just add to the problem. This past week I have been researching back bridges and possibly incorporating this exercise into my routine permanently. But they are kind of controversial.

[This picture doesn't have a lot to do with this post, but people keep telling me that Rain from Ninja Assassins got in great condition for this movie. Yeah, the guy looks pretty darn ripped.]