Tag: Personal Health, Fitness, and Wellness

By Shoshana Pritzker “Step up your routine with a few new ab exercises. They are worth the pain of doing them,” notes Ava Cowan, a fitness professional who has competed in the most prestigious Figure events worldwide, ranking top 3 in the world and becoming a social media phenomenon with 1 million followers at her […]

All women have cellulite. What do super-sexy celebrities and some of the fittest-looking women in the world have in common? They all have cellulite – the dimply, cottage cheese-looking fat that accumulates on the butt, thighs, and abdomen. When it comes to cellulite, the fit and famous are no different from other women. No matter […]

Most people would love to have abs that are sharp enough to open a can of tuna, yet many trainers put their ab training on the back burner during this time of year. That’s too bad, because abdominal training doesn’t have to consist of complicated exercises on chrome machines. Although many machines are effective, simpler […]

“Consistency. If you do anything, do it with consistent repetition. This is how you achieve a goal, any goal, and every goal.” ~John M. Di Fazio II A client recently pointed out that she has found that many people who formerly had good, healthy eating and exercise habits have seem to have fallen into a complete […]

Many exercise programs for women revolve around using fixed machines to shape a particular muscle group and they shy away from using free weights (i.e., barbells and dumbbells). This means that multiple exercises are often needed to activate large muscle groups like the chest. In contrast, free-weight exercises tend to be more general and activate […]

By Brad Schoenfeld, Ph.D., CSCS, CSPS, FNSCA Q: I’ve read your recommendation about how important it is to have a post-workout meal of protein and carbs. But what about before a weight-training workout? Is there anything special I should eat before training? A: Yes! The main nutritional goal pre-workout is to supply adequate energy for […]

Chicken is perhaps the most popular source of protein when it comes to eating a healthy high protein diet—and for good reason. Chicken breast provides about 30 g of protein in a 100 g serving and is fairly low in fat, compared to other meat proteins. If you are tired of eating plain, dull chicken […]

Fitness girls have always wanted a great butt and abs— it’s the rest of the world who is late to catch up. Mapping out your plan for achieving better than celeb-status glutes is easy when you have IFBB Bikini pro Juliana Daniell helping you out. Juliana’s Butt-Sculpting Workout is the perfect tool for getting results. […]

By Kevin Levrone Lauralie Chapados is one of the fastest-rising stars in the IFBB Pro League Bikini division. At only 25 years old, this statuesque beauty already has six pro wins and has been runner-up at the Bikini Olympia. IFBB Hall of Fame bodybuilder Kevin Levrone recently caught up with Lauralie to talk about training […]

STS Body Toning Cream uses a powerful triad of ingredients to help define and detail your physique. Former bodybuilder and Powerhouse Gym owner Dean Caputo always knew what he wanted, how to achieve his goals and exceed expectations. At age 16, Dean had an interest in working out, so in 1979 he built a weight […]