posts by chris sparling

Minimize break time for maximum results
Minimize break time for maximum results

Generally speaking, resistance training is anaerobic, in that it does not utilize a great deal of oxygen but is still intense enough to trigger what's ... Read More »

Try a two-course workout for best results
Try a two-course workout for best results

Which works better in terms of helping to lose weight: Cardio or resistance training? The answer: Neither ... and both. If you can stop scratching ... Read More »

Will you make history at the 2008 NYC Marathon?
Will you make history at the 2008 NYC Marathon?

On November 2nd, New York City will be set abuzz by a stampede of people wearing crotch-hugging shorts and sweat-soaked T-shirts, all adorned with ... Read More »

5 tips for safe weightlifting
5 tips for safe weightlifting

Resistance training is a fantastic way to build lean, toned muscles while helping to reduce body fat. It has also been shown to increase bone ... Read More »

Speed up fat loss with interval training
Speed up fat loss with interval training

If simultaneously accelerating fat loss and improving your cardiovascular health sounds like something you might be interested in, consider following ... Read More »

Fit Factor: Set clear and realistic goals
Fit Factor: Set clear and realistic goals

You can read every fitness magazine and website out there, you can try this supplement and that weight-loss pill, and you can even go to the gym from ... Read More »

Yes, 'whey' -- an interview with the CEO of Designer Whey
Yes, 'whey' -- an interview with the CEO of Designer Whey

There's a great deal of talk about protein these days. The different kinds, the amount we should be eating, the best time to eat it, and so on and so ... Read More »

Overeating can throw metabolism out of whack
Overeating can throw metabolism out of whack

Beware of overeating. Seems it triggers a metabolic response in the brain, even when a person hasn't gained weight. Researchers from the University ... Read More »

Will eating too much protein make you fat?
Will eating too much protein make you fat?

According to Maximum Fitness magazine, the most likely way protein will make you gain weight is if you're getting your protein from sources that also ... Read More »

Warm up to these 2 exercises
Warm up to these 2 exercises

Before diving headlong into a resistance training workout, it's a good idea to first warm up a bit. Getting your blood pumping, your mind focused, and ... Read More »

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