Archive for December, 2007

Working the Angles…

Wednesday, December 12, 2007 1:21 2 Comments

Thomas, the gregarious meat monger at my local Ottomanelli meat shop asked me:
“…but don’t I need to work the muscle from all different angles? Won’t my results be limited if I only do bench for chest and not decline and incline?”
(A bit of context is needed here - Thomas originally asked me why he’d stopped [...]

This was posted under category: Muscle and Strength Gain, Strength Training

Exercise is Good For Your Brain.

Thursday, December 6, 2007 8:16 No Comments

Dr. Larry McCleary describes (arguably) one of the best reasons for a person to engage in an exercise program.
It’s important to note that exercise, carried out for too long, can cause a stress reaction of its own accord.  After roughly 60 minutes or so serum levels of cortisol (which had been held in check by [...]

This was posted under category: Exercise Science, Health and Wellness