ShareArticle By: Johnny Fontana Many diets emphasize “calorie control” as a means of keeping those “pounds of fat” to a minimum. But people often forget that all calories are not created equal. We may place label them under the same big blanket category ... Continue Reading
ShareArticle By: Johnny Fontana Why Stretch? For years, the standard operating procedure has been, “If a muscle hurts, stretch it out.” The thought wins out, no matter what type of muscular issue you are having. We seem to have a handful of stretches that have rema ... Continue Reading
ShareBenefits: As a next progression from the stability ball chest press , the 1 arm chest press allows you to get your core even more involved. By not having a dumbbell in both hands, your body is forced to engage the core so that you don’t fall off the ball. How To: 1) ... Continue Reading
ShareArticle By: Johnny Fontana Never before has so much emphasis been placed on our country’s weight and overall health. At the same time, we are now more overweight and less healthy than ever before. Over 30% of the population is considered obese, a number that has doubl ... Continue Reading
ShareArticle By: Johnny Fontana In just about any gym throughout the country you constantly see both guys and girls working the same muscle groups. Of course these muscles are usually upper body muscles and are most noticeable while wearing a bathing suit. The unfortunate thing ... Continue Reading
ShareBenefits: If your looking to get your heart rate up, build lean muscle and work on your upper back, than the high pull is the right move for you. This exercise is great for both men and women because it can either be utilized as a weight loss exercise or a muscle gain exerci ... Continue Reading
ShareArticle By: Johnny Fontana With spring comes the start of the season for many fruits and vegetables. The spring and summer months seem to be the time of year when most tropical fruits are eaten. Pineapple is one of the most popular, bursting with both tropical flavor and sm ... Continue Reading
ShareBenefits: The stability ball chest press is a way to take the typical bench press to the next level. By performing the exercise on a stability ball you are involving certain aspects of your body that wouldn’t typically be involved in a chest press. The core is getting ... Continue Reading
ShareArticle By: Johnny Fontana I remember watching “Popeye the Sailor” at my grandfather’s house when I was a little kid. Even though I was born decades after the show originally launched, I still grew up watching the show. I think we all know that Popeye is ... Continue Reading
ShareArticle By: Johnny Fontana A friend recently sent me a message asking whether she should eat more fat or more carbohydrates. This really sparked my attention, making me realize that a lot of people have the same question. It is not necessary to follow one of the high-fat or ... Continue Reading