Bill Parcells and the The IT Band Revisited: How Years-Old Knee Pain Can Vanish

January 6, 2012

I recently received the following text from a friend of mine: ” I swear Neal, ever since I’ve been using the foam roller for my IT-band, or whatever it’s called, my knee problems went away, and I’ve had knee problems for a while”. I remember seeing an old video clip of Bill Parcells when he [...]

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Champagne and the Hangover.

January 1, 2012

For anyone interested in the New Year’s Eve tradition, a little science behind what you drank last night. Reasons for a hangover, and what you can do about it. Hope you have eggs, fruit, and salt handy. Happy New Year. Neal Share on Facebook

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Predictions for 2012: The Same Things All Over Again

December 30, 2011

Since all blogs that I read are putting forth their predictions for the coming year, I figured I’d do the same: Prediction #1: You’ll still need to lift progressively heavier weights to gain strength and muscle. Prediction #2: “Calories in” versus “calories out” will still determine whether you lose or gain weight. That was tough. [...]

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Zebras, Marathons, Stress and Life Saving Exercise

December 28, 2011

My Thoughts First off, on a personal note, I’m hoping this video will calm the fears of all those whom I train, or merely converse with, who question my cardiovascular health because I don’t “do” cardio. The doctor is contending that a mere thirty minutes of walking can have dramatic effects on your health (not [...]

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5 Tips for Great Glutes

December 22, 2011

Athletes generally have great glutes. The reason is simple: they work on building muscle and they burn a lot of calories through playing their sport. Even though you may not be a professional athlete, great glutes are attainable. Here are five tips for developing a strong and aesthetically pleasing pair of glutes (and yes, they [...]

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