Posted by Chad Anderson CSCS on January 23, 2008 under General Fitness, Nutrition, Weight Loss, Wellness | 
While this list is not exhaustive, here are some of the major benefits of fish oil (omega-3) shown through research:
1. May reduce your risk of coronary artery disease.
2. May decrease symptoms of depression.
3. May help with fat loss in overweight/obese individuals.
4. May reduce blood pressure in hypertensive individuals.
5. May reduce inflammation and therefore be an effective therapeutic in acute and chronic inflammatory diseases.
6. May enhance glucose-insulin metabolism.
Posted by Chad Anderson CSCS on January 16, 2008 under General Fitness, Strength Training |
Throughout the years I have come to notice a heavy reliance on resistance machines by the general population as well as personal trainers working with “new exercisers.” The logic behind this is that free weights require a certain level of coordination and skill to perform. Therefore, it is easier for people who are new to resistance training to jump on a machine and learn the movement than it is to learn a free weight exercise. The idea is to move them through a progression of machine movements (bilateral to unilateral) to free weight/bodyweight movements. But is this approach optimal or even necessary? I don’t believe so. In fact, I recommend the exact opposite. Read more of this article »
Posted by Chad Anderson CSCS on January 8, 2008 under General Fitness, Nutrition, Strength Training, Weight Loss |
Ok, the information I’m going to provide you with today is not new. In fact, it is old (at the rate things change these days, you may consider this very old). Nonetheless, it still applies today and you’d be surprised by the number of people still not doing it! So what is it? What is this old news?
You need to combine a healthy diet with exercise in order to achieve optimal weight loss! Read more of this article »
Posted by Chad Anderson CSCS on January 2, 2008 under General Fitness, Strength Training, Weight Loss |
Everyone is looking for the single best exercise program. The secret formula to perpetual results. If only they could find that elusive program. The best program to lose weight. The best program to build muscle. Ahh, they know it’s out there. However, there’s one thing they’re overlooking in their never ending search.
There is no BEST program! Read more of this article »
Posted by Chad Anderson CSCS on December 27, 2007 under Core Training, General Fitness, Sample Workouts |
I enjoy exposing people to new exercises or new ways to spice up traditional exercises they already perform. So, from time to time I will post sample workouts, exercise combinations, full body routines, etc. for you to try on your own. Hopefully this will open the door a little for you to experiment with what you do to make your exercise program more enjoyable and more effective. Read more of this article »
Posted by Chad Anderson CSCS on December 13, 2007 under General Fitness, Strength Training |
One of the fundamental principles of exercise prescription, specifically resistance training, is the principle of exercise order. Which exercises do I do first? Which do I do last? Does exercise order really matter? From personal observations in the weight room, it would seem to many it doesn’t matter. However, if you want an effective exercise program you must consider the order of the exercises. Read more of this article »
