Last week’s capture of Bin Laden brought closure for many, and a plethora of reporting from different news agencies. Just as prominent in the headlines was how the operation took place. Some of the nation’s best special forces did what they do time and time again, working with precision and know-how that only comes with high levels of training in a variety of skill sets.
Trainer Advice
P90X vs. Crossfit: Which to Choose?
P90X and Crossfit each have pros, cons, and some similarities, but differ mainly in how they are performed. P90X consists of a series of DVDs and can be performed at home. These types of home workouts are ideal for many people who don’t have time to go to the gym or aren’t comfortable working out around others.
The Five Principles of Diet Planning
What are some things you should consider when planning your diet? Well, it’s important to think about assortment, balance, calorie control, nutrient density, and eating enough. Although diet experts use many procedures and techniques to develop diet plans, the principles below are common among all effective diets. You can even use these to evaluate different …
It’s Not All About Weight…
If you’re like 99.9% of those with health and fitness goals, you’ve stepped on the scale to determine a benchmark or to track your progress. The problem is that weight is not the only indicator of health. Nor is it the best indicator. We gravitate to the scale to set goals and monitor progress mainly …
Weight Loss – Science vs. Practice
Effective weight loss strategies combine science with practical principles of daily life. Science says that losing weight is strictly a matter of obtaining a negative energy balance. Put simply, you must burn more calories than you take in. This is indeed true, and for some, nothing more needs to be addressed. But there are many …