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There are tons of different lifting programs out there, promoting through books, websites, blogs, magazines and every other possible type of media you can think of. But few of these programs get any degree of notoriety. A stunning exception, however, is Starting Strength by famed coach and fitness writer Mark Rippetoe. Detailed in the book Starting Strength: Basic Barbell Training, and numerous websites, the workout is fairly simple but highly successful. But why? What exactly is Starti...

There are tons of different lifting programs out there, promoting through books, websites, blogs, magazines and every other possible type of media you can think of. But few of these programs get any degree of notoriety. A stunning exception, however, is Starting Strength by famed coach and fitness writer Mark Rippetoe. Detailed in the book Starting Strength: Basic Barbell Training, and numerous websites, the workout is fairly simple but highly successful. But why? What exactly is Starti...

Working out without shoes is very activity specific. You should ease your way into any activity and see if any pain develops from the change. Barefoot and minimalist footwear has become hugely popular among runners and other athletes over the past several years. And, exercising barefoot – or with as little on your feet as possible - does have some clear benefits. But it also comes with some risks. Is it Okay to Workout Without Shoes? The idea of working out without shoes, when you think...

Working out without shoes is very activity specific. You should ease your way into any activity and see if any pain develops from the change. Barefoot and minimalist footwear has become hugely popular among runners and other athletes over the past several years. And, exercising barefoot – or with as little on your feet as possible - does have some clear benefits. But it also comes with some risks. Is it Okay to Workout Without Shoes? The idea of working out without shoes, when you think...

Losing weight is a bit of a tricky process, for several reasons. First of all, it's hard. But, the real challenge is making sure that you lose the right kind of weight. When you start cutting – and burning – lots of calories, there's a very real concern that some of your muscle could also be turned on while all that fat is being used up. So, how do you stop that? Can protein powder help to preserve muscle mass while you're losing weight? What Happens During Weight Loss To really unde...

Losing weight is a bit of a tricky process, for several reasons. First of all, it's hard. But, the real challenge is making sure that you lose the right kind of weight. When you start cutting – and burning – lots of calories, there's a very real concern that some of your muscle could also be turned on while all that fat is being used up. So, how do you stop that? Can protein powder help to preserve muscle mass while you're losing weight? What Happens During Weight Loss To really unde...

Building big, impressive muscles is a complicated procedure. Of course, a well-designed weightlifting program is vital. But, the truth is that lots of people zealously follow some pretty fantastic workouts and yet see no real progress toward their bodybuilding goals. So what's the problem? Nutrition. Why is your diet so important? How can you design your nutrition in a way that will complement your weightlifting routine and get you results you're looking for? How Muscles Grow T...

Building big, impressive muscles is a complicated procedure. Of course, a well-designed weightlifting program is vital. But, the truth is that lots of people zealously follow some pretty fantastic workouts and yet see no real progress toward their bodybuilding goals. So what's the problem? Nutrition. Why is your diet so important? How can you design your nutrition in a way that will complement your weightlifting routine and get you results you're looking for? How Muscles Grow T...

Even when you have a solid workout schedule – a habit that you've worked hard to cultivate and reinforce – finding the energy to make it through those intense workouts can still be a very real challenge. After all, you also need to work and take care of your family and fulfill all of your other daily obligations. And then go kill it at the gym. So, how can you do it? How can you maintain your energy levels for those intense workouts? Here are just a few tips. Overall Diet Design Whil...

Even when you have a solid workout schedule – a habit that you've worked hard to cultivate and reinforce – finding the energy to make it through those intense workouts can still be a very real challenge. After all, you also need to work and take care of your family and fulfill all of your other daily obligations. And then go kill it at the gym. So, how can you do it? How can you maintain your energy levels for those intense workouts? Here are just a few tips. Overall Diet Design Whil...