I recently introduced a new style of workouts into my VIGOR Strength Athlete training program. I call it Attention Deficit Training (ADT), for reasons that will be obvious once I explain it. Attention Deficit Training takes well-proven strength training principles and modifies how those principles play out in a program. It’s an ideal training format […]
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Eat Meals, Not Snacks. Why you shouldn’t eat every few hours.
For much of my 20 years as a fitness professional, conventional nutrition advice said that people are better off eating four, five, or even six times per day than eating one, two, or three times per day. Early on in my career, I encouraged clients to eat every few hours, which meant that they snacked […]
What is Vaccine-Induced Prothrombotic Immune Thrombocytopenia (VIPIT)?
Good news for those who develop vaccine-induced prothrombotic immune thrombocytopenia after getting the COVID-19 vaccine! You might survive if you get treated soon after symptoms appear. If you’ve never heard of VIPIT, you’re not alone. It’s a brand new health condition caused by the new vaccines. VIPIT is one of many different adverse events reported […]
Research Shows Dietary Supplements Reduce COVID-19 Risk
The prestigious British Medical Journal recently published a study that got little attention from Mainstream Media, probably because it wasn’t about getting the COVID-19 vaccine. The study showed that four dietary supplements significantly reduce COVID-19 infection risk. Using an app developed by Zoe Global, in partnership with King’s College London, Massachusetts General Hospital, Lund University, […]
Muscle Cramps (Charley Horse): Causes & how to get rid of them
Some people deal with muscle cramps (Charley horses) on occasion, and others experience cramping multiple times each week. While they aren’t harmful, they can be pretty painful. And while the exact cause of cramping isn’t known, you may be able to reduce the likelihood of getting them. In this article, I’ll address the following concerns: […]
Plyometrics: Fitness and Performance Benefits for Non-Athletes
Trainers and strength coaches often integrate plyometrics into their sports performance programs for athletes. Yet, the benefits of plyometrics aren’t exclusive to athletes. When used appropriately, plyometric exercises add variety to programming, provide a safe and effective means of improving movement proficiency, and can better prepare your nervous system to produce maximal force during training […]
Erectile Dysfunction: Causes, Treatments, and Prevention of ED
As a male in my 40s, I’m part of a group that faces some common physical and mental health challenges, such as receding hairlines, bicep tendon tears, and erectile dysfunction (ED). Though many guys seem to think ED is just an issue related to low testosterone, the causes of erectile dysfunction are many. In this […]
Nitric Oxide and Nitrates: Health and Performance Benefits
Nitric oxide benefits your heart and enhances performance. Interestingly, nitric oxide levels are increased by a dietary substance that’s often demonized as a cancer and cardiovascular disease-causing compound: nitrate. Nitrate, found in some vegetables and processed meats, looks like it offers much more benefit than risk. Here’s what you need to know about nitrate (NO3), […]
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