Monthly Archives: December 2008

Research Update: December: Fat Loss part 2

If you did not read yesterday’s post, be sure to go back and check it out HERE. Here another interesting study on social support and fat loss. Weight loss treatment influences untreated spouses and the home environment: evidence of a ripple … Continue reading

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Performance Research for Decemeber: Fat Loss–Supplements and Social Support

Greetings! The current temp this AM in snowy and cold Minnesota was -11F–friggin cold that is what! Jodie and I had an awesome time skiing and snowboarding (she was the two planker) this past weekend up at Indianhead in da … Continue reading

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Performance Research for December: Ergogenics and Exercise: Albuterol

Greetings! Jodie and I are off on a short ski trip to da UP of Michigan this weekend. I am excited as I have not been out snowboarding this year and only made it out a pathetic 3 times last … Continue reading

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Another Study on Vitamin D

Here is yet another abstract of Vitamin D status as it seems to be all the rage now (and for good reason). Be sure to check out my earlier post on Vitamin D and Muscle Strength HERE. A vitamin D nutritional … Continue reading

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Supplement Usage: Protein Powder, Creatine, Beta Alanine, etc

(note: There were a few typos in the earlier version since I may have published an earlier rev. All fixed now–thanks Brad). Question: So given the extensive information below (see this post HERE), what daily supplements do you take? Charles Answer: Thanks … Continue reading

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Reflexive Lifting and Updates

Happy Monday! I am up bright and early to go see Brad “No Relation” Nelson at Kinetic Edge to work on some of my sports specific motions as I am prepping for the live portion of the Z Health Master Trainer program … Continue reading

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Vitamin D and Strength?

Below is a great review on Vit D and muscle tissue/function. I need to thank Dr. John Berardi at Precision Nutrition for finding this one. I love the PN (Precision Nutrition) system and use it with all my athletes. Keep … Continue reading

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Invasion of the Body Snatching Scientists?

The following is a really cool article from the NY Times about tricking the brain into thinking you are in someone else’s body. Researchers in other studies (1) have used a mirror box to trick the brain of amputees into … Continue reading

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Testimonial Time: Strongman Circuits!

Greetings! For all the USA readers, I trust you all had a great Thanksgiving. Jodie and I were in South Padre Island TX for a few days on a kiteboaridng trip. SPI was a blast! Good times were had by … Continue reading

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