When it comes to a pre workout supplement I am very picky with the ingredients. I also do not like fillers or sweeteners. I am looking for performance and results and not a damn thing else.

As I have stated before, I like to purchase individual ingredients and mix them all so that I can take in the ratios that I feel work best for me.

However, not everyone wants to play the role of a chemist before they go to the gym. Some people like things the simple, yet effective way. For you guys the Extreme Nitric Stack (ENS) is the perfect fit.

I recommend the ENS to a large portion of my clients for two basic reasons…. read more…

Key Points

• Warm up thoroughly before your workout. A few super light sets for 28-25 reps will do the job. A few minutes of cardio can also help. The cardio will also help to circulate blood and increase of the onset of any pre workout supplements. 

• Wear the proper attire. If it is cold out, wear warm clothes to keep the muscles warm and functioning well. Heat promotes blood flow, so why be cold ?

• Lift with proper form. Cheat reps have thier place here and there, but too much cheating and lead to injury read more…

Sometimes a successful diet comes down to creativity. If you are interested in adding some different whole grains to your diet, or if you have Celiac’s disease, you should look into these gluten-free grain choices. Do the research, and look into recipes that center around the following glueten free grains. 

Armaranth comes from Central and South America. It is a light tan, tiny seed that is used as a grain. It has a nutty flavor and unique texture. It has 25 % more fiber than whole wheat and is high in protein. It also contains high amounts of iron, magnesium, zinc, and folate. 

This grain can be served as a hot cereal or added to soups. The flour can also be used for protein packed baked goods. 

Millet is a small yellow grain that contains more protein than wheat, corn, and rice. It is also a good source of B vitamins, fiber, and iron. 

When cooked this grain can be used as a rice substitute. Increased water saturation and longer cooking times can create a hot, creamy breakfast cereal. Millet flour gives a light flavor to baked goods. read more…

A study from the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health has found that a diet characterized by high levels of fat, sugar, and processed foods in early childhood may be associated with small reductions in IQ. 

On the other hand, children who practiced healthy eating may have experienced small increases in IQ. A healthy diet characterized as one with high amounts of nutrient rich foods. A balance of protein, unprocessed carbs, healthy fats, fruits and vegetables is the best choice. 

To me this makes perfect sense. One of my favorite sayings is “if you put crap in, you get crap out”. This is both true for mental and physical performance. 

The nutrition practices of the youth is extremely important due to the fact that they are still developing. In order to ensure optimal development both physically and mentally, it would be best to follow a healthy diet. Teaching children poor eating habits at an early age will lead to similar practices throughout life in most cases. It is better to teach them the ways of proper nutrition during childhood, and when they are older they can make their own decisions on just how good or poor they would like to eat. Until that time, it is the role of the parents, teachers, and coaches to provide the necessary knowledge.

People better start stepping up !

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I love to stack L-Arginine Ethyl Ester with L- Citrulline Malate. When coupled together they give me a mind blowing pump at the gym. And we all know, bigger pump = increased blow flow = better nutrient delivery. I don’t like the idea of taking any aggressive and harmful supplements that are on the market for a good pump. I look for purity and the highest quality ingredients with NO fillers. Once again Nutrabio.com delivers. 

Benefits of Arginine Supplementation

• Supports protein synthesis

• Increased Nitric Oxide and blood flow

• Improved nutrient delivery

• Boosts circulatory system

• Promotes healthy sexual function

I choose L-Arginine Ethyl Ester because regular L-arginine is slightly limited in its effectiveness. A good portion of regular arginine is absorped in the intestine. This is a no-no for anyone desiring a muscle inflating pump. read more…

Please check out the newest shoulder exercise added to Sci-UnisonFitness.com. 

It can also be found by clicking here. 

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Check out one of my Multi-Rep Range Quad workouts in the January 2012 issue of Muscle & Fitness Magazine.  Workout is found on page 158. There are alot of great tips and workouts in this edition, so pick you copy up now. 

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Day 8

Getting even better. Things were scabbing up. Swelling down even more. 

Day 10

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Day 3

By day 3 the sheer size of the wound was known. As you can see as the venom spread it destroyed everything in its path. All the tiny bumps from the previous days had grown. Next the smaller bumps would all begin to attach to make one larger surface area. 

Day 4

I am not going to lie. On this day I was becoming a little worried. The wound looked very clean, but it just continued to look bigger. Alot of this had to do with the fact that I didnt have a cone on Kho. The pastes weren’t staying on long enough. Day 4 was the day I added the cone to the repertoire. Trust me, add the cone to yours ASAP. 

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On Tuesday 11/22/2011 I had a client to train from 9-10 am. When I came home this is what I walked into….

At first I had no idea what had happened to my black Lab Kho. At first I thought she had some sort of fight with my other dog Jade. But that would never happen, nor did it look like a wound.

As you can see from the photo there were oozing red bumps all over her snout. I began looking on the Internet and bumped into Two Little Bursons blog. After seeing this blog I was 100 % sure that Kho had been bitten by a similar poisonous spider, possibly even a Hobo or Brown Recluse. 

After an entire day of researching, I came up with a plan. This plan did NOT include taking Kho to the vet. This is a decision that each individual dog owner must make. My choice was to go the natural and holistic route. Many forums mentioned that the vet would only provide an antibiotic and a steroidal treatment to help inflammation. None of these treatments do anything to address the spread of venom. 

For the first day I cleaned the wound every 2-3 hours with peroxide. 

I also decided to change her diet up. The diet was to be geared for maximum immune system support coupled with natural antibiotics. 

The diet consisted of the following: read more…