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Localized Fat Loss: The Myth that Sells Claims made by the experts: There exists a disregard for physiological facts on the part of those profiting from the sale of "muscle-specific" exercise devices claiming their use to result in localized fat loss. For example, performing abdominal exercises using any one of the currently marketed "ab-isolating" devices, or even doing appropriately prescribed sit-ups for that matter, does little or nothing to rid the waistline of fat as is so often claimed.
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A Good Spotter "Can I get a spot from you, man?" asks the aspiring bodybuilder of the new gym rat. "Sure," says the gym rat. Poised behind the bench press uprights, the gym rat peers down watching and listening to the bodybuilder as he prepares for a maximal effort, the gym rat's hands firmly grasping the bar. "I'll get four on my own, then watch me close on the fifth rep," grunts the bodybuilder. "No problem, man," replies the gym rat, not having a clue what he meant or what is going on.
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The Antagonistic Multi-Set Training Principle Not so long ago, there were as many different expert opinions about proper training principles as there were experts! For this reason, in the early stages of body building's evolution, "guess work" was practiced by everyone, even on the highest levels. Superior genetics, and the hit-or-miss use of successful training principles then separated the winners from the losers.
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Roll 'em: Personal Training Using Video Tutorials Video may have killed the radio star, but video tutorials have seen a meteoric rise in popularity among both educators and students in recent years. Video tutorials are commonly used in distance learning courses around the globe by those who want to reach students or clients on their own time.
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Nutrition: Mom Knows Best

Written by NFPT Staff Writer Tuesday, 05 January 2010 21:41

Achieving your fitness goals requires smart decisions about exercise and diet. If you ignore the impact of what you eat, jogging, swimming, or weight lifting will have only limited results. To stay fit, you have to remember what your mom said when you were growing up, "eat your vegetables!"

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Nature's Key To Better Nutrition

Written by NFPT Staff Writer Tuesday, 05 January 2010 21:40

They're all around us in nature. The keys to our good health and reducing our risk of chronic diseases are all wrapped up in the nutritional value of common fruits and vegetables. Yet most Americans are not getting enough of these natural wonders in their diets. Nearly two-thirds of United States citizens are overweight or obese. With health care costs rising faster than inflation, the CDC is sounding the alarm that Americans must eat healthier diets.
 

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Evolution Of Nutrition Labeling Continues

Written by NFPT Staff Writer Tuesday, 05 January 2010 21:38

The FDA continues to seek better nutrition labeling 15 years after they introduced the Nutrition Facts labels that have become the industry standard in American groceries. Prompted by a need to combat inaccurate labeling by food manufactures, the FDA is taking steps to keep the public informed.

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