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Can you get Ripped Abs at 40? fitness

Getting ripped abs at 40 and beyond is still one of the main goals men and women want to achieve in their lifetime. It is a bucket list item and to be straight up, I fully support the endeavor for a number of reasons.

Conversely, women are not so concerned with achieving ripped abs at 40 as much...

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Courage and the Link Between Physical and Mental Strength motivation

There is an excellent quote on courage by Thucydides, an Athenian scholar and General, which underpins this article.

“But, the bravest are surely those who have the clearest vision of what is before them, glory and danger alike, and yet notwithstanding, go out to meet it.” 

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How to Improve Persistence and your Mental Strength motivation

PERSISTENCE is the act of persevering, continuing or repeating behavior. It is related to enduring determination, doggedness and tenacity. In a word… GRIT,  which is one of my favorite words of all time.

As I reflect on my past, as both a child growing up and a young adult, I have...

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Overcome Feelings Of Dread : Phase 1 of Fear motivation

The need to overcome feelings of dread is key to transforming performance in any environment.  Whether you are prepping for a presentation at the office or getting mentally prepared to execute a hostage rescue operation where the suspects are armed… the preparation process is the...

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4 Ways To Reduce Artery Plaque nutrition

Has your doctor told you to reduce artery plaque?

Cholesterol may have a bad reputation, but the truth is that it’s a highly important organic molecule. It’s needed for the production of hormones (including testosterone), cellular walls, and bile acids. Without cholesterol, the...

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Will Bone Marrow Boost Muscle? nutrition

You don’t hear people talking about bone marrow much these days, but I’d like to share a few interesting facts about this little-known nutrient-dense powerhouse:

The bone marrow from organic animals (beef, bison, game meats, and wildfowl) provides protein and some important...

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High-Intensity Training For Aging Muscles fitness

High-Intensity Training has been the source of many studies across many different populations.
I am a fan of a wide variety of training modalities and write my programs accordingly.  However, there is a significant portion of the Alpha program dedicated to High-Intensity with good...

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Is Your Thyroid Preventing You From Gaining Muscle? nutrition

It is important to examine thyroid function as part of your overall picture of health. So many guys spin their wheels in the gym not realizing they are fighting a battle which they simply cannot win.

Without a properly functioning thyroid gland, the efforts you put in may very well be in vain....

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Push Pull Leadership motivation

Push Pull Leadership is the topic of discussion in this article today.

Im fortunate in that I’m writing from Scottsdale, AZ today which is a nice change from the winter weather in my hometown.

Call Sign Niner… (aka my wife) was in need of some decent weather to lift her mood.

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4 Foam Rolling Exercises To Build Muscle fitness

These are 4 of the best foam rolling exercises to build muscle.

Foam rolling is so much more than just a new fitness trend—it’s one of the best ways to improve joint function, enhance mobility, and decrease post-workout muscle soreness.  As multiple studies have ...

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4 Tips To Control Inflammation nutrition

How to control inflammation and the word Inflammation itself  have become frequent topics of discussion among nutritionists and trainers in recent years.

It’s one that most of us immediately equate with something bad. But the truth is your ability to control inflammation is...

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Erectile Dysfunction – The HARD Truth fitness

Erectile dysfunction is no laughing matter. When the clothes come off and the anticipation of pleasure is in the air… performance is a must. Yet for millions of men it becomes a challenge they weren’t expecting.

For men who are facing this health challenge it can cause deep...

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