A Crash Course in Cellulite

Cellulite, as you probably know, is stubborn. It takes a long time to smooth things out, and we are impatient. The first thing you need to do is to accept the fact that, as of yet, there is no quick fix for cellulite.

Recovery… Be Your Own Soigneur

Carmichael, USA Cycling’s former national coaching director and the architect of America’s most successful Olympic showing since 1984 (Atlanta ‘96), knows a lot about recovery. A former elite racer himself and coach of some of today’s top pros, such as Lance Armstrong and Bobby Julich, Carmichael has had ample opportunity to refine his views on what he considers the most underrated aspect of cycling.

On Spot Reduction

The simple truth is that you have no more control over where you lose fat than you did over where you gained it.

Fat is deposited in a genetically predetermined order that cannot be changed by any specific exercises. Abdominal exercises and outer and inner thigh exercises will not necessarily get rid of the fat in those areas.

Inner Thigh Lies: The Truth about Spot Reduction

Assuming that you are right-handed, over the course of your entire life you have used your right arm several thousand times more than you have used your left, right? So if spot reduction existed, your right arm would be ripped and your left arm would be flabby! Is that the case?

What is an “ideal” level of Body Fat?

Weight is largely meaningless as an index of fitness, health, physical attractiveness, or practically anything else related to human beings. Unless you are an athlete aiming to compete in a certain weight class, body composition is what matters… NOT WEIGHT!

Eat healthy lean meals—every 3 hours!

The starving and stuffing pattern of eating sets you up for uncontrollable cravings and massive binges later on. When blood sugar plummets from long periods without food, it’s nearly impossible to control the hormonally created hunger that follows.

Food Facts you should know!

The portion sizes of foods have grown (along with American’s waistlines). When McDonalds first opened, a typical meal (the original burger, fries, and Coke) totaled about 600 calories. Today, a Super Size Value Meal (including a Quarter Pounder with Cheese, Super Sized Fries, and a Super Sized Coke) adds up to 1, 550 calories.

Soda Dangers

This is an alarming amount of sugar, calories and harmful additives in a product that has absolutely no nutritional value. Plus, studies have linked soda to osteoporosis, obesity, tooth decay and heart disease. Despite this, soda accounts for more than one-quarter of all drinks consumed in the United States.

The FACTS about Abdominal Exercise

The abdominals, in general, are not any different from the other skeletal muscles; therefore, there is no reason to train them differently (e.g., no resistance, dozens of reps, several exercises in a given workout, training every day, etc.) if your goal is a change in appearance as opposed to increased endurance.

Drastic Health Improvement

I love attending these classes not only because of the physical benefits I have reached but also because of the good, Christian, and safe atmosphere which is always maintained. Feeling safe in an exercise environment is very important to me.