By Troy Meyers | Jun 7, 2010 | 2:54 PM
There are numerous myths that make some people avoid strength training, and fortunately, almost all of them are myths. Increase your blood pressure or bodyweight? Nope.
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By Troy Meyers | Jun 1, 2010 | 10:42 AM
Using your own bodyweight doesn’t require equipment and can be done wherever you are. Squats, trunk curls, push-ups, bar-dips and chin-ups are great to include in any conditioning program.
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By Troy Meyers | May 24, 2010 | 10:45 AM
Exercise trends are called that for a reason. They last about as long as a head of lettuce and offer about as many benefits. But some have been around forever, and that's because they work.
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By Troy Meyers | May 18, 2010 | 10:24 AM
You love the challenge and the simple rewards of lifting. Devoting gym time to cardio exercise feels like you're burning away hard-earned muscle. But you're not–you're revealing it.
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By Troy Meyers | May 10, 2010 | 3:48 PM
Ever wonder why some guys get more fit every year while others seem to take one step forward, two steps back? Continuous gains without setbacks aren't found in a supplement, routine or drug.
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By Troy Meyers | May 3, 2010 | 11:40 AM
In Part 1 of softball and baseball conditioning, we helped improve your aerobic condition and bat speed. This week, swing with strength by training your core, legs and forearms.
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By Troy Meyers | Apr 26, 2010 | 12:58 PM
Atlanta’s gay softball leagues are already on the diamonds. Whether you compete or just want to be in shape to play ball, use this two-part guide. First up: aerobic and endurance drills.
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By Mike Fleming | Apr 21, 2010 | 10:52 AM
The long and winding list of LGBT activities and events brings us these faves: Dining Out For Life, ATL Film Fest afterparty, Gold & Chocolate and girls, both real and imagined.
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By Troy Meyers | Apr 19, 2010 | 3:00 PM
If you like a challenge, want to lose fat and gain strength to give you your ultimate Beach Body, we offer this day-by-day, step-by-step workout that can help get you there quickly.
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By Troy Meyers | Apr 12, 2010 | 2:57 PM
So you’ve maxed out your press? Or worse, you’re having trouble getting started and no luck increasing your poundage? Don’t sweat it. Other exercises can help you get it up. The weight, that is.
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By Troy Meyers | Apr 5, 2010 | 6:07 PM
Most people, even fitness buffs, have no idea of how to eat correctly. Some think that drinking shakes or eating just protein is the way to go. Crazy diets deprive your body, so pay attention.
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By Troy Meyers | Mar 29, 2010 | 4:32 PM
A well-rounded fitness program should include cardiovascular and flexibility components. But don’t head straight to the equipment room for resistance training. Consider hitting the water.
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By Troy Meyers | Mar 22, 2010 | 2:05 PM
Before we became such a highly industrialized, automated and sedentary society, most Americans spent most of their day doing some form of physical activity. Today, we must use it or lose it.
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By Troy Meyers | Mar 15, 2010 | 3:30 PM
If your workout routine suffered over the weekend—or even all winter long—you can get back in the swing of things for spring, just like the gay sports leagues that are ramping up their spring schedules.
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By Troy Meyers | Mar 8, 2010 | 3:40 PM
If you’re already working like a horse but still can’t seem to build the bulk you’re looking for, look at what you’re eating, how you’re resting and exactly how you work out, from variety to consistency.
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By Troy Meyers | Feb 28, 2010 | 4:22 PM
Too much sugar can have unpleasant consequences from tooth decay and obesity to diabetes and heart disease. In the battle to reduce body fat, are there alternatives to the white stuff?
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By Troy Meyers | Feb 22, 2010 | 10:23 AM
Building bigger calves is a goal for many of us. Great calf muscles are also one of the more difficult to achieve. Most people focus on the upper body, and unfortunately, the disproportionate result shows.
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