Matt

Matt is a dedicated computer programmer and gamer trying to balance time sitting in front of a video screen with enough exercise to combat “sitting disease“.

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App Review - Push Ups by NorthPark

I’ve already discussed how you should start learning to integrate push-ups into your routine as a fitness staple. That said, recording your progress can be cumbersome (and certainly boring). What better way to track your workouts, adjust to the ease (or difficulty)…

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Learn to Love Push-ups

Did you wince when you read that title? A few years ago, I would have. However, I have learned to respect, and even enjoy, my push-ups routine. You can too. Are You Serious (Crazy)? Yep (nope; well, maybe a little). “Hear” me…

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Is Chocolate Milk a Good Recovery Drink?

The chocolate milk surge/craze is a crest of the next wave of alternatives to the typical sports drink and muscle recovery drink. I started seeing studies about the use of low-fat chocolate milk for muscle recovery back in 2006. The ratio is usually…

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Protein - How Much and How Often

All the muscle-builders are jacking up on protein these days. I will walk you through many of the tidbits I have learned, and come to accept, after a ton of my own research. What is Protein? Proteins make up every cell in our bodies.…

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P90X Supplements: The What, When and Why

It can be really tough knowing exactly what supplements to take, when to take them, and why you should take them while on the P90X fitness plan. This especially difficult for those of you that want to save a little cash with alternatives to…

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Creatine, a Brief Introduction

Today’s fitness warriors hear a lot about the different types of supplements they can ingest to boost their success with their fitness goals. The biggest problem is; what can you believe? The topic for this post is creatine. What is It? Creatine…

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Recovery Drink: Which Should I Use?

I actually get the question about which muscle recovery drink to use a lot. I am no expert! However, I have done quite a bit of research because I am extremely conscious of what goes into my body; knowingly and unknowingly. Recovery Drink Ratio…

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P90X: Changing Your Life

P90X has taken some fitness communities by storm! Getting in shape and staying in shape seem to be very difficult for most of us. We have busy schedules and fitness does not seem to get its own place on our calendars. It’s…

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P90X: Getting Started

So, you’ve decided that P90X is the workout and diet plan for you to achieve lasting fitness and health for the rest of your life. Excellent! You won’t regret making the commitment. Now that you’ve ordered the DVDs,…

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Polyphasic Sleep - An Objective First Look

There has been a lot of discussions lately among certain circles about polyphasic sleep. It is a way of sleeping that differs from the “norm” by breaking up…