Killer Goblet Squats

April 18, 2011 – 6:47 am

I want to drink Ovaltine out of this

The Goblet Squat is an outstanding alternative to the Back Squat that you can use from time to time in your training in order to mix things up and enjoy a bit of variety. It is most often performed with a dumbbell or kettlebell, but odd objects can be used as well.

The Goblet Squat was invented by the world-renowned speaker, author, accomplished athlete, and all-around strong dude, Dan John.

Dan John Loading up for a Monster Discuss Toss

How to Perform the Goblet Squat

The Grip

If you are using a dumbbell, hold it by one of the heads and allow the other one to hang down vertically.

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Intermittent Fasting Helps Prevent Diabetes, Heart Disease, and Lowers Cholesterol

April 14, 2011 – 8:53 am

Eating 5 or more meals a day is great for weight gain, but not so good for weight loss, and is not optimal for good health.

We already know that increased meal frequency does not increase the metabolism or decrease appetite. In fact eating more than 3 meals each day can often lead to increased calorie consumption over time, because people eventually get bored and tend to begin to ignore their meal portions, which results in overeating.

Conversely, we know that fasting tends to decrease your appetite once you get past that first 6 hour fasting window. We also know that intermittent fasting lowers insulin resistance and blood pressure, and promote lightening-fast weight loss.

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Fast, Natural Weight Loss With The HCG Diet

April 9, 2011 – 1:02 pm

  • The HCG Diet works!
  • One of the safest and fastest weight loss solution on the market.
  • Weight lost stays off.
  • Oral supplements like HCG pills and drops are just as effective as injections.
  • Save money at the grocery store with a very low calorie diet plan.

The HCG diet is the worlds leading weight loss diet because its effective, safe, and easy. Theres no better way to shed unwanted and unhealthy pounds. Simply use a proven HCG diet supplement along with the recommended diet guidelines and your body fat will simply melt off your body. The HCG supplement makes it super easy to tolerate a very low calorie diet. A moderate exercise routine is recommended.

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Diesel Spotlight: Nutritional Practices for Athletes

April 6, 2011 – 4:34 am

The Importance of Nutrition for Athletes A Guest Post by Strength Coach, Joe Meglio

Let’s face it, many athletes struggle with their nutrition.

I often ask my high school athletes what they ate on that day so far and I usually get answers like pop tarts, a bowl of cereal, a wrap or sandwich and other highly processed food that comes out of a box or wrapper.

Not only are they eating crappy food, but they are barely eating! T

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