Archive for December, 2009
Let’s go All The Whey
A rousing review for All The Whey’s protein blend.
Take a walk
I recently had an interesting conversation with a coworker. I had just returned from lunch, when I usually take a walk. He has traveled extensively, mainly throughout Europe and Mexico. Comparing thoughts one day, we came to the conclusion that there may be a connection between a lack of walking and the obesity epidemic in […]
To be a man, train like a woman
Women are truly driven creatures. When combined with a focus on being strong, confident and sexy, there is no stopping them. Men need to witness this, and harness this power for good.
New Year’s resolutions
Are you making a good resolution this New Years? Resolutions are about changes to make a lifestyle.
Get ripped; Part 3
The third installment about getting ripped. Lift the weights, and maintain your muscle.
How do I lose weight?
“How do I lose weight?” Is this not the hot question today? With good reason too. We’re hit on an hourly basis with commercials for various products ranging from diets to pills. Exercise equipment to surgery. The list goes on and on. Frankly, it drives my head spin.
Calculate 1 rep max
Often times, as you advance in your weight training, you will need to know what your 1 Rep Max (1RM) is. Once upon a time you figured this out by saddling up to the weight bench with a couple of spotters that you trusted with your life, and pumped the weight.
Steve over at Project Swole […]
Jump rope for fitness
Would you be interested in a cardio exercise that can burn up to 1000 calories per hour? What if the only piece of equipment that it required could be purchased for under $5? If you’re answer is, “Give it to me!”, hold on to your hats, ’cause PhitZone has you covered; jump rope for fitness.
A […]
Stretch for better fitness
At one time it was normal to see athletes stretching before a game. The image of a baseball or football team doing their warm-ups assuredly includes stretching their upper and lower bodies. Or the jogger stretching their calves, thighs, and hamstrings before setting off at the local park.
Have you ever seen a runner pull up […]
Changes are afoot
Phitzone has seen some changes over the last year and a half, from the hiatus of the ezine to the addition of the blog.
The improvement train keeps rolling along. You will notice that the old landing page is gone, and now come straight to the blog. Makes sense, because this is where all of the […]