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METABOLIC CONDITIONING: H.I.T. STYLE

By Coach Rob Regish / November 2, 2012 /

For those unfamiliar, Arthur Jones’ metabolic conditioning is best thought of as a form of aggressive circuit training, using heavy weights and going to absolute muscular failure on every exercise. At the time this approach was thought to be novel and unique, although if you’re a student of physical culture it fell into the category…

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PARKINSON'S DISEASE: FIGHTING BACK

By Coach Rob Regish / November 2, 2012 /

The following supplements have been shown to be of benefit, when combating Parkinson’s disease. Vitamins The University of Maryland Medical Center, or UMMC, notes that 400 to 1,000 IU of vitamin D may help, as Parkinson’s disease patients can have lower levels of the vitamin. The UMMC also recommends 800 IU of vitamin E (look…

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HOW TO REGAIN SIZE/STRENGTH, AFTER A LAYOFF

By Coach Rob Regish / November 2, 2012 /

I receive many emails from trainees that have been away from the gym for awhile, looking to get back to where they were – fast. Work, family obligations, injuries – the list is endless. Life happens, but life goes on too. When this has happened to me in the past, I have a go-to plan…

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Top 3 Supps To Prevent Breast Cancer

By Coach Rob Regish / November 2, 2012 /

THE LIST: 1.) GREEN TEA EXTRACT/EGCG There’s evidence showing EGCG’s synergy w/Tamoxifen and other anti-cancer drugs (1) It’s demonstrated an ability to improve quality of life for patients undergoing conventional treatment protocols There are multiple studies showing it inhibits proliferation of human breast cancer cells both in vitro (test tube) and in vivo (in the…

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