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Fitness Tip of the Day!
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Strength-Training Tip #1
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To improve muscular strength, it is necessary to increase the load periodically. However, don't make those increments larger than 5-10%.
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FOR:
Out of Shape
Learn how to take charge of your health!
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FOR:
Weekend Warriors
Learn how to exercise properly.
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FOR:
Elite Athletes
Improve your performance & recovery.
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FOR:
Health Professionals
Refer your patients to us for exercise advice.
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Featured Athletes
Vipul Singh, MD
Phoenix, AZ
Dr. Singh has been dedicated to fitness his entire life. He is an elite cyclist who rides and trains every week.
Stan Reents, PharmD
Phoenix, AZ
Our humble founder has always been a tennis fanatic. Here he is in Tampa attempting to hit a 200-mph forehand.
Vipul Singh, MD
Phoenix, AZ
Here is Dr. Singh heading out for an easy 100-mile Saturday morning training ride. (You don't want to know how much that bike costs!)
Mike Patronis, MBA
San Antonio, TX
Mike is a Col. in the Air Force. His fitness is excellent. Here he is at Hero's Highway, Bala Air Force Base, Iraq, Nov. 2007.
Bill Reed
Kirkwood, MO
Bill is a dedicated tennis player. Here, he demonstrates a core training technic on a stability ball.
Bill Reed
Kirkwood, MO
Bill is a dedicated tennis player. Unfortunately, sometimes injuries occur.
Chris Swere
Tampa, FL
Chris is a serious triathlete. Here he is at the Miami Half-Ironman, November 2007.
Tom Wilson
Jacksonville, FL
Tom was a pole vaulter in high school and in college. And he's still competing in his 40's! Here is a neighborhood event in Jacksonville, FL.
Tom Wilson
Jacksonville, FL
Tom was a pole vaulter in high school and in college. And he's still competing in his 40's! Here is a neighborhood event in Jacksonville, FL.
Tom Wilson
Jacksonville, FL
Tom was a pole vaulter in high school and in college. And he's still competing in his 40's! Here is a neighborhood event in Jacksonville, FL.
Rhonda Cooper-DeHoff, PharmD
Gainesville, FL
Rhonda is dedicated to fitness despite a demanding academic career. Here she is after winning 1st place in the San Felasco half marathon Feb. 2008. She is also a 2nd-degree black belt.
EMM team
Pittsburgh, PA
Masters rowers from the Three Rivers Rowing Association, Pittsburgh, PA.
D. Massey, J. Haar, & P. Haar
Portland, OR
Jack Harr, PhD, Philip Haar, and D. Massey at the start of the cross-country "Ride For Jim Popp, MD," Portland, OR, June 2008.
Josh Bowman
Mesa, AZ
Here is Josh working on his free-climbing skills in Prescott, Arizona, July 2009.
Josh Bowman
Mesa, AZ
Here is Josh working on his free-climbing skills in Prescott, Arizona, July 2009.
Josh Bowman
Mesa, AZ
Here is Josh working on his free-climbing skills in Prescott, Arizona, July 2009.
Robert Czarniewy
Lyndhurst, NJ
Robert exercises regularly to improve his health. He is a dedicated AthleteInMe.com® fan!
Larry Aull, PharmD
Monroe, GA
Larry is a 2nd-degree black belt, a licensed scuba diver, and now runs regularly. Here he is finishing the Charlotte half-marathon, April 2009.
Neal Manning
Tucson, AZ
Neal is a handball champ and river rafting guide. Here he is at the Grand Canyon, May 2010.
Randy Hatton, PharmD
Gainesville, FL
Randy was a track athlete in high school. Since then, he has been a dedicated distance runner. Randy works out every week.
Mystery Man #1
Phoenix, AZ
After conquering the very difficult hike to the top of Camelback Mountain (Phoenix, AZ, Oct. 2011), you are rewarded with this fantastic view.
AthleteInMe.com® at Camelback Mountain
Phoenix, AZ
AthleteInMe.com® getting ready to take on the very challenging Camelback Mountain, Phoenix, AZ, October 2011.
Mike Patronis, MBA
San Antonio, TX
Here is Mike in Bagram, Afghanistan, Jan. 2012. During his July 2012 PT test, he did 60 push-ups in 1-min, 62 crunches in 1-min, and ran 1.5 miles in 9:59....scoring 99.8%. Not bad for a 45-yr-old!
Lindsay Shoemaker
Chicago, IL
Lindsay was a gymnast in college. Despite a busy career, she exercises nearly every day. Here she is hiking Camelback Mountain in Phoenix, AZ, January 2012.
Michael Voyk
Scottsdale, AZ
Mike conquers Camelback Mountain, via Echo Canyon, Phoenix, AZ, February 2012.
Tony Prosser, PharmD
Albuquerque, NM
Tony is now a 2nd-degree black belt in Kenpo Karate, May 2012.
Brothers Rick & Will
Burlington, VT
Brothers Rick and Will at the Burlington VT marathon, May 2012.
Paul Broeker
Burlingame, CA
Paul was an outstanding athlete in grade school and high school. Since then, he has become a serious distance cyclist.
Bill Reed
Kirkwood, MO
Bill is a dedicated tennis player. Here, he is doing a core training exercise on a stability ball.
Mystery Man #2
Phoenix, AZ
Who is this person hiking the Overton Trail in Cave Creek, AZ, October 2012? (hint: He is the CEO of a healthcare organization in Oregon....)
Adi Barnett
Stowe, VT
Adi plays tennis 4x/week, works out with weights 3x/week, and does water aerobics. She was 75 years old when this photo was taken!
Behind The Athlete Track Club
West Palm Beach, FL
Future Olympic athletes!
Greg Miller Team
Casper, WY
Greg Miller, MD and his fellow triathletes at the Cowboy Tough Race.
Presley LeBlanc
Phoenix, AZ
Presley is a stand-out Varsity track and swim team athlete for the Centennial Coyotes.
Vincent Serpico
Glendale, AZ
Vincent has completed several Spartan Races. These are brutal events. He was one of only 35 who finished the HH12HR. Today, he is the CEO of a rapidly-growing web and app development company.
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Mobile App  Our innovative and award-winning app "Exercise Calorie Converter" converts the calories in restaurant foods and beverages into minutes of exercise.
Version 3.0 -- released in Spring 2017 -- offers more restaurants, over 6000 foods and beverages, a Quick-Check tool for foods not in the database, and some cool sharing functions. (NOTE: Version 3.3 was released February 2018.)
MAKE SMARTER CHOICES WHEN YOU DINE OUT!
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Today's Featured Topics
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Obstacle Races
Obstacle races have gotten very popular since Muddy Buddy was launched in 1999. Today, in addition to Muddy Buddy, others exist: SHAPE Diva Dash, Spartan Race, Tough Mudder, and Warrior Dash. Thinking of entering one of these events? Read about them at:
"Obstacle Races"
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Sports Nutrition vs. General Nutrition
Every 5 years, the federal government issues a revised "Dietary Guidelines for Americans." These are good guidelines to follow. However, if you exercise vigorously, there are several dietary details that should be modified. An example is the amount of sodium in your diet. To learn more, read our review:
"Why Sports Nutrition Is Different"
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Anabolic Steroids: Abuse by Athletes
Anabolic steroids are derivatives of testosterone. Despite their widely-known risks, and the fact that they are banned substances, athletes continue to abuse them. Perhaps most at risk are high-school athletes, who don't realize how serious some of the health risks are. Read our review of these drugs in:
"Anabolic Steroids: Abuse by Athletes"
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Exercise Books and Videos
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TITLE: "Core Performance Endurance"
AUTHOR: Verstegen M, Williams P
LENGTH: 238 pages
LIST PRICE: $27.95
Mark Verstegen is a nationally-recognized trainer. He runs a training facility for serious athletes in Tempe, Arizona and writes a column for Men's Health magazine. This is his third book in this series. In "Core Performance Endurance" Verstegen recommends that elite endurance athletes incorporate strength training and more rest and recovery in their training regimens. Many athletes who do that will likely see a dual benefit: improved performance and reduced injuries.
Read more...
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