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Are you a true Musclehead?
Get the mental aspect straight - learn to visualize for that extra, competitive edge! by Matt Danielson

Cardiovascular training part 2
Part 2 on the basics of your cardiovascular regime. by Matt Danielson

Cardiovascular training part 1
Why cardiovascular training can help YOU in your bodybuilding goals! Part 1 by Matt Danielson

Motivation Help
Help your body find your mind. Get mentally psyched up.

Q and A
Authentic training and nutrition-related Q and A by Matt Danielson

Tip of the Day
Workout tips, by Chad Tackett, the author of all the GHF articles. Site name is global-fitness.com

Substituting for the Squat (part 2 of 3)
Do you feel like the classic Squat is not for you? Well, here's help! (part 2 of 3) by Matt Danielson

Substituting for the Squat (part 1 of 3)
Do you feel like the classic Squat is not for you? Well, here's help! (part 1 of 3) by Matt Danielson

The Benefit of Simplicity (2 of 2)
Avoid the confusion - let's go back to basics! Part 2 of 2 by Matt Danielson

The Benefit of Simplicity (1 of 2)
Avoid the confusion - let's go back to basics! Part 1 of 2 by Matt Danielson

Supplement ads
Believe in Before and After-pictures? Not anymore! by Matt Danielson

Perfecting the Skull-crusher
Get the most out of one of the best Triceps-exercises there is! by Matt Danielson

Working bodybuilders
Where do you find the time to reach your bodybuilding goals when you work a 9-5 job and have a family at home? by Matt Danielson

Honoring the Dead
Learn to perfect the Ultimate Power Exercise! by Matt Danielson

Q & A Part II
More questions and answers, covering everything from diet and prehormones to lame polls. by Matt Danielson

Shoulder padding (part 2 of 2)
Part 2 - focusing on the specific training, what to do to avoid injury and how to get the right mindset for productive shoulder-training. by Matt Danielson

Shoulder padding (part 1 of 2)
Part 1: Some basic anatomy and walkthrough on what works and what doesn't. by Matt Danielson

Dogging it
Stay in shape with the help of a dog? No problemo! by Matt Danielson

Instinctive training
Slaughtering the myth of "instinctive training", hopefully once and for all! by Matt Danielson

Hammer your Hamstrings!
How to properly train this often negelected part of the leg, safely and effectively! by Matt Danielson

Periodization 101 (part 2 of 2)
Periodization 101, part 2... by Matt Danielson

Periodization 101 (part 1 of 2)
One of the most important factors to achieve muscle growth there is! Learn it, use it - and reap the benefits! by Matt Danielson

Chest-blasting
Tired of bench pressing? Why not go for something different, that might bring you even better results? by Matt Danielson

Negative can be positive!
One of the most effective intensity-boosters there is! by Matt Danielson

Cheaters!
What's Ok and what's not? by Matt Danielson

Clothes
"Armani Gymclothing DeLuxe"-line..? No, but at least spare us from the psychedelic baggy-pants from hell! by Matt Danielson

Accept Your Body and Learn to Have a Positive Self Image

Avoid Negative Thinking; Choose to be Positive

The Dangers of Excess Body Fat

Cardiovascular Exercise Safety Precautions

There's No Such Thing as Cheating

Cardiovascular Exercise Principles and Guidelines: Part One

Cardiovascular Exercise Principles and Guidelines: Part Two

Diets Don't Work!

EATING OUT

Factors Affecting Strength

Reducing Fat
Reducing Fat - Fat Facts - By Sandy Markiewicz, RD, MBA

Benefits of Flexibility Training
Improved Physical Performance and Decreased Risk of Injury

Holiday Eating
Holiday Eating By Ruth Lahmayer, MS, RD

Dealing With Injuries
This handout is a service of IDEA, The Health & Fitness Source, the leading organization serving personal trainers, exercise instructors, and business operators.

Making Time For Strength Training
Make sure exercise is convenient, Work several muscles in one exercise, Limit resting time.

Effective Ways of Measuring Progress
Effective Ways of Measuring Progress By Chad Tackett

Successful Programs are for Life--Take it One Step at a Time
Successful Programs are for Life--Take it One Step at a Time By Chad Tackett, President of Global Health and Fitness

Pay Attention to Pain and Soreness
Habits To Die For: Part Two By Heather C. Tristany, CPT, MES, LSWMC

How to Choose a Personal Trainer to Best Meet Your Needs
How to Choose a Personal Trainer to Best Meet Your Needs By Chad Tackett

Safety Precautions and Basic Gym Safety
main purpose is to assure your safety, so that you get the most out of your workouts while avoiding injuries and/or other complications. It is imperative that you understand and adhere to each of the following safety precautions. By Chad Tackett

Staying Motivated
Make sure your goals are measurable, Be realistic, Set short-term goals as stepping stones to your "ultimate" (long-term) goals

Strength Training Principles and Guidelines: Part One
By Chad Tackett

Strength Training Principles and Guidelines: Part Two
By Chad Tackett

Strength Training Principles and Guidelines: Part Three
By Chad Tackett

Strength Training Principles and Guidelines: Part Four
By Chad Tackett

Strength Training Principles and Guidelines: Part Five
By Chad Tackett

Stretching Principles and Guidelines
By Chad Tackett, president of GHF Stretching Principles and Guidelines

Accept Change as a Positive Force in Your Life
Accept Change as a Positive Force in Your Life By Chad Tackett, president of GHF

How to Choose a Health Club
How to Choose a Health Club By Chad Tackett Need help choosing a health club that will best suit your needs?

Why Eating Excessive Amounts of Fat Makes us Fat
Why Eating Excessive Amounts of Fat Makes us Fat By Chad Tackett

Benefits of Strength Training
Benefits of Strength Training By Chad Tackett, president of GHF

Choosing a Treadmill
Choosing a Treadmill By Kay Cross, MEd, CSCS

Habits To Die For: Part One
Habits To Die For: Part One By Heather C. Tristany, CPT, MES, LSWMC

Eating Right
Eating Right - Living Well The Key is Balance & Variety By Barbara O'Shea, DTR, CPFT

Lowering Fat
TIPS TO LOWER FAT & CHOLESTEROL IN YOUR DIET

Fitness Foods
THE BEST FOODS FOR FITNESS by totalfitnessguide.com

Search Tips
Tips to Finding the Personal Trainer or Massage Therapist That's Right for You!

Getting Started
First Steps To Fitness by Barbara O'Shea, DTR, CPFT

Weekend Warrior
Beyond the Weekend Warrior by John Spencer Ellis

Pilates
Fitness for the Body & Mind By Barbara O'Shea, DTR, CPFT

Working Together
Can We All Just Get Along? by John Spencer Ellis, Fitness Expert

Journal of Applied Physiology:
Respiratory, Environmental and Exercise Physiology

Marathon & Beyond
The Essential Encyclopedia of Marathoning

Sportscience
a superb site for current and up-to-date sport and exercise science information The Peer-Reviewed Journal and Site of the Internet Society for Sport Science.

Sports Science Exchange
Gatorade Sports Science Institute

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