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 I’m often approached by people who want to build a home gym and where they should start. I should clarify: they want to know the best treadmill to buy and my response is usually something like [...]

People always want to know “what is the best sport to get in shape?” It’s topic that’s been discussed before here at UEFP – and you can read about playing sports to get in shape for a detailed [...]

Sore muscles are not an indicator of how effective a workout was. Yes, soreness does come, but there are a lot of factors involved in what makes a muscle ach the next day or two after a workout. [...]

If you’re a regular here at the UEFP website then you know two things about the material we present: it’s either loaded with scientific references or it’s based on practical experience. This [...]

Anyone trying to gain muscle mass has experimented with dirty bulking. For those not in the “know,” the dirty bulk refers to eating junk food (fast food, subs, cookies, you name it). The theory [...]

More and more research is being devoted to studying Vitamin D. As some may know, Vitamin D is essential in the formation of strong bones, but it also helps keep thyroid function at optimal, aids [...]

As an undergraduate student and intern, I couldn’t wait to work with people. Very few exercise science students decide to go into the personal training field; the entrepreneurship of the career [...]

When I was in Grad school, I tended to struggle with the concept that I had to back up everything I said with scientific research. It’s not such an issue when discussing the basic premise of [...]

Getting in shape isn’t easy. Dropping a few pounds is definitely a step in the right direction, and anyone making small changes to better their life deserves a congratulations. But when you’re [...]

Let’s face it: running is the most popular form of exercise. It’s cheap, convenient, and so popular that when anyone stares in the mirror and makes the firm decision to get in shape, they start [...]