In Part I of this two part piece, I summarized the muscular super compensation model, what it is, why it is important, how to interpret it, and provided some great visual pieces outlining how it functions.  (If you haven’t read Part I I recommend doing so before going on to read this piece.) Now that we understand the super...Continue Reading

WHAT IS THE MUSCULAR SUPER COMPENSATION CONCEPT The muscular super compensation concept is one of the most important concepts to understand in the field of exercise and muscular and athletic development. First, the muscular compensation concept outlines how and when our muscles react to and recover from a training bout.  Then it outlines how and...Continue Reading

In Part I of my intermittent fasting series I detailed the potential health benefits of intermittent fasting.  In Part II, I detailed why intermittent fasting is such a powerful tool to aid in safe and permanent weight loss.  Here in Part III, I will outline the two most popular fasting frequencies and the three most common fasting lengths....Continue Reading

In Part I of my intermittent fasting series I detailed the potential health benefits that can be seen from intermittent fasting.  Here in Part II I will address intermittent fasting’s potential for fat loss and weight management. Losing weight is a complex task, one that we are still learning a lot about.  And while debates still...Continue Reading

The Health Benefits of Intermittent Fasting In 2007 the Intermountain Medical Center of Utah published an eye opening observational study of over 5000 members of the Church of Latter Day Saints detailing the potential links between their regular use of fasting (once a month for religious reasons in their case) and their low rates of...Continue Reading