http://www.blog.stephenholtfitness.com with Stemulite Fitness Formula Pro and 2003 ACE Personal Trainer of the Year, Stephen Holt Thu, 02 Jul 2009 18:38:44 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Forgive me. I took this “Understanding Your Abs” article straight from Mike Robertson’s newsletter. I’ve included it here verbatim (live links and all, Mike) because it coincides 100% with my abdominal training philosophy. (Maybe he’ll forgive me if you click on his links and sign up for a subscription ... http://www.blog.stephenholtfitness.com/915/understanding-your-abs-from-mike-robertson/ I confess – Joel Marion launched his Cheat Your Way Thin program about a month ago. But I didn’t say anything here because I hadn’t seen the system firsthand. Since then, I pulled a few strings and got a free look at the program. It’s nice to have connections, ... http://www.blog.stephenholtfitness.com/975/how-to-get-leaner/ No, I'm not suggesting you mix Stemulite with coke. Keep reading my answer to this latest question about Stemulite and you'll understand the connection.  Question:Where are the studies published in academic journals applying randomized controlled trials to determine the efficacy of Stemulite (haven’t seen any effect-size statistics mentioned)? I’m NOT ... http://www.blog.stephenholtfitness.com/964/stemulite-and-coke/ Although I obviously love getting questions about Stemulite, please keep in mind that neither I nor my closest contact with the manufacturers, Dr. Summers (the creator of Stemulite), are currently affiliated with the company. I will continue to do my best to answer your questions, however. Jordan just asked: Stephen, I’ve been looking ... http://www.blog.stephenholtfitness.com/957/stemulite-testosterone-human-growth-hormone/ Okay, I tricked you - the quick truth is that the best ab workout isn't really an "ab workout" and the best way to burn "stomach" fat has little to do with ab exercises. I get tired of preaching it myself, so I've posted this article from my ... http://www.blog.stephenholtfitness.com/950/the-best-ab-workout-for-burning-stomach-fat/ http://www.blog.stephenholtfitness.com/942/stemulite-fitness-formula-review/ Obviously, as the "Stemulite Fitness Pro," and since my friend Dr. Summers, the creator of Stemulite, has left the company, I get to answer a lot a questions about Stemulite. Ten years ago, AllExperts.com, then the largest advice site on the Internet, named me "Expert of the Year." In these Web ... http://www.blog.stephenholtfitness.com/917/problems-stemulite/ If you know me, you know I've preached for years that personal trainers overrate the importance of their looks and body fat (or lack thereof) when it comes to getting results for clients. The "role model" and "walk the talk" 'talk' is not supported by scientific evidence. The fact is, research ... http://www.blog.stephenholtfitness.com/892/fitness-model-personal-trainer/ The TRX Atomic Push Up is one of my favorite exercises because it combines 3D core stabilization with pushing, rotation and hip/back dissociation (at least when you do it the way I prefer to do it). Obviously, it's not for everyone, but if you're ready for a TRX of your own, ... http://www.blog.stephenholtfitness.com/849/trx-atomic-push-up/ @tomvenuto just tweeted this: I've seen lists of celebrities and CEOs that use twitter; has anyone posted a list of fitness professionals on twitter? Here's some of the fitness pros I follow on Twitter. These are in the REVERSE order in which I followed them (so being near ... http://www.blog.stephenholtfitness.com/841/fitness-pros-on-twitter/ If you have lower leg issues like knee pain, shin splints, Achilles tendonitis and even plantar fasciitis, the trouble probably isn’t in your lower leg. It's in your hip. (BTW, if you go see a health care professional for knee pain and he/she looks only at your knee, ... http://www.blog.stephenholtfitness.com/772/shin-splints-plantar-fasciitis-knee-pain-outer-thighs/ Who else wants to lose 34 pounds of fat, 9 1/2 inches from your waist, 5.75 inches from your hips, and 5 inches from each thigh - in just 12 weeks? Sound hard to believe? Check out this before-and-after picture of the results that are possible... And, yes, ... http://www.blog.stephenholtfitness.com/760/1000-just-for-losing-fat/ Understanding the Stretch Reflex (or Myotatic Reflex) What is the Stretch Reflex and how can you use it to improve your flexibility? The nervous system of mammals is very complex. 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