Using Cardio Training to Effectively Boost Your Metabolism

Metabolism Primer 2 of 3 Using Cardio Training to Effectively Boost Your Metabolism by Pat Jak, BS, CPT, USAC II, USAC Power Based Training Coach Continued from last month’s article – “If You Can Measure It, You Can Manage It,” which reminded us if you want to reach your goals, you need to know your […]

Reebok Toning Shoes Can’t Support Claims

By Patrick Jak On September 28, it was announced that Reebok settled a $25 million claim with the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) regarding their EasyTone and RunTone shoes. You know those shoes that claim to increase hamstring and calf strength as well as tone the butt? These shoes hit the market about two years […]

Hidden Cardio: The Ultimate Multi-Tasking

By Pat Jak Having trouble getting in all of that cardio training you need? Think again, your answer may be found in something you do every day. May is a great month. The middle of Spring, hint of Summertime just around the corner. Baseball is picking up and the NBA finals are approaching. We celebrate […]

Overcoming Challenges

by Pat Jak We all encounter problems in our lives – obstacles or challenges that seem to keep us from reaching our goals. They can consume our every fiber and drag us down. From the standpoint of our health and fitness they can disrupt our peace of mind, our state of being, and even our […]