Mark D.

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Healthy Snacks For Thanksgiving

Mark D. posted an article on - Nov 23, 2009, 4:26 pm
Eating healthy snacks during the long Thanksgiving weekend is important! Why? Because you will enjoy your regular Thanksgiving meal(s). The snacks and side food items can really skyrocket your calo...
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Bodyweight Strength And Power Workout

Mark D. posted an article on - Nov 20, 2009, 7:19 pm
Bodyweight strength and power workouts are great for sculpting your body without your joints taking a pounding from lifting heavy weights! To get your muscles to improve power (how fast your muscle...
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Get A Lean And Toned Body!

Mark D. posted an article on - Nov 20, 2009, 6:36 pm
The way to get a lean and toned body is not very complicated! Be consistent with your fitness program and you will get and stay lean and toned! Here are some tips to get your body lean and toned: ...
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Improve Lateral Sports Power

Mark D. posted an article on - Nov 18, 2009, 5:44 pm
Improve your lateral power (side-to-side power) and you will explode out of your cuts and side shuffles! You won't be a great athlete without lateral speed and power! The medicine ball side lu...
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Farmer's Walk Exercise Builds Core Strength

Mark D. posted an article on - Nov 18, 2009, 5:43 pm
Ever heard of the farmer's walk exercise (think farmer walking with heavy milk containers)!? Do the farmer's walk exercise to primarily improve core strength (especially back strength), grip ...
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Quick Weight Loss vs. Optimal Health, Part 2

Mark D. posted an article on - Nov 17, 2009, 5:08 pm
Quick weight loss implies that it's something that probably won't last! Health should be stressed before weight loss and beauty! It does you no good to look great if your body is a total wre...
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Sports Nutrition For Champions!

Mark D. posted an article on - Nov 17, 2009, 4:52 pm
Don't take sports nutrition lightly! All champions have the right sports nutrition! Fuel your body with the right foods to help you compete at a high level! Sue Bird is an elite athlete by anyo...
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How To Prevent Sports Injuries

Mark D. posted an article on - Nov 16, 2009, 9:49 pm
Prevent sports injuries! Injury prevention is always the best way! If you are an injured athlete, you can't compete! Its that simple! The purpose of your sports fitness training is to give you...
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Quick Weight Loss vs. Optimal Health, Part 1

Mark D. posted an article on - Nov 16, 2009, 7:22 pm
The hazzards of the quick weight loss lifestyle and the benefits of the optimal health lifestyle were on full display this past weekend at Nutrilite Health Institute! Nutrilite has been in existenc...
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Baseball Training Tips From Derek Jeter, World Champion

Mark D. posted an article on - Nov 13, 2009, 8:01 pm
You need baseball training tips from Derek Jeter, captain of the New York Yankees! He is a champion with 5 baseball world series titles, the latest being this November 2009! Jeter won 4 titles in his...
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The Seated Cable Row Exercise

Mark D. posted an article on - Nov 13, 2009, 6:01 pm
The seated cable row exercise should be a staple of your back strengthening routine! For many, too little time is spent on strengthening the back muscles. When you don't adequately strengthen yo...
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Speed Training For Football Players

Mark D. posted an article on - Nov 11, 2009, 6:35 pm
Speed training for football players is a little different because you have to play the game with pads on and you need bulkier muscles to compete...I know this for a fact because I played football at t...
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Exercise With Quality Footwear!

Mark D. posted an article on - Nov 11, 2009, 5:27 pm
Exercise with quality footwear! Do I even need to say NOT TO EXERCISE WITH CHEAP SHOES! Based on what I see at health clubs, alot of people exercise with cheap shoes! Do you have feet that are flat...
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Train Like A Champion!

Mark D. posted an article on - Nov 10, 2009, 8:55 pm
So, you want to train like a champion? Read this article about a true champion! No training tips article would be complete without talking about the work ethic of legendary football player Jerry Ric...
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Belly Fat Threatens Your Health!

Mark D. posted an article on - Nov 10, 2009, 6:30 pm
You have heard that belly fat (abdominal fat) threatens your health! Belly fat has been associated with contributing to such diseases as cancer. That is serious stuff! Belly fat causes other health...
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Speed And Power Kills!

Mark D. posted an article on - Nov 9, 2009, 5:32 pm
Powerful athletes make more plays! Teams with speed and power usually equals winning teams---AT ANY AGE GROUP! Getting stronger and stronger won't help you much if your power (how fast your mu...
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Eat Enough To Build Muscle And Burn Fat

Mark D. posted an article on - Nov 9, 2009, 5:09 pm
Eat enough to build muscle and burn fat. You do this by following your meal plan based on your basal metabolic rate and level of daily activity. You won't get consistent muscle growth without ea...
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Tabata Training For Fat Loss

Mark D. posted an article on - Nov 7, 2009, 1:20 pm
Tabata training for fat loss might sound weird but it can be a time-effective, fat loss training tool for you to use! If you're looking for ways to change up your exercise program, try Tabata tr...
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Metabolic Training Improves Speed Endurance

Mark D. posted an article on - Nov 4, 2009, 8:39 am
Use metabolic training to improve your speed endurance. Interval training for speed endurance is different than regular speed training. Speed endurance sprint intervals last from 30 seconds to 3 min...
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Burn More Fat With MUST DO Strength Exercises!

Mark D. posted an article on - Nov 4, 2009, 6:57 am
There are some strength exercises that you MUST DO if you want to burn more fat and sculpt your lean body! Don't make the mistake of always looking for "new strength exercises!" What you need ar...
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Improve Leg Power To Improve Speed

Mark D. posted an article on - Nov 3, 2009, 11:02 pm
Improve your leg power and your running speed WILL IMPROVE! To get your best time in the 40 or 60 yard dash, you need an explosive start to accelerate as quickly as possible. Improving your leg po...
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Burn More Fat With Plyometrics

Mark D. posted an article on - Nov 3, 2009, 7:04 am
If you're having trouble burning fat, then try plyometric exercises. Because of the intensity of plyometrics (jump training), you will burn more fat and better sculpt your body. Plyometric exe...
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Too Much Speed Training Leads To Injuries

Mark D. posted an article on - Nov 2, 2009, 7:05 pm
Have you been over-training with your speed drills? With speed training, less is many times better than too much! Avoid injuries by wisely planning your speed work. "Quality speed training" work is...
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Intense, Fat-Burning, Speed-Based Workouts

Mark D. posted an article on - Nov 2, 2009, 3:48 pm
Intense, fat-burning, speed-based workouts give you maximum benefits in minimum time! One 20-minute, speed-based workout will burn tons of calories and fat---during and after your workout! Speed-bas...
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Top 5 Butt Blaster Cardio Exercises

Mark D. posted an article on - Oct 30, 2009, 3:52 pm
Every one needs butt blaster exercises to either tone your butt or keep your butt toned! You can use cardio to blast the butt fat and overall body fat----just do the right type and intensity...top ca...
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PNF Stretching Improves Range Of Motion

Mark D. posted an article on - Oct 29, 2009, 3:39 pm
PNF stretching or proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation will improve your range of motion. This type of stretching is commonly used to improve range of motion with the hamstring muscle group. ...
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Top 5 Weight Loss Plateau Busters

Mark D. posted an article on - Oct 29, 2009, 6:34 am
A weight loss plateau will happen to you at some point in your "exercise career!" If you're frustrated with having "no progress" in your weight loss and fat loss, then you're not alone! Us...
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Athletes' Performance, Rest And Recovery

Mark D. posted an article on - Oct 28, 2009, 5:27 pm
Athletes' performance, rest and recovery are all important! You can't perform if you are hurt all the time! And, if you don't allow your body to rest and recover, you will get hurt! Pre...
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Fat Loss Frequently Asked Questions

Mark D. posted an article on - Oct 28, 2009, 5:41 am
There's 2 things about fat loss frequently asked questions, 1) you need to ask the right fat loss questions and 2) you need to recognize the right fat loss answers when you see them! Why? Becaus...
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In-Season Strength, Speed And Power Training

Mark D. posted an article on - Oct 27, 2009, 7:08 pm
... won't to lose any of the hard-earned strength, power and speed you improved in your offseason program! In general, a weekly training program that includes 1 strength, 1 speed and 1 plyometri...
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Burn More Fat With Challenging Exercises

Mark D. posted an article on - Oct 27, 2009, 5:30 pm
If you want to burn more fat, do more challenging exercises! Challenge yourself with exercises that test your balance, coordination, strength and flexibility! This might require that you put that ol...
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Build Muscles While Sleeping By Feeding Muscles

Mark D. posted an article on - Oct 26, 2009, 6:55 pm
Build your muscles while you sleep by feeding them! Stop your muscles from breaking down (catabolizing) while you sleep 7-8 hours. When your body is fasting, your muscles will take the hit. Protein...
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Tone Ab Obliques With Side Plank

Mark D. posted an article on - Oct 26, 2009, 5:41 pm
Tone your ab oblique muscles and strengthen your deep core muscles with the side plank. You will also burn your belly fat! External Oblique - these muscles are on the side and front of the abdomen a...
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Dynamic Balance For Athletes

Mark D. posted an article on - Oct 24, 2009, 12:55 am
Dynamic balance is critical for you to be a competitive, high-level athlete! Improve your dynamic balance and you will be a better athlete.....some how-tos: Incorporate many one-legged exercises su...
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Burn Abdominal Fat With Medicine Ball Front Chop

Mark D. posted an article on - Oct 23, 2009, 6:15 pm
Burn more of the dreaded abdominal fat with the medicine ball front chop! This exercise is also a great full body exercise that you can do as a regular strength exercise or power (full-speed) exercis...
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Eat Healthy Fats, Burn Body Fat

Mark D. posted an article on - Oct 22, 2009, 3:15 pm
Don't confuse eating healthy fats with your body fat! You need to eat healthy dietary fats every day! How much (or how little) body fat you have depends on how many calories you eat and burn eve...
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Burn More Fat With Power Exercise Workouts!

Mark D. posted an article on - Oct 21, 2009, 6:36 pm
Burn more fat with power exercise workouts and shorten your workouts! Many of you just need to ramp up your workouts to get past your fat loss plateau! Try a power exercise workout 1 time a week to ...
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Medicine Ball Squat Jumps Improve Speed and Power

Mark D. posted an article on - Oct 20, 2009, 6:21 pm
Use the medicine ball squat jump exercise to improve your speed and power. In sports competition, it is not always the fastest player who makes the play. You will rarely reach maximum speed during a...
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Top 5 Fat Burning, Body Sculpting Tips

Mark D. posted an article on - Oct 20, 2009, 5:28 pm
My Top 5 Fat Burning and Body Sculpting Tips will show you how to shape and tone your body all day---not just during your workout! Take advantage of all the time you have available to you during the ...
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Power Step Up Exercise Improves Speed

Mark D. posted an article on - Oct 19, 2009, 6:29 pm
Improve your speed with power step ups. Do this exercise full speed with control. Doing one-legged power step up exercises will improve your speed because you use the same pathways that it takes t...
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Top 10 Weight Loss Tips

Mark D. posted an article on - Oct 19, 2009, 5:30 pm
The Top 10 Weight Loss Tips will help you keep the weight off! If you're looking for quick weight loss tactics, this article is not for you! To get real weight loss (not just quick water weight ...
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Eat For Fat Loss

Mark D. posted an article on - Oct 15, 2009, 6:40 am
If you want fat loss then you MUST eat for fat loss! Everyone needs a meal plan! You need to have some sort of idea of what you are going to eat for the day. If you don't have a meal plan, you ...
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Sport Specific Training

Mark D. posted an article on - Oct 13, 2009, 10:03 pm
Sport specific training receives the most attention through television, magazine and internet advertising. Sport specific training is important but can lead to injuries if your body is not ready for ...
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Medicine Ball Lateral Lunges Shapes Hips and Thighs

Mark D. posted an article on - Oct 13, 2009, 9:20 pm
The medicine ball lateral lunge will shape your hips and thighs better than popular seated exercises. This exercise works the often neglected frontal plane (lateral movement) of motion. If you want ...
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Sports Fitness Hut's Athletic Power Training System

Mark D. posted an article on - Oct 12, 2009, 6:15 pm
Sports Fitness Hut's Fat Blaster Athletic Power Training System will improve your strength, build your muscle mass, improve your power, improve your speed and your dynamic balance! As an athlete,...
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Top 10 Fat Loss Tips

Mark D. posted an article on - Oct 12, 2009, 5:43 pm
You need my Top 10 Fat Loss Tips to simplify the fat loss and weight loss process! Even though fat loss is not rocket science, you still need a simple plan to follow day-in and day-out! How many t...
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Sports Power, Speed Endurance And Core Strength

Mark D. posted an article on - Oct 8, 2009, 6:13 pm
Sports power, speed endurance and core strength will make you an explosive athlete in the first quarter of the game----and the last quarter! When your opponent gets tired at the end of the game, you ...
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Burn More Fat With Vertical Jumps

Mark D. posted an article on - Oct 8, 2009, 5:28 pm
Are you looking to burn more fat? Vertical jumps will burn fat and sculpt your lower body! Vertical jumps will burn more fat because they are very intense! Shorten and intensify your workouts wit...
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Fat Athletes Will Lose Out!

Mark D. posted an article on - Oct 7, 2009, 6:32 pm
Don't be a fat athlete! If you are too fat, you won't be the player you could be! Eat less food, burn fat and lose weight! While its true that you inherit a certain body type, don't blam...
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You Need "Six Pack Athletic Abs"

Mark D. posted an article on - Oct 7, 2009, 5:19 pm
Six pack abs are great but if your body is "stiff as a board" you will walk and move like a robot! Your training needs to give you a body that you can use in every day life. Tight, rigid muscles wil...
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