There is nothing more irritating to me than having people tell me they cannot get in better shape for one reason or another. Then there are some other more subtle myths that if you are following you are actually HURTING your fitness efforts. See #1, #3, and #4 specifically. Now here are […]

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Creatine…everyone has heard of it, few really understand exactly what it is or how it works. Lets get started with the basics.
What is creatine?
The chemical name is methyl guanidine-acetic acid. Creatine was identified in 1832 when Michel Eugène Chevreul discovered it as a component of skeletal muscle, which he later named creatine after […]

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If you are trying to lose weight, and failing here are some reasons that are probably contributing to it.
1) You are eating more than you think
Over the last fifty years portion sizes have increased dramatically. Have you seen pictures of what “large” meant even 20 years ago? What is now a small is […]

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By far the biggest question on everyones minds is: how do I lose weight?  Here are some quick tips that will get you started right away.
Weight Loss Tip #1  - Use Whey Protein…
This is one of those things that is highly misunderstood.  Whey protein is not just something for bodybuilders looking to get “huge” though […]

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This is something that is quite frequently overlooked in the training department.  For cardio, I highly highly recommend buying a good pair of running shoes.  There are several reasons.
1) They are comfortable.  If you are going to be spending 45 minutes running on a treadmill, your feet should be comfortable.
2) They prevent injury.  This runs […]

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The short answer is that fat is one of the basic components that make up the structure of your body. The other components are things such as muscle, water, bone and organs.
Fat in our bodies can be divided into two different categories: essential fat and storage fat.
As you can probably tell by the name essential […]

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Hello and welcome to the inauguration of Fitness Titans and Titanides.  It is our goal to bring you up to date, accurate, and helpful information on fitness, health, nutrition and wellness.  As our name implies we aim to bring you massive amounts of great information for both men and women.  We want you all to […]

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