And, while I absolutely love the fact that we have a specific chest-supported row set-up at our facility, I understand that not everyone has access to one of these bad boys.  Fortunately for those of you in that position, though, we have a few excellent substitutions you can use that offer similar benefits without the “cheating” you often see with a traditional bent-over barbell row.

First up is the chest-supported dumbbell row.  While you can’t use a pronated grip here, it still keeps you honest.  The only potential problem is that some benches have cumbersome “leggings” on the outsides that get in the way of ideal range-of-motion.  Most work out just fine, though.

Your second option is one you can do just about anywhere: the head-supported dumbbell row.  While you don’t have the chest in contact with anything, you do have to put the head in contact with the pad at all times (you can use an incline bench, glute-ham raise, or other set-up at that height).  Just make sure that you keep a neutral spine and tuck the chin so that the cervical spine is in a neutral position.

Both these modifications are featured in the “Exercise Modifications” chapter and accompanying video database in my soon-to-be released book, Show and Go: High Performance Training to Look, Feel, and Move Better.  With over 175 exercises in this video library, one of the central pieces of Show and Go is that it’s versatile – and I’ll help you to make modifications to the program (2x/wk, 3x/wk, or 4x/wk) based on your equipment restrictions – whether you train in a commercial/university gym, at home, or in a souped up high-performance training center.  For more information – including some sweet pre-launch video content, check out www.ShowandGoTraining.com.

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“I just recently finished the Optimal Shoulder Performance DVD’s.  Without a doubt, that was the best $100 I’ve spent on a home based CEU opportunity.
The material was very well presented, the talks cut to the chase, and provided tons of practical ideas that I have already put into practice with my baseball and softball players.

“In addition to the downloadable PowerPoint slides PDF, I took tons of notes because both of you offered up such great information.

“I would highly recommend this to anyone who wants a quality shoulder DVD to add to their professional library.

“Thanks, guys, for a very high quality practical product!”

-Kevin Collins, MS, ATC

Click here to pick up your own copy of Optimal Shoulder Performance!

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Truthfully, you are realizing that you need more energy throughout the day. Even though you just can’t give the time to stop by the gym, you question how the heck that pair of love handles took the time to visit your body! It is time to smell the roses, my friend, because they are wilting, and they are wilting fast. And, like the roses, you are wilting, too. So, a part of you feels that you should do something now to snap out of this rut. You just have no idea what it will take for you to start.

Here is a problem I have the slightest doubt a couple of you are dealing with: the commute home. It must be tearing at you, this yearning for a home-cooked meal that you haven’t even cooked yet. But, sadly, you are in traffic, and you are going to stay in it for at least 45 minutes to an hour. Here’s another scenario that I myself have faced: yo-yo dieting. Someone on the radio said you would easily lose ten pounds of fat as long as you only ate proteins in two weeks, or as long as you took this caffeine supplement with a picture of a hot and slim model on it. Nevermind the fine print about actually having to exercise.

Everyone is dealing with the bad economy one way or another, and because of this we are all cautious about what is necessary for spending. We immediately think about what is unnecessary to buy after all, and a gym membership can possibly be one of those things. What doesn’t help is the experience of paying for the gym being way too similar to buying a new car at a dealership. Many people around me have either been made redundant or have spouses who have been made redundant. Being unemployed has affected a lot of them negatively, as they haven’t been able to land a new job. And because they have so much free time, they naturally can slip into a negative space, which can naturally lead to stress-related physical ailments (like headaches and getting colds easily).

Okay, I will stop preaching at you folks, because I know for a fact that each and every one of you has the opportunity to create ways to enrich your life (physically, mentally, spiritually) regardless of whether or not you have a job. Being busy all day with work, or having too much time to dwell in unemployment really won’t be a good excuse to work out. I will never see you as a victim, and I believe you won’t ever cheat yourself of your maximum capabilities in life!

To learn of some home gym exercises, please check out Charli Hathaway’s site, where she reveals to the reader her favorite cardio gym exercises with vigor.

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Which whey protein should you be using; concentrate or isolate?

The most imperative differentiation amid the two is that Isolate is processed at deeper levels so that the fat and lactose are removed. This more involved system provides a higher quality of protein. The fact is that over 90% of whey protein powder isolate is protein calculated by weight.

This is important as lesser levels of fat are a help for the regular daily diet of bodybuilders and when whey is used for the purpose of getting rid of excess weight.

A decrease in lactose levels will also a help individuals who are lactose intolerant as well as reduce the chance of that bloated feeling that can go along with some protein shakes. There are some side effects to consuming whey protein shake isolate nonetheless.

Although whey has a high protein ratio, isolate powder will be a little higher in price. The procedure isolate goes through to filter out the key compounds is significantly more rigorous as it remove the components that are known as alpha lactoglobulins and lactoferrins which is vital immune boosters.

Whey concentrate has smaller protein available ad this can range from anywhere between 29% all the way up to 89% in some brands. Concentrate is higher in levels of lactose so anyone who suffers from lactose intolerance should to be very cautious.

Whey protein concentrate powder does have an advantage because it cost less so this can be a better substitute depending on what your financial plan is. Whey concentrate protein powder also contains small levels of cholesterol, which is another benefit to think about for your diet.

On the whole, dietary and medical circumstances call for action to be taken into consideration when choosing the type of whey protein powder you choose.

Isolate whey powder may have the slight edge in regards to the biological value (BV) and will make available to you with more value for your money if you are needing a higher dosage per serving of whey protein.

For the past two decades, Dr. Dorothy Nevelestein has looked into all of the benefits of protein shakes for weight loss. He currently has an informative site that gives insightful information about everything that is protein shakes for weight loss

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It’s that time of year again; Dr. Brady’s 2009 event is scheduled for October 17-18 (in Boston again).  If you treat patients, it’s well worth the investment. You can sign up HERE.

Now, Dr. Brady also has a new online subscription that’s loaded with similarly great content.  It’s already a great deal, but to sweeten it even further, he hooked me up with a discount for my readers who plan to attend.  Here’s what he’s got for you (straight from the man himself):

I went ahead and set up a discount for the guys who sign up from your site. The professionals can get $75 off and students can get $49 off the regular price of $180 and $118 – so it ends up as $105 and $69 per month, respectively. Professional (anyone not in school) can type “cresseypro” and students currently in school or graduated in the last six months (yes, we check) “cresseystudent” in the promotion code area.

Definitely check it out; you can get more information at www.IntegrativeDiagnosis.

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Whey protein isolate and whey protein powder concentrate is an examination very frequently sought. This question without a doubt is one that has crossed the minds of a lot of hopeful weight lifters when glancing at the shelves of an assortment of kinds of whey protein powder on hand in the health food supermarket.

Which one is right for you; concentrate or isolate?

The most imperative differentiation amid the two is that Isolate is processed at deeper levels so that the fat and lactose are removed. This more involved system provides a higher quality of protein. The fact is that over 90% of whey protein powder isolate is protein calculated by weight.

This is important as lesser levels of fat are a help for the regular daily diet of bodybuilders and when whey is used for the purpose of getting rid of excess weight.

Decreased lactose levels are also a positive for individuals who are lactose intolerant and can also diminish the chance of that bloated feeling that can go along with some protein supplements. There are some side effects to using whey protein isolate nonetheless.

Since it is high in protein ratio, isolate powder requires you to pay a higher retail price. The filtering procedure isolate goes through is significantly more intensive to remove the components that are known as alpha lactoglobulins and lactoferrins which is significant immune boosters.

Whey concentrate has lower protein availability that can range from anywhere between 29% and up to 89% in some instances. Concentrate is elevated in levels of lactose and anyone in distress with lactose intolerance needs to be very wary.

Concentrate does have an advantage because it cost less so this can be a better alternative depending on what your financial plan is. Whey concentrate protein powder also is small in levels of cholesterol, which is another positive to consider for your diet.

In general, dietary and medical circumstances call for action to be in use into contemplation when deciding on the kind of whey protein that is best for you.

Isolate whey powder may have the slight edge in regards to the biological value (BV) and will make available to you with more value for your money if you are needing a higher dosage per serving of whey protein.

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