by Brian Cannone Have you ever seen the old-fashioned food pyramids? They break down the recommended foods and serving sizes into manageable categories, but one area that always confuses people is fat. This is because there are a lot of things that fall under the heading and which can be mistaken for other food groups….

by Brian Cannone You just finished doing some fitness modeling and are headed out to a meal with some of the other models. They all head to a place that does great seafood, and as you sit down at the table you get into a huge debate about the right way to ingest your “omega…

by Brian Cannone Anyone who believes that they cannot build muscles and get some definition has simply been misinformed. The human body WANTS to develop muscles and is ready to begin doing so at any time. The reasons that someone has failed to get the muscles that they want are usually pretty simple. For example,…

by Brian Cannone There is a huge amount of inconsistency in the world of information surrounding exercises and diet. If you are into fitness modeling or bodybuilding shows you already know that what “works” for someone else is not necessarily going to work for you, and you already understand that there are some classic mistakes…

by Brian Cannone Are you one of those who care a lot about their fitness and looks? Do you want to participate in fitness event? Beauty is in the eyes of the beholder”. Well, it is essential that you should have capability to take a good look at yourself not only externally but internally. You…

by Brian Cannone As someone involved in the body-oriented industry of fitness modeling and bodybuilding shows you already know how the competition “drives” you. Did you realize that you can radically increase your chances for success when you identify just who you are trying to beat and to then make targeted plans for winning. For…

by Brian Cannone If you are involved in the world of fitness modeling or bodybuilding shows you may really dread the arrival of the winter holidays. From November through the New Year it is a time of serious dietary trouble. This is why you have to “stay strict” with yourself over the entire “eating season”…

by Brian Cannone If there is something that personal trainers and fitness experts hate to hear it is the phrase “second place is for losers”. They hate this because anyone involved in fitness modeling, bodybuilding shows, and personal training understands that there are so many serious challenges faced and overcome by anyone who works out…

“Let us rise up and be thankful, for if we didn’t learn a lot today, at least we learned a little, and if we didn’t learn a little, at least we didn’t get sick, and if we got sick, at least we didn’t die; so, let us all be thankful.”

WEIGHT TRAINING/EXERCISE: DO AND DON’T!   **DO** Vary your workouts. Switch between light and heavy-lifting days, Change exercise every 5-6 weeks. Lift weight if you want to lose weight. More lean tissue mass burns more calories. Learn the principles. First, read on strength training. Get an ok from your Doctor.   **DON’T** Hire an unqualified…