Category Archives: Fitness

Interview – Industry Icon Ericca Hoffman

SNI: How would you describe the state of female bodybuilding today? Would you want your daughter to emulate the physiques of today? Ericca: Bodybuilding for […]

All or Nothing Principle…it shouldn’t apply to fitness

By Trainer Jo. I love training my women, but I so dislike their mindset when it comes to setting any goals and trying to achieve […]

Interview – Darryn Willoughby PhD FISSN

SNI: How much creatine is absorbed when you consume let’s say about 5 grams of it? Darryn: There is an upper limit of muscle creatine […]

Surviving An Ultra

By Michelle Adams M.P.H., CISSN, CSCS, IFBB Pro. Ultra- endurance events are defined as any event longer than a marathon (26.2 miles or 42.16km). These […]

Interview – personal trainer Gunnar Peterson CSCS CPT

SNI: For overall fitness, what is the SINGLE most important exercise to do and why? Gunnar: Since you are asking about ‘overall fitness’, I think […]

Timely Advice from Smarty-Pants of All Kinds

Question: What simple piece of nutrition/supplement/exercise advice would you give to a fitness enthusiast who wants to lose fat/gain muscle? My advice is this: – […]

Interview – Allison Ethier CISSN

SNI: What is the most ridiculous piece of advice (diet or nutrition) that you’ve ever read about or heard? Allison: Salt is bad for you. […]

Interview – Kelly Kennedy, PhD, CSCS, CISSN

SNI: Describe in brief the “fitness” requirements for law enforcement. Kelly: Well, it is funny you use the word “brief” because the requirement for fitness […]

5 Must-Take Supplements for Optimum Marathon Performance

By Mark Becker. I have been racing endurance events for approximately 30 years. I am far from a world-class endurance athlete. However, world-class athletes are […]