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 Below
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Annual, the I.A.R.T.'s yearly journal. As articles become
available, they will be included on this page as free downloads.
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Peak Cycling at Age 43. The articles for this annual are free,
but for those who purchase the PDF version on CD or the limited
edition hardcover copy, you will receive the 72-page addendum
of Brian Johnston's eclectic training practices, introducing
Monster Zone Set Training.
NEW Fitness
Health Clubs: The First Step to Change. A consumer education paper to help guide
new exercise enthusiasts toward a reputable health club.
NEW Blood
Glucose Levels and Exercise. A personal case study on the differences
in blood glucose levels of a diabetic when undergoing aerobic
and anaerobic exercise.
NEW Rehab
Psychology: Diverse Perspectives and Attitudes in a Clinical
Setting. How people respond to exercise and pain can be
diverse, from the Spartan attitude of 'do anything to get better'
to malingerers looking for compensation and a way to get out
of work.
A Career in Perspective:
9 Most Valuable Lessons. Stuart McRobert takes the bull by the
horns as he considers the mistakes he has made and the lessons
learned to become one of the most knowledgeable strength training
experts in the industry.
The Ideal Training Environment. This paper
explores the thoughts of some top fitness professionals and what
they consider the 'ideal environment' mentally and physically
for both trainer and trainee.
Muscle
Dysmorphia Disorder. This paper discusses a mental disorder
of those who over-exercise and/or become fixated on muscle development...
sometimes at any cost.
Your Maximum
Muscular Bodyweight and Measurements. What are reasonable expectations in
building muscular size and measurements? How do you stack up
to the steroid-free legends of yester-year? This paper explores
this concept with valid mathematical formulae to set you on the
right track.
Hair Analysis. Some medical
professionals would have you believe that nutrition engineering
based on hair analysis is bunk. However, the few 'problem' areas
of this industry is due to faulty or inadequate testing. Find
out the truth behind this method of testing and what it can do
for your well-being and even exercise performance.
In Arthur's
Shadow. One of the best books written on the life and
work of Arthur Jones is Gary Bannister's In Arthur's Shadow.
Check out this PDF article for some sample excerpts to get your
motivation fired up!
Apgar Fitness Clinician
Score. The quality of child birthing increased with the
development and use of the Apgar Score. Today many medical professions
use such a scoring device to increase quality of standards, from
surgery to psychological counselling. The same method can be
implemented in personal training.
Why
Most Programs Fail. Have you ever wondered why most programs
fail to deliver the goods (particularly in regard to muscle hypertrophy
and improving overall conditioning) even when everything seems
ideal? The thing is, it is impossible to create a perfect program,
which is obvious when one understands the nature of adaptation
and how the body responds quickly and expertly to the stimulus
of exercise.
BOSU? A Question
of Balance and Function. A 'scam' is something that claims to
do much more than it can, and Bosu ball training is one such
scam. Find out why.
Political Science
in Fitness: Integrating a World View. All disciplines relate in some manner,
and political science is no different as it takes hold of studies
in social science, geography, history, economics, etc. And as
we all know, the fitness industry has its share of politics;
this paper explores the fundamentals of political science with
real-world examples from the fitness industry.
TriReps. The latest
JReps Zone Training variation integrates full-range and static
holds exactly where and when you need them, into one powerful
training application.
A Body
Like a Greek God. Dr. Vost takes a unique look at the
history of exercise, health and fitness and how the ancients
understood clearly basic principles of exercise science that
still exist today.
Medical Thermal
Imaging. Uses of infrared photography in rehabilitation,
injury prevention and treatment, and exercise investigation.
Antioxidants
- Maximizing the Training Effect. This article discusses the top nutrients
to reduce body oxidation and to enhance training recovery.
Muscle
Hypertrophy: The Roles of Adaptation & Variation. How important
is variation in exercise prescription? If you understand basic
GAS
Boyer Coe
on Arthur Jones. Legendary bodybuilder, Boyer Coe, discusses
his experiences with HIT, working at Nautilus, and more.
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