Should you train through DOMS (delayed onset muscle soreness)?

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Whether or not to weight train when suffering from muscle soreness is one of the most commonly asked, yet misunderstood questions. So I wanted to post this particular episode of The Dr Clay Show here for you, so that I can finally set the record straight on training with muscle soreness (aka Delayed Onset Muscle [...]

Eating on the Go: Is a Subway Club a Good, Decent, or Bad Option?

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When you’re out on the go and don’t have any healthy food prepared ahead of time (as you should), finding food that’s fast and healthy is a challenge — no doubt!  Just yesterday I found myself in that exact situation. (BTW, if you think my being a nutrition expert makes it easy for me to [...]

Which is Better, Dumbbell or Barbell Upright Rows?

Question: I have a question about upright rows.  I’m thinking of adding them to my routine, but which is better…doing them with a barbell or dumbbells? Ralph F. / Tallahassee, FL Answer: Upright rows are certainly a great exercise for stimulating the upper traps and medial delts, but they are fairly “risky” in that a [...]

Question about Good, Low-Carb MRP (Meal Replacement Product)

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Question: Could you recommend a very low-carb MRP?  Thanks, Paul Answer: MRP’s (Meal Replacement Products/Packets) can DEFINITELY come in handy – big time! Although I’ll use blended protein that’s in a jug when I’m at home, I ALWAYS keep a couple MRP packets in my laptop backpack, gym bag, and even in my car. You [...]