Is Training Each Body Part Once per Week Enough?

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Question: Hi, Dr Clay.  I am a 42 year old natural bodybuilder, and I just wanted to ask do you think hitting each bodypart once a week is undertraining? For instance I train: Monday: chest & arms Wednesday: legs Friday: back & shoulders Or should I try: Monday: chest, shoulders, & triceps Tuesday: legs Thursday: [...]

Dr Clay Show LIVE! (and unscripted/unrehearsed)

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On a whim, I decided to do a live episode of the Dr Clay Show. But let me forewarn you, it’s unscripted, unrehearsed…probably more of a blog video I suppose. Regardless, I do manage to talk some UFC, Biggest Loser, and go over a couple new studies.  And I answer a couple questions, too. If [...]

Why Strawberries are a Dieter’s Friend

Delicious AND Nutritious!

Craving something sweet? Strawberries are one of the best low-calorie, nutrient dense options around! Click to learn more about strawberries – a dieters friend.

3 Simple Tips to Start Getting in Shape!

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I was a guest on Faith Today yesterday and was asked the oh-so-common question “What are two or three things we can do to start getting in shape?” To be honest, I don’t like questions like this, simply because they are so vague, thus I don’t know where to begin.  Yet at the same time, [...]

Pea Protein Post-Workout: Is it a Good Option?

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Question: Hello, I’ve been reading over your site & find it very informative! I was wondering how you feel about Pea Protein as an after workout protein source. I seem to have some sort of very complex allergic reaction to many foods anymore epsecially grains, starches yeast. Whey protein really agitates my problem. I read [...]

The Journey to the Jr Nationals in Chicago with Paris P

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  My trip from San Jose to Houston was, with no exaggeration, the worst airline travel experience I have ever had in my life.  But, hey, I did make it safely, so I really am grateful…but it was a lame trip to say the least!  (Missing 3 flights in 2 days is rarely fun.) So [...]

Have a Goal for Each and Every SET!

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Most of us tend to be good at setting long-term goals, at least in our heads.  (We should really write them down, but I’m digressing). Some people are even good at setting short to medium-term goals. However, most of us fail to break goal-setting down far enough down into micro-goals….and when it comes to weight-training, [...]

Ep62: Uphill Walking…what type of Cardio is it?

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  Episode 62: What type of Cardio is Walking Uphill? Walking at a moderate speed on level ground is Steady State Cardio (SSC).  More specifically, it’s Low Intensity, Steady State Cardio. High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) is obviously high intensity in nature, so high that it must be done in an on/off fashion (hence the [...]

Compound in Cosmic Dust Boosts Energy…Seriously!

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Taking something found in cosmic dust – as in outer space – has been shown to boost production of energy-producing mitochondria found in most cells. No, this is not a belated April Fool’s joke or elaborate intellectual fiction on my part… this is true stuff!  As they say, the truth is often stranger than fiction. [...]

Ep61: Grass Fed Beef & Why You Should Choose It

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  Episode 61: Happy Grass Fed Cows & their Healthy Beef In this rather unique episode of the Dr Clay Show I’m going to take  you on a stroll to see some happy, flirty, and rambunctious cows as they eat their preferred staple…GRASS!  Well, and some tree leaves, too. Related Posts: Speaking of grass-fed beef, you [...]