Monthly Archives: October 2011

Halloween Howling & Candy Conundrums

Posted on October 31, 2011 by 1st Phorm Athlete Jodie Minear

Laughter is soooo Important. Life is short and many of us don’t take enough time to relax and enjoy the little happy things in life.  We spend a good deal of time working and that laughter provides us with a … Continue reading →

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Get Moving

Posted on October 27, 2011 by Chad Kerksick PhD

I was reading through some past blog posts on the 1st Phorm site and I came across a past blog by 1st Phorm CEO and good friend, Andy Frisella titled “Intensity: either show up with it or get out of … Continue reading →

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You Are What You Eat

Posted on October 25, 2011 by 1st Phorm Athlete Tony Friedrich

When it comes to losing weight, building muscle, or just toning up, it’s important to remember: what you eat is just as important as how you exercise (maybe even more important).  Without the right nutrition program to support your exercise … Continue reading →

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Thrown For a Loop with Versa-Loops

Posted on October 19, 2011 by 1st Phorm Athlete Kerri Hayes

There’s nothing I enjoy more than getting a great workout in with the added bonus of having a blast with my peers and trainer!  One thing I continue to look forward to is how my trainer incorporates new exercises into … Continue reading →

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Keeping It In the Family

Posted on October 19, 2011 by 1st Phorm Athlete Gillian Risebury

The other day I heard that a popular professional bodybuilder and his wife, a professional figure competitor, were getting a divorce after only a few short years of marriage.  It seems like every day I hear about couples splitting up … Continue reading →

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Tony Friedrich – Newest 1st Phorm Athlete

Posted on October 18, 2011 by 1st Phorm Athlete Tony Friedrich

My love for fitness, nutrition, working out and sports started at a young age and has not only stayed with me but also transformed into my passion.  Today, this drive has compelled me to work hard and push my body … Continue reading →

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Recovery Tips

Posted on October 17, 2011 by 1st Phorm Athlete Nick Weite

Through my years of heavy lifting and playing football, I have learned the importance of proper recovery and what it can do for your body.  I have researched different ways to help recovery along and have personally tried about everything … Continue reading →

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Just Get it Inside You

Posted on October 12, 2011 by Chad Kerksick PhD

A number of feeding approaches have been thrown around when it comes to taking your protein.  Most research studies and most gym-goers deliver the entire dose of protein and/or amino acids in one fast dose.  Another approach, rarely used in … Continue reading →

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Get There and Stay There

Posted on October 7, 2011 by Chad Kerksick PhD

I’m sure most of you know some person or maybe several people who lose weight, gain it back, lose weight again, gain it back and so the cycle goes.  Well they certainly aren’t alone as weight loss is challenging, and … Continue reading →

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Finding Drive in Challenging Times

Posted on October 5, 2011 by 1st Phorm Athlete Jodie Minear

Lets talk drive… No not the new movie coming out, and not the kind you do on a road, but the kind that gets you in gear! Over my years of training and competing I have had many clients, friends, … Continue reading →

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