Ibuprofen, aspirin and others nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), are popular pain over-the-counter relievers that have been used for decades -and in the case of aspirin, over 100 years. But are they totally safe? While the answer is no being “totally safe,” a growing number of studies are linking ibuprofen and other NSAIDs to infertility and […]
[Continue reading...]Can Spinning Cause Rhabdo? YES! Here’s The Proof
Update 9/29/25. It’s safe to assume most know me as that guy who reviews dietary supplements (at SupplementClarity.com). But, there is another topic I’m very passionate about, rhabdomyolysis (“rhabdo”). For almost 20 years I’ve been educating people about rhabdo. I’ve also written the first book on Earth on rhabdo, too. I call rhabdomyolysis a cancer […]
[Continue reading...]Fit Bit vs. Samsung S Health: What’s Better?
So, after over two years it was time to upgrade my Samsung Note 2. I decided to get the Note 5. As I discovered soon afterward, this phone comes with something called “S Health” was is supposed to track various things like oxygen saturation and heart rate. It also tracks steps and even cycling distances […]
[Continue reading...]Is There a Natural Cure for Diabetes?
Update 2/5/20. Can diabetes be cured? This is sometimes the subtle premise of diabetes supplements I review SupplementClarity.com. Many of these supplements are marketed as Natural Cure for Diabetes and there’s no shortage of pseudo-experts and websites talking about Natural Cures. While there is a LOT of hype about this, it turns out that there […]
[Continue reading...]Gym Front Desk Emergency Procedures: Is Your Staff Prepared?
Gym front desk employees may be the first staff members notified when someone collapses, is injured or faces a security threat. Yet some receive little emergency training. Here is what every gym should teach its front desk staff about calling 911, CPR, AED use, locker-room emergencies and emergency action plans.
[Continue reading...]NASM vs. NSCA: An Honest Comparison From a Veteran Trainer
NASM and NSCA are two respected personal trainer certifications, but each has strengths and problems. Here is my candid comparison based on decades in the fitness industry.
[Continue reading...]Rhabdomyolysis and Personal Training Facts You Need To Know
Updated 7/9/19. I’ve been investigating rhabdomyolysis and teaching about it for over 10 years. I’m the author of the first book on rhabdo. I’ve lectured to thousands of fitness trainers and I’m here to tell you personal trainers are causing rhabdo in their clients. Rhabdomyolysis refers to a medical condition where your muscles die from […]
[Continue reading...]Is It Rhabdo Or Muscle Soreness? How You Can Tell The Difference
As the guy whose been almost single-handedly educating the American public about rhabdomyolysis (rhabdo) for over a decade – AND the author of the first book ever written on rhabdo and exercise – it’s safe to say, I get a lot of questions about this medical condition. But no question is more common than “Do […]
[Continue reading...]Personal Training During Ramadan
Update 2/27/20. As a personal trainer, you will be working with many different types of people. They will not only have different personalities but religions customs too. While religion does not need to be considered when training clients, I know some fitness trainers struggle with dietary guidelines during training sessions for those who fast during […]
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