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Declan holds an M.S. degree in Exercise Physiology from Southern Connecticut State University and is also a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) and Certified Olympic Weightlifting Coach. He has been in the fitness industry for over 15 years and has worked as a Strength and Conditioning Coach, Physical Education Instructor, Fitness Manager, Personal Training Manager and Personal Trainer. Declan is currently the co-founder and fitness expert for PumpOne, the leader in web & mobile fitness technology.
Just looking thin or skinny on the outside is not indication of what’s going on inside and is not a guarantee of health. Skinny fat is basically when a person looks skinny on the outside, but actually has a high percentage of body fat. Skinny fat people will achieve this look by dieting, often times [...]
Body fat has been long demonized in modern culture. Just the mere words can make people squirm. For years we have tried to burn it, shred it, lose it, trim it and tone it. Yet many of us don’t really understand what it is and why it’s necessary. The media has played a major role [...]
There are about 640 muscles in the body. They come in all shapes and sizes and perform many different functions. Here’s a quick list of the largest, longest, smallest and strongest. Largest The Gluteus Maximus, one of three gluteal muscles, is located at the back of the hip and is commonly called the buttocks. It’s [...]
Winter is upon us and as the mercury drops, most people dread the idea of being outside in freezing temperatures at all, let alone exercising in them. While working out in the cold can be invigorating, and according to some studies may even help you burn more calories, exercise outdoors can also be dangerous. So [...]
It’s that time of the year again when the newbie’s hit the gym with the best of intentions. Unfortunately a lot of freshmen gym goers are not so well versed in some basic “rules” of the weight lifting area. You’ve definitely seen one, you may know one, or you may even be one. I’m talking [...]
If you’re looking to really make that resolution count this year then here are some common fitness mistakes to avoid. Not having a plan It’s like the old saying: fail to plan, plan to fail. All too often people go to the gym or workout at home on a regular basis with no real progressive [...]
Water is the most plentiful substance in the human body and can account for over 65% of your cells. With every bodily system depending on it, water is essential for life. Water is required in digestion and absorption of food, circulation of oxygen and nutrients, thermoregulation, metabolism, detoxification and removal of wastes, humidifying the air [...]
Step on any piece of cardiovascular equipment, and once you have figured how to turn it on, you will most likely be asked to choose the type of program you want to perform. A standard choice has always been something called the “fat burning zone.” You may also be presented with a colorful diagram showing [...]
Do you know how many calories you burn during a workout? How about after your workout? Have you ever felt totally energized after a tough workout instead of tired? Do you continue to sweat a little (or a lot) even after you shower. Why is this? Some people call it the after-burn or a workout [...]
Why when you head back to the gym after not working out for a while do you feel stiff and sore the next few days. Or if you have to shovel snow or clean out the garage does your back, legs and shoulder ache. Everyone has experienced this muscle stiffness and soreness at some time [...]
