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Hey Dr. Bell, I’ve been working out for probably 3 months straight (six days on, one day off). Do you recommend taking a week off of training after a certain amount of time? I feel good, but a trainer recommended I should take a week to cycle off.

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A healthier holiday dessert recipe, but just as tasty as the rest. Our Egg Custard Pie is a must-add to any festive feast!

• 3 eggs
• 2 cups milk-( your preference- we use whole milk)
• 1 ½ tsp vanilla extract
• ½-1 cup sugar ( we use ½ cup- if you wan
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Hey Dr. Bell, Is it better to do Deadlifts on leg day or back day? Why would it make a difference?

Traditionally, Back Day refers to the Superior (upper) muscles of the back. The Deadlift targets the Inferior (lower) muscles in the back, the Quadrat...

Dr. Bell discusses the benefits of High Intensity Interval Training and Long Duration training modes. Find out which is the best for your training program.

Everyone knows the Whos love their Roast Beast...and so do we. Enjoy our holiday Prime Rib Roast Recipe!

• 8-10 lb Prime Rib Roast
• 3 celery stalks
• 1 carrot
• ½ onion
• 2 teaspoons of worchester sauce
• 1 & 1/2 tablespoons of Olive oil
• 1 & 1/2 teaspo
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In the Fitbit “Building Bigger Stronger Chest Muscles” You wrote: "With the arms held in the front at the completion of the (fly) movement, the stress is shifted almost completely to the clavicular head. "Two questions: what is a source for that asse...

Dr. Bell dives into the Biomechanics of a Squat and discusses the risk vs reward of breaking knee-toe-line.

Ms. Renee's Golden Pear Soup will hit the spot on a cold, blustery day!

• Canola oil
• 1 ½ pb. Butternut or any winter squash
• 3 medium pears (any kind but Bosc or Asian)
• 1 to 2 Tbsp. unsalted butter
• ½ tsp. cinnamon
• ¼ cup plus 1 Tbsp. dry white wi
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Dear Dr. Bell, How long should I rest between sets? Does it differ based on Rep Max:1-5RM, 8-12RM or 10-15RM? I just ordered the PFT classic option and looking forward to getting started. 

Welcome to the IFPA Team Jeff,

Rest Intervals (R.I.) are de...