Articles written by Hal W. Peat

From France to the U.S., and from real-life elite military combat training to intense preparation for movie action roles - Olivier Gruner has done it all.

Oct 6, 2011 - Hal W. Peat

International bodybuilding athlete and personal trainer Fabrice Rinaldi discusses his training and diet regimens for both new size and overall proportion.

Sep 8, 2011 - Hal W. Peat

This world champion bodybuilder has the experience in training and competing on both sides of the Atlantic to know what produces quality results anywhere.

Aug 31, 2011 - Hal W. Peat

While addressing a variety of fitness issues in his new book, Christopher Drozd also explores the dynamics of how self-hypnosis can work in any fit regimen.

Aug 14, 2011 - Hal W. Peat

L.A. fitness author and personal trainer Chris Drozd reveals in his book how you can harness your mental powers to develop your maximum athletic potential.

Aug 9, 2011 - Hal W. Peat

The abdominals are among the most challenging muscle group of all to develop. But with the use of some targeted and safe techniques, results follow.

Apr 12, 2011 - Hal W. Peat

Coming from a competitive and personal background that presented him with unusual early challenges, Lenny Krayzelburg was focused for his Olympic moments.

Mar 28, 2011 - Hal W. Peat

H.I.T. was a popular strength-training regimen developed in the late 80s that competitive bodybuilders have since relied on for its intensity-based results.

Feb 28, 2011 - Hal W. Peat

What empowered and sustained decathlete Dan O'Brien along his journey to achieving Olympic and world championship medals in his sport?

Feb 19, 2011 - Hal W. Peat

An unusual combination of influences contributed to the success of IFBB professional bodybuilder Ray Arde. Here he reveals his key nutrition and training.

Feb 8, 2011 - Hal W. Peat

Taking advantage of the right nutrition can prove an excellent source of elevating your testosterone levels safely and effectively.

Feb 1, 2011 - Hal W. Peat

Gary Hall, Jr. has battled his way to Olympic swimming legend status thanks to overcoming a unique set of challenges in and out of the pool.

Jan 19, 2011 - Hal W. Peat

Everything from action screen roles to military training to bodybuilding competition have contributed toward making Ofer Samra a top L.A. training source.

Jan 8, 2011 - Hal W. Peat

They may be behind you, so to speak, but a well-conditioned pair of gluteal muscles contribute both to the fitness physique and to training itself.

Sep 20, 2010 - Hal W. Peat

What defines a successful large urban area gym? For Gold's Gym South Beach, it's all the tools needed to build fitness along with a strong community.

Jul 30, 2010 - Hal W. Peat

A demanding daytime career in law enforcement has given this national level bodybuilder the discipline to go after big goals in adding muscle and proportion

May 31, 2010 - Hal W. Peat

Ty Young is a superheavyweight national amateur bodybuilder. Intelligent and effective dieting is one of the key elements in his success.

May 27, 2010 - Hal W. Peat

With a prime location near Miami's South Beach district, and access to the deluxe Four Seasons Hotel and Tower, this club also has world-class facilities.

Apr 28, 2010 - Hal W. Peat

Building dense and defined major leg muscles can be challenging for the larger bodybuilder. This young champion has found a routine with winning result

Apr 12, 2010 - Hal W. Peat

Having won a national championship himself and also taken every body type to their fitness best, this top L.A. personal trainer has a sharp dual insight.

Apr 10, 2010 - Hal W. Peat

Rising natural bodybuilder and fitness model Josh Jurhill is typical of the current wave of amateur competitors with goals in both fitness and modeling.

Apr 7, 2010 - Hal W. Peat

In bodyubilding, a well-developed back has both practical and aesthetic advantages. But achieving that back size and definition requires extra stamina and intensity.

Mar 29, 2010 - Hal W. Peat

A final posedown between class winners for an overall bodybuilding title often requires an unusual degree of excellence for the middleweight class bodybuilder to prevail.

Mar 17, 2010 - Hal W. Peat

While your upper body muscle groups provide the immediate delivery of swing and power to your golf club, optimum lower body stability and flexibility are also key.

Mar 5, 2010 - Hal W. Peat

Its functional versatility as an exercise tool makes the resistance band both a classic and timely piece of equipment to use at home or while on the road.

Feb 19, 2010 - Hal W. Peat

Marco Borges may have started out as your typical young man around Miami, but his life in fitness sets him apart nowadays - in his home town, and points far away.

Feb 4, 2010 - Hal W. Peat

The double benefits of excellent genetics and a smart nutrition plan have helped propel natural heavyweight A.J. Jarrell to the top amateur competitive ranks.

Jan 16, 2010 - Hal W. Peat

One leading pioneer of the Latin dance fitness movement is Lisa Nunziella, who has taken her own lifelong passion for salsa and other rhythms to another level.

Jan 12, 2010 - Hal W. Peat

Miami Beach is a global landmark for displaying some of the best women's and men's fit bodies. The new Mr. and Ms. Miami Beach contest promises to be the perfect "fit".

Jan 9, 2010 - Hal W. Peat

Athlete, fitness personality and trainer Anthony Presciano conducts a fitness process simply called "The Experience." Here he describes his methods and motivators.

Dec 22, 2009 - Hal W. Peat

Good genetics and an early introduction to weight training keep this French-Canadian among the top of rising young North American amateurs.

Dec 5, 2009 - Hal W. Peat

Working on his own physique for natural bodybuilding events along with training personal clients for various conditioning goals gives this champion a dual insight.

Nov 29, 2009 - Hal W. Peat

Baron Baptiste's yoga practice rediscovers the timeless elements of an ancient practice in a style that collaborates perfectly with the full range of contemporary media.

Nov 25, 2009 - Hal W. Peat

Good genetics along with an acquired experience and knowledge were the combination that propelled natural champion Philip Ricardo, Jr. to the top of natural bodybuilding.

Nov 17, 2009 - Hal W. Peat

Fast-rising amateur heavyweight competitor Frank Nezdoba has been able to take advantage of excellent genetics in his back, hamstrings and calves at major contest events.

Nov 16, 2009 - Hal W. Peat

Sufficient sleep is the essential ingredient in the regenerative process you need to avoid energy deficiency and to allow for the body to repair and regrow.

Nov 12, 2009 - Hal W. Peat

The hamstrings form a vital supportive muscle group that are complementary in function to the quadriceps while also being complementary in overall upper leg appearance.

Nov 10, 2009 - Hal W. Peat

Growing new muscle mass in steady increments, while also maintaining a high degree of definition and separation, is often a major challenge to the heavy class athlete.

Nov 4, 2009 - Hal W. Peat

You don't need to do an entire ab routine to keep your six-pack in place when you can't get to the gym or are away on the road. A few key moves can keep the torso toned.

Oct 31, 2009 - Hal W. Peat

When new IFBB pro bodybuilder won his weight class at the 2008 USA championships, his focus on building an equal amount of back width and upper leg size was a key factor.

Oct 29, 2009 - Hal W. Peat

National-level bodybuilder Darron Glenn moved from bantamweight to light heavyweight competition and won the overall Junior USA with smart training and diet strategies.

Oct 28, 2009 - Hal W. Peat

Many bodybuilders and fitness athletes have become aware of the benefits of "power yoga" or Astanga Yoga. This practice will utilize both muscles and breathing itself.

Oct 27, 2009 - Hal W. Peat

Exceptional triceps development is a critical factor for the competitive bodybuilder in order to deliver a first-class side chest or triceps pose onstage.

Oct 20, 2009 - Hal W. Peat

Regular and adequate stretching sessions can contribute to the bodybuilder's need for muscles in optimum readiness and condition for building new muscle tissue.

Oct 19, 2009 - Hal W. Peat

The body's exterior surface appearance is the final complement to the muscle size and condition beneath it. Good-looking, healthy skin is crucial to physique appearance.

Oct 18, 2009 - Hal W. Peat

Solid nutrients all play a major role in discussions about bodybuilding diets. But often, liquids and their role in planning proper nutrition are overlooked.

Oct 17, 2009 - Hal W. Peat

Clean eating, maintaining a consistently low-fat diet throughout the year and an effective use of advanced nutritional products were key to Alvisi's pro breakthrough.

Oct 16, 2009 - Hal W. Peat

Dedication to the gym helped former football pro Ryan Watson transform his body from the demands of a power sport to a new career as a competitive physique athlete.

Oct 15, 2009 - Hal W. Peat

Discover and enjoy the outdoor highlights of any stop on your travels while also fitting in an effective natural body strength, flexibility or cardio training session.

Oct 14, 2009 - Hal W. Peat

Even the most consistent and hard-working bodybuilder can use an extra pair of hands and eyes in the gym, especially when the goal is new gains in upper body muscle.

Oct 13, 2009 - Hal W. Peat