"This research helps us understand why one person may lose weight faster or slower than another, even when they eat the same diet and do the same exercise."

~ Kevin Hall, Ph.D.,

So we aren't crazy...  Even if we copy our friends' workout plan and their meal plan many beginners have come to a heart breaking conclusion.  What works for my buddy doesn't work for us.  Now it's an official scientific fact.

“Throughout the day you need to send constant signals to your body, so that it adapts in the direction you point it in. It’s better to do 10 press-ups every hour than 100 in a single burst. If you do things often enough, your body adapts for the task you set it, and you evolve.”

Do you want to change your name to Homer, Jr.?
The kids can call you Hoju!

~ Homer Simpson

Fresno State has just launched a new online Virtual Team Guide for its athletics program.  The Virtual Guide acts like an online book and allows you to view and zoom in on photos, download pictures and team rosters and make PDF's of the stuff you are looking at.

Pretty cool little site if you ask us.

Go 'Dogs..!

The Commission is counting on cattle and other large animals being an increasingly untenable source of protein in decades to come, and hopes that some research group will be able to devise ways to convince people to eat insects despite the inherent "yuck" value.

~ Huffington Post

Fresno State Bulldog dietitians are proud to announce their new program called HEAL (Healthy Eating and Activity for Life) to fight obesity.  This new venture is funded through a $35,000 grant from Aetna (NYSE: AET) www.aetna.com and its chairman, CEO and President Mark Bertolini.

“Today’s generation of young people is the first to face a shorter lifespan than their parents, largely because of obesity’s significant toll on health.”

~Mark Bertolini

Oh Summer is here in the beautiful City of Fresno..!

To help cool the City PG&E has created Cooling Centers for the public when temperatures reach 105 degrees or more.  In Fresno PARCS will provide FREE swimming from 1pm to 5pm at operating City pools.

Cooling Center locations:

Fresno State's Red Bike Program

At Fresno State students and faculty can improve their fitness levels, lose weight, save money and help the environment when they rent bicycles from the Transportation and Commuter Services Department located in the University Student Union (USU).  The Red Bike Program is