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"Positive health requires a knowledge of man's primary constitution and of the powers of various foods, both those natural and those resulting from human skill. But eating alone is not enough for health. There must be exercise of which the effects must likewise be known. If there is any deficiency in food or exercise, the body will fall sick". ~ Hippocrates - 5th century BC

This is one of my favorite ways to get a quick source of nourishment. Shakes are awesome. I love my shakes. Many a time have they saved the day when nothing was around or time was limited. For whatever reason, the protein shake thing really works for me. Is there a genetic need for shakes? Perhaps.

Shared Vision asks Dr.Cory Holly to discuss his life and health science philosophy...

"We know that the number-one stress of the human body is physical inactivity; we have to move the body physically. Exercise will extend our health span, increase our life expectancy, and help us decrease morbidity.

ONLINE: How long have you been in the Health and Fitness Industry? (How long have you actually been involved personally as well?)

Understanding Food: Sports Nutrition with Cory Holly

As Ambassador of Sports Nutrition, Health, and Fitness for the Canadian Health Food Association (CHFA), Cory Holly devotes his life to educating the public, routinely lecturing at health shows, fitness symposiums and trade conventions throughout North America.

At the age of 12, he discovered Arnold Schwarzenegger, and determined to develop for himself a muscular physique to rival his boyhood idol.

CC: Cory, you are known throughout Canada for your expertise in the matter of diet, exercise and nutritional strategies to attain both peak physical as well as mental performance. Simply put, what are the key components to optimum health?

As in medicine theoretically, the first law of life is “Do No Harm”. In my book that’s the only law we need on the planet. In this article I will confine the philosophical weight of that premise to human interaction only.

Do No Harm means exactly that. Don’t hurt people. Don’t impose your values on anyone by force. Don’t initiate any form of violence. It’s a simple and straight forward rule most people are willing to accept for obvious reasons, however, there’s an element to this ideal that when put into practice on a personal level, often poses a difficult challenge.

Cory Holly’s five–word affirmation, I want to be well is the rock–solid foundation on which his robust lifestyle is built. Through self–motivation he devotes at least an hour each day to researching the latest news in nutrition and then crystallizes his findings into phrases, headlines and multi–part articles for newsletters, magazines and book chapters.

A guide to individual dose loading and daily HMB consumption based on lean mass and gender.