Al Parker, MD - Articles

Dr. Parker is a surgical resident with an interest in preventative health, and fitness who has helped many of his family, friends and patients get in the best shape of their lives. For more about Navy SEAL Workout go to: Navy SEAL Workout

P90x

So you've seen the commercials, heard about it from your friends or colleagues, but you want to know what P90X REALLY is about. Not just "Oh man...it's EXTREME!" Pull up a chair and I'll give you an in depth look at the workout program that WILL change your life. Let's get... Read

By: Al Parker, MD | 05/03/2007 | Health

Protein Bars

So you're strolling down the aisle in your local grocery store and this cute, athletic looking brunette with ice blue eyes passes you by. You get the old "eye lock" but no smile. Hmmm, of course you turn around to see the backside but she's already out of sight. So... Read

By: Al Parker, MD | 05/03/2007 | Health

Whey Protein

So you want to lose that gooey winter coat that's permanently attached but you have a little problem in the eating department? I know how you feel. You feel like you just can't eat enough. It's not like you don't REALLY want to stop eating, but for some reason you... Read

By: Al Parker, MD | 05/03/2007 | Health

Workout Routines

Are Your Workout Routines Right for You? So you're pushing up 200lbs over your head during a military press and this young little hottie jamming with her video ipod walks by and gives you the once over. You notice her eyes kind of "stall" at your mid-section. You want to smile... Read

By: Al Parker, MD | 16/02/2007 | Health

Exercise Bands

So you've seen those exercise bands at the gym and on TV, but do they really do ANYTHING???? First, lets talk a bit about resistance training. It involves activities that use weights, machines, resistance bands or even body weight to work against your muscles. This can be one of the most... Read

By: Al Parker, MD | 16/02/2007 | Health

Ab Exercises

She's 5'5", 110lbs, and got a backside you could use to crack a walnut. You? You're 6'2", 195 and she could use you're belly as a pillow.....only, she's doesn't really like you in you "that way". So you're thinking.....hmmm, how could I turn the tables on this little vixen? You're... Read

By: Al Parker, MD | 15/02/2007 | Health

Navy Seal Workout

So you saw some little blonde morsel at the bar rubbing up against a dude who says he was a Navy SEAL. Was he really? Or did he just know he looked like one, so he figured he might use it to his advantage. Fast forward to now, when you... Read

By: Al Parker, MD | 15/02/2007 | Health