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Most any article you will see me write will have to do with weight loss and burning fat. What about those of you who want to do the opposite and put on some weight. For most, you will think it is crazy to want to put on weight, but many people are just as self-conscious about their body being to ... Views: 680
Why are many so many types of protein in the market?
Do the different proteins do different jobs?
Do the Proteins breakdown in the same way?
Have you ever wondered why some people never gain muscle even though they seem to live in the gym? Could they be taking the wrong protein?
If you go ... Views: 3348
Whilst there is medication available for dealing with stress, it is and should not be used for coping with day to day stresses at the work place, or at home. Stress is very much a part of our lives, and we should learn to cope with it whit medicines or without medication. It is important to ... Views: 979
In a woman's world, strength training with weights has more misconceptions and myths than any other area of women's fitness.
Basic Rules of Strength Training
Whoever is lifting the weight, be it male or female, the old rule will apply. So let's get the facts straight right now and move on:
- ... Views: 1389
This book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Body Building. Body Building is the process of developing muscle through the combination of weight training, increased caloric intake, and rest. Jeff Anderson is the Official Guide to Body Building. Men's Health: The Book of ... Views: 4201
Bodybuilding is the process of maximizing muscle hypertrophy through the combination of weight training, sufficient caloric intake, and rest. Someone who engages in this activity is referred to as a bodybuilder. As a sport, called competitive bodybuilding, bodybuilders display their physiques to ... Views: 4472
So I'm at the gym last Saturday doing a set of upper body exercises. It was a good session. In fact I felt like I was "maxing out" some of the exercises with the amount of weight I was using, particularly biceps and shoulders. I figured it was time to add on some more weight.
I certainly could ... Views: 978
When training for muscle gain, there are many factors that can affect your progress. Apply my ten tips listed below and you will move forward in your quest to pile on pounds of lean muscle mass.
10. Sleep – This may sound like a strange one to start with, but there are a few reasons why ... Views: 3768
For the bodybuilder, the most appealing of the current crop of diet drugs are the amphetamine derivatives. They can be successfully used for a short period of time to burn significant amounts of bodyfat, particularly the stubborn bodyfat that is highly resistant to dieting and will not seem to ... Views: 7831
Ever wonder why some guys can train in the gym day after day, month after month, year after year, suck down raw eggs and protein powder and pop every bodybuilding supplement pill they can get their hands on...and BARELY see any progress?!
And what about the guy who seems to go to the gym, just ... Views: 5261
Although muscle stimulation occurs in the gym lifting weights, muscle growth occurs afterward during rest. Without adequate rest and sleep, muscles do not have an opportunity to recover and build. Studies indicate that eight hours and fiteen minutes of sleep a night is desirable for the ... Views: 2001
IrongeezerSays: "Workout, But Don’t Kid Yourself!"
How many times have you said, “I worked out for an hour and a half today?” Don’t kid yourself. Whether it was in the gym, on your bike, swimming, running or walking, how long did you actually workout?
Next time use your stop watch or bike ... Views: 844
The question I most frequently get asked by concerned bodybuilders is "Is it possible to build muscle and burn fat with a full body workout?"
You will be glad to know that the answer is a categorical yes. Have you ever heard the old wives tale saying that when you stop training your muscle will ... Views: 1150
If you’re serious about adding nutritional supplements to your bodybuilding program then your first step is to realize that this is going to be a monthly expenditure just like your car payment or phone bill.
And of course, you want to keep it MUCH closer to your phone bill than your car ... Views: 2534
A great weight training program can be found in every gym, in every classified list and almost, on every street corner. Weight training programs are becoming more prevalent as people become more aware of how to improve their health. There are specific traits you should look for in a personal ... Views: 776
If you're looking for serious muscle growth then you will need to follow some universal muscle building rules. Muscle growth will only occur when certain elements are in place and triggered correctly. There are many things you can do to improve your muscle building results like change your ... Views: 1230
Body Building training has become very popular these days, there are many people like teens, professional body builders, athletes, etc. that practice body building, some as a sport, others as their professional job.
The following 7 Tips are MUSTS if you want to save time, money, and maximize ... Views: 663
I get asked this question all the time in emails, on my blogs, on the phone, face to face, whatever form of communication you can think of. This was an exact email that I received the other day:
The question is - I have seen it and heard it over the net and in the gym that it is recommended to ... Views: 796
Now, you have decided to gain weight and build muscle? Well, you have to know what body type you are before you can begin to draw up any diet or weight training regime.
We are all born with different genetics and our bodies react differently to different things. If you understand the three body ... Views: 858
Men's Journal calls it a "kick-ass workout" and "the hottest word-of-mouth fitness phenomenom on the Web" They also voted CrossFit among the top 10 out of the 50 Greatest Health & Fitness Websites. If you are an athlete or have ever dreamed of being an athlete, then this training blog is for ... Views: 1825
Attention all bodybuilders, I would like to share some mass building workouts secrets and tips on how to gain mass with you. They have been extremely convenient and "worth it" to me, so I thought they would help you too. Let’s start with your workouts:
1. Don't pick a weight you are able ... Views: 898
A lot of weight gain supplements that are in the market do not work, there's only a few that actually do. There are a few supplements that I have taken that I fully endorse, don't get me wrong, but there are a lot of sales pitches around from big multi-million companies and people are falling ... Views: 2114
Every single culture on the planet has it's myths and, whether it be "Big Foot", or "The Lochness Monster", bodybuilding has it's fair share of myths too. Like a lot of myths most of them have some truth to them and some are have no truth to them whatsoever. Bodybuilders and fitness experts the ... Views: 4651
Body Building Weight Training Tips for beginners
Here are my top bodies building weight training tips for beginners. These tips will set you on the right track and will help you to get the most out of your weight training sessions.
Tip 1: Warm Up
Ten to fifteen minutes should do it. It really ... Views: 876
There are so many voices in the natural bodybuilding community (and yes, I'm aware that by writing this article I'm adding one more). I remember when I first decided to shift gears from training for sports to natural bodybuilding. The first few days of research were so intimidating and daunting ... Views: 1372
Type the phrase in any of search engine 'anabolic steroid supplier', you are likely to be inundated with hundreds of thousand search results. This may perhaps give the impression that the drug is easily available online over the internet. Nothing however is further from the reality.
The US ... Views: 1392
Aerobic endurance training improves aerobic capacity by 5% to 25% in previously untrained, healthy adults. The magnitude of improvement is primarily dependent upon the initial level of physical fitness. The lower the fitness level, the greater the gain from aerobic training.
The improvement in ... Views: 11698
When I was young, I took many things at face value. I just didn’t think there was a whole lot of written material meant to entertain me at best or mislead me at worst. I eagerly perused bodybuilding periodicals from cover to cover in search of what would satiate my desire to obtain a muscular ... Views: 3311
One of the most misunderstood concepts in the world of muscle building is the protein drink. I remember when I first started supplementing my diet with protein shakes. Some of my friends asked if I had noticed any differences in my training like I was on steroids or something. If that was the ... Views: 7184
1.) Are you eating enough? You need at least 20 calories per pound of body weight to gain mass. So if you are 150 lbs., you need at least 3000 calories per day.
2.) Separate your meals throughout the day. Don't just load up 3000 calories in the morning because it'll just become fat. Separate ... Views: 1110
Milk-the big, white lie!
By: Ian Kelley Chef/Bodybuilder/Health Advocate
www.organicbodybuilding.com
Please know that I am just like you and I am not trying to speak down from a hilltop or condescend. I would do that if I thought it would work but humor is usually more effective. I too ... Views: 7197
I’m madder than hell about soybeans!
Not because I hate soy but because I hate the way the Soy industry has lied to us and poisoned us for profit. You must read Kaayla T. Daniels’s book The Whole Soy Story to truly understand the history and damaging effects of soy. The book contains ... Views: 2595
Leg extensions, Leg curls, Calf raises, Leg press, Lat pull-down, Bicep curls, Tricep extensions . . . who in their right mind would continue to do these ridiculous exercises? It’s true, isolation bashing has hit an all time high in the fitness world – to the point where it is almost ... Views: 795
When competing, bodybuilders always ensure that they have increased vascularity on the day of the contest. Bodybuilding vascularity is a condition whereby their veins on the muscles look more prominent and visible. However, female bodybuilders are not particular about vascularity, as aesthetic ... Views: 5744
A lot of people are looking for the "secret to bodybuilding". These bodybuilding secrets are actually not a secret at all. There are tons of eBooks etc. trying to sell people bodybuilding secrets, and the real secret is that you have to work hard.
Bodybuilding requires countless hours of ... Views: 1451
Teen bodybuilding is growing in popularity over the years and this is a good sign. There are many benefits of teen bodybuilding. It can keep teen occupied and help them to develop good habits and discipline. Apart from looking good in front of ladies and becoming fit and healthy, they also ... Views: 2121
When it comes to weight training, making good progress is all about being disciplined and keeping yourself motivated. I have found that having variety in my training definitely helps motivation. I'll keep the major movements the same, so that I can track progress. I will occasionally throw ... Views: 727
When planning a body building workout program, you should give careful thought to ensure that it is a balanced and well-rounded program. The program should provide adequate amount of resistance to all areas of the body and all muscle groups. A variety of weight training and a cardiovascular ... Views: 1136
For years, all the pro athletes used illegal steroids instead of bodybuilding supplements. Steroids just worked better! Bodybuilding supplements used to consist only of protein powder that tasted like chalk, desiccated liver pellets and creatine monohydrate. Bodybuilding supplements just didn't ... Views: 2614
A large thick chest is generally one of the primary goals of any weight trainer or bodybuilder.
To understand how to build a massive chest you must first understand what muscles comprise the chest and how to target them specifically.
In building a strong, powerful chest we target a number of ... Views: 17787
All athletes love the magical, sought after state of mind known as the *zone.*This state of supreme focus helps athletes in all sports perform at their peak.
Many athletes who want to reach their peak potential are always in search of secrets to hop into the '*zone.* But the zone is really not ... Views: 1069
How successful would you be with Tiger-like confidence? Tiger Woods is known for having one of the best mental games in the world of sports. Why do sports-minded people think that Woods is so mentally strong?
Maybe Tiger is successful because of his ability to come from behind and close better ... Views: 1213
You pump iron. You have a great body. You love the gym . . . in fact you spend more time there than at home. But its not all you, you, you.
Wouldn't you like to see other people get as much out of exercise as you do? You know that what matters most is in your head and in your heart. Are you ... Views: 768
Help Keep Teens Off Illegal Steroids. Support Steroid Free Bodybuilding!
Thousands of teens daily are trying Illegal Steroids for the first time. Steroid usage is very prevelant in High Schools & on sports teams. Some teens even get steroids from their fathers who want them to, "perform better" ... Views: 1361
A branch of psychology called neurolinguistic programming has made an interesting and useful discovery: You can change the way you imagine or remember things without changing what you imagine, and it will change your feelings. For example, if a visual memory makes you sad whenever you think ... Views: 803
"The changing of bodies into light, and light into bodies, is very comfortable to the course of Nature, which seems delighted with transmutations." - Isaac Newton
The Setting
After a very long day on a business trip to Santa Fe, I felt slightly disconnected, ready for something to ... Views: 2461
If you want to know how to get a six pack quickly, there is a two step process that needs to be followed. You need to strengthen your abs and lose body fat. While this sounds simple, taking the appropriate steps to make this happen is challenging. If you really want six pack abs, it will take ... Views: 18321
I don’t care how strong you are or how many years you have been lifting weight. If you lift heavy and do not employ sound technique doing the movements you will eventually get a shoulder injuries, its just the nature of the game.
The sad thing about working shoulders for bodybuilders is the ... Views: 6536
Recreational - Beginner
If your child is just starting out in a sport, it is important to make sure that they are having fun. If their budding interest is not immediately associated with a good time, that enthusiasm will quickly subside. It is also important to let the child determine the sport ... Views: 1311
It wasn't until I originally wrote this article about a year ago, for an old website I used to have, that I realized that I had something important to contribute to the bodybuilding community.
I had no idea when I wrote this article that it would single handedly raise the stock and notoriety of ... Views: 1238