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- How Can I Get A Six Pack Of Abs - 5 Things You Need To Know - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2008 from Peter Harris5 things you need to do or not do to get a 6 pack: 1. The main focus should not be on abdominal exercises. I know that sounds counterintuitive, but the fact of the matter is that abdominal exercises are ok, and you do need to do a certain amount of them to develop the abs as best as possible. ...
Views: 805 - Huge Muscle Growth In Your Forties - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2008 from Tony SchwartzWhen guys that are 40 or older approach me for training advice they are often skeptical whether the advice is useful for them. After all, I primarily work with athletes, and what does some 25 year old pro athlete have to do with a 45 year old business man? Well, to tell you the truth, there ...
Views: 3510 - Build Your Bench! - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2008 from Tony SchwartzWe all know the old saying by Russian powerlifting coach Boris Sheiko, "to press a lot, you must press a lot." While for most of this may mean training the bench twice a week for others like Sheiko's trainees it could mean training the bench everyday! In either case this motto simply means you ...
Views: 964 - Cybergenics Workout Program For Building A Massive Chest - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2008 from Paul BeckerCopyright © 2008 by Paul Becker. Cybergenics was the first to take into account all factors of training, diet and supplements into a complete system. They have an intense - and I really mean intense - exercise program, that gives some very formidable results in increasing strength, while ...
Views: 6385 - 10 Muscle Building Tips - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2008 from Paul Becker1. Set a goal as of today and work out exactly how you are going to get there. For example, if you see yourself as 20 pounds heavier in six months, break down exactly how you are going to get there. You see, you need to set goals and keep to them. Your mind will then be constantly aware of these ...
Views: 1221 - Static Contraction Workout - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2008 from Paul BeckerStatic reps are done by holding a weight in a fixed position, usually fully contracted, for an extended period of time. They are typically done for 1 or 2 reps only and the weight should be held for 15-25 seconds although the actual optimal time is still up for debate. Flyes, Leg Extensions, ...
Views: 2761 - Bodybuilding And Hypnosis - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2013 from Jon RhodesBuilding muscle is just as much a mental activity as it is physical. The mind controls the body. If your mind does not want to go through hard and heavy workouts, your body will not want to either. You will end up solely going through the motions and training without the intensity required ...
Views: 2831(1 vote) - How To Build Muscle - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2008 from Shawn LebrunWhether you want quads the size of tree trunks or biceps that bust out of the sleeves of your shirt, I'm going to show you exactly how to build the most muscle possible, in the least amount of time. So let me ask, are you taking a step forward, each and every day, going after your muscle ...
Views: 983 - Build Muscle Mass Naturally With Qi Gong And Tai Chi - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2008 from Kay HutchinsonWhen we have a greater muscle mass, our bodies burn calories more efficiently even when resting. Qi gong and tai chi are Chinese healing exercises that allow you to build muscle naturally while increasing energy and the health of the internal organs. How do qi gong and tai chi build muscle ...
Views: 9873(1 vote) - Weight Lifting Using Natural Ranges Of Movement - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2008 from Richard PriceWeight lifting as originally conceived was concerned mainly with generating strength and power for the achievement of an dominant physical enviable presence. The notion of size and physical performance was not strongly related. From those early strongman days through to the Arnie days right up ...
Views: 1254 - To Squat Or Not To Squat Is That The Question? - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2008 from Richard PriceSquatting has been around for quite a some time now, it is seen to be the very best strength and mass gaining exercise available to strength conditioning enthusiasts today. And it must be said probably is! But the real niggling question to be asked is not whether it is or isn’t, its does it give ...
Views: 767 - How To Gain Weight When You Have A Fast Metabolism - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2008 from Derek ManuelIt seems like today everybody wants to lose weight. True, our country is having a major problem with obesity, but there are still those of us who would do just about anything to gain weight. If you're anything like I was, you could just about eat a grocery store out of business and not gain an ...
Views: 10564(2 votes) - How To Gain Weight - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2008 from Ryan AndersonMost 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: 758 - Special Report: Do You Know Which Protein Is Best For You? - by Submitted on May 28, 2008 from Dan GillilandWhy 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: 3469 - Stress Medicine - by Submitted on May 20, 2008 from Barbu StelanWhilst 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: 1100 - How Do Women Build Muscle? Get The Facts and Bust The Myths - by Submitted on May 13, 2008 from Dori SchwaigerIn 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: 1458 - Book Review: Men's Health: The Book of Muscle--The World's Most Authoritative Guide to Building Your Body - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2008 from Shelly WalkerThis 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: 4313 - Definition: Body Building - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2008 from Shelly WalkerBodybuilding 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: 4603 - Cleaning Up Your Technique - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2008 from Larry HochmanSo 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: 1096 - Top Ten Muscle Building Tips - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2008 from jon allmarkWhen 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: 3858 - The Benefits Of Amphetamine Derivatives - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2008 from Mira RaduFor 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: 7943 - *** How To Build Muscle Based On Your Body Type - by 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: 5323 - Eat Then Sleep! - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2008 from yosef naymanAlthough 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: 2124 - Workout, But Don't Kid Yourself - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2008 from Cliff EgginkIrongeezerSays: "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: 956 - Build Muscle Burn Fat - Is It Possible? - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2008 from David WeltonThe 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: 1296 - ***Bodybuilding Supplements On A Budget - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2008 from The Muscle Nerd, Jeff AndersonIf 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: 2692 - Choosing The Best Weight Training Programs - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2008 from Wesley McDermottA 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: 873 - 5 Secrets To Massive Muscles - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2008 from Darren O ConnellIf 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: 1344 - 7 Simple Tips To Build Muscle Fast - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2008 from Tommy HangBody 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: 747 - Build Huge Muscle With Water - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2008 from Wesley McDermottI 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: 890 - You're Not Going To Gain Weight And Build Muscle Without Knowing Your Body Type - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2008 from Wesley McDermottNow, 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: 948 - Become An Athlete: 10 Effective (And Slightly Badass) Ways To Just Do It - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2007 from Rolando MartinezMen'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: 1908 - 6 Secrets To Mass Building Workouts And Tips On How To Gain Mass - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2007 from Wade McNuttAttention 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: 993 - What Exactly Are The Best Weight Gain Supplements - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2007 from Wesley McDermottA 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: 2220 - Getting Shut Of The Bodybuilding Myths Once And For All - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2007 from Wesley McDermottEvery 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: 4770 - Body Building Weight Training Tips For Beginners - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2007 from Ben MathewBody 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: 946 - The Uncommon Path To Natural Bodybuilding Success - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2007 from Wade McNuttThere 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: 1453 - Anabolic Steroid Supplier - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2007 from webmaster globalwebatlasType 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: 1492 - Tips To Improve Aerobic Capacity - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2007 from Robert BairdAerobic 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: 11805(2 votes) - Misleading Mass Building Methods Of Body Building - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2007 from Scott AbbettWhen 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: 3441 - Muscle Building Drink - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2007 from Sean M.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: 7287 - Tips On Gaining Quality Mass - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2007 from Kai Lo1.) 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: 1201 - Milk- The Big, White Lie! - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2009 from Ian KelleyMilk-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: 7349(1 vote) - Mad About Soy! - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2009 from Ian KelleyI’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: 2748 - Isolation: How To Get Stronger - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2007 from Eddie DislaLeg 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: 878 - Bodybuilding Vascularity For Bodybuilding Competition - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2007 from Edwin A StevenWhen 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: 5827 - Bodybuilding Secrets - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2007 from Curtis McCoyA 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: 1616 - Teen Bodybuilding & Recommended Workouts - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2007 from Edwin A StevenTeen 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: 2210 - The Focus Should Be On Progression - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2007 from David Di CristoWhen 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: 805 - Body Building Workout - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2007 from Edwin A StevenWhen 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 ...
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