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- How To Gain Muscle By Balancing Your Hormones - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2008 from Tony SchwartzHormone levels are an often forgotten element when it comes to building muscle. Two people can follow the exact same diet and training program yet get different results. Likewise, there are some people who can eat horribly and never exercise, yet still have low body fat and good muscle tone. ...
Views: 770 - Muscle Building – Sports Nutrition – Eat For Optimal Health and Get More Out Of Your Body - Faster! Part 1 - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2008 from Raymond ToulanyEverywhere you look, it’s either the best supplements to get ripped, or top foods to max muscle gains – it seems like eating to boost health and performance simultaneously isn’t important, isn’t possible or it’s simply too boring to talk about. Don’t become another victim to eating just for ...
Views: 568 - Shopping For Exercise Mats - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2008 from Brooks DonnerMany people now use exercise mats for all types of workouts. Commonly, exercise mats are used for individuals who take Pilates, yoga, or some other type of group workout but they are also beneficial when doing any type of exercise at the gym or at home. The challenge is choosing the right type ...
Views: 536 - 3 Fast Snacks to Gain Weight Fast - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2008 from Tony SchwartzGaining weight comes down to two things, training and nutrition. Of the two, nutrition is the most important. Unfortunately, skinny guys typically have trouble consuming enough calories per day to pack on mass as fast as they want to. If this is the problem you’re having then use these ...
Views: 873 - Build Muscles With This Quick Tip - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2008 from Tony SchwartzIf you’re looking for info on how to build muscles then one of the best tips you will ever get is to focus your efforts on compound exercises. Compound exercises are those movements which use more than one joint. For example, the bench press is a compound exercise because both the ...
Views: 691 - Nice Body Weight Exercises - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2008 from different manButt muscles comprise of Gluteus maximus, gluteus medius and gluteus minimus. Gluteus Maximus is the one of the largest and the strongest muscle in your whole body. You build what you focus upon. When doing the recommended Butt building exercises you need to focus and contract your butt muscles ...
Views: 882 - Weight Loss; You Can Achieve It! - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2008 from Jodi SheppardWhen I worked at a weight loss center, it was surprising the not so heavy clients who still were dissatisfied with their bodies. However, they continued to lose weight and were successful because not only did they want to follow the diet plan, but they were willing to put in the time to ...
Views: 481 - How To Get Muscles With These Tips - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2008 from Tony SchwartzThe basic question of how to get muscles is actually a fairly simply one in theory. It comes down to two factors. 1. The stimulus for growth The stimulus for growth is muscle breakdown. When muscles are broken down the body sees this as a signal to start building muscle. Muscle breakdown is ...
Views: 603 - Benefits Of Best Exercises - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2008 from different manYou have decided that you want to be fit and healthy but at a loss as to which exercise program will benefit you best. Before you decide to select or design a beneficial exercise program, there are a few things which you must do. Define your exercise goals and objectives. Write them down so that ...
Views: 694 - The Best Weight Lifting Exercise To Gain Weight - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2008 from Tony SchwartzThe back squat is known as the classic weight lifting exercise. No other exercise works as many muscle fibers as efficiently as the back squat. With just this one weight lifting exercise you work your quads, hamstrings, calves, glutes, lower back, upper back, and abs. Using all of these ...
Views: 836 - HIIT: What Makes It Unique? - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2008 from Greg McKenzieEveryone who wants to lose fat it looking for something that's going to speed up there returns, to get your fat to fly off rather than slowly just inch off over months. I don't know anyone who is happy to spend years slogging it out trying to lose a few pounds. The key to losing fat quickly is ...
Views: 782 - The Best Arm Exercises For Strength And Tone - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2008 from Brooks DonnerSome individuals look to arm exercises as a means of building strong, toned muscles while others are simply trying to firm up arms as a result of weight loss or age. Having sagging or flabby arms is a common problem. However, regardless of the goal, there are many things that can be done in ...
Views: 692 - How To Choose Work Out Programs - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2008 from Tony SchwartzMaybe you have already come to the realization that while it’s nice to gather all the free information on the internet, the depth and quality of the information is nothing compared to what is found in most books. The old saying “You get what you pay for” definitely applies here. This holds ...
Views: 635 - Gardening Is Great Exercise - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2008 from Kathleen BarnesGardening is the world’s best kept exercise secret, but that’s changing. Recent medical studies have documented what backyard enthusiasts have known for years: Gardening is good for us and it’s a great way to achieve and maintain physical fitness. Regular garden chores can burn anywhere from ...
Views: 5547 - When I Worked At A Weight Loss Center... - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2008 from Jodi SheppardIt was surprising the thin people who still were disatisfied with their bodies. However, they continued to lose weight and were successful because not only did they want to follow the diet plan, but they were willing to put in the time to excercise. Counseling one woman, we would take her blood ...
Views: 523 - The Secret To Help You Build Mass Muscle - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2008 from Tony SchwartzPeople don’t often realize it, but muscle is composed of two distinct areas. The first is the portion of the muscle where the actual muscle contraction takes place. This is where the proteins that make-up the muscle fibers are located. This is the area that gets the most focus from those ...
Views: 609 - Using The Right Muscle Fibers To Gain Muscle - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2008 from Tony SchwartzFast-twitch muscle fibers seem to get all the attention from those looking to build fast muscle. This is understandable to an extent. After all, fast-twitch muscle fibers produce greater force and have a higher potential for growth than slow-twitch fibers. But there is more to building muscle ...
Views: 968 - Twice The Workout In Half The Time - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2008 from Paige JarvieThe age old tradition of "Taking in the Waters" has just transformed your backyard... and your workout. Welcome to your new gym; the world’s first underwater gym: the Aquatic Fitness System by Dimension One Spas. Using the “burn, tone and heal” workout program, it's twice the ...
Views: 424 - Hey! Where's Your Internal Weight Belt? - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2008 from Dave PariseThink of your body as an algebraic equation. Both sides must equal each other to solve the problem. Unfortunately our bodies are not as balanced as a mathematical equation. When the human body is out of balance and we cannot stabilize, our function is compromised. However, creating awareness ...
Views: 2023 - How To Fit Your Health - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2008 from different manAnyone attempting to read up on the benefits of stretching may be excused for coming away somewhat confused. Literature devoted to the benefits of stretching abounds with recommendations that are clouded by misconceptions and conflicting research reports. Despite the absence of significant ...
Views: 623 - Warm Up And Stretch - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2008 from different manWarming up and cooling down reduces your chance of injury by helping your body prepare for and recover from exercise. Though essential to every exercise program, the warm-up and cool down phases are often neglected. Follow these steps for a safe exercise session. Begin with five minutes of slow, ...
Views: 746 - Weight Training Programs - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2008 from Tony SchwartzOne of the most used loading parameters for an exercise is 3 sets of 10. This has become the default setting for many weight training programs. How come 3 sets of 10 is so popular? Is it the best choice for your individual goals? Sets of ten provide a mix of myofibrillar and sarcoplasmic ...
Views: 722 - How to Make Your Weight Training Program A Habit - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2008 from Tony SchwartzBuilding the habit of weight training is one of the most difficult roadblocks every new trainee faces. The primary reason for this is that most weight training programs only recommended training 3-5 days per week. It’s pretty hard to build a habit if you’re taking every other day off! Because ...
Views: 684 - Exercise Fitness Workouts - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2008 from different manHere are my preliminary observations. First, my workout went incredibly fast because I didn't have to stop and change weight plates between exercises. Other than moving the bars, there was virtually no delay in moving from exercise to exercise. It did take me a few minutes to understand the best ...
Views: 759 - Very Enjoyable Exercise - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2008 from different manA form of exercise is a very enjoyable way to lose weight, tone, and build lean body mass. Exercise with a swing makes training and informal workouts accessible to all. This form of resistance training is for those individuals who are interested in increasing their muscular strength and ...
Views: 756 - Different Type Of Exercises - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2008 from different manPeople who suffer from sciatica will often feel pain in their leg which can travel from the back of their thigh up to the thigh and in some cases up to the hip or down towards the foot. For some people not only will they feel pain but they may find that their leg become numb and they will have ...
Views: 790 - Make- Recipes Work So Well To Reduce Your Dinner Party Stress - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2008 from mann kumarThe more dishes you can prepare a day or some hours before guests ring your doorbell, the more you reduce your stress. Here are some reasons: You avoid a last minute crisis if preparation takes longer than you thought it would. If you like to cook, you’ll have the leisure to enjoy what ...
Views: 551 - Anaerobic Exercise: Pushing Your limits - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2008 from Greg McKenzieAnaerobic exercise is where the body is exercising at such a rate that the blood stream cannot supply oxygen to muscles fast enough. Anaerobic exercise is essentially exercise without oxygen. This happens during high intensity and cannot be held for long periods of time. A product of your ...
Views: 1104 - Strength Training Exercise - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2008 from different manTake your time when toning your body. You can maximize the benefit of a biceps strength training exercise, a back strength training exercise, a chest strength training exercise, and so on, by doing them in small blocks of time every day. Although the USDA recommends at least thirty to sixty ...
Views: 795 - Best Workouts For Your Health - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2008 from different manWorkouts For You custom designs each program based on individual needs, lifestyle and goals to ensure that each client is working out using exercises that are most efficient for them. Our programs provide very detailed descriptions and instructions for type of exercise, frequency, duration, ...
Views: 655 - Changing Your Mindset Toward Diet And Exercise - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2008 from Craig Pepin-DonatPanelist for The International Health and Fitness Symposium and Trainer for NBC’s The Biggest Loser, Kim Lyons, Talks about Changing Your Mindset toward Diet and Exercise Our society is sicker and fatter than ever before in the history of our modern civilization. Toxic exposure from chemicals ...
Views: 1902 - We Lost 132 lbs In 4 Months By Detoxing! - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2008 from Celeste DavisBy the time I was 48 I weighed in at 240 lbs, double my marriage weight 30 years prior. At 42 my body age was predicted to be 67 through a true body age test at my workplace. The news was devastating but I knew I felt about 67 already so it wasn't a surprise. Recently diagnosed with Type 2 ...
Views: 1319 - Secrets To Muscle Building - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2008 from Tony SchwartzIf you are serious about building muscle then you also need to be serious about your recovery. There are a lot of workout tips out there, but enhancing your recovery is one of the best muscle building secrets. If you have been training hard then it is likely that you have experienced muscle ...
Views: 691 - Treadmill Workout Tips For Weight Loss - by Treadmills are great tools to maintain a consistent and challenging exercise regimen. Treadmill workouts are safe and convenient, and you can do them any time of the day and any time of the year.
The more consistently you are able to complete your exercise program, the more successful you are ...
Views: 661 - Up Your Bench With These Chest Muscle Building Tips - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2008 from Tony SchwartzThe bench press is seemingly everyone’s favorite lift. Go to a gym on a Monday and you are lucky to find an open bench. Everyone wants a big bench press, so they prioritize it by doing it first in the workout and first in the week. This prioritization works for a short period of time, but ...
Views: 596 - Breathe Some Life Into Your Workout - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2008 from Melissa AllenWhen meeting new clients for the first time, they often tell me that they have tried working out on their own in the past, but find it very difficult to adhere to a regular program. Although I have always been an advocate of scheduled workouts until you are at least past the initial dropout ...
Views: 783 - What is Holistic Fitness? - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2008 from Andrew MackeyHolistic fitness is a term that I have furthered and developed over the past 10 years or so with my own work, to identify the difference between exercising the body just for physical purposes or appearance, and the more integrated, multi-dimensional view that takes into account the different ...
Views: 2522 - Common Protein Powder Mistakes - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2008 from Tony SchwartzEvery week in my e-mail box I get several e-mails like this: “Hello, I have been struggling to build muscle. It seems like no matter what I do I can’t gain muscle. I think I need to start taking protein shakes. I’ve heard they are one of the best supplements for muscle building. Will they ...
Views: 1069 - Will Your Studio Have Enough Students This Summer? - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2008 from Aurora LipperAs Summer approaches, the weather becomes warm for most of us. Where I live in Southern California, the hills and mountains have been covered with flowers that are just now fading. The season is definitely changing. For a yoga studio, Summer can be a hard time. A number of my private ...
Views: 670 - Military-style Muscle Building Program DVDs - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2008 from Tony SchwartzThere seems to be some misconceptions on the effects of a military-style training program. I have had numerous young men tell me that they intend to undergo a military-style workout via muscle building program DVDs in order to build large amounts of muscle and gain strength quickly. ...
Views: 1106 - Food And Drink Recipes For The Family - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2008 from Tasha FayeeOne of the greatest gifts that children can give their Mother is their own recipes for the family cookbook. Mothers spend a considerable amount of time teaching their daughter's to cook and when they grow up, the Mother is always curious about how well those teachings went. Everyone has their ...
Views: 608 - Best Exercises For Overall Health And Fitness - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2008 from Brooks DonnerExercise is a crucial part of life. In addition to helping people lose weight, exercise will also firm and strengthen muscles while reducing risk of health issues such as diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, osteoporosis, and some types of cancer. The challenge is that many people ...
Views: 6824 - Six Fast Muscle Building Tips - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2008 from Tony SchwartzIf you are struggling to put on muscle as quickly as you desire, then here are some helpful muscle building tips that will have you packing on muscle and strength in no time. 1. Focus on compound movements This is a muscle building tip you have probably heard many times before, but it is so ...
Views: 662 - The Most Beginner-Friendly Way To Exercise - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2008 from Lynn SmithIt's so easy to become a couch potato. Are you less active today than you used to be? Between the career and raising kids you're pulled in many directions during the course of a day. By the time dinner is in the table you're exhausted. Instead of taking care of yourself, are you in the habit of ...
Views: 791 - Multivitamins: One Of The Top Muscle Building Supplements - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2008 from Tony SchwartzBy now you have probably heard about the benefits of taking a multi-vitamin/mineral supplement. If not, the basic reasoning is that a multi will prevent and treat any nutrient deficiencies you may have. These deficiencies are a result of a less than optimal diet as well as some factors outside ...
Views: 931 - Dietary Fats For Muscle Building Success - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2008 from Tony SchwartzDietary fat got a bad rap during the 80s and early 90s. Just about everyone who was health conscious was following a low-fat diet. Not only were people depriving themselves of fat, but they were replacing the fat with carbohydrates. This carbohydrate binging led to expanding waistlines and ...
Views: 622 - How to Choose Exercise Fitness Equipment - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2008 from Brooks DonnerAlthough there are hundreds of options when it comes to exercise fitness equipment, it is imperative that the right choices be made, especially for the type of goal you have. Shopping around for equipment can be a little overwhelming as you see one manufacturer after another making huge ...
Views: 561 - Working Mothers Doing It All & Living a Health Lifestyle - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2008 from Tonya Jones,“Working Mothers Doing It All & Living a Healthy Lifestyle” Tonya M. Jones, M.Ed. Founder of Freedom Consulting Mothers are the heart of the home and working mothers are doing it all. Doing it all consist of preparing meals, planning date nights and play dates, checking ...
Views: 2194 - Core Training and Core Exercises on the Bosu Ball - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2008 from Charles InnissIn gyms all across the country, people are using many different tools to exercise their core muscles. Some people really like the Swiss ball (Exercise Ball), and some people really like using the Bosu Ball. The Bosu Ball is half of a Swiss ball on a flat rubber platform, and it stands for Both ...
Views: 1850 - 7 Lower Abdominal Workout Tips - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2008 from Charles InnissThere is some debate in the fitness industry about how to work the lower abdominal muscles. The truth is that the 6 pack (rectus abdominus) is one muscle that has distinct sections. And although you cannot only contract the lower portion of the rectus abdominus, you can emphasize it a little ...
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