I am always trying to gain more muscle. I do not have any interest in physique competitions, but I do want to get stronger. I am a powerlifting enthusiast and the more muscle I gain, the stronger I am able to be. So in a roundabout way, I am a bodybuilder, although aesthetics are not [...]
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Intermittent Fasting And Bodybuilding
August 21st, 2010What Is The Best Exercise To Lose Weight?
August 17th, 2010Combining regular exercise with a well-balanced diet is the most effective way to lose weight. If you already knew that, you might be wondering what’s the best exercise to lose weight? In short, there are a wide range of different exercises that will accomplish weigh-loss, and some of them will be more effective than others. [...]
What Are The Best Cheap Squat Racks?
August 12th, 2010We all want to find the best deal considering how hard it is to earn money these days. This is also true when we are looking for squat racks. You can find a variety of options when it comes to squat rack but the question is, can we afford it? Price is a really big [...]
Eat Smaller Portions To Lose Weight
July 15th, 2010A lot of people make losing weight a lot harder than it has to be. People are always looking for the next magic diets for quick weight loss when the only diet they need is what people have been doing for years. Everyone knows the popular saying “burn more calories than you eat” to lose [...]
Planks: An Excellent Muscle Building Exercise
July 10th, 2010Having a healthy and an active lifestyle is more important than ever. One will live a longer life that is of a higher quality if excellent health is maintained. A great way to do so is with a decent muscle building exercise. In order to build up muscle, it must be damaged. This occurs from [...]
What Is The Best Protein Supplement For Building Muscle?
July 7th, 2010Many people take a protein supplement on a regular basis, expecting the effects to be automatically building muscle or reducing body fat (or both). But very few really understand the best use of this nutrition source, why it works or how to take it. This article will help to explain what makes protein supplements effective, [...]
6 Reasons To Use The Aero Pilates Reformer
June 30th, 2010Are you interested in investing in an Aero Pilates machine? It combines studio and mat Pilates work with effective cardio to give you a workout that is both low impact and that burns calories like crazy. Here are some extra reasons to use a Pilates machine to help you out: You will get a stronger [...]
How to Build Chest Muscles
June 12th, 2010The new and latest craze that is hitting everywhere at the moment is bodybuilding. Now I know what you are thinking, it’s been around for many many years, which is true. The only thing is now it has become popular, more popular than yoga, Pilates or any other faddy exercise. Why is it so popular? [...]
How To Increase Your Vertical Jump Ability
May 24th, 2010Every athlete who wishes to be in top condition in the field especially where speed and high vertical jump are highly demanded abilities must make use of plyometric exercises to reach their goals. Plyometric exercises are high intensity and very targeted exercises that aim at making the legs strong, powerful and springy. This allows them [...]
Fat burning exercises for men
May 15th, 2010Losing weight for men can actually be much easier than it is for women. Men typically have a much higher metabolism which allows them to burn many more calories throughout the day. The problem with losing weight with men is usually the motivation. Many men tend to get complacent and let themselves go. Once they [...]
How To Train For A Half-Marathon
May 13th, 2010A 13.1-mile half-marathon is a great alternative for those who want to run a race but are not excited by the prospect of running the 26.2 miles of the full marathon and the marathon training schedule that goes along with that. Less experienced runners view the half-marathon as their ultimate goal, while experienced runners use [...]
How To Get Back In Shape: Best Workout Routines
May 12th, 2010We all fall out of shape from time to time, and the best techniques to get back in shape can vary depending on what your previous physical condition was, how long you have been out of shape, and how far you have let yourself go. Of course a primary concern is diet: you will want [...]
Choosing A Weights Bench And Weights
May 10th, 2010Gym memberships are expensive. And the fact is that for the price of about two months membership you could buy a home gym complete with a weights bench and weights. The benches available now allow the average person who is in reasonably good shape to perform many exercises alone and in safety. This article will [...]
How to calculate your ideal weight for height
April 19th, 2010If you are overweight and want to begin reshaping your body for better health and fitness, it can be very helpful to have a target weight in mind that is both realistic and achievable. A good way to calculate this is by consulting the height/weight charts to determine how much weight you will need to [...]
How To Cure Tennis Elbow Symptoms
April 12th, 2010Tennis elbow, or lateral epicondylitis, as doctors refer to it, is the inflammation of the carpi radialis brevis extensor or the tendon fibers of the forearm connected to joint of the elbow. Because this syndrome is so common, many people are searching for how to cure tennis elbow symptoms. This usually occurs due to the [...]
Polar F11 Heart Rate Monitor Wristwatch
April 12th, 2010Anyone who is serious about fitness knows that a heart-rate monitor is an absolute must. It allows you to know whether your heart rate is “in the zone” for optimal cardiovascular performance. Too fast or too slow, and you will not realize the same benefits from your hard work. The Polar F11 heart rate monitor [...]
5 Quick Weight Loss Tips for Beginners
April 9th, 2010At the heart of any diet plan there are some core strategies that must be followed in order to make the diet work. Often by looking at the basic similarities between weight loss programs you can learn what common elements induce weight loss no matter what type of approach you are taking. The following 5 [...]
Best Home Treadmill Workouts For Weight Loss
April 6th, 2010If you know how to use them properly, treadmills can give you an amazing cardio workout that will get you into the best shape of your life. Not only will you look better when looking in the mirror, you’ll also feel better. You’ll lose inches off your waist, unsightly body fat, as well as those [...]
Children’s Fitness & Weight Loss
February 12th, 2010Getting in shape is not just something needed for people over thirty or someone who has just had kids. Staying in shape is not just for high-school sports stars or Olympic athletes. Fitness should be a part of every individual’s life, no matter what form it takes. Our bodies were created to move, to be [...]
How To Choose The Best Home Elliptical Machine
February 7th, 2010Elliptical machines allow you to effectively burn calories by giving you a full body workout minus the problems that people often experience with other mechanical trainers. These machines simulate stair climbing and cross country skiing movements to provide you the physical benefits that you would get from engaging in those activities. Depending on your customized [...]
How To Lose Man Boobs
February 6th, 2010One of the biggest problems with men who are carrying extra weight is gynecomastia. Most people won’t know what this is, but the slang term is man boobs. This can be a humiliating experience for men who suffer from it since it is a double blow to the ego. First off, you’re over weight and [...]
6 Top Exercises For A Flat Tummy
January 28th, 2010Having flat abs is at the top of most of our want lists. Everybody have a desire to have flat abs, and flat abs is also the most desirable body part for both men and women. Besides the vanity issue (wanting to look HOT), having flat abs and getting rid of your excess stomach fat [...]
Arm Slimming Exercises
January 26th, 2010Which part of your body are you most self conscious about other than your stomach area? Most women will answer: upper arms. Many women will avoid sleeveless and short sleeve shirts due to their embarrassment at their flabby, jiggly upper arms. If you wave hello or goodbye, you can see the bottom side of your [...]
The New Year Means A New Season of The Biggest Loser
December 29th, 2009January 2010 will start the new season of The Biggest Loser. Like most fitness-obsessed Americans, I can’t wait for it to arrive. The drama of watching terribly misinformed fatties battle their bodies at the behest of underqualified gurus is breathtaking. This year is supposed to have the heaviest contestant ever on the show. That’s all [...]
Body Building In Old Age
December 24th, 2009Can you really start body building in old age? The answer is yes! Everyday is a great day for you to get back in shape! A lot of people like to assume that only teenagers and young adults can have that perfect muscular physique, but this is actually not the case. No matter what your [...]
Are Used Treadmills Really A Better Choice?
December 18th, 2009With New Year’s fast approaching, a lot of people will be making resolutions to get fit and exercise regularly. Many will rush out to buy all sorts of exercise equipment during the holidays, full of enthusiasm and determination. And, like every year, that rush of enthusiasm will wear off by February. The cold months, the [...]
3 Reasons to Workout at Home
December 9th, 2009You can’t turn on a television or radio without grim news about the economy. Many people have lost their jobs and just about everybody else is looking for areas to cut their spending. One of the first steps many people make is to cancel their gym memberships. After all, most gym memberships start collecting dust [...]
Top Workout Videos
December 9th, 2009The market for fitness videos has become mind-bogglingly huge. It has enjoyed a recent resurgence thanks to the new set of television weight-loss shows and fitness celebrities. And, of course, everybody’s got a theory on which weight loss video will work the best for the largest number of people. Sometimes it is based on an [...]