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- 3 Reasons to Stay Motivated For Gaining Muscle & Getting Ripped - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2009 from Dingane .When you first started your body transformation you were probably full of enthusiasm. You probably set some great goals and were quite ambitious in what you are hoping to achieve. The problem that most guys run into is motivation. Face it, if building muscle was easy then we'd all have super ...
Views: 2331 - Shocking Statistics of Back Pain Surgery - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2011 from Rick FischerBack pain is common. In fact, the vast majority of people at some point in their lives suffer from back or neck pain. According to a 1998 report by the Journal of Neuroimaging, more than 26 million Americans between the ages of 20-64 experience frequent back pain, making back pain the second ...
Views: 2329 - Ways to Make Your Buttocks Larger: What is Safe and What Functions? - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2012 from Adams LoisIn case you have a flat rear, you very likely know how hard it really is to fill out a pair of jeans or look your very best inside a swimsuit. Most people with smaller buttocks even get themselves feeling inadequate and unattractive. It could be tempting to turn to pills as well as other ...
Views: 2329 - Why FitOFat Capsule Is The Right Choice For Increasing Weight And Muscle Mass? - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2012 from Peter NarukaSupplementation of nutrients and minerals, assured absorption in the body and completely herbal composition are few attributes which make FitOfat capsules the right choice for increasing weight and muscle mass. Human beings get supply of necessary minerals, enzymes, amino acids, proteins and ...
Views: 2316 - Are Abdominal Crunches Necessary to Achieve Bodybuilder Caliber Stomach Muscle Definition? - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2009 from Francesco CastanoBodybuilders frequently seek to develop the abdominal muscles, as this particular area creates a powerful, attractive looking physique. In hopes of achieving the most impressive abdominal appearance, bodybuilders frequently implement body weight exercises such as crunches or sit-ups, and may ...
Views: 2305 - Should Athletes Be Allowed to Use Anabolic Steroids? - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2012 from Lance PetersWhen you hear the term “anabolic steroids”, you may think of a lot of things. However, you will undeniably think about many of the recent controversies in the world of professional sports, because over the last several years, steroid use has really come under the microscope in the multi-billion ...
Views: 2295 - 5 Day Split Workout for Strength and Muscle Growth Variation 2 - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2012 from Powertec FitnessBefore we get started on the workout, let’s take a moment to explain the “Chest, Back, Legs, Shoulders, Arms” split. When training for maximum muscular gains, you want to hit each muscle group with intense training 1-2 times per week. When choosing a workout split that works for you it is ...
Views: 2287 - Prepared to compete? - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2014 from Kenny McDowellPrepared to compete? 13 August 2014 It was suggested to me by a fellow competitor that it would be a good idea to have a blog article explaining what we have to go through to prepare for a contest. Do you feel that you have the time and dedication to give it a go? Is it something ...
Views: 2280 - 5 Pull-Up Variations For Superhuman Strength - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2011 from Pete JenningsPull-ups are simply one of the finest bodyweight exercises that can be carried out for your upper body. Pull-ups work your shoulders, arms, abs, and back working just about every muscle in the upper body. They can be done almost everywhere that you can find something to cling from. We all know ...
Views: 2275(1 vote) - 3 Essential Steps To Gaurantee Bigger Biceps Quickly - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2009 from Tim RyanThe show muscles, the guns, the biceps, the pythons whatever you want to call them they always have a special place in weight lifters vision of what they desire. Your guns are quite possibly the easiest muscle group for people to view which is possibly why they have achieved such important ...
Views: 2274(2 votes) - Dance, The Warm-Up, and You - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2009 from Ettie Steg:The warm-up, simple as it sounds, is one of the most misunderstood aspects of exercise, and it helps keep our bodies youthful. To me, it’s the most important part, for two reasons—it gets the lubrication going in the joints and muscles and it minimizes the possibility of injury during the ...
Views: 2273 - 5 Ways to Spring Clean Your Workout - by Submitted on May 12, 2010 from Sean BarkerWith the sun hanging in the sky a little longer it naturally gives you more energy to do some spring cleaning inside and outside the house. Just opening up all the windows in your house after the long winter months will awaken your senses with fresh new energy. So it’s time to spring ahead ...
Views: 2268(2 votes) - The Multi Gyms To gain muscle fast - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2011 from Adams LoisGaining muscle is one of the three main reasons why people exercise. The other two reasons are weight loss and health reasons. In this article we will discuss the first leaving the other two for other items, in addition to the extensive amount that you will find if you visit my other ...
Views: 2263 - Build Muscle Up Fast: You Are One Secret Away From Massive Gains! - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2009 from Tim RyanSpending hours in the gym to build muscle up and not making progress? Brilliant news! There is every chance that there is just one reason stopping your from masive gains. this knowledge alone will help you enormously in your attempts to build muscle up. For most begiiner bodybuilders and some ...
Views: 2252(2 votes) - Gain Unbelievable Strength With Linear Periodization - by Submitted on May 12, 2012 from Jamie CampbellSo, what is this Linear Periodization I speak of? Well this, is your best friend when it comes to gain unbelievable strength! The basic idea of Linear Periodization is that you will lift extra weight each week and you will lower the amount of repititions you must do every 2 weeks. But this ...
Views: 2245 - Best Meal Replacement Shake - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2009 from i-Supplements comEating healthy is a common concern with most Americans. With childhood obesity and heart disease on a steady incline, weight management and building a strong metabolism along with a sensible fitness program should be the goal for most people. It seems like every week a new diet is released with ...
Views: 2235(2 votes) - 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: 2225 - 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: 2215 - *** The Weekend Workout - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2009 from Sean BarkerAhh..the end of another workday. It's 5 O' clock somewhere, so you decide to sneak out a little early because as a busy dad who is committed to staying fit you are looking forward to hitting the gym for a quick workout before you head home to join your family for dinner. But before you ...
Views: 2205(3 votes) - Stretching Before Aerobic Exercise or Weightlifting: Yes or No? - by Submitted on May 09, 2013 from Mike MatthewsStretching improves flexibility, but does it prevent injury, increase strength, speed, and muscle growth, and accelerate recovery? The common reasons for doing stretches that involve holding stretched positions for various lengths of time, or static stretches, before exercise are the beliefs ...
Views: 2204 - Are Bodybuilders Burning Muscle Mass With Aerobic Activity? - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2009 from Francesco CastanoA large number of bodybuilders are perplexed regarding the role of aerobic activity, with some feeling that such effort is necessary to control body fat levels, while others embracing the idea that cardiovascular exercise will in effect either burn away muscle mass, or limit future muscle ...
Views: 2200 - Explaining Pyramid Sets - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2009 from James HartExplaining Pyramid Sets When lifting weights and bodybuilding what is the best way to perform your sets? Most beginners will use the simple 3 sets of 10 reps approach, but most of the pros will use pyramid sets. Pyramid sets a called as such because they follow a pyramid structure with the ...
Views: 2197 - Can Full Weight Training Range of Motion Increase the Risk for Muscle Injuries? - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2009 from Francesco CastanoBodybuilders seeking maximum muscle building frequently focus upon range of motion when aiming to intensify a workout, with some reducing the distance between reps in order to use more weight, while other bodybuilders focus upon the widest range of motion in order to recruit the greatest number ...
Views: 2186 - How to Use Visualization to Build Strength and Muscle Mass - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2009 from Derek ManuelIf you are reading this right now, I want you to raise your hand as high as you can. Go ahead and do it right now if you haven't already, I am going to make an important point here. OK, keeping your hand as high as you can, I want you now to raise your hand a little bit higher. What's my point? ...
Views: 2163 - What Causes Muscle Growth? - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2009 from Sean BarkerEven with today's technology, everything is still not completely understood on what causes muscle growth. There are actually a whole series of biological processes that are triggered after hard, heavy weight training. These processes work together to repair the muscle fiber and produce an ...
Views: 2162(1 vote) - Building Muscle for the Hard Gainer – Top 6 Tips - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2010 from Nick RandallA Blessing and a Curse On the one hand you are blessed - You have never been able to gain weight, fat is simply not an issue. People tell you are lucky, that they wish they had a metabolism like yours. On the other hand you are cursed – You can't gain weight no matter what you try, coat ...
Views: 2153(3 votes) - Exercises for a Great Back - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2013 from Project Management CompanionMany people are surprised to discover that the back muscle constitutes seventy percent of the total muscle mass in the upper body. Developing that back muscle properly will give you a powerful upper body and an equally powerful look. The important back muscles are the lats, traps, rhomboids, ...
Views: 2143 - The Killer Back and Biceps Workout - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2012 from Adams LoisMost basic workout routines are broken into groups. Back and Biceps, Chest and Triceps, Shoulders and Legs and so on. The reasoning for this can be pretty basic. Ideally you desire to train complimentary muscle groups inside the identical workout. When working out the Back you happen to be ...
Views: 2143 - Weightlifting and Flexibility: Does It Make You Inflexible? - by Submitted on May 09, 2013 from Mike MatthewsMany people believe that weightlifting impairs flexibility. Is this true? Athletes were once advised not to lift weights because it would make them stiff and inflexible, and hurt their performance. Well, we now know better. Sure, being a hulking brute naturally limits your flexibility ...
Views: 2137 - Top 5 Exercises to Get Six Pack Abs - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2009 from Scott HightowerTo develop six pack abs you should select a mixture of the best abs exercises. With dozens and dozens of distinctive six pack abs exercises to choose from, you should select the top exercises for your workout routine. The best exercises have been specifically designed to help you to get six pack ...
Views: 2130(1 vote) - Six Pack Shortcuts Fair Review - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2011 from Adams LoisSix Pack Shortcuts: Get six pack abs is not easy. Nobody knows that better than Mike Chang, who has developed an extensive program of ab workout that will help to finally achieve the six pack you deserve. In short, very few people know what they do when they try to get six pack abs. I admit, ...
Views: 2129 - 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: 2128 - Cardio and Muscle Growth: Friends or Foes? - by Submitted on May 09, 2013 from Mike MatthewsMany people think cardio should be avoided at all costs when trying to build muscle. Are they right? Many guys fear the treadmill, believing it has a mystical ability to shrivel up muscle and sap strength. And many bodybuilder types bash cardio simply because they don’t like doing ...
Views: 2127 - Get Ripped Fast By Doing These 3 Vital Things. - by Submitted on May 01, 2012 from Mark HamiltonMost people want to get ripped fast – if they ever decide to get ripped at all. They want to get to that perfectly proportioned fit body as fast as possible. Well, that’s very easy to understand. Who wants to wait for a long time to see results – right? So what do they do? They run off and ...
Views: 2117 - Everyone Loves to Look at a Ripped Physique - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2009 from frank iaminWith the warm weather coming it's time for barbecues and outdoor activities. This means it's time to showcase the body you have spent months in the gym working out. You want your friends to ask you how to get ripped and build muscle like you, but you can’t very well answer them if you’re walking ...
Views: 2113 - Should You Take Protein Powder to Build Muscle Mass? - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2009 from Dingane .Protein is one of the most important components of muscle building. Protein is vital for maintaining good health, even if you don't work out. In recent years protein shakes has become the supplement of choice for most guys trying to bulk up and gain muscle mass. When you combine protein with ...
Views: 2104(1 vote) - The Purest Form of Meditation - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2009 from Brandon Cook"Infinite silence is the mind of God. It is a mind that can create anything out of the field of pure potentiality." -Deepak Chopra We will be using meditation to prepare, relax, and heal the body and the mind from our physical training, as well as, to further develop the proper mindset. ...
Views: 2100(6 votes) - My Body is My Gym - Easy Workouts Without a Gym. - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2013 from ALECIA JAMESDo you really need a gym or a personal trainer to achieve that chiseled, buff physique, complete with washboard abs, sculpted muscles, and a firm gluteus maximus known to many as the rear-end or derriere? Contrary to popular belief, you DO NOT need a gym membership to embark on a fitness ...
Views: 2099(2 votes) - How to Build Chest Muscles - Exercises & Muscle Growth Fundamentals - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2009 from James McLainHow to build chest muscles is not just about bench pressing a bar bending with weight. First and foremost it is about applying the fundamental muscle growth concepts that assure faster and more consistent muscle gain. If you are a skinny Ectomorph body type this is even more important as ...
Views: 2091(7 votes) - Killer Alpha Male Chest Workout - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2011 from Powertec FitnessKiller Alpha Male Chest Workout Everyone wants to develop a lean muscular physique. The quickest way to get there and stay there is via resistance training. My favorite style of resistance training is old school weight training accompanied by the sound of clanging plates with heavy loads on ...
Views: 2091 - Tips To Tone Muscle Fast And Build Attractive Muscular Body Naturally - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2012 from Peter FilinovichPerfect body shape with lean muscle mass attracts all eyes. Lifting lighter weights is one of the effective ways to tone up your muscles and build an attractive muscular body. It is a common exercise recommended in fat loss training programs. Weight lifting exercise helps people by shedding down ...
Views: 2091 - How To Find Best Herbal Weight Gainer Supplement Pills For Men, Women? - by Submitted on May 11, 2012 from Jhon NapierLow body weight is one among the commonly found health disorders among men and women of all age groups. Both physical as well as psychological causes play significant roles in forming this health disorder. It can be mainly formed due to decrease in muscle mass, body fluid and fat. Some among the ...
Views: 2088 - Improving My World with EHormones MD: An Honest Review - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2018 from Nick FrankI have always been the picture of health. Wise choices in the food I eat and my exercise habits have paid off. I was an athlete in high school, and I still consider myself athletic today. Everything has been on track and I've passed all of my annual physicals with flying colors. There hasn't ...
Views: 2085(1 vote) - The Three Best Exercises for Adding Muscle Fast - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2009 from Pete SiscoAdding more muscle to your body isn't just for macho guys who love to sweat and grunt in dank gyms. Men and women at every age and every walk of life are beginning to hear about the enormous health benefits of having more lean mass: more calories burned every day, more fat burned off, lower ...
Views: 2084 - Should Weightlifters Stretch? How About do Yoga? - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2012 from Jon DyerHave you ever had to scratch your back on a doorframe because you can't reach your back? I have. Does getting big and muscular require you to pay the price of losing flexibility? For many lifters, yes it does ... but that's because they don't stretch. For years I was big, but stiff as a ...
Views: 2080 - Learn About Bodybuilding Nutritional Supplements for Women - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2009 from i-Supplements comWith the huge selection of nutritional and sports supplements available today, it’s often difficult to wade through all the hype to get to the optimum bodybuilding supplements for helping you reach your individual goals. As a woman, it can be even more challenging because most bodybuilding ...
Views: 2079(1 vote) - Are Steroids a Problem in Body Building? - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2012 from Lance PetersBody building is a sport that really reached the national (and to some extent, global) consciousness when Arnold Schwarzenegger was dominating the scene back in the late 1970's. The documentary “Pumping Iron,” which followed Schwarzenegger and memorably told his story as he attempted to win yet ...
Views: 2078 - Gain Muscle Mass Fast With These 3 Meals - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2008 from Tony SchwartzOne of the best benefits of being on a strict nutrition plan is having a cheat meal. There is nothing better than leaving the stress of counting calories and protein behind while you just eat for pleasure at one meal. Cheat meals are as much about the mental benefits as they are about the ...
Views: 2078 - Harnessing the Power of Your Subconscious Mind- Part II - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2009 from Brandon Cook“If you accept a limiting belief, then it will become a truth for you.” – Louise L. Hay “People are anxious to improve their circumstances but unwilling to improve themselves, they therefore remain bound.” - James Allen In Part I of this series we began our exploration of the ...
Views: 2075(5 votes) - Best Muscle Building Exercises - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2015 from Misty JhonesSome of the time the best practice is the one you're not doing. What's more, why, precisely, is such an awesome move not a piece of you're preparing? Most likely one of two reasons: a) you don't have any association with it exists, or b) it's challenging to the point that you'd rather skip it ...
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