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- Why whey protein is quite possibly the best muscle building supplement on the market today. - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2011 from Mark TomlinsonShould you have used supplements before, then you're most likely already aware of whey protein. If you're not, you're certainly getting left behind! If you are a seasoned bodybuilder or simply beginning your journey, whey protein may be one of the most helpful supplements you may take to help ...
Views: 1072(1 vote) - Why You Should Consider Dianabol Oral Steroid? - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2021 from martin royWhen it comes to steroids you’d be hard put to find a more popular variety than Dianabol. It’s got a long history of strength-boosting and excellent gains to back it up, too. So, maybe you are still wondering why you should consider Dianabol oral steroid? If that is the case then you have come ...
Views: 961(1 vote) - Working out for Top Biceps Workout - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2010 from Mike MassThe biceps are arguably the most frequently trained muscle for the reason that they ‘show off’ appeal to many bodybuilders. To ensure that your biceps are suitably shaped up and developed, will surely have to to have an understanding of the biceps a little more. With this understanding, you are ...
Views: 1199(1 vote) - Working With Protein to Gain Weight And Build Muscle - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2011 from Steven DeAngeloWhile the most frequent topic we hear about in terms of fitness and health is weight loss, you'll find more than a few individuals who're looking to actually put on weight. Generally, these are men, and in most cases, the weight they want to gain is muscle. What guy doesn’t want a washboard ...
Views: 876(2 votes) - Workout Routines to Build Muscle - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2011 from Oliver TindellWhen selecting the perfect Workout Routine To Build Muscle, it is very important that you stick to some key standards before making your selection. This article will endeavour to teach you what you should look for, or when build your own routine, what you should include. Firstly, the perfect ...
Views: 795(1 vote) - Workout Tips - What Does It Take To Build Muscle? - by Submitted on Aug 15, 2012 from Marc OuelletteThere are many programs out there showing you how to build muscle. The only problem is if you don't have the motivation to work out, you will never see any results. In order to build muscle you must have determination to exercise. The only way an individual is ever going to see good results ...
Views: 963(1 vote) - Xtreme NO Review on Its Amazing Pumping Ability - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2012 from andy durinIf you are having difficulty maintaining your energy level during workouts, then we have just what you need. We discuss Xtreme NO in this very brief but very informative Xtreme NO review. So what does this product do? The Xtreme NO is a fitness supplement that contains sufficient amounts of ...
Views: 823(1 vote) - Yoga : More than Physical Excersize - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2020 from Sri TulasiYOGA BASIC MOVEMENTS These movements are very useful to beginners, who want to start doing yoga but don't have any experience of yoga or any other exercise. There are several joints in our body, which needs lubrication and movements. The food we consume supplies the lubrication and Yoga ...
Views: 498(2 votes) - Triceps and Biceps: Top Five Upper Body Exercises Using the Resistance Band or Tube - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2010 from Bob Weinstein, Lt. Colonel, U.S. Army, RetiredTriceps and Biceps: Top Five Upper Body Exercises Using the Resistance Band or Tube For an investment of about $10, you can be the proud owner of a piece of exercise equipment that will give you all the strength training you need for daily life. These five basic exercises are foundational and ...
Views: 3872(6 votes) - Do You Actually Need Whey Protein For Body Building - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2011 from Sam JamesWith the growing popularity of protein supplements, it is becoming more and more tempting to buy a bunch of big label products that claim to let you surge in size because of their special blend of ingredients. Is there truth behind some of these statements? In some ways, yes. A lot of whey ...
Views: 1850(3 votes) - Lower Body Lift - Improve Your Overall Body Image - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2010 from Rajeev RajagopalThe combined effects of massive weight loss, pregnancy, and aging - all contribute to sagging skin and fat, mainly in the lower body areas. Many individuals, who are faced with this situation, often wish to trim their body for a new and refreshed look. You can greatly improve your overall body ...
Views: 1145(3 votes) - Activities To Increase Metabolism - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2010 from jackson murrayWhat exactly does metabolism mean? Metabolism is the process in which your body converts all your food and drink into energy to sustain life. You are constantly burning energy, whether you are working out, sleeping, or even just reading this article as your body has to provide all the energy for ...
Views: 1583(5 votes) - How to Do 36,500 Pushups Starting Right Now! - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2009 from Thomas AndersonOkay, so the world record for nonstop pushups is 10,507 so I'm not going to show you how to do them all at once. But I am going to show you how to squeeze in 36,500 pushups this year without even going to the gym a single time. In fact you can do more if you want, and even make it 100,000 + ...
Views: 2041(5 votes) - 4 Secrets to build muscle fast without steroids or supplements - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2010 from Adrian Bryant1. Always Beat your last workout and/or set.Your muscles WILL NOT get any bigger if you keep lifting the SAME amount of weight, Doing the SAME number of reps and/or sets each time you workout so for example... Your chest muscles will not grow very much if you keep bench pressing 300 lbs. for 4 ...
Views: 21063(2 votes) - How Many Calories Do You Need Each Day To Gain Muscle - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2011 from Sam JamesIn order to gain muscle you have to eat more calories than you burn off. This is a common mistake that people make when trying to build muscle. When you first start muscle building you need to remind yourself each day to eat, so that you get into the habit of eating frequently. This will help ...
Views: 1143(2 votes) - How Much Protein Do You Really Need to Build Muscle? - by Submitted on May 12, 2009 from Steve RobbinsI cannot believe the amount of misinformation there is on this topic. Depending on your source you will read everything from the governments RDA of .36 grams per pound of body weight, to some bodybuilding sites that go as high as 2 grams per pound and everything in between. Once you have a ...
Views: 1626(2 votes) - The Basics of Bodybuilding for Beginners - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2011 from Marjorie DoumaYou might have decided to join within the expanding variety of body builders these days, now what? I bet, you happen to be wandering what and how. Beginner physique builders have plenty of things to know before securing a gym membership. I must inform you, there are many points that want to be ...
Views: 831(2 votes) - The Best Foods to Build Muscle and Lose Body Fat Submitted on Mar 05, 2010 from Healthy 8drianOK, first thing first. If you don't have any junk food around the house, then you're less likely to eat it. On the other hand, if all you have is healthy food, you're forced to eat healthy. It all starts with making smart choices when you make your trip to the supermarket. So lets get ...
Views: 1282(4 votes) - Why Amino Acids are Important for Muscle Building or Bodybuilding? - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2010 from Anna PatrickAmino acids are the basic building blocks of protein and protein is essential for bodybuilding. Eating quality food is the most common way to get amino acids into the diet, especially high protein foods like lean meats and non fat dairy products. Even some vegetables can offer high levels of ...
Views: 1298(4 votes) - Harnessing the Power of Your Subconscious Mind- Part I - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2009 from Brandon Cook“Whatever we plant in our subconscious mind and nourish with repetition and emotion will one day become a reality.” – Earl Nightingale “The world is a great mirror. It reflects back to you what you are.” -Thomas Dreier The whole point of the First Pillar of ...
Views: 2899(10 votes) - Muscle Development Strategies That Allow You To Achieve A Muscular Body Quickly - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2010 from Trevor PriceCurrently, many men and women are significantly concerned regarding their health and fitness, as well as the importance of having a terrific looking build. Therefore, you will see health and fitness center parking lots are routinely filled with vehicles driven by those seeking those two ...
Views: 993(5 votes) - Why Should I Bother With the Whole Subconscious Mind Thing? - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2009 from Brandon Cook“Your mind is your instrument. Learn to be its master and not its slave. Meditation is the gateway, through which you arrive to the world of freedom.” -Remez Sasson You may be wondering why the subconscious mind is so important, after all we're mainly talking about body transformation here. ...
Views: 1949(5 votes) - Body Building Workout: Produce Muscle Mass with Rugged Body Building Routines - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2010 from Trevor PriceTo gain the maximum benefit from a body building workout, you will need to utilize a number of routines that address each part of your body and work the various groupings of muscles. The use of weights, weight machines and aerobic movements that get the heart pumping are all components of a ...
Views: 1833(3 votes) - Bodybuilding Strategies: How to Create a Successful Exercise Program for Bodybuilding - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2010 from Trevor PriceDo you want to have a physique which is fully ripped? We're all well aware that with a toned and sculpted body, you can make quite the impact at the beach. Well, to arrive at that great destination, it takes not only work, but effective resistance training technique. Beyond Aimless Outings ...
Views: 959(3 votes) - IGF-1 A Body Builder's Dream - by Submitted on May 11, 2010 from Betty HartIGF-1 is a hormone just like HGH, but IGF-1 is the most important growth factor that the body produces. IGF-1 is much more powerful than HGH. In fact Human growth hormone must be converted by the liver into IGF-1 in order for it to work, therefore giving the liver additional work to do.IGF-1 is ...
Views: 2988(3 votes) - Strength training Regimes - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2010 from Mike MassIn any strength exercise program, you can use numerous strength training regimes that could be employed to arive at different objectives. A lot of weigh lifting plans will supplement your specialized sports working out. Others will be suitable for bodybuilding and resistance training. You will ...
Views: 1190(3 votes) - 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: 2108(6 votes) - Using Meditation to Access the Subconscious - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2009 from Brandon Cook“Meditation brings wisdom; lack of meditation leaves ignorance. Know well what leads you forward and what holds you back, and choose the path that leads to wisdom.” – Buddha I have harped on the fact that our thoughts create our reality and directly influence our experience of life many ...
Views: 4283(3 votes) - Are You Building Muscle? Or Just Lifting Weights? - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2009 from Pete SiscoHere’s a question I love to ask guys who go to the gym every day: “Do you want to lift weights or do you want to build muscle?” The fact is most people lose sight of why they are lifting weights in the first place. Favorite exercises take on a life of their own. People perform them by rote, day ...
Views: 4216(4 votes) - Character Values of a Champion - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2009 from Brandon Cook“Champions aren’t made in gyms. Champions are made from something they have deep inside them: A desire, a dream, a vision.” – Muhammad Ali “When your values are clear to you, making decisions becomes easier.” ...
Views: 1554(4 votes) - *** The Secret to Quick Workouts - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2009 from Sean BarkerWould you love to get more results with your workouts in less time? Of course you would. Read on to find out the best way to supercharge your workout routine. The best way to supercharge your workouts is with SUPERSETS. There are different ways to superset exercises, but basically it means ...
Views: 1182(1 vote) - *** 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: 2213(3 votes) - 3 Things You MUST Do To Flatten Your Lower Abs - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2009 from John AlvinoI'd be a wealthy man today if I had a dollar for every time that someone told me, "My upper abs are starting to look good but I still have this pouch of fat on my lower abs." Unfortunately, this "upper then lower" abdominal fat loss pattern is the norm for most trainees out there. You're ...
Views: 29511(3 votes) - 5 Top Tips to Build Muscle Quickly - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2009 from Tim RyanAll aspiring bodybuilders want to build muscles quickly. Most people however do not manage to gain weight particularly quickly and get frustrated by their lack of progress. There are a few easily implementable tips that can help you build muscle quickly. So without wasting anymore time here are ...
Views: 1470(4 votes) - A Weekly Weight Workout Plan That Included Diet Tips - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2010 from todd bowmanAre you looking for a weight loss plan that would work best for you? Many people in most areas of life don’t have a plan. Remember, you won’t reach your goals if you don’t have a plan. You must have a detailed and goal oriented workout plan if you’re going to succeed. You have to realize, if ...
Views: 1010(3 votes) - Achieving Your Dream Physique With The Best Muscle Building Supplements - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2013 from Chelsea SawyerCardiovascular exercises like running and cycling offer several benefits including improved heart health and lower levels of cholesterol and blood pressure. But whatever your fitness goals are, it is important to add some resistance exercises to your overall training regime. An adult, on ...
Views: 1522(1 vote) - Are Bodybuilders Who Avoid Food Before Bed Harming Muscle Gains? - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2009 from Francesco CastanoMany bodybuilding theories exist in regards to achieving maximum muscle gains with the smallest possible body fat percentage, with weight lifters attempting to manipulate diet variables, including whether food is consumed prior to sleep, in order to improve progress. Some bodybuilders ...
Views: 4371(1 vote) - Are Liquid Meals Superior To Solid Food For Muscle Building? - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2009 from Francesco CastanoMany who pursue muscle building are in need of convenient and portable methods for calorie consumption, and liquid meals are therefore a popular option for bodybuilders who are attempting to consume a consistent source of nutrients for muscle recovery and growth. Most weight lifters are aware ...
Views: 6809(2 votes) - Avoid These 5 Beginner Mistakes To Get Abs Fast - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2012 from Jason CamachoLately I've noticed a lot of beginners make the same common mistakes. These mistakes are keeping them from achieving maximum success with their Fitness Program, because they are so vital to their success with getting six pack abs. Now I don't want you making the same mistakes so I just want ...
Views: 1335(1 vote) - Bad Muscle Building Habits To Be Avoided - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2009 from Tim RyanDeveloping good habits is crucial to build muscle up on a long term basis. It is highly important to be consistently doing the right things if you want to keep building muscle. Unfortunately often people get into bad habits without thinking about the danger they are risking or about how much ...
Views: 10081(1 vote) - Best Post-Workout Shake for Athletes & Bodybuilders - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2009 from Brian GrazziniDuring a workout you deplete your body of all of its remaining nutrients. All the nutrients your body has are used for repairing itself from the workout you just gave it. It is extremely important to replenish your body of all of the nutrients it needs to recover and rebuild new muscle ...
Views: 3091(1 vote) - Best Warm Up Stretches - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2011 from Dale MillerOne of the most important elements to proper exercise that is also often overlooked is the warm up stretch. Warming up is absolutely vital when it comes to any kind of exercise, otherwise you’ll expose yourself to injury and lackluster performance. Performing a proper sequence of warm up ...
Views: 1961(1 vote) - Bigger body muscle bars... - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2005 from rob marabyHere is how to eat your way top massive gains Commercial Calorie bars are not new and they are not cheap, a good bar will cost you $2-$3 dollars a bar and I personally don't think they are worth the money… for that kind of investment I would purchase a good and proven weight gainer But for ...
Views: 1673(1 vote) - Body Building Weight Training Success With The Negative - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2007 from Jim O'ConnorBody building weight training enthusiasts always flock to one another in the gym looking for that magic muscle building button. One really doesn't exists naturally, but there is a proven body building workout technique that is second to none. This weightlifting technique is probably responsible ...
Views: 9148(2 votes) - Body Buildo Powder – No. 1 Health Supplement - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2016 from Being ChinmayToday, in our occupied lives, we frequently pass up a great opportunity the critical supplements in our eating routine. The absence of fitting supplements in our body influences wellbeing, as well as influences your appearance as well .Body Buildo is an eminent lifting weights recipe supported ...
Views: 1673(1 vote) - 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: 9889(1 vote) - Chest Building Routines & The Best Chest Exercises To Increase Bulk - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2007 from Paul JamesA 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: 17935(1 vote) - Do High Rep Bodybuilding Workouts Promote Muscle Definition? - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2009 from Francesco CastanoOne of the most sought after bodybuilding goals is definition, where body fat is shed so that muscles appear far more visibly impressive, yet exactly how is such a goal achieved while maintaining precious muscle mass? This question has left many bodybuilders confused and extremely frustrated as ...
Views: 5002(1 vote) - Do Short Rest Periods Between Weight Training Sets Promote Greater Muscle Gain? - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2009 from Francesco CastanoOne of the many bodybuilding variables that weight lifters must consider when constructing an effective workout program is rest between sets, with some feeling that short rest periods promote a greater amount of muscle overload, leading to superior muscle gains. This idea is based on the ...
Views: 4567(1 vote) - Experience Holistic Healing with a Full Body Massage - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2013 from Sana MoorsThe full body massage is perhaps the best way through which you can treat the muscles and soft tissues of the body. It is a unique way of relieving pain and eliminating tension in your muscles. What happens as a result is that the pores of the skin are opened up and wastes eliminated. The whole ...
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