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- How to Develop 6 Pack Abs Women will Go Nuts Over - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2010 from Michael DaviesEvery year when summer approaches, the desire to get a well developed, defined set of abs increases. Unfortunately for the majority of us we have absolutely no clue as to where to start. Conditioning your stomach muscles is really broken up into 2 parts: building muscle, and fat reduction. In ...
Views: 896 - Are Compound Movements The Best Muscle Building Exercises? - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2010 from Nick AndradeWhen it comes to selecting the best muscle building exercises from the thousands of different bodybuilding exercises that are popular, it can be a difficult task to cut the list down to a reasonable number of only the best free weights exercises. What you find with most of the exercises that are ...
Views: 1637 - Boost Growth of Muscles Fast! - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2010 from Gaige ParlanAre you tired of seeing yourself lose out just because you are fat? Do you think you can be sexier if you have toned muscles in your body? Of course you can! Boost growth of your muscles today and own a beautiful body which is the key to a healthy life. With your body becoming beautiful, you ...
Views: 813 - Amino Acid Supplement - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2010 from Neel AlfredMen hoping for monster muscles used to be the only people who routinely used amino acid supplements. But not any more. Today, these protein precursors are popping up all over the place. The amino acid taurine puts the pep in Red Bull energy drinks. Amino acids are found in many forms of life. ...
Views: 983(3 votes) - Body Building - How to Succeed 6 - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2010 from Peter RadfordBodybuilding Supplements Overview Bodybuilding supplements consist of a number of different substances used by athletes or individuals participating in a variety of physical activities, including weight training. Their purpose is to act as an aid in the building of lean muscle mass or to ...
Views: 1149(3 votes) - The Best Exercise Routine For Busy People - by Submitted on Dec 31, 2009 from david mauntzLets face it. With the busy lifestyle that our society lives, when it comes down to exercising, people want the fastest and most efficient program possible. So this brings about two questions. One, HOW MUCH TIME is required to get actual results from a fitness program? Two, WHAT needs to be done ...
Views: 4164(3 votes) - Heavy Resistance Training vs. Light Resistance Training - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2009 from i-Supplements comFor years, one debate that has been tossed back and forth in just about every gym and fitness center across the country is; which is better, heavy resistance training or light resistance training? A variety of factors play into this debate, and the answers may not be as obvious as it may ...
Views: 9525(5 votes) - Essential Tips To Build Muscle Up Fast - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2009 from Tim RyanWhen it comes to building muscle, more and faster is pretty much what most weight lifters want. The additional self-confidence, good health and respect that can be gained from having a more muscular physique is always well worth the effort. So with that in mind here are three great tips to build ...
Views: 3005(1 vote) - Body Building - How to Succeed 5 - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2009 from Peter RadfordNatural Bodybuilding Drug testing – continued There are numerous organisations associated with the sport of Natural Bodybuilding. The more significant are as follows: INBA - International Natural Bodybuilding Association INBF - International Natural Bodybuilding Federation NGA - ...
Views: 1232(1 vote) - Hi-tech Performance wears from BODYPOST. - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2009 from Adam HsiehFitness is what your goal is. It is not a thing which money can buy! Nothing gives you more pleasure than a lean and fit body. If you agree with this, you must be having a fitness regime. Depending on your daily commitments, time span may vary but barring few, everyone nowadays has a fitness ...
Views: 1274(1 vote) - Body Building - How to Succeed 4 - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2009 from Peter RadfordNatural Bodybuilding This is sometimes referred to as a form of body modification, which refers to the deliberate alteration of the human body for non-medical purposes, such as aesthetic reasons, and self-expression. However, it is more commonly referred to as a version of bodybuilding in ...
Views: 1066(2 votes) - You Need to Know - Do Not Buy a Bodybuilding Or Weight Loss Supplements Until You Read This - by Submitted on Nov 26, 2009 from Jason Paris, CSCSThere are supplements for every situation, and for every persons needs. Fitness is no different. People involved in fitness know that there is also a supplement available to fill every need, and goal they may have. Everyone from the professional bodybuilder to the weekend warrior goes into a ...
Views: 1190(2 votes) - Best Shoulder Workout Promote Growth in Delts - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2009 from i-Supplements comMassive shoulders let the whole world know that you’re serious about lifting weights. Whether in a tank top or going shirtless, huge, round delts are an impressive sight to all. If you’re one of those individuals whose shoulder growth has come to a standstill, the following is one of my best ...
Views: 3270(3 votes) - MMA Training Centers Learn Mixed Martial Arts - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2009 from i-Supplements comMMA Training Centers have a wide variety of different skills and disciplines of martial arts to offer someone interested in attending a training facility. MMA schools do a lot more than teach an individual how to beat up another person. Good Mixed Martial Arts Academies with great instructors ...
Views: 1626(2 votes) - MMA Circuit Training Improve Physique & Endurance - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2009 from i-Supplements comOver the last five years circuit training has taken the fitness world by storm. With the popularity of the UFC, many mixed martial arts fighters have incorporated mma circuit training into their regular training. The purpose of mma circuit training is to combine a number of exercises together to ...
Views: 4387(1 vote) - How To Gain Muscle Mass Naturally - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2009 from Nick AndradeWhen learning how to gain muscle mass fast, a lot people fail to grasp the importance of sticking to the basics. Sure there are thousands of fancy tips and "cutting-edge" bodybuilding supplements that you can implement into your body building program, but at the end of the day, the only thing ...
Views: 1551(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: 2295(2 votes) - Good Chest Workout for Amazing Pecs - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2009 from i-Supplements comDeveloping your pecs into massive slabs of impressive beef is a goal of many men who walk into the gym. The trouble is, many of these gym rats have no specific weight training routine, and for the most part, their effort goes to waste on meaningless ego boosters such as how much they can bench ...
Views: 4002(5 votes) - The #1 Tip to Body Transformation: Control Your Inner and Outer Environments - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2009 from Brandon Cook“Learning is a behavior change- if your behavior doesn’t change- you did not learn.” -Bedros Keuilian At a recent seminar I attended, Bedros asked the audience “Do you know why people fail?” He then said there are two reasons: 1. The thoughts that occupy your mind 2. The people you ...
Views: 1384(5 votes) - MMA Combat Basics - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2009 from Emile JarreauFor the same reason that many people love MMA (Mixed Martial Arts) fighting, critics out there don’t like it: it’s a no-holds-barred competition with plenty of brutal beating. For some it’s very exciting, while for others it seems like some sort of barbaric sport. Whether you are leaning toward ...
Views: 1239(1 vote) - Best Bodybuilding Supplement to Build Muscle and Lose Fat - At the Same Time - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2009 from Jason Paris, CSCSSorting through all the muscle building and weight loss supplements on the market can take some time and be a daunting experience. Every commercial and every ad claim that their product will strip away fat or pack on muscle like magic. You may have tried many of these different products and have ...
Views: 2448(6 votes) - Body Building - How to Succeed 3 - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2009 from Peter Radford1970’s Onwards Continued There was an attempt by the IFBB, in the early 2000s to make bodybuilding an Olympic sport. In 2000, it successfully obtained full membership of the influential IOC. It then attempted to have the sport classified as a demonstration event at the Olympics. The ...
Views: 1048(1 vote) - Muscle Building Shoulder Exercises - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2009 from James HartDevastating Delts This article will take you through the anatomy of the deltoids and how to train them for full growth. Building boulder shoulders will create the width on your frame. The shoulders are made up of three ‘heads’, or different muscles that allow the shoulder to move as it ...
Views: 1715(1 vote) - Bodybuilding Equipment to Own - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2009 from Emile JarreauBodybuilding is an astonishingly new sport, probably so recent because of the advent of new fields in medicine and biology. Before too long ago, we didn’t actually understand much of how the body works, and bodybuilding was a difficult science to master. Now that the cause and effect ...
Views: 1107 - Weight Training: The Science and Technique - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2009 from Rico ConnorWeight Training: The Science and Technique Let’s go over—in layman’s terms—the basics of how muscles are built. During a workout, the stress applied to a muscle results in the breakdown and damage of the muscle’s fibers. This damage is the muscle soreness that you feel the following day. ...
Views: 1468(1 vote) - Exercises To Build Bigger Triceps - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2009 from James HartExercises to build bigger triceps The triceps make up 2/3rds of arm mass, so as many people focus on bicep development, it is more prudent to really focus on building muscle on your triceps if you want bigger arms. Tricep pushdown You can use a rope attachment, or a straight bar on a ...
Views: 1425(1 vote) - 3 Best Exercises to Build Upper Back Strength - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2009 from Tony SchwartzThe upper back is typically one of the first victims of "mirror training". Mirror training is the workout system that most guys seem to be following today, and it involves workout out only the muscles you can see in the mirror. This means primarily the arms, chest, and abs. The issue with ...
Views: 5030(4 votes) - Post Cycle Therapy - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2009 from i-Supplements comSo, you decided to take the plunge and did your first steroid cycle. The muscular gains you made were incredible, and your strength went through the roof. On the downside, all that fun is over and you’ve come to the end of your cycle. You don’t want to lose that impressive mass of new muscle, so ...
Views: 8209(2 votes) - The Best Deltoid Building Exercises - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2009 from Tony SchwartzThe deltoids are the key to unlocking upper body size. They are used in all pressing and pulling exercises, so if you can improve the strength of your deltoids you should also see your numbers go up in exercises like the incline bench and chin-ups. In addition, the deltoids, along with the ...
Views: 4307(2 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: 2120(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: 4299(3 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: 1962(5 votes) - Supplement Guide for Body Building - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2009 from jerry jamesOne of the essential ingredient that most top body building supplements include in their formulation is Carnitine. L Carnitine plays an vital role in preventing fatty buildup in the heart and skeletal muscles. Essential in breaking down fats into energy, L Carnitine is also one of the poplar ...
Views: 959(1 vote) - The 2 Biggest Rookie Mistakes That Will Stop You Gaining Muscle - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2009 from Dean BlackstoneOn the face of it, bodybuilding is simple: train, eat, rest and grow. Pretty much everything involved in succeeding in bodybuilding comes under the umbrella of training, eating and resting. Should be a cakewalk, right? Should be – but it’s not. The amount of variables within those components ...
Views: 1017(1 vote) - Building Large Legs - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2009 from James HartBuilding Killer Legs How can you tell a serious bodybuilder? Most people train chest and arms and walk around with matchstick legs. If you are serious about building a truly spectacular physique your legs must be worked to the limit. Not only will this add more weight to your frame, training ...
Views: 1925(1 vote) - Sample Back Workout - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2009 from James HartBuild Your Back With This Hardcore Workout! Many people admire those wing-like lats you see on pro bodybuilders but training your back properly with full intensity requires exceptional technique, determination and concentration. You can easily fall into the trap of not training your back with ...
Views: 2378(1 vote) - V-Taper Training Tips - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2009 from James HartV Taper Training – Building Your Muscular Physique Building the classic V Taper will create a totally muscular upper body look! Large shoulders leading into a wide, thick back and a small waist creates the appearance of a large muscular frame. Learn how to create the classic V Taper in this ...
Views: 4202 - Hardgainer Training, Nutrition & Recovery Tips - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2009 from James McLainDoing a Hardgainer training regime does not mean you should be training like a hardgainer, instead it should be training in reaction to what makes you a hardgainer. The difference is not just a play on words but an attitude change that will serve you well as you attempt to change your physique ...
Views: 1382 - Rapid Muscle Gain - What You Need to Know - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2009 from Pete SiscoThere are a lot of ways to gain muscle. You could lift cinder blocks or dig ditches or swing a sledgehammer. Those all work. Lifting dumbbells, doing pushups, and lifting lighter weights through a full range of motion all build muscle. If you wanted to gain 20 pounds of muscle and lose 20 ...
Views: 1628 - 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: 2105 - 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: 2104(1 vote) - The Truth on Creatine Monohydrate Digestion - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2009 from i-Supplements comCreatine Monohydrate Digestion Creatine monohydrate has long been a staple in the supplement regiment of nearly any fitness enthusiast since it started gaining notoriety in the 90’s. Whether it be EAS’s Phosphagen or Champion Nutrition’s Power Creatine, almost everyone I’ve ever talked to has ...
Views: 15300(2 votes) - Skinny Bodybuilding - The Importance of Diet & Nutrition - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2009 from James McLainTo make the most of your skinny bodybuilding goals you need to have determination, resolve, good planning and an understanding of how the naturally skinny body types work. The body type you have if you find it very difficult to gain weight is an ectomorph which is known to have a very fast ...
Views: 1058 - What Are The Best Muscle Building Exercises? - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2009 from James HartWhat are the best muscle-building exercises? It's a question we all ask, so here's my version, based on the effectiveness of the exercise to build muscle on a specific body-part. Chest We're looking to build as much muscle mass as possible right? Cable flyes are a great isolating exercise, ...
Views: 1036 - Private Security – How Much Secure You Are - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2009 from Mac AndersonPersonal security has become an issue in today’s world. One seems to be at risk at all times of the day, whether it is morning or night. Acts of violence, vandalism, robbery, burglary has become quite a common phenomenon. A glance at the newspaper will confirm that. So what do you do to ...
Views: 796 - The Benefits of Creatine Monohydrate Supplements - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2009 from i-Supplements comOne of the most versatile and widely used supplements in the history of the health and fitness industry is creatine. It doesn’t matter if you are on a weight gain diet or you want to lose some fat, creatine monohydrate can aid your gains (and fat losses) in the gym. Creatine monohydrate ...
Views: 2010 - 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: 4228(4 votes) - Top 10 Tips For Reaching Your Bodybuilding Goals - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2009 from James HartTop 10 Tips For Reaching Your Goals! Many people find it hard to reach their specific goals for a number of reasons. Some give up after not seeing any gains and some can’t seem to find the motivation. In any case, here are the top 10 tips on keeping to your regime and making sure you reach ...
Views: 1284 - Bodybuilding Facts - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2009 from Emile JarreauIn order to truly become the best bodybuilder you can be, you can’t forget that bodybuilding facts are based on science. If you want to succeed, you must immerse yourself in the facts surrounding the act of bodybuilding. Think of what would happen if you tried to drive a car by pushing the brake ...
Views: 900 - Gaining Mass for Hardgainer Skinny Guys - 3 Tips - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2009 from James McLainGaining mass for hardgainer skinny guys can be a rough journey. Hours of exercise at the gym looking like a twig compared to the other guys following by shoveling foul weight gain supplements that give you unrealistic expectations as well as the constant sore and tired muscles. All this and for ...
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