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- Learn about Tribulus Terrestris - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2009 from i-Supplements comTribulus terrestris is an herbal supplement that has been used for thousands of years by people on every continent. Tribulus Terrestris extract can be found all over the world and this horny herb can survive the most harsh climates and can thrive in soil that is in poor condition. The tribulus ...
Views: 2889(2 votes) - The Best Lower Ab Exercises Revealed! - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2009 from John AlvinoIf there was just one area on your entire body that you could change, what would it be? If you are like the majority of clients I have worked with over the past 17 years, it would be the lower portion of your abs (around your belly button level). Droves of lower ab bulge sufferers have ...
Views: 1106(1 vote) - Science Reveals How To Lose Stubborn Belly Fat! - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2009 from John AlvinoIt has been scientifically proven that individuals who are chronically under stress are more likely to carry excessive amounts of stomach fat. Is this because stressed out people tend to "stress eat"? Well this certainly may be the case for a percentage of these individuals. After all, ...
Views: 2357(1 vote) - 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: 29521(3 votes) - Advanced Ab Exercise Burns Fat And Carves Your Midsection! - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2009 from John AlvinoIn order to achieve a defined and sexy stomach, you must use highly effective ab exercises to sculpt the abdominal musculature. But carving your stomach muscles is only half the story. To have your six pack finally become visible, you must burn off the layer of belly fat that is covering ...
Views: 1269(2 votes) - The Five 5 Proven Steps To Building Muscle - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2009 from Dingane .Bodybuilding and fitness magazines are just so full of it. Every week they have a new “secret” method for building muscle faster than ever before? I find it incredibly frustrating to never know who’s really right. When it comes to supplements it’s even worse. Every week there’s a new miracle ...
Views: 810(1 vote) - Add an Inch to Your Arms in 30 Days or Less! - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2009 from Tim RyanThere are many reasons that people want to build muscle mass on their biceps. For the majority of people going to work is all about wearing a shirt and tie. This of course means that only your biceps are really visible. Perhaps this is one reason why there is such a fascination in getting big ...
Views: 2838(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: 6824(2 votes) - The Best Home Ab Workouts For Six Pack Abs - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2009 from John AlvinoWhen most people attempt to perform ab workouts at home, they usually just lie on the floor and engage in a marathon of crunch repetitions. This all too common approach will never lead to a well-balanced set of six pack abs. First of all, the basic crunch will only provide a marginally ...
Views: 966(2 votes) - How To Get A Six Pack In Half The Time! - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2009 from John AlvinoMost fitness experts agree that your abdominals help to support and protect your spine, and thus, they must never be fatigued before doing any non ab exercises such as, chins, rows, deadlifts and squatting movements. These "experts" state that when your abs are fatigued, you are at a ...
Views: 886(3 votes) - The Best Post-Workout Meal For Rapid Fat Loss! - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2009 from John AlvinoPost-workout nutrition has been an extremely well researched topic in the fitness industry. The studies have shown that ingesting simple carbohydrates with whey protein (in the form of a shake) assist in muscle building, recovery and in body transformation in general. Since study after study ...
Views: 1659(2 votes) - Learn About Protein Shakes - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2009 from i-Supplements comProtein shakes have been around since the early days of bodybuilding. For years athletes and bodybuilders from around the world have constantly used protein shakes to build muscle and lose fat. Protein is one of the body’s main building blocks for muscle, skin, bone, and other tissues. Protein ...
Views: 1641(3 votes) - Learn About Beta Alanine Supplements - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2009 from i-Supplements comIf you have been paying attention to the supplement industry, one product that has been gaining popularity recently is beta-alanine. While it should not be confused with the amino acid alanine, beta-alanine itself is a non-essential amino acid, meaning that it occurs naturally in the body. Some ...
Views: 1738(2 votes) - Effective Muscle Building Diets for Beginners - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2009 from Enrico MedinaA muscle building diet is essential for everyone who are serious into lifting weights. Staying in the gym for several hours, lifting loads and loads of weight is not enough if you do not supplement your training with proper diet. Some people might think that with weight lifting to be ...
Views: 767 - Who Else Wants To Learn How Skinny Guys 'n Girls Can Build Muscle Fast In 4 Simple Steps? - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2009 from Max SummerfieldHave you had enough of not getting results at the gym ... or a bit disappointed with what you see in the mirror each day and asking will this body of mine ever gain any muscle mass... or maybe you've just had enough of people telling you the wrong ways to build muscle? Want to know how to get ...
Views: 670 - The 15 Minute Chest And Core Fat Loss Workout For Home Or Gym - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2009 from Anthony ChapmanTime constraints for most people in today's fast living world often leave little time for exercise. The huge misunderstandings people have about the length of time required for exercise to make it worthwhile are usually a long way from accurate. These misconceptions gives the weaker ...
Views: 1272(1 vote) - How To Eat To Build Muscle At Fast Food Joints - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2009 from Tim RyanKeeping down two jobs, meetings to attend, kids to pick up from school and such like there are so many distractions, time constraints and pressures that if we are not vigilant can only lead to one thing... {not enough time to plan and organise your meals}. If you are anting to pack on muscle ...
Views: 6746(1 vote) - Tips On How To Prevent Breakfast Cereals Kick-Starting Your Fat Storing Mechanism - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2009 from Anthony ChapmanThe nations favourite and most popular breakfast foods are breakfast cereals. The problem with breakfast cereals is that they are high in carbohydrates. Carbohydrates have an insulin provoking effect that can cause weight gain. To stabilise blood sugar levels protein and good fats need to be ...
Views: 1163(3 votes) - Learn What The Best Protein Is For Body Builders - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2009 from i-Supplements comBest protein for Bodybuilders Bodybuilders from across the world are constantly looking for new ways to improve muscle and increase strength. With new science and studies, one thing that will never change in the world of physique development is the importance of quality protein. Sports ...
Views: 1445(2 votes) - Pump It Up: Strength Training Tips for Bones, Balance, Weight Control - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2009 from i-Supplements comPump It Up Not so long ago, lifting weights conjured up images of Arnold Schwarzeneger in his bodybuilding hayday; it certainly wasn’t an activity encouraged for someone at risk for a heart attack. Now, however, health experts recommend strength training for everyone to improve overall health ...
Views: 1985(1 vote) - What Can I Do To Build Muscle And Burn Fat? - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2009 from Tim RyanThe goal of the majority of gym users is to build muscle and to lose fat simultaneously. If you ask a newbie what their goals are they will often say burn fat and build muscle. Here we shall discuss whether or not this is doable or not. So are people really able to increase muscle mass and ...
Views: 1117(1 vote) - What Can I Do To Build Muscle And Burn Fat? - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2009 from Tim RyanThe goal of the majority of gym users is to build muscle and to lose fat simultaneously. Often a newbie to bodybuilding will say that their goals is to build muscle and burn fat. here we will talk about ways to go about chieving this. So, is it actually possible to build muscle up and burn ...
Views: 1594 - 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: 2344 - Learn About Carbohydrates - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2009 from i-Supplements comIn the 90s, low fat dieting resulted in high carbohydrate diets due to a plethora of snacks that touted their low or no fat ingredients. Unfortunately these fats were frequently replaced by sugar and starch and America's weight kept increasing. This continued increase of our waistlines caused ...
Views: 1455(2 votes) - 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: 2249(2 votes) - 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: 2146(1 vote) - Maximizing Gains From Weight Training - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2009 from i-Supplements comWhether you are an experienced weight trainer or a novice to the muscle building scene, we all want to know one thing; “How can I make the most of my workouts?” It doesn’t matter if you’re involved in strength training, powerlifting, or you simply exercise just to stay in shape, here are some ...
Views: 1069(1 vote) - Anabolic Steriod Alternatives for Muscle Building - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2009 from i-Supplements comAnabolic Steroid Alternatives If you find yourself flipping through the pages of the popular muscle building magazines, pictures of immensely muscular men (and even women) will undoubtedly stand out. One of the first thoughts that usually pops into someone’s mind about these ...
Views: 2838(2 votes) - Learn About Amino Acids - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2009 from i-Supplements comAmino acids are most commonly known as the building blocks of protein. They are one of the most effective and useful supplements used by many for all of the positive effects they have on the human body. Amino acids are found in protein-loaded sources like meat, fish, dairy and vegetables such as ...
Views: 874(1 vote) - 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: 2120(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: 10098(1 vote) - How To Work Out How Much Weight To Lose To Get A Six Pack - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2009 from Anthony ChapmanBeginners and in particularly men who take up training with weights normally need to gain weight and bulk up. Once this is achieved the individual can be well over 30 pounds heavier from when they first began training. There will come a time when the individual can't gain any more weight or ...
Views: 1396(2 votes) - 3 Important Tips to Help You Build Bigger Biceps Faster - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2009 from Dingane .If there's one muscle group that gets more attention than it deserves, then it's probably the biceps. Ever since Rambo flexed his 'guns' every guy became envious of a set of arms like that. To add fuel to the fire, women just go gaga for big arms. Maybe this is the reason why most guys start ...
Views: 1182 - Build Muscle Up Fast Using Supersets - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2009 from Tim RyanExactly what is a Superset? A superset is a combination of two or more weight training exercises done consecutively after one another with no break between them. The exercises should be training opposing muscle groups. For example a set of squats immediately followed by hamstring curlstricep ...
Views: 1421 - Foods To Avoid If You Want A Six Pack - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2009 from Anthony ChapmanAnything containing sugar needs to be avoided, it is highly addictive and highly detrimental to health and fat loss goals. It is important to teach yourself to become a sugar detective by knowing how to read food labels. Some foods will have half a dozen different types of sugar in the ...
Views: 1828 - Bodybuilding Supplements - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2010 from i-Supplements comAs a former competitive bodybuilder, I know the importance of proper nutrition and supplementation when it comes to looking your best on stage for a bodybuilding competition. Bodybuilding supplements have come a long way since the first protein powders were marketed back in the days of legends ...
Views: 1071 - Testosterone Boosters - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2010 from i-Supplements comTestosterone Boosters and steroids have been around since the 1930s. It is believed that athletes started to experiment with these powerful compounds during the 60s. Over the last couple of decades there has been much debate on the safety and effectiveness testosterone and other steroid ...
Views: 3342 - Costly Muscle Building Mistakes To Avoid - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2009 from Tim RyanWe hear loads of advice and guidance on what to do to build up muscle but much of it is conflicting. For that very reason we are going to set the record straight on a numberof different issues right here and now. Here we go, 7 things not to do when trying to build muscle up: 1) Train for more ...
Views: 1213 - 3 Novice Muscle Building Mistakes - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2009 from Dingane .While some guys are born with a naturally muscular body, the majority of us have to work very hard for it. One of the greatest challenges in building muscle is learning the right techniques and strategies to maximize your muscle growth. For most beginners the bad habits they learn without proper ...
Views: 846 - What To Avoid At The Gym If You Want A Six Pack - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2009 from Anthony ChapmanI get endless amounts of questions from people asking me what type of workout works best and how much needs to be done to achieve fat loss. Lets face it, most gym members participate in unproductive exercise programmes that they endlessly seem to do year after year without achieving results, ...
Views: 1031 - Workout Tips for Fat Loss - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2009 from Anthony ChapmanJust because you regularly clock in at the gym doesn’t mean you are on the road to fast fat loss results. Marathon type workouts and going at it half-heartedly isn’t the way to train to look your best in the shortest amount of time. It is time to stop guessing and livings in hope of ...
Views: 1161 - Nutrition For The Bodybuilder - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2009 from Anthony ChapmanThere’s a fine line between dieting for weight loss and building a good physique. Some bodybuilders have reverse anorexia and will compromise the quality of food just to get their desired daily calorie intake in the hope it will pack on the muscle. It’s not that easy and is one of the many ...
Views: 1272 - Weight Loss? - No More Nightmares - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2009 from Steven EngNightmares to weight loss? There are few healthy eating ways to enable you to eat as much as you want without increasing your weight. Say stop to crazy and unhealthy diets. What you need to do is to practice yourself with the healthy eating ways to stay healthy and keep yourself in the ...
Views: 953(1 vote) - Building Muscle Fast - Can You Defeat Your Skinny Gene - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2009 from Dingane .Like many guys out there I was born with the skinny gene. Unlike many of my friends it seemed like is just stopped growing halfway through puberty and although my dad is quite a big guy my moms skinny genes crept in somewhere. If you are a skinny guy, building muscle can be a real challenge. ...
Views: 1292 - How To Gain Muscle Mass Fast - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2009 from James StaffordIf you’re eager to get the know-how of gaining lots of muscle mass fast , you must take in into consideration the fact that it’s not an overnight process. A lot of prospective bodybuilders often feel that they are accomplishing nothing when they don’t get any results within a few days or ...
Views: 1016 - Key Elements for a Bigger Bench Press - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2009 from Michael FrancisKey Elements for a Bigger Bench Press Michael Francis http://www.FitnessScape.com Proper positioning on a weight bench to maximize leverage • Keep the bar in line with the eyes; if you are too far towards the top of the ...
Views: 840(2 votes) - Anatomy of Your Abdominal Muscles - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2009 from Julie BarrosWhen you think of your abdominal muscles, many people think in terms of your “six pack abs”. The truth is, there’s more to your abs than just the six pack. Learning about your stomach muscles will help you know where to tighten and tone to get those fab abs. Many people will use terms ...
Views: 17858 - Build Muscle Up: Three Things You Absolutely Must Do - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2009 from Tim RyanJust as a tree cannot grow with out sufficient water, sunlight and soil no matter what else you give it, to build up muscle your body also has several things that you absolutely must provide it with in order to grow. No amount of fancy exercise equipment, supplement or outfit will allow you to ...
Views: 1778(1 vote) - Can I Drink Alcohol and Build Up Muscle? - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2009 from Tim RyanMany bodybuilders especially amateur bodybuilders like to enjoy the occassional drink of alcohol whther it be in the form of beer, wine or spirits. Here we ask just what affect this has on our body and is it ok to drink if we want to build up muscles. Unfortunately alcohol interferes with ...
Views: 2444 - How Old Should Your Children Be Before They Begin Lifting Weights? - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2009 from James EvansOnly a generation ago it was generally thought to be taboo for children under 14 to lift weights. It was commonly believed that it would stunt their growth, damage their joints, or injure their spines, among other things. Over the years, most of these assumptions have been disproven, and ...
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