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My Top 55 Hard Body Foods

no@spam.com (Mike Geary) — Sun, 06 Apr 2008 15:38:07 MST

In this article, I'd like to give you healthy food ideas in a different way. This time, I figured I'd just give you some ideas of what I stock my fridge and cabinets with. Remember, if you don't have junk around the house, you're less likely to eat junk. If all you have is healthy food around the house, you're forced to make smart choices. Basically, it all starts with making smart choices and avoiding temptations when you make your grocery store trip. Now these are just some of my personal preferences, but perhaps they will give you some good ideas that you'll enjoy.

Do You Really Need Cardio to Get Six Pack Abs

no@spam.com (Mike Geary) — Sun, 06 Apr 2008 15:30:51 MST

In this article, I have an intriguing discussion about cardio training, which will hopefully get you thinking differently, and trying new things. You may know I've been called the anti-cardio guy before, but this week I'm back posing the question to you...Do you really need cardio training to get lean and in great shape? By the way, you'll see in a minute that I'm not really "anti-cardio", just "anti traditional cardio". Do You Really Need Cardio to Get Six Pack Abs?

Ripped Stomach - The Fitness World Seeks Great Abs

no@spam.com (Rocky Simpson) — Sun, 06 Apr 2008 15:11:19 MST

In these current times within the United States, it seems to be rather hard to find any part of the body that gets more attention than the abdominal muscles. Many people either admire those with nicely ripped six pack abs or instead would like them for themselves. America's obsession with great abs can be seen in videos, advertisements, billboards, movies and more. It's somewhat hard to go a day without saying nicely cut abs someplace in the media.

Three Big Bodybuilding Steps to Grow Large Muscles

no@spam.com (Ron Tyson) — Sat, 29 Mar 2008 14:52:12 MST

What are some of steps of building large muscles? Maybe just eating a couple cans of tuna and some skinless chicken breast will make the difference, not to mention buying a spa membership and going a couple times a week for a light workout will do the trick? I really wish it was that easy, but I do have a few simple steps to help getting those big muscles. Compound Exercises are a must! Here are a couple of basic bodybuilding questions. What is going to isolate more muscle fibers? A bench press or cable cross over? A military press or lateral raise?

Maximum Hypertrophy for Female Bodybuilders

no@spam.com (Elle Nash) — Sat, 29 Mar 2008 14:44:43 MST

This is the ideal scenario as a female bodybuilder to be in, maximum hypertrophy. This is when our body is in a state where it is rebuilding tissue as much as possible, making your muscles even bigger. It's hard to achieve, but definitely worth pursuing. The majority of time in which hypertrophy occurs is when you're asleep. This is the time when our bodies do all the major repairs from all the work we did that day. If you sleep only 5-6 hrs a night, than you're not going to get the most hypertrophy. You need at least 8-9 hrs solid every night.

High Reps Build Muscle Big Time

no@spam.com (Johnathon Perez) — Sat, 23 Feb 2008 20:45:13 MST

If you were to ask a million bodybuilders / weight trainers, or read thousands of "muscle building" articles, or picked up almost every book ever written on the quickest way for natural trainers to gain weight fast (quality weight, of course), 99% of them will tell you that lower repetitions during sets, 10 reps or less, will build more muscle mass than any weight training program that requires you to use higher reps.

This philosophy has been around for decades, and , has lead to the undeniable truth that lower reps are not the best way to build muscle without the use of anabolic steroids. If it were, then why don't we see millions more of "muscle heads" walking around in every day life? There are millions and millions of individuals that are very dedicated to their workouts, yet most have nothing to really show for it. Sure, they may be getting stronger, but they aren't getting bigger in size.....and there's a huge difference between the two.

Build Muscle Fast

no@spam.com (Charles Johnson) — Sat, 23 Feb 2008 20:37:40 MST

1. Before you ever step foot in the weight room, whether it be at your house or in a gym somewhere, have a routine ready for each day that you lift. It does not have to be written on paper, but that would be even better! This way, you will not get easily distracted.

2. Motivation - Motivating yourself to lift will help with your consistencey, and will make you want to lift. You need to figure out what motivates you. Maybe you would like to get in better shape in general, or perhaps you are going on vacation and want to look good in a bathing suit. Whatever it is, find something to motivate you and stick with it.............

6 Secrets to Mass Building Workouts and Tips on How to Gain Mass

no@spam.com (Wade McNutt) — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 14:56:15 MST

Attention all bodybuilders, I would like to share some mass building workouts secrets and tips on how to gain mass with you. They have been extremely convenient and "worth it" to me, so I thought they would help you too. Let’s start with your workouts: 1. Don't pick a weight you are able to lift for more than ten reps, or less than five reps. Lift within 75 percent to 95 percent of your one rep max. 2. When you lift for mass, make 70 percent (approximately) of your lifts powerful and explosive. Meanwhile, the other 30 percent should be alot slower and more controlled. 3. Not including warm-ups, your total work volume should not be less than 50 reps, but no bigger than 80 reps.

The Uncommon Path to Natural Bodybuilding Success

no@spam.com (Wade McNutt) — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 14:50:52 MST

There are so many voices in the natural bodybuilding community (and yes, I’m aware that by writing this article I’m adding one more). I remember when I first decided to shift gears from training for sports to natural bodybuilding. The first few days of research were so intimidating and daunting that I almost quit right there. It was just unbelievable to me how there were so many sources of information. All of that information froze my ability to make a decision. As if analysis paralysis wasn’t enough, everyone was saying something different!

After those initial few days, I had an epiphany (or so I thought) as how to wade through all the noise. “I’ll just use the most popular workout/diet/supplements. That will ensure I get the soundest advice and save time in the process.” .........

Whey Too Clogged Up - How an Obsession with Body Building Nutrition Can Sabotage Your Goals

no@spam.com (Wade McNutt) — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 14:45:14 MST

When all the complex science and trial and error of bodybuilding nutrition is boiled down to its basic elements, there remain only three primary macronutrients: protein, carbohydrates, and fat. Now, by no means are carbohydrates and fats any less important or complex, but to a bodybuilder protein becomes a bit of an obsession. Determining what protein source to use at each meal and around workouts is pinnacle to reaching your bodybuilding goals. On top of that, bioavailability, ease of use, and cost per serving add even more complexity to the equation.

Let's take a look at the devastating effect of excessive whey protein use on a healthy colon. You might be Whey too clogged up. According to what is written about it, whey sounds like the perfect protein. It is highly bio-available, easy to use, mixes well, and is incredibly economical per serving. Nothing but good right? Wrong. There are many problems with whey protein use, but the focus of this article is to bring to light one problem that will derail your bodybuilding goals and leave you in serious pain. This problem is intestinal toxemia.