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7 Things to Know About Body Building

Author: Caleb Anderson Subscribe to users feed

Published: 31/07/2008

There are certain things that you need to know about body building, before starting a daily body building regime. Few pointers are: 1. Consult your physician, if you are out of shape. 2. Begin slowly. 3. Start with the basics. 4. Be committed to your fitness program. 5. Check your...

Tone Up Those Calf Muscles

Author: David Taggart Subscribe to users feed

Published: 31/07/2008

The calf muscle is a pair of muscles called the soleus and the gastorcnemius, both which need a few different exercises to specifically target. The calf is an important muscle group to increase mobility, and also plays a huge role in running, jumping, and walking. In order to remain resilient...

Prohormones and Explosive Muscle Growth Explained

Author: Steven Walters Subscribe to users feed

Published: 31/07/2008

A prohormone is a hormone precursor that is converted to the actual anabolic hormone by the body. The body does this through enzyme processes and the resulting hormone functions just as if you had taken a steroid. If you simply ingested the hormone itself this would be illegal since the end...

What Muscle Building Diets Should Be Made Of

Author: Cliff Baker Subscribe to users feed

Published: 25/07/2008

It has been said that exercise and diet go together, and if the two don't complement each other, the muscle building regimen won't work as well as it's supposed to. In this article, we will discuss the diets and the types of food that fits in best with a good muscle building regimen. Many...

Prevent Carpal and Cubital Tunnel Syndrome with Grip Training

Author: Dave Lemanczyk Subscribe to users feed

Published: 24/07/2008

The one aspect of training that is forgotten in most training programs is grip development. The hands are our most important piece of natural human equipment and are extremely delicate. It is because of this fact that we need to improve our lower arm function immediately using safe methods. I...

Why You Should Be Using a Weight Training Journal

Author: Steven Walters Subscribe to users feed

Published: 22/07/2008

Most people are not big fans of using training journals when they start lifting weights. Why should I they think, I'm lifting weights to get bigger or stronger, not to become a writer. They are extra work and extra trouble and most of us just don't want to be bothered. Well, after a few weeks of...

Bodybuilding Nutrition - Eating to Grow

Author: Steven Walters Subscribe to users feed

Published: 22/07/2008

If you're serious about bodybuilding then you need to get serious about your nutrition too. Most new bodybuilders put too much emphasis on blasting their muscles in the gym and ignore this aspect of their training which is just as important as lifting, if not even more so. Remember that you don't...

Top Benefits of Creatine

Author: Steven Walters Subscribe to users feed

Published: 22/07/2008

Creatine is actually a nutrient that is formed naturally in the body. It is amino acid based and is created by the amino's already in your body that you get from the food you eat. Creatine is present in the highest amounts in red meat. Once your body gets creatine from meat or other sources it...

How to Gain Muscle Mass

Author: Cliff Baker Subscribe to users feed

Published: 22/07/2008

The keys to gaining muscle mass include eating a balanced diet, a healthy lifestyle, enough sleep, and regular and proper weight training exercise. DIET You need enough protein for your muscles to develop. The more protein, the better. Lean red meat should always be a part of your diet....

Bodybuilding Nutrition: Eating to Build an Impressive Physique

Author: John Howard Subscribe to users feed

Published: 22/07/2008

A serious bodybuilder will need to follow an effective bodybuilding nutrition plan. Although this is an important aspect many bodybuilding enthusiasts in their eagerness to build muscles, often ignore this aspect, while they put up with grueling exercise routines in the gym. First of all you need...