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I have been involved in the bodybuilding and fitness field for over 30 years and it amazes me that most people think of long runs on a boring treadmill or the use of clunky machines that are too heavy to lift when it comes to fitness. Of course this is the wrong thought of what it means to exercise and build a healthier body. If done properly working out can be a lot of fun, you just have to find an activity that is fun to you that also works your body. No matter what type of fitness regimen you choose, you should also make sure you eat the right foods. Many of us have hectic schedules these days so it's often hard to eat correctly. There are fast food joints all over and as if that wasn't bad...

From the word go, as soon as I took up the sport of bodybuilding, I was using supplements. I didn't know much about bodybuilding or all these protein products that I was consuming, but was certain that they were the answer that I was looking for. A few weeks later my motivation was almost down to zero as I realized that supplements weren't the magic bullets that I had taken them for. I had really believed that just by taking that extra protein my muscles would start growing massive. I was annoyed by the time and money I had wasted by using the supplements and quickly decided not to take them anymore. I search the Internet for fresh techniques and plans that I could use for bodybuilding. That's when...

As soon as I started going to the gym and bodybuilding, I was already taking bodybuilding products. I was very uneducated about supplements and thought that they would literally just force my body to grow bigger. I continued using protein powder like this for roughly 5 weeks before getting really depressed about my minimal gains. When I had started I though it was going to be really easy and that the supplements would build the muscle for me. I was really furious that I hadn't built hardly any muscle mass at all and stopped using the protein supplements. I then looked online for new ways that I could quickly build my body. After a little bit of searching around I found myself reading a blog post...

The neck is a body part which is viewed constantly, and a key to support strength for many popular compound movements. Despite this importance, it's often overlooked even by experienced bodybuilders, who either aren't aware of its significance or don't know how to train it. Let's address a few frequently asked questions regarding the neck and neck training. Why should I train the neck? The neck should be trained for several reasons. The most important reason is to help avoid injuries. When you consider the intense workload you place on the back and chest, muscle groups directly connected to the neck, it seems maddening that one would completely neglect this adjacent muscle group. Additionally, we've...

Without question, nothing is more satisfying than achieving a powerful vein-swelling pump, but did you know this pumped feeling amplifies muscle growth too? One way to accelerate this feeling is by using a nitric oxide booster, but does nitric oxide work? Anyone that has spent anytime in the gym experiences the addicting feeling of the pump. You feel very powerful and motivated to maintain your workout regiment so you can get the feeling over and over again. What will the best no2 supplement do for you in the gym? Many weightlifters use a nitric oxide bodybuilding supplement to get the pump earlier in their workout. It's no secret in the bodybuilding world what the best nitric oxide products do for...

It may be your dream to be the proud owner of a body with 6 pack abs. However, you heard that bodybuilding is an expensive sport. So you put your dreams on hold. Well, it doesn't have to be that way. A big part of the cost that is associated with bodybuilding comes from nutrition. A bodybuilder typically takes about 2 servings of protein shakes a day. A protein shake is a drink that is specially created from protein powder (such as whey). And such products cost money. One container of whey powder can cost you about $50. And each container has about 30 servings. If you take 2 servings each day, you would have consumed one whole container in 15 days (or about 2 weeks). That means that in a single...

Lots of people are becoming more and more attentive to the need of developing that perfect body as has been illustrated on fitness magazines over and over again. The quest for the fit body has seen the rise of many gyms around the cities and towns in which we live in. It is not only gyms that have been opened to support this phenomenon but the market is now awash with health spas and various other fitness centers. These facilities are attracting fitness aficionados and they are making roaring business. The media is instrumental in making the public aware about various happenings and this has not been the exception when we consider the manner in which various fitness aspects have been presented to...

Many people want to have great muscles and low body fat percentage. Some of them go to the gym, some of them don't. The advantages of bodybuilding seem very clear for many people as everybody knows something related to bodybuilding. The main question remains: Which are the advantages of bodybuilding? This article will offer an answer to this question many think they know the answer for, but many really do not. There are many advantages that bodybuilding has for different categories of people. One of the big issues of nowadays world is the lack of exercise. For example, teenagers prefer surfing the Internet or going to pubs instead of physical activities or sports. This is main problem of our society...

Are you looking for a way to spice up your bodybuilding training? Why not take your leg day outside for a change? If the weather is beautiful and the sun is shining, pull a few weights outside and spend 40 minutes working on your tan while pushing yourself to new limits. The outdoors offers a few things you just can't match with indoor training. First off, the quality of the air you breathe will be substantially better. The wind will hit you, keeping you cool. The sun will shine, helping you with your tan, vitamin D levels, and with just plain feeling alive. The variety of visual stimulus will take your mind off the intense workout, which will probably mean you'll end up lifting more. Finally...

I've been been bodybuilding for some years now and I am a firm believer in meal replacement shakes. I realized a long time ago that considering I need to eat 5 or 6 meals per day to get all my muscle building nutrition, I needed to replace some meals with supplement shakes. These shakes include everything that you would get in an optimal bodybuilders meal, but just in an easy to make drink. It will be mostly protein as thats the most important ingredient for gaining muscle, but it will also have some other good nutrition in it too. Try to limit the amount of meals that you replace to a maximum of 2. If you attempt to replace all of your meals your bodies metabolism can crash because whilst these...

When I first got into bodybuilding, I was may be eating 3 meals per day tops. But as I realized that the amount of meals I ate was in direct correlation with the amount of muscle I built I began eating a whole lot more. It's recommended that you eat about 6 meals per day even if your not working out. And as you can imagine, making those meals and consuming them takes up a lot ot time. After about 2 months of trying to fit in all my meals, I came across a site which talked about replacing a few meals everyday. It was here that I was first introduced to meal replacement shakes. What these drinks do, is provide your body with what it needs in liquid form. They tend to always have a bunch of protein in...

I often pay close attention to the bodybuilding. Occasionally, i took note of a book namedbodybuilding revealed, which is written by Will Brink. When i saw the pages of it, i was rendered still. The book is a great resource that you need to have in the advanced stages of your bodybuilding education. This book refers to every possible subject associated with bodybuilding, including gain muscle mass,bodybuilding nutrition, bodybuilding supplement and bodybuilding training science. It is easy to understand and follow. During all of these subjects, there is much diets information especially. If you want to achieve maximum results in bodybuilding, diet is the most important part you should seriously take...

You see those bodybuilders on TV and think, "That can be me!" In order for your statement to become reality, you have to be in a bodybuilding cutting diet which will let you maintain your muscle mass. Cutting diet is for people who need to lose those stubborn pounds of fat. Often times, these are located in problem areas such as the thighs and the hips. Bodybuilding cutting diet works especially to those who feel that they should get cuts in their lower abs and lower back areas. This can be done by avoiding starch. Any starch. In doing so, this will bring down the body fat percentage to 4 to 7%. Eat green vegetables for fiber and healthy fats such as flax oil, olive oil, fish oils, salmon and steak...

There are a vast number of guys out there who are into bodybuilding with the intention of packing pounds of lean muscle on their frame. Likewise, there is a lot of guys out there who also enjoy going out over the weekend and relaxing with a couple - or in some cases, more than a couple, alcohol beverages. Just how damaging is drinking alcohol to their bodybuilding program? Is it really going to make that big of a difference in the grand scheme of things? Motivational Levels You likely don't need me to tell you that after a night of hard drinking, working out is the last thing on your mind. You're tired, you're cranky, and you probably aren't doing a very good job at keeping any solid food down. If...

I often pay close attention to the bodybuilding. Occasionally, i took note of a book namedbodybuilding revealed, which is written by Will Brink. When i saw the pages of it, i was rendered still. The book is a great resource that you need to have in the advanced stages of your bodybuilding education. This book refers to every possible subject associated with bodybuilding, including gain muscle mass,bodybuilding nutrition, bodybuilding supplement and bodybuilding training science. It is easy to understand and follow. During all of these subjects, there is much diets information especially. If you want to achieve maximum results in bodybuilding, diet is the most important part you should seriously take...

Normal 0 Many people who enter the world of bodybuilding choose this field because it is practically designed for introverts. You come to the gym alone. You put in your time alone. You cook your meals alone. Much of what you do in bodybuilding is an individual effort. In other sports, you have the camaraderie that comes with practicing together every day. In bodybuilding, aside from a training partner or the people you see every day, you’re on your own. For this reason, many people with social anxiety disorder, obsessive compulsion disorder, or just plain shyness, are drawn to the field of bodybuilding. As we age, we often find the world or medicine is able to help our bodies adjust to the...

It has been proven and everyone else cannot deny the fact that when you look good you actually feel good. Your self-esteem gets boosted and you might even find yourself developing some ego. It does not take too much strength and does not need too much expenditure but only begins by starting a bodybuilding workout now! With the growing demand to look good, not only adults but teenagers too are looking for means by which they can improve their body figures and fortunately many gyms have facilities that accommodate almost all ages. This should encourage everyone to join a bodybuilding workout programme to improve their lifestyle. Bodybuilding workout is not just about loosing weight or gaining a six...

Today on my Body Re-Engineering private forums I was asked the following natural bodybuilding question: Natural Bodybuilding Question: Dear Hugo: Without compromising resistance training, would it do any harm to grab a set of resistance bands and run through a series of exercises say later in the day or in the evening? I do my bodybuilding training in the morning with weight's and cardio right after. My split is: Day 1-Chest/Back, Day 2-Shoulders/Arms, Day 3-Legs I'm thinking this is a wonderful way to do an round body routine with aerobics resistance bands. I have a very light set that I acquired some time ago...I found them the other day and thought: "hell, why not use them?" Natural Bodybuilding...

  Green tea is consumed widely in most places of the world for its taste as well as antioxidant behaviors. Green tea contains a family of molecules called ECGC, or epigallocatechin gallate, which contains anti-oxidants about 100 times stronger than Vitamin C. It's been shown in numerous studies to reduce levels of total cholesterol in the human body, and many of its health benefits may still be unknown. It's a popular drink whose daily intake rivals water and coffee worldwide, and a good dietary option for most people. Performance enhancement For bodybuilders, it offers all of these benefits and more. Green tea's ingredient EGCG actually increases exercise capacity by allowing for greater...

Whether you are currently a weightlifter or you are hoping to be more active in the future, there are some fundamental differences between your ideal diet and an inactive person’s diet. This is simply a fact, and it’s based on what happens in your body when you exercise frequently compared to what happens in those who don’t. When it comes to the proper diet for a bodybuilder or weightlifter, there are two factors at work: one is doing what is healthy and will allow you to sustain heavy lifting for an extended period of time, while the other is maximizing the effects of your workouts to have the biggest muscles you can. You probably know that you are going to have to have a unique diet to...

I get this question all the time, "What workout or exercises should I do to get rid of fat?" Regarding the reduction of body fat, these problems are almost always diet, not workout, related. The "Iron Guru" Vince Gironda stated "body sculpting is 80% diet...if you don't have your diet down first, the rest is moot. I was told a story of a nineteen-year old named Pete who was overweight and fat, his diet consisted of mainly pasta and other carbohydrates. Pete’s goal was to become a Mr. America winner. Under Vince Gironda’s wing, Pete got ripped and won the Mr. California title. How did he do this? By taking Vince's advice, he gradually reducedhis carbs and increased his protein intake. Stone Age...

When bodybuilders start to reach the heights of competition at a state level, in which every competitor on the stage has worked towards perfecting their body by way of training, supplementation, and diet, the competitions will be won by the physique standing on the stage that has the smallest number of structural flaws. As a result of this fact, it is considered very important that training protocols be customized to target any muscle group that might be perceived as weak to the overall body structure. It is necessary to practice specific exercises that will hit specific muscle groups; this will help define the muscles that could cause a negative perception of weaknesses to a tough judge that is an...

For most guys, the biceps are the undisputed king of muscle! But what good is a king without a crown? If you want GUNS that get respect at the beach and on the street, you’ve got to crown them with cannon ball deltoid development! For big, muscular shoulders that’ll produce personal pride and physical power, keep reading because I’ve got the 10 best beginning exercises for you right here. 1. Seated Front Military Press Your shoulders consist mainly of 2 muscle groups, the trapezius and the deltoids. The trapezius or “traps” are the two large triangular shaped muscles that run across each shoulder from the back of your neck. Your deltoids or “delts” are the thick, triangular shaped...

An exciting development in the functional food area is the fortified egg. Bodybuilders know that eggs are a good source of protein, but eggs can now also be a good source of omega-3 essential fatty acids. Some egg producers are adding flaxseed to the feed of hens. Adding omega-3 fatty acids, in the form of flaxseeds, to the diets of hens increases the omega-3 fatty acid content of eggs by over six times that of regular eggs. Eating two fortified eggs may provide an adequate amount of omega-3 fatty acids. Egg producers also add vitamin E to the flaxseed feed to keep it stable. This can cause the vitamin E content of fortified eggs to be as much as eight times higher than that of normal eggs. It is...

From a bodybuilder's perspective one of the most important body areas is the back. Not only can it be visually impressive but a strong back is essential for intensive training and day to day living. In bodybuilding you are aiming for three things with regard to developing the back muscles: - Thickness of the upper back (traps). - Wide lats. - Highly defined lower back (spinal erectors and lower lats). As a beginner there are five essential exercises for developing these muscles quickly: 1. Dumbbell shrugs - 3 sets of 10-15 reps. This exercise will develop the traps. 2. Seated V-bar cable rows - 3 sets of 10-15 reps. This exercise will develop the mid upper back. 3. Bent over barbell rows - 3 sets of...

You might be one of the bodybuilders that are training hard but no results are visible or the rate of development is simply low. In this case we might be dealing with a problem that is not given by your bodybuilding routine but your bad eating habits. They can actually keep weight loss unreachable and even building muscles can become very difficult. Let us take a look at these bad nutritional habits you might be having. Eating Before Bed - If you want to lose weight it is not a great idea to eat before going to bed. Things get even worse if you are eating bad carbohydrates. Sleep does not come with burning many calories so your body might just turn what you just ate into fat. When eating at...

Those bulging biceps, complementing triceps, muscular thighs, 6-pack abs, can easily make you awestruck at the kind of effort that goes into that chiseled look of the bodybuilders and actor wrestlers (as in WWE). The first sound that crosses our minds watching those hulk wrestlers in action is the crunching sound of iron in the gym! How much of it is natural and how much is steroids-driven, is perhaps another teaser for the ardent fans of bodybuilding and wrestling. But no matter how much we doubt about their bodies, one thing is sure. Deep within, all of us want to have that chiseled body that make them superheroes on the telly! So, what's the truth that travels through the muscles of these...

If you’ve read any of my articles on arm training you know I’m all about building big, muscular arms that ooze power and look great! But to look and feel your very best you’ve got to balance those GUNS with a thick, muscular chest. Many beginning bodybuilders mistakenly believe that barbell bench press is all they need to build a massive chest. And some guys love to impress themselves by bragging about how much they can “bench.” Hopefully you’re not in this crowd because you simply can’t build truly awesome pecs with barbell bench press alone. The standard bench press is a compound exercise that involves coordinated work from the chest, triceps and shoulders. While this exercise...

A serious runner and a serious bodybuilder couldn't possibly look more different, although both are freaks. A bodybuilder will carry an amazing amount of muscle, in perfect proportion, with very little fat so the muscles are prominent and they look abnormally large. A runner on the other hand although also carrying little body fat will be so thin and emaciated that they look sickly and abnormally small. Yet interestingly running is an excellent exercise for bodybuilders. Bodybuilders need two types of exercise. The first is muscle building exercise, which tends to be lifting free weights as well as using some resistance machines. Bodybuilders also need aerobic exercise to burn calories and fat so...

Unrealistic expectations is one of the most common mistakes that most of the teenagers make especially when they just begin the body building exercises. It is not possible to predict or to tell how much muscle one is able to gain after a certain period of time because each and everybody gain the muscles at a totally different rate. It is always best to follow the expected ways in order to get the best in the long run though most of the teenagers ignore what is required and end up overworking themselves which in turn leads to no good results or even a loss. Putting up a championship body requires time and consistent application of the best body building workout, a recommended dieting program and most...

Caffeine. It's the world's most widely consumed psychoactive substance - and the only one that is completely unregulated. You find it in soft drinks, coffee, tea, energy drinks, and of course, those magic little "reviving" yellow pills we find on the medicine aisle. While caffeine has always played a small role in the diet of most people (90% of Americans consume it daily), it's only recently that bodybuilders have discovered that caffeine gives them an edge. However, caffeine has some risks and dangers that many are not aware of. While bodybuilders will spend hours measuring their rice and chicken to the gram, they will often ignore the side effects of the pills they pop without worry. Caffeine...