Archive for October, 2008

How to Cure Acne

Acne, a problem that many bodybuilders have to deal with. You have a great body, but because off all the nutrition your acne has been increasing. This article shows you the few different ways of curing and treating acne.
Non inflammatory acne is easier to treat than inflammatory acne. For black heads and whiteheads you can [...]

Tips for getting huge shoulders

Here are a few tips for getting huge shoulders.

Thou Shall Fail: I used to do 8-12 reps for all of my sets, even if I had it in me to do another rep or two. Now I rep it out until I can’t possible do another, and only then do I put the [...]

Jay Cutler video

Jay Cutler showing off his monster body back in 2007. Very nicely made video.

The effects of fast food on your bodybuilding goals

I’m sure you’ve heard the expression: ‘you are what you eat’ and that is true to a certain extent. If you overeat, you’ll become fat. If you under eat, you’ll become skinny. But, if you eat a burger once in a while - you will not become a burger (not even once in a while.)

In [...]

Anabolic effects of estrogen for muscle gain

Estrogen is considered a dirty word among bodybuilders, especially those looking for chemical enhancement with steroids. Estrogen is considered a “female hormone” and therefore is thought that it should be reduced dramatically. Bodybuilders will often take aromotose inhibitors or SERMs in order to reduce the effect of estrogen in the body while taking testosterone.While reducing [...]

High cholesterol may have muscle-building benefits

For years, doctors have routinely reminded their patients to lower high cholesterol levels. Now, a new study suggests that having cholesterol levels that are too low might actually lead to a reduction in muscle gain during exercise.High cholesterol is linked to coronary heart disease and an increased risk of heart attack.
But the study, conducted by [...]

Progesterone gyno

Bodybuilders have used Trenbolone and have found themselves developing gyno even though it doesn’t convert to estrogen. Gyno, also known as gynecomastia ( male breast growth), is often considered to be the result of estrogen. However, Tren has the unique ability to cause gyno without actually producing estrogen.
Role of Progesterone in causing gyno:

Utilizing bodybuilding basics to achieve succes

Bodybuilding is the sport of developing muscle fibers through the combination of weight training, increased caloric intake, and rest. Competitive bodybuilders display their physiques to a panel of judges, who assign points.
The sport is not to be confused with strongman competition or powerlifting, where emphasis is on actual physical strength, or with Olympic weightlifting, where [...]

9 tips for building muscle

Here are nine tips, for building muscle. These could help you!

Workout at least 3 times a week.
Stick to compound lifts such as barbell squats, bench press, power cleans, deadlifts.
Workout for only 45-60 minutes.
Make sure you get atleast 7-8 hours of sleep every night.
No alcohol. Or at least keep it [...]

Dumbbell rows for a bigger back

One of the most popular exercises in serious gyms is the dumbbell row. It’s an easy lift and works the large muscles of the upper body, producing far less lower-back discomfort than a barbell row.
The dumbbell row works the large latissimus dorsi muscles of the midback; the teres major, or upper lats; the middle and [...]

Nutritional Travel Strategies

More and more the biggest challenge my clients face is sticking to their nutritional plan while on the road. Therefore in this article, I’ve compiled a list of my top 10 favorite strategies for maintaining your nutritional discipline when traveling.
Strategy #1 — Location, Location, Location
If you’re planning to take to the road for sport or [...]

Human Growth Hormone and Endorphins increase when you laugh

HGH - Human Growth Hormone and Endorphins increase when you laugh - Improved autoimmune response and reduced Cortisol levels
Laughing is good for you, it increases endorphins by 27 percent and HGH by 87 percent said a study from Loma Linda University. Lee S. Berk, who is from the Department of Health Promotion and Education, [...]