There is a common belief in the mainstream, that for maximum (or even effective fat loss) you need to do some form of regular cardio to lose fat. This is simply wrong of course because many people have just dieted to lose fat, without any form of excercise. Of course this is a bodybuilding site, [...]
Let’s get one thing straight: The cornerstone of a championship physique is nutrition. Without proper food intake, you can never realize your full genetic and physique potential. For whatever reason, most bodybuilders tend to neglect the importance of healthy eating. They may feel that proper nutrition is not that important, or [...]
This is a very usefull chart of calories burned per hour during various activities. Remember that these are only guidelines, your lean muscle percentage, skill and fitness level will alter your expenditure. Amazing to see that you use 2 to 3 times as much calories for any activity if you weight 122 kg compared to 44 kg.
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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 [...]
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 showing off his monster body back in 2007. Very nicely made video.
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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:
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
It goes like this: A client looking to lead a healthier life hires me, a nutritionist, to help him improve his diet. I analyze what he’s been eating, factor in his food preferences, and together we create an eating plan that fits his lifestyle and goals. Soon after, he’s noticeably leaner and more energetic–a happy customer.
That’s when [...]