Strength Training tends to be overlooked by newcomers to the fitness world because it is thought that building muscle won’t take the weight off. That is a fallacy that leads its believers to poor health and a body that may become slimmer, but not shapely, healthy, and physically fit. Keep reading if you want to […]
Does Long-Distance Running Eat Muscle?
Many people have read in magazines that long-distance cardiovascular exercise will break down muscle. Personal trainers have said that the body will use the protein in muscle as an energy source during long-distance training. Are these statements the same? No. Are they scientifically accurate? Yes and No. During cardiovascular exercise, the body will use glucose […]
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Developing a Powerful Back
The back is a myriad of different muscles including the lattisimus dorsi, the rear deltoids and scapula, spinal erectors, trapezius, rhomboids, and a complex array of other muscles. The effectiveness of any exercise is consistency, intensity, duration, proper range of motion and most importantly your body type’s specific needs. Try these two low back spinal […]
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Consumer Reviews About the Best Running Shoes
Reviews about the “Best” running shoes are posted on the Consumer Search (CS) “Running Shoes: Reviews” web page. The (author unknown) reviews, updated April 2015, provides reasons why each running shoe brand received a CS “Best” rating. Consumer Search claims to be the U.K. equivalent of Consumer Reports. The organization investigates a variety of popular […]
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Does Muscle Really Burn Fat?
It wasn’t too long ago that exercise programs seemed to emphasize cardio workouts more than any other type of exercise. By doing aerobics several times a week, people were told, they could lose or maintain weight and remain healthy. Today, though, it seems that exercise programs have undergone a paradigm shift. The emphasis now seems […]
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Stability Ball Exercise Guide for Tight Abs and Core Strength
Fitness balls or stability balls are a common fitness accessory found in virtually all gyms. They are also widely used in the home and have become a key component of many fitness workouts including circuit training and gentler Pilates and yoga classes. Available in three sizes, 55cm, 65cm and 75cm, they can be used for […]
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Get Strong Anterior Delts With These Exercises
The anterior deltoid muscle is one in which you should focus on developing as it is responsible for a wide range of shoulder movements, including keeping the shoulder girdle strong to prevent shoulder injuries. Shoulder injuries are a common occurrence, especially among athletes so preventing this is going to be well worth your time and […]
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Benefits of Strength Training
With the multi-million dollar industry associated with weight loss, you’re sure to have heard about weight lifting and how it can help you lose weight. You may have heard a lot of hype about strength training and its many benefits, but you’re unsure of what those benefits are or how they’ll improve your quality of […]
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Feminine Muscles
Real women have curves, as the saying goes. Any men or women can conjure up a mental picture of the ideal female form. But it begs the question: how is the perfect female form attained? The common assumption is of course, genetics or through dieting and exercise. There are even those who believe perfection is […]
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Exercise Tips to Prevent Recurring Patellar Tendinitis
Anyone who has experienced knee pain knows that it can really put a dent in the progression of a regular exercise program, and if left unchecked, may result in more serious injury. One particular knee injury that seems to affect exercisers who do a lot of running or jumping is patellar tendinitis, which is characterized […]
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Build Core Muscles While Brushing Teeth
Finding the time to properly work out is not always possible, but there are some simple exercises that can be done while accomplishing the daily routine. These exercises can help to strengthen muscles on those days when a full workout has to be put on the back burner. Core Strength Building While Brushing Teeth Building […]
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Strength Training Exercises To Grow Arm Size
When Conan the Barbarian was released in 1982, every man and boy wanted muscles like Arnold Schwarzenegger. He had thick legs, a flat stomach, a barrel chest and massive arms. The look of massive arms comes from large triceps. When the camera zoomed in on Arnold’s arms in the movie, his triceps had the coveted […]
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Build Muscles Fast
Building muscle is not an issue of just lifting weights. There is quite a bit of science behind putting together a good muscle regimen. Beyond the workout itself, you need to take into consideration your rest periods and even your nutrition. The following 5 tips will help get your workout on track and get you […]
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3 Common Myths in Women’s Fitness
There are three prevailing fitness misconceptions that are often the roadblocks to women achieving their fitness goals. First is the belief that intense training of the muscles can bulk a woman up, making her look masculine. Secondly, is the belief that those flimsy “trim-and-tone” exercises and light cardio are enough to get one in good […]
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5×5 Training For Size and Strength
5×5 training has been in around in various forms for the best part of a century. It allows for trainees to progress in both size and strength at the same time. It can also be adapted to cater for those of all levels of training experience from the weight-training novice all the way up to […]
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Mixed Method Training Workout
As explained in the mixed method training article, it is possible to attack several goals at the same time and actually achieve better results. This prevents any particular area of health and fitness from being neglected and keeps training fresh and interesting. The following is a great session for an intermediate lifter who is looking […]
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The “Secret” to Six-Pack Abs
The body is hardwired to find the easiest way to accomplish a physical task. People with no education in exercise techniques will immediately “cheat.” Elbows go out like wings from a bird during triceps exercises; butts go up to the ceiling when performing a push-up; and feet are anchored when doing a sit-up. Without understanding […]
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Peptides In Bodybuilding
Peptides are referred to a family of substances whose molecules are built from the remnants of α-amino acids, connected in a chain by peptide bonds. Speaking of the peptides, it is necessary to represent natural or synthetic compounds consisting of hundreds and thousands of monomeric units – amino acids. This class of drugs is very […]
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Romanian Deadlift Variants for Hamstring Flexibility and Strength
According to weightlifting lore, the Romanian deadlift was named when American powerlifters spotted Nicu Vlad, a champion Romanian weightlifter, performing the exercise prior to winning an Olympic medal. The movement deals primarily with hip extension, and is one of the best known and most effective exercises for the hamstrings and glutes, increasing strength and flexibility. […]
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5x5 Training For Size and Strength
5×5 training has been in around in various forms for the best part of a century. It allows for trainees to progress in both size and strength at the same time. It can also be adapted to cater for those of all levels of training experience from the weight-training novice all the way up to […]
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Insulin After Steroids Cycle
It is not a secret that insulin for sale is popular and relevant in the world of bodybuilding, so its use is due to a real effect by increasing athlete’s muscle mass. The drug is used in the form of a regular cycle and can be placed either as separate injections or combined with steroids […]
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Prohormones
Because steroids are illegal in the United States, people in the bodybuilding world are always looking for ways to get similar results without the legalities involved. That is how the popularity of prohormones was born. They are considered dietary supplements. After they started gaining popularity, however, the purchase of prohormones has become illegal in the […]