Prevent Carpal and Cubital Tunnel Syndrome with Grip Training
July 24, 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 know you […]
Why You Should Be Using a Weight Training Journal
July 23, 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 […]
Bodybuilding Nutrition: Eating to Build an Impressive Physique
July 22, 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 to understand that you are what you eat […]
Top Benefits of Creatine
July 22, 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
July 22, 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. Lean meats contain just about the right amount […]
Bodybuilding Nutrition - Eating to Grow
July 22, 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 grow in the […]
Increase the Number of Pull-ups You Can Do By 50% in One Day
July 18, 2008
Pull ups are hard, but they are one of the few true tests of strength. I say this because some powerlifters can bench 600 or squat 800, but they also weigh 300+ and can barely manage 5 pull ups. This is one of the few exercises where you can measure relative fitness by comparing the […]
How to Recover From Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS)
July 18, 2008
Let me tell you about a recent conversation with one of my friends over IM. This guy used to lift with me back in college, but he is working on his own business right now and hasn’t touched a weight in almost a year. So they guy goes out and gets a gym membership and […]
Too Skinny? Build Lean Muscle Through Weight Lifting
July 18, 2008
What do you see when you look in the mirror in the mornings? A skinny body devoid of all muscle? Do you look like a long distance runner that has not had a good meal in a long time? Are you fed up with the laughs at the beach and pool when you take […]
Using a TENS Unit for Your Athletic Training Program
July 18, 2008
If you are looking for a way to reduce the pain you feel from a sports injury when you are working out, consider investing in a TENS unit. These devices can help you control your pain so that you can get the most out of your workout. TENS units are widely used in the physical […]
