Labor Day Fun Facts And Stats

Ah, Labor Day - a day to relax and savor the end of summer and the last long weekend of sunshine and fun, right? This may be how most Americans see Labor Day today, but it is far from its true meaning which dates back to the height of the industrial revolution. Labor Day was originally established as a day to honor those who toiled twelve hours a day, seven days a week to keep American running in the late 1800’s. Recognizing the history of Labor Day may enhance the holiday’s meaning... Read more »

Stop Ignoring Bodyweight Training And Start Benefiting From It

There is a running argument about which is better, bodyweight training or weight training. Both training methods have their devoted followers and they butt heads constantly. Each claim a long list of benefits for their chosen training method. When you’re looking for a workout program to follow, avoid this silly argument. Bodyweight training is beneficial. Weight training is beneficial. Use both training methods effectively and you’ll get more fitness, fat loss and physique building... Read more »

Nine Simple Ways to Increase the Intensity of Any Workout

Beginners usually do not need such advanced concepts simply because as a beginner, pretty much anything will work as it’s new to your body. You don’t need to bump up the intensity because the workout itself is usually hard enough. But for those who have worked out for quite some time, doing a simple routine doesn’t cut it. And for those who are entering a competition and may be on low card, sub-maintenance calories and doing cardio twice a day, adding more and more weight is... Read more »

Bodybuilding and Overcoming Daily Workout Fatigue

“How can you have a great workout without having to feel so tired the rest of the day.” The answer might surprise you. You probably know women and men that are so busy, that the only time they can workout is at 5:00 in the morning. Maybe you have to do that too. I worked out with several of these people and found out what they do for a living and why they’re working out so early. Turns out that they are doctors, lawyers, sports therapists, construction workers, security guards,... Read more »

The Key to Building Muscle and Burning Fat at the Same Time

Doesn’t weight training build muscle and increase your metabolic rate and therefore the increase in your metabolic rate reduces fat? And if so, then doesn’t this mean that you have gained muscle and lost fat at the same time? I can understand how you might be confused because it’s true that the more muscle you have, the higher your metabolic rate will be and the more fat you will burn as a result of having more muscle. My point was not that building muscle and losing fat at the... Read more »

How to Count Calories With Your Eyes

Embarking on a serious fitness quest or even a journey to just be healthy can sometimes be a daunting task. And at some point, you’ve been told or heard that eating 5-6 frequent small meals a day is the way to go for weight gain or weight loss. After running a fitness site and bodybuilding forum, I see a lot of confused individuals who ask this very question below about the 5-6 meal deal. They have heard about it and want to do it but when it comes to counting calories, they are not willing... Read more »

Nitric Oxide and Building Your Muscle Fast

Nitric Oxide supplements are probably the most popular supplements on the fitness market today. Walk into any health food store that caters to bodybuilders, and you’ll see names of products such as NO2, Nitrix, NOxplode, SuperPump 250, NOX, TracNO and many others. I’m a strong supporter in nitric oxide products to build muscle and there’s been some double-blind studies that support the effectiveness of nitric oxide supplements. But with so many Nitric Oxide products on the market,... Read more »

Build Big Muscles - Gain Big Muscle Mass In 8 Steps

So you want to build big muscles? Simple isn’t it? Just join a gym and hit those weights regularly and viola, in a couple of months, you will gain so much muscle mass that you are ready to take on any bodybuilding contest. Is it really that simple to build big muscles? Well, to gain muscle mass, there is much more than just hitting the gym regularly. Here are some muscle mass gaining tips :- a) Eat and Eat - To build muscles, you must eat. Your calorie consumption must be more than your calorie... Read more »

They Don’t Know Squat

There seems to be much confusion amongst trainers and trainees as to whether squats should be performed all the way down or just half way. In most gyms today, a common instruction during squats, deadlifts, and lunges (as taught by many personal training organizations) is not to allow the knees to travel beyond the toes. Doing so will ultimately cause the destruction of your knees! I do not agree. There are certain instances where partial range of motion (ROM) is indicated, but for the most part,... Read more »

Certification Personal Trainer Courses are Vital for Employment

Are you great at motivating people? Interesting in helping others make healthy lifestyle choices? Think personal training is the career for you? If so, the best way to get started beyond leading by example is to look into certification personal trainer education programs. Anyone can profess to be a personal trainer, but quality instructors really know their stuff. This goes way beyond having an ability to motivate and inspire others. It means providing good, solid information about exercises, diet... Read more »