3 Reasons Why Bodybuilders Need More Fiber

Most people understand that fiber plays an important role in the overall health and wellness of the body, but this form of carbohydrate is actually quite beneficial to bodybuilders as well. Fiber is found in the cell walls of plants and can be obtained from food sources such as fruits, vegetables, oat bran, beans, grains and psyllium. Because of its chemical structure, fiber is indigestible to humans and remains completely intact as it travels through the body. It is actually a carbohydrate, but... Read more »

Do Bodybuilders Really Need Supplements?

To supplement or not to supplement? That is the question, and an important one at that. Do bodybuilders really need supplements? Let’s examine that question. The first thing to look at when trying to answer the million-dollar question about supplements (with the ever-increasing revenues of the supplement industry I should more accurately call it a “billion-dollar question”) is what do we define as “need”? The question seems to be, “do we really need supplements”?... Read more »

Why Steroids Can Be Deadly To Teen Steroid Users

Thanks to the immense media coverage of successful athletes who previously used steroids, teenagers throwing caution to the wind with their use. Unfortunately, irreparable damage and even death results from their uneducated use of this powerful drug. This indeed is serious. Anabolic steroids, a synthetic substance, promote the growth of skeletal muscles and are related to testosterone. Since their discovery in 1930, over 100 known steroids have been developed. Weight liters utilized this drug first... Read more »

Bodyweight Strength Training: Recommended For All-Purpose Strength

Mention strength training, and weight lifting or using machines immediately comes to mind. But there are many types of strength, not just “maximum” strength. I want to show you how bodyweight strength training is excellent for increasing each type of strength and why you should use your own bodyweight first and as an ongoing part of your strength training. So, what is strength? Well, a simple definition of strength is the capacity your body has to exert muscular and skeletal force against... Read more »

Dumbbell Routine: Nothing Routine About It

A properly structured dumbbell routine is a powerful tool to help you reach your fitness, fat loss and physique building goals. Just make sure you don’t take the word “routine” too literally. There should be nothing routine about your dumbbell routine. Getting in shape, improving fitness and changing the way we look (for the better) are all reasons people begin to exercise. And many people settle on a dumbbell routine to get the results they want. I can understand why. Dumbbells... Read more »

How To Turn Your Dumbbell Training Into Results You Can See

There’s no denying it, dumbbell training is excellent for improving fitness, burning fat and building a strong, athletic body. The accessibility, versatility and effectiveness of dumbbells make them an effective weapon in everyone’s exercise arsenal. But, did you know you can dramatically boost the physical results you can SEE by using one little trick? In a second, I’m going to show you how you can get more from your dumbbell training. But first: I want to make sure you understand... Read more »

Dumbbell Workout Program, Build A Better Body, Fast!

A weird thing happens to both men and women. They wake up one morning and are shocked to see the person staring back at them from the mirror. Who is this person? Why are they so fat? Where did their youthful, athletic appearance go? And when they realize the person is really themselves, they sigh, “How did I let myself get so out of shape?” It’s time for a dumbbell workout program! A dumbbell workout program, properly done, builds strong muscles, burns off fat, strengthens... Read more »

Dumbbell Workouts: Your 3 Best Options

Have you ever looked for dumbbell workouts on the internet or in books and magazines? If you have, I’m sure you’ve come across “typical” dumbbell workouts. You know the kind I’m talking about, dumbbell exercises targeting small muscles with light weight dumbbells like the bodybuilders do. Well, I’ve got some news for you. The “typical” dumbbell workout doesn’t even scratch the surface of what true dumbbell training has to offer. It actually... Read more »

Dumbbell Exercise Routine: 5 Ways To Get Faster Results, Now!

It’s no secret, a properly designed dumbbell exercise routine is one of the most beneficial workout programs you can do. Dumbbells are widely accessible, making them available to a large number of people. There are a huge amount of dumbbell exercises to choose from for everyone’s needs. Plus, the ability to perform single-limb and alternating exercises make them invaluable for training movements that improve your performance in the real world. Unfortunately, many men and women don’t... Read more »

Dumbbell Workouts: Stop Wasting Your Time And Start Getting Results!

Every time I see a man or women pick up a light dumbbell and perform “isolation” or “sculpting” exercises I want to pull my hair out. It’s not that there is anything wrong with these dumbbell exercises. It’s just they aren’t designed to get the results the exerciser wants or needs. And that is a waste of valuable training time. Let’s face it, most people have trouble setting aside time to work out as it is. When they do get themselves to the gym,... Read more »