The plan is really simple. Be sure to warm up for about 3-5 minutes (I suggest a 3 to 3.5 mph pace and 0% incline) and to cool down the same way when it is over. Here are a few of the great benefits from this simple interval workout. Burn[…]
# String Cheese Sure, it’s processed, but hear us out: One serving of this snack contains filling protein and fat, so you feel satiated—and it only packs about 80 calories. Cheese also packs the amino acid tryptophan, which may help make you drowsy, says Brill. # A Bowl of Cereal[…]
The following methods can be used together or separately, depending on the goals one has, or the fat-loss stage they are at. EXERCISE MODERATELY WITH AEROBICS & WEIGHTS, GRADUALLY INCREASING THE INTENSITY AS FAT IS LOST; Moderate aerobics are likely to burn a greater amount of body fat if the[…]
The Front Squat: As you may have already discovered, the squat is at the top of the heap (along with deadlifts) as one of the most effective overall exercises for stimulating body composition changes (muscle gain and fat loss). This is because exercises like squats and deadlifts use more muscle[…]
Here are 3 exercises that produce minimal results and are a complete waste of time. 1. The Leg Extension The leg extension is for people afraid of the squat rack. I suppose there are those folks out there who squat a ton and then use the leg extension machine as[…]
As much as the thought of leg extensions and triceps kickbacks make me want to alternatively laugh and hurl, bodybuilding has contributed to my own training and the way I train clients in three important ways: 1. The Superset. I love the superset, which is doing two exercises consecutively with[…]
Strength Training – How to Get Stronger Part 1 – What will strength training do for you? Strength training is one of the best ways to… build muscle, lose fat and build insane strength. Strength training is the primary form of weight training for athletes, especially those in sports like[…]
Deadlifts What’s more manly than grabbing a bar with as much weight on it as you can possibly lift and ripping it off of the ground? The deadlift requires true max effort, demanding all of your focus and strength. Not only that, but the deadlift is the surest path to[…]
The Workout To make this simple, perform each movement for 5 sets and hit as close to the prescibed repetitons (1, 3, or 5) as possible. Use a weight that makes getting the designated reps difficult. If weight is heavy and you only get 4 reps on a set that[…]
I wanted to share a little about female bodybuilding nutrition. This is fundamentally the most important place to focus your energy. If you’re not eating the proper foods at the proper times than you’re not going to put on muscle. Bodybuilding is hard enough for women; therefore we need to[…]