Most people who are trying to lose weight often become frustrated by the number that is displayed on the scale.  As a personal trainer I use the scale as a tool to determine an individual’s fat mass.  Multiplying a person’s body fat percentage by the weight measured on the scale easily accomplishes this.  The fat mass number is then subtracted from their body weight, thus giving  the individuals lean mass, which is the muscle, water, and internal organs of the body.  For example, two fema...

Summer is on the horizon, and the time has come to kick back and relax under the sun. It’s time for beach days, barbecues and pool parties, and for any serious weightlifter these activities also mean one thing: it’s time for the shirts to come off and to showcase that rock-solid physique they’ve been working on all year. No one wants to be walking around with a soft, smooth and flabby body, and for the next month or two, all of those serious lifters will be shifting into “get rippedâ€...

Your blood cholesterol level is affected not only by what you eat but also by how quickly your body makes LDL-cholesterol and disposes of it. In fact, your body makes all the cholesterol it needs, and it is not necessary to take in any additional cholesterol from the foods you eat.

 People with heart disease or those who are at high risk for developing it typically have too much LDL-cholesterol in their blood. Many factors help determine whether your LDL-cholesterol level is high or low. The...

There are a couple of reasons why most people fail in their attempt to gain more muscle mass:

 A. Improper diet.

 Most people are not eating enough protein and eating too many simple carbs.

 They are not stressing their muscles during each workout. You don't have to kill yourself, but you must subject your body to out of the ordinary stress each workout to grow muscle.

 B. They lack consistency.

 They do not stay focused throughout the entire 12-week period. If they don't see results im...

This is a very common question in today's society that has been sensitized to the illegal use of performance enhancing drugs in sports and from many of the health warnings that go along with the supplements that bodybuilders use. So is bodybuilding healthy? Or better yet, can it be healthy? Well lets take a few moments to try to answer that question.

 First of all you have to evaluate your goals. Are you considering bodybuilding for the purpose of competition or looking good? Or do you just ...

With all of the recent negative press given to body supplements, it makes good sense to be cautions about using different nutritional supplements as a part of your body building efforts.

 Whey protein has been lauded as a safe, natural and simple supplement. It's use has become popular for those genuinely interested in good health through physical fitness and body building.

 The importance of adequate protein levels in the body cannot be ignored. Since protein is used up when exercising, bo...

Becoming familiar with the muscles that make up your body has more benefits than simply allowing you to talk shop with your training partners. The more familiar you are with the muscles you're working, the better you'll be able to judge what's needed to make improvements. In this article we'll get to know the muscles that make up the lower body.

 This is where you'll find the big, strong muscles that allow us to get around. The main muscles found below the waist are as follows:

 1. Quadrice...

Your blood cholesterol level is affected not only by what you eat but also by how quickly your body makes LDL-cholesterol and disposes of it. In fact, your body makes all the cholesterol it needs, and it is not necessary to take in any additional cholesterol from the foods you eat.

 People with heart disease or those who are at high risk for developing it typically have too much LDL-cholesterol in their blood. Many factors help determine whether your LDL-cholesterol level is high or low. The...

Understanding your body requirements is an invaluable tool for developing fitness. your daily body requirements include vitamins, minerals, protein and fiber. Vitamins and minerals are the elements that are necessary for chemical reactions that unlock energy or enable growth. Although your body can store some vitamins, a regular daily intake is important because some of the most vital vitamins, B and C, are water-soluble, so are quickly flushed out of the system.

 It's important to ensure yo...

After a little research it is apparent that nobody really knows where the saying that you need to drink 8 cups of water per day comes from. Some people trace it back to a study in the 1980's, and other people claim that doctors starting telling people that amount because it was a good goal, but didn't have any scientific research to back it up with.

 Either way, the point is clear, water does wonders for your body, and your brain. Water is well known to cleanse your body of harmful chemicals...

Over the years there has been a surge of different strength training techniques that have come onto the market and just faded away. Here we discuss the training strategies to gain the maximum amount of muscle in the shortest time possible that have stood up to the test of time.

 Most of these strength-training strategies have been around for years but are not followed by many training systems these days. Lets look at a few below that actually work.

 1. Training Frequency

 The two mai...

Training at home could prove as a good solution for the ones interested. The effectiveness of this type of training could compare to the one of working out in the gym, as long as some factors are considered.

 The first, and at the same time the most important of these, is owning the necessary equipment. If, besides this, you also have a partner who trains with you, the exercises can be as effective as the ones performed in the gym. Of course, we are talking now about the ideal situation of ...

You Can Have Washboard Abdominals And look Great On The Beach

 Can you imagine walking along the beach in you swimsuit with everyone looking at your rippling six pack.  All eyes jealously admiring your suntanned, muscular physique.

 Ok here’s the truth, "there are no easy ways to build washboard abs"!

 But there are some ways that will give you fantastic results (and some that will waste your time).

 It seems as if there is a new "Super Fast Power Abdominals" gadget on the market every ...

What Does It Take To Lose Body Fat?

 To lose body fat, you need to incorporate sheer simplicity, plus ultimate science because understanding how to lose body fat comprises your awareness of BOTH concepts. Now is the time to prepare your heart and mind for non-stop challenge, consistent focus, and utmost care.

 You are here seeking some viable remedy, correct? Our time together here is far more worthwhile if I just go ahead and tell you, right now, what it takes to lose body fat. In a nutshe...

After a little research it is apparent that nobody really knows where the saying that you need to drink 8 cups of water per day comes from. Some people trace it back to a study in the 1980's, and other people claim that doctors starting telling people that amount because it was a good goal, but didn't have any scientific research to back it up with.

 Either way, the point is clear, water does wonders for your body, and your brain. Water is well known to cleanse your body of harmful chemicals...

Because your body is about 50-55% water, you can temporarily stage-manage your weight with diet pills and fad diets but, you cannot manipulate your body fat percentage. Body fat percentage is a more meaningful metric for gauging physical fitness than what you can get out of height and weight tables.

The U.S. Army established a maximum allowable body fat percentage standard that applies to everybody from recruit to four-star general. Failure to meet the body fat percentage standard means no p...

Burn body fat 24 hours a day is simple. Yes, I said simple but I did not say it is easy. That is because you must have a firm commitment and mental discipline to do it. However, it will get easier and easier when you adapt to your new lifestyle and when your lose fat goal is achieved.

 So how do you burn fat 24 hrs a day? Here are some simple steps to lose fat 24 hours a day.

ʉۢ Build muscles. Muscles are active cells and they are great calorie burners. The more muscles you pack on, the m...

There is so much conflicting information out there when it comes to the topic of building muscle, and sometimes it can be very difficult to know where to start. If you’re an average beginner looking for some basic guidelines to follow in the gym, the following 8 points will start you off on the right track.

 1) Train With Weights and Focus On Compound, Free Weight Movements.

 If you want to make solid, noteworthy gains in muscle size and strength, you absolutely must train with free weigh...