Wondering how to gain muscle? There are many fads, gimmicks and "quick fixes" to be found, but there is really only one healthy way to gain muscle mass. You don't need to be gifted with great genetics or use potentially dangerous illegal hormones or steroids.

 The "how to gain muscle" question has a relatively simple two-step process:

 1) increase your caloric intake, and

2) workout. This combination will provide the desired results.

 Don't be embarrassed to look in the mirror! You CAN ha...

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The numbers on your scale do not indicate whether you are fit or fat. Far more significant than your total body weight is the composition of your body tissue. If a man's fatty tissue is bigger than 14% up to 15% of his body mass, or if a woman's is more than 20% to 22%, he or she is overweight, or more precisely, overfat.

 

A small amount of fat is needed for padding the internal organs and as insulation under the skin. Excess fat leads to such diseases as diabetes, gout, high blood pressur...

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Burning fat from the abdomen through exercises specially destined to the abdominal muscles was, is and will always be one of the most resistant myths.

 Almost all the people with a big belly take up, with a lot of determination, sit-ups, crunches, side-bends, twists, etc., hoping that every new series or set of exercises, every session of repeating them, will help them get rid of the 'ring' of adipose tissue around their waist, also called 'the ring of death'.

 Besides the fact that it is p...

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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 ...

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Yoga has simple and effective body movements that strengthen one's back, firm the stomach, and redistribute body weight. Yoga exercises stretch and tone the body muscles. They increase endurance and improve flexibility.

 Yoga Asanas or positions are the best among all exercises for toning muscles, lubricating joints and massaging the body. Yoga postures bring physical as well as mental stability, health and vigor. These Asanas were developed thousands of years ago and have evolved over centu...

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Can you see your self walking down the street at your favorite location looking and feeling great.  Or as you stroll down the beach and you notice people glance over there shoulders to admire your beautiful ripped abs that belong to you. Feeling so confident in your self that your vacation seems perfect like a dream.  You pinch yourself and realize that you have arrived. 

 Everyone in this green earth would love to have six pack abs and be fully healthy.  Can everyone archive this goal?  Ye...

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The benefits of a good strength training program are almost endless. Less disease, happiness and most importantly, showing off your muscles at the beach.

 Strength training should be part of everyone's routine. Even if you are low on time, strength training, according to the ACSM (American College of Sports Medicine), only needs to be done 2-3 times per week with each session lasting no more than one hour. For 2-3 hours per week, huge benefits can be realized.

 Regular strength training wil...

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This running program consist of three main parts, first fat burning this program will for sure burn fat. Second endurance you will have a much better breathing pattern during and after this workout over the next 30 days. Third, the shape of your body will change regardless of whatever it looks like now, after 30 days you will see a noticeable difference. Everyday is a 30 minute workout to be complete 4 - 6 times per week. So you will need a stopwatch or a watch if you miss more than three day...

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Catching up on posts!

December 9th 2010 – Training Zones.

You need to understand your heart rate training zones when doing your cardiovascular routine. There are four different kinds of zones, and understanding them can drastically alter the appearance of your body. I often tell my clients what kind of body do you want to emulate? Do you want to look like a sprinter? Then you have to train like a sprinter. A marathoner? Then you need to train like a marathoner? Training zones play a prominent...
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December 8th 2010 – Heal Toe? Oh No!

I have noticed a young lady in the gym running on the treadmill on her bare feet. This new fitness revolution seems to be making a lot of head way in the fitness community these days. Our ancestors did ran barefoot, but is barefoot running the right thing to do now? The caveman philosophy of training has been making a lot of strides in the fitness community for a couple years now. The Paleo diet is steadily becoming popular as is fun...
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