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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - What do you mean low-intensity training isn?t the best for fat burning?
- But how can this possibly be? Everywhere you look, it's always said that long-duration, low-intensity training is best for fat loss. All high-intensity work does is burn carbohydrates, right?Wrong.After reading this article, I guarantee you'll develop a new respect for high-intensity cardio training for fat loss.Low-intensity exercise is defined as working at a heart rate of a...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Get a grip! get more out of your biceps curls
- Would you like to know how to get more out of every single dumbell curl you do? Amazingly enough, you can do this simply by changing where you grip the dumbell.First, I'm going to tell you what the trick is, then I'm going to tell you exactly how and why it works. Then I'm going to finish by telling you how to make the trick so powerful it'll blow your mind!In a nutshell, instead of ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Follow the path of most resistance! why weight training is the fast track to sculpting your body
- Resistance is NOT futile! When it comes to changing your body for the better quickly and permanently, nothing comes close to good old-fashioned weight training.The shape of your body is determined by three things: muscle, bone and fat. While there's really nothing you can do about changing your bone structure, there is a whole lot you can do about muscle and fat. This ratio of muscle to fat...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Strong to the core of your being - the benefits of core training
- If you were to ask me which muscle group in your entire body you could work to get the greatest benefits in the shortest amount of time, I would tell you without hesitation, "the core." Strengthening the core can realize tremendous benefits to anyone regardless of his or her training experience and can do so very quickly.But what is the core?The core, as it's known in strength traini...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Most amazing (and ridiculously simple) trick for stiff-legged deadlifts you will ever read in your l
- The stiff-legged deadlift is one of the best exercises you can do for your hamstrings. The only problem is, it can also be one the hardest exercises to perform properly.For years, I tried to feel my hamstrings working when I did the stiff-legged deadlift. I knew it was the best exercise to work the hip extension function of the hamstrings but I never succeeded in feeling my hams work until ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - How stretching can explode your muscle growth
- When you think about gaining muscle, stretching is probably not the first thing that pops into your head. But did you know that stretching plays a critical role in building muscle?Every muscle in your body is enclosed in a bag of tough connective tissue known as fascia. Fascia is important for holding your muscles in their proper place in your body.But your fascia may also be holding...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - 10 things you can do to lose fat without even trying
- 1. Eat smaller more frequent meals - not only is your metabolism boosted every time you eat something, your body can more efficiently process smaller meals. Instead of having 3 large meals in a day, try to break them up into 5 or 6 smaller meals.2. Drink more water - regular water intake helps to flush away waste products in the body. Get at least six to eight 8 oz. glasses per day. An easy...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Secret training tip #242 - be 10% stronger in leg curls instantly!
- This is a trick to be done on a leg curl machine. By simply changing where you grip your hands on the machine, you can increase your strength in the movement by as much as 10% instantly!Lie face down on the bench as you normally would when doing the exercise. Instead of gripping the machine on the handles below the bench with your arms bent, extend your arms straight overhead in front and g...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Target: rear delts: one simple movement and they?ll be on fire!
- The Bent-Over Lateral Raise is one of the most common exercises used for working the rear or posterior deltoids. For most trainers, it can be difficult to really feel the rear delts working during this movement as the larger, stronger muscles of the back have a tendency to take over.To really get the most out of this exercise, you need to remove the back muscles from the equation. This can ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Do electric ab stimulators really work?
- Electronic muscle stimulators are the latest craze, the hottest fad... but you want to know "do they really work!" Right?To answer that question, let's start with a little background information on what this equipment was originally designed for.Electric ab stimulators were (and still are) used in medical rehab situations. They are designed to keep muscles from atrophying (wasting aw...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - One simple movement can double the effectiveness of pulldowns
- The Pulldown is an excellent exercise for working the Latissimus Dorsi muscles of the back (also known as the lats). It is a little known fact but there is a way you can dramatically improve the effectiveness of this exercise by performing one simple movement before each rep.Many people have a hard time feeling their lats working when they do pulldowns. The biceps may have a tendency to tak...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Waist your breath - breathing for a thinner waist
- The crunch exercise is the backbone of abdominal training. It develops the muscles of the abs to help you build that much-desired six-pack. But did you know that there is a way to do crunches that can actually decrease the size of your waist?The key to this technique is the top position of the crunch where your abdominals are contracted as hard as they are able to.When you're in this...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - How to gain weight
- Until I started following a routine to eat, my gains were minimal. Once I set my eating times to a specific time during the day along with a protein boost, I could see the gains immediately. This sample program is a quick way to get your protein WAY up and generally increase your food intake. But it doesn't require the traditional sit down 6+ a day to eat 30 chicken breasts and spend all day cooki...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Get on the ball: core stability
- Have you heard the term, focus on the core? No, we're not talking about the inside of a golf ball; we're talking about the inner muscles that make up the abdominal region, hips and lower back. Most people focus their attention on the muscles that are more visible and easy to train, such as biceps, pecs and back, however, the most important muscles that act as our foundation are often over looked. ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Targeting those trouble spots
- Wouldn't it be great if you could get rid of that excess fat on your stomach or tighten up those hips and thighs? How many times have you tried diet and exercise to target your trouble spots only to see slow or no progress? How many people do you know that have been down that same path, probably multiple times?Having worked with hundreds of individuals, mainly women, the two things that I f...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Why you must use the right dumbbells for your workout
- A dumbbell exercise program is effective with the right equipment These days, more so that in decades gone by, dumbbells are growing in popularity in fitness centers and health clubs across the United States.In addition, they are increasingly being purchased by people who want to include them in their personal gyms at home so they can conduct a dumbbell exercise program in the comfort of th...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Why you must choose the right dumbells for maximum results results
- Embarking on a dumbbell exercise program? Then examine two well known dumbbell brands If you are looking for high quality dumbbells for your ongoing dumbbell exercise and fitness training program then you should probably consider Pro Style and Hex dumbbells, amongst others.While you can purchase cheaper no name brand dumbbells from discount stores, buying the professional fitness equipment ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - The basics of dumbells and dumbbell workouts
- Dumbbells are integral to a long term fitness and personal strengthening plan. Dumbbells are individual weights that are best used as part of your overall fitness workout each day.A standard but effective dumbbell exercise is generally conducted as follows. Place one dumbbell in each hand and use you arms to lift the dumbbells up to shoulder height. Now, lower your arms down so you arms are...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Who else wants to build muscle fast?
- I see it all the time. Guys in the gym doing set after set of all these different exercises, and if you looked at these same people 3 months from now they have not really changed physically all that much, maybe a little more toned but nothing really noticeable. And the elusive question "How do I build more muscle" is still the battlecry.Well guys it is not adding more sets, or adding more r...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Muscle building tips and supplements: dos and donts
- Packing on Muscle mass involves a lot of dedication and care. At times, trying too hard can have its negative effects too. Right guidance and proper techniques make the perfect recipe to MUSCLE BUILDING. Muscle Building is no joke, but at the same time, very much possible. The bottomline is to workout in the right direction and not to harm your body. Here are some Do's and Dont's for Muscle Buildi...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Fitness & muscle building know how for hard gainers
- Hard gainers are individuals who train equally hard as other people but somehow fail to make any gains comparable to others. They need a lot more than hard training. Hard gainers need to incorporate many different principles in order to achieve their muscle building ambitions and goals. Many bodybuilders get to discover this through the hard way of personal experience, which results in wasted time...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Overcoming fears and unproductive thinking
- You might sometimes wonder whether your dedication and sacrifice will pay off as your intended goals. There isn't a person on earth who wants to invest their time, effort, and money into something that eventually will result in a disappointment.It's vital to become aware of the extent to which you follow this trend of thinking. Often times you may not have had sufficient exposure and develo...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Bodybuilding: effective ways to handling criticism
- It's important to set the way we'll respond to different critics throughout the journey of achieving our personal and bodybuilding goals. As are other areas of life, Bodybuilding is a sport of opinion. When we step on that stage, or conduct our daily business, whether with associates or judges, it's our relationships with these people, and their opinions and impressions that will determine our per...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Muscle gain visualization tips
- Visualization can play an important part in gaining weight and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Gaining weight can be difficult for many people who don't use their minds to help in the process.Visualization is a powerful technique that can help you make lasting lifestyle changes. Just by "day dreaming", you can significantly improve your chances in achieving your goals.Visualization ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Muscle building training tips for beginners
- (*) Proper bodybuilding exercises technique.First steps in muscle building training are easy. Spend the first few weeks in gym knowing the exercises. During the first few weeks of muscle building training, the muscles react to the stress put on them, even with relatively light weights, with important increase in strength and muscle tension.(*) Train whole body on one workout.E...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - 3 biggest benefits of strength training
- Strength training is exercise that uses resistance to strengthen and condition the musculoskeletal system, improving muscle tone and endurance. "Strength training" is used as a general term synonymous with other common terms: "weightlifting" and "resistance training." Physiologically, the benefits of consistent strength training include an increase in muscle size and tone, increased muscular stren...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Gaining muscle mass
- This article will discuss how to gain weight naturally muscle building. Gaining weight naturally is about muscle building and using a mass building diet daily. The question of how to gain weight is a common one, however the answer lies in your diet. Below we will give an example of a mass building diet for one day of the week.You can look at the example and use something similar for the res...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Six minute abs
- Six minutes out of your day. All you need is a level floor.Start this torture session just as the end credits begin to roll. A few Sprint, Bell Atlantic, and Burger King commercials later, Jerry should be starting in with the monologue that kicks off the ensuing episode. And by then, your midsection should be burning like charcoal.Contrary to what many believe, Abdominal workouts do ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Reasons why leg training should not be ignored
- As a modern weight lifter or body builder, I want you to picture something. Picture yourself as an extremely musucular person with very little body fat. Now picture yourself walking down the beach and everyone is staring at you. You think they are staring at your body because it looks like its etched in stone, but the real reason is your extreme lack of leg development, otherwise known as chicken ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - A very simple program anybody can follow to gain mass
- Until I started following a routine to eat, my gains were minimal. Once I set my eating times to a specific time during the day along with a protein boost, I could see the gains immediately. This sample program is a quick way to get your protein WAY up and generally increase your food intake. But it doesn't require the traditional sit down 6+ a day to eat 30 chicken breasts and spend all day cooki...
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