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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Glucosamine review and potential benefits
- Something interesting happened as my triceps workouts continued in their intensity. After doing some triceps elbow extensions and numerous other elbow extension exercises, I began to feel effects of what is known as elbow tendonitis. The symptoms generally included a pain with any movement of my elbows. So much so, that even resting my arms on a chair began to have an associated soreness to the to...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Tendonitis and the effects on your routine
- What turns out to be a small, yet annoying pain in your joint, can quickly turn into something much more debilitating. At first, you just think it might be a pulled muscle. Maybe I did a bit too much weight? But the intermediate to advanced bodybuilder knows what muscle soreness feels like after a workout. This isn't it. But there is a potential solution.My biceps routine, which was progres...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - No2 muscle enhancing hemodialator
- Whenever I go to the gym and tell a friend that I've recently started the supplement, NO2, nobody knows what I'm talking about but I even mention Creatine, and that is well known as a standard for building muscle.Could NO2 be the next Creatine? When Creatine was launched, it was expensive. But it worked. It was a huge craze at the gyms and most everybody wanted it. The reason they wanted it...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - 10 tips: how to get in shape without sweating
- Tip #1: The *Brazilian move*.The good thing about this move is that you don't need to go a gym to do it, you don't even need to find time in your day.Why?Because you will do this move while you brush your teeth!How does it work:Standing straight in your bathroom, bend your knees slightly.Tilt your hips forward while contracting them, then pull them back....
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Weight gain myths
- The vast majority of myths about weight gain are mostly passed down from "gym talk" and so-called experts who know nothing about the body's workings.Myths that lead to wasted time, frustration and if are taken blindly as truth, can really set back your progress in the gym. Don't believe everything you hear when it comes to exercise and weight gain.Simple, basic principles apply to al...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Muscle-building exercises and growth-boosters
- I have 'emerged' some subtle bodybuilding techniques that infuse rapid muscle-growth to any trainee. You see, the "factor of top intensity levels" in combination with "aggressive workouts that expel pure testosterone bursts", is the key to a fantastic muscular development.Yesterday, another non-typical "Chest & Biceps" workout suffused my body to some *wondrous moments* of exhilaration and ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Want to do everything better? build a strong core
- Core strength and stability is increasingly recognized as a vital part of fitness. So what is it and how do you go about getting it? The past five years have seen growing interest in resistance, or weight training programs, aimed at achieving core strength and stability. While some of us might think apples when we hear the word 'core', the word certainly doesn't refer to a throw-away aspect of fit...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Celebrity personal trainers
- Personal Trainer to the Stars!!Celebrity Personal Trainers!!Who are these amazing personal trainers that train the stars, professional athletes, celebrities, rock musicians, and the rest of the rich and famous?Well, being a personal trainer and a perfectionist, I did some research to find out who they are and how one becomes a personal trainer to the stars. The research I unco...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Train for the look you want
- So the Olympics are almost upon us. While you have the chance, compare the differences between a marathon (long distance) runner's body and a sprinter's body. What do you notice? The long-distance runner is skinny, frail, kind of bony, thin and almost sickly looking. On the other hand, the sprinter has well developed muscles, and looks strong, fit, healthy.Of the two, which one would you ra...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Build 80 pounds of muscle?
- Is it possible to gain 80 pounds of shredded muscle without Steroids? Yes, but very difficult. A realistic goal for packing on muscle would be 7lbs/year....yes, 7lbs/year-without steroids. Arnold in his day (late 70's early 80's) weight around 240lbs ripped up at a height of 6'2". So if you weight 190lbs for example and you are around the same height, it could take you up to 7-8 years to get in th...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - 15 muscle building rules for skinny guys and gals!
- WHY CAN'T YOU GAIN WEIGHT?Though there may be many reasons why you may be thin, the most apparent reason is because of your genetics. If your parents are naturally thin or have a small body frame, then you will most likely have the same small body type.To some degree, your size can also be controlled by your metabolism. If you have a difficult time gaining weight of any kind (fat or ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - How to weight train for maximum muscle gain
- Weight training involves the use of equipment that enables variable resistance. This resistance can come in the form of "free weights" like barbells and dumbbells, machines that use cables or pulleys to help you lift the weight and bodyweight exercises like pull-ups or dips.Free Weights vs. Machines vs. Bodyweight ExercisesFor maximum muscle gain, the focus of your workouts should co...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Tips to help you gain weight
- 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...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Are you too old to pump iron?
- Are you too old for weight lifting? Will weight lifting help you stay and look younger? The answer to the first question is no and to the second is a resounding yes. Weight lifting will help both men and women stay fit and supple and might even help you look younger. And, no matter what your age, you're not too old to start.In 1982, Dr.Walter Bortz,writing in The Journal of the American Med...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - ?bodybuilding sins? that cause back pain and missed workouts
- It's one thing for someone who sits at a computer all day and never exercises to have back pain, but for a bodybuilder, someone who spends hours and hours each week pouring everything they've got into building muscle, it should be criminal!The reason we say this is because, if you are going to spend so much time, money, and energy trying to build the "perfect body", you have to ma...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Weight training terminology for beginners
- Weight training is one of the best ways to shape up and lose weight. The benefits of weight training are too numerous to mention here. The purpose of this article is to help you understand the terminology of weight training so that you can better understand your trainer or salesperson. Perhaps you have thought about joining a gym. Perhaps you have called and inquired about cost, operating hours, w...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Welcome back everyone!
- Ah summer time, it's one of my favorite seasons and it has everything to do with free time, sun and surf. Activities like volleyball, tennis, soccer, swimming, surfing, sprinting after curious children, playing frisbee with the dog, walking a mile to get a frozen yogurt or to find that lost flipper on the beach take precedence. All the ingredients that make exercise happen because, it's summer and...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Ab sculpting exercise - one of the most productive exercises for your abs that is hardly ever used
- Before I talk about one of the most productive and forgotten Ab Development exercises ever developed, you will need to know how your abdominal muscles actually work. I know for a fact, if I don't offer some pretty convincing evidence, it will be very difficult for you to believe such a claim so here is where a little education will go a long way to prove my point.Your abdominal muscles are ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Current dietary recommendations in strength training
- Efforts to expand the limits of human strength and endurance have kept the scientist and the athlete occupied for centuries. The quest for another pound of muscle, or to lift next couple of kilos has been relentlessly pursued in the gym and the laboratory alike. As the questions and conquests became more challenging, the answers have become more elusive and complicated. Few concepts and conclusion...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Preliminary isometric tension improves the effectiveness of dynamic work by up to 20%
- Are you looking for a simple and effective way to increase your strength? This article will show you how to incorporate isometrics into your training regime to increase the strength of your favorite lifts.Soviet research, dating back to the sixties of the 20th century, points out that isometric training preceding dynamic work may increase its effectiveness by up to 20%. This is called the "...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - How proper calorie fragmentation improves body composition?
- It is a well-established fact that calories control everyone's bodyweight. No matter how many meals a day you have, it is the calorie balance in the end of the day that matters. If you eat fewer calories than you are burning, you will lose weight. It won't matter if these calories come from chocolate, bagels, meat, eggs, fruit or whatever else.Calories control bodyweight.What about b...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - 15 quick body toning tips
- Tip 1 - Tummy Toner - In addition to your toning workout, eat smaller portions. Your stomach is only about as large as your fist. So no need to stuff yourself with a large plate full of food.Tip 2 - Try a Trainer - Get advice or help from a trainer from time to time. Some online trainers are pretty affordable like around $2 week at eDiets.com. Or search your favorite online engine for free ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Know all about power push ups
- Push ups are the most convenient way to build up your chest, shoulders, arms and upper back. It can be performed at any place, and you don't need to carry your gym with you wherever you go.Do you know that most of the men who train with weights cannot do single handstand pushups? When I first found this out I was stunned.A few Things to keep in mind:Ø Always ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - 3 amazing ways to shape up your muscles in less than 7 days!
- Imagine you need to look great to get all the attention at the biggest party of the year. The cloak has already started ticking and you have got 7 days to fix yourself for the D-Day. If you can take out 15 to 30 minutes in the next few days, you can be ready for action.Step 1:Exercise: Start with skipping and jogging and chin-ups by hanging from a rod for warming up.Two steps ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - How do i gain weight?
- Try asking people how to gain weight and you'll likely see some bewildered faces staring back at you. For the majority of people, hearing that question is akin to hearing the questions, "How do I stub my toe?" or "How do I run out of gas?" Those confused faces not withstanding, the question is a legitimate one and one that frustrates those who find themselves on the light end of ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Enough already! stop coming up with new weight loss programs...
- Great weight loss techniques are completely worthless.That's a true statement 99.7% of the time.Great weight loss techniques are a scam on oneself.That's also a true statement 99.7% of the time.Great weight loss techniques NEVER make you thin, lean, healthy, or sexy!Also a true statement 99.7% of the time.Great weight loss techniques waste your time, and g...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Lift more now - weight less forever!
- It's week three, and you've already learned the importance of drinking plenty of water, and by now, are seeing and feeling the countless benefits of cardiovascular exercise, or walking. So, it's time to turn it up a notch. Let's add weights to our weekly program, to reshape your body, and your mind!Weight training is one of the most important parts of your life-long exercise program. In fac...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Personal trainers with real people, real situations
- TO DO OR NOT TO DO? ? ABSTWO WEEKS PRIOR TO WRITING ARTICLE:Jeanne is a client I have worked with for a number of years, and through a couple of births with very quick recoveries. She is naturally tall and thin with wide hips and very flat abs. She has that perfect body for wearing couture as you can see from her Vogue magazine write up in October of 2003. She is the type that doesn'...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Personal lactate threshold training
- These are not the reasons we do Lactate Threshold Training.What is it? When muscles contract vigorously for long periods, the circulatory system begins to lose ground in delivery of oxygen (necessary for energy production). In these conditions the breakdown of glucose is converted to lactic acid. As the lactate is produced in the muscles, it leaks out into the blood and is carried aroun...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Exercise the right way - barbell shrugs
- Other articles in this series looked at a number of exercises, mainly from the perspective of developing a comprehensive muscle building program. Sometimes we take things for granted, especially when it comes to performing the basic exercises that constitute the core of most bodybuilders' training regimes.It is useful, therefore, to describe in detail the processes involved in actually doin...
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