Training With Intensity – Make It Count!
Training with intensity and just going through the motions is the difference between clients who see results and those who don’t. Training with intensity starts before you even get to the gym. Get PSYCHED! Write down exactly what you’re going to do before you get there, so you can plan and attack your workout. Below are my tools to get you ready for a sweat dripping, heart pumping workout, but remember intensity is a state of mind! You have to raise your standards and what you expect of yourself. Whether you’re just beginning on your fitness journey or a seasoned athlete, training with intensity, passion and focus is what will play a major factor in helping you reach your goals.
Why Many Gain Strength Without Adding Muscle MassMany who embark on a natural bodybuilding program expect that if their weights increase in the gym during a workout, then their muscles must be larger than the last time they performed the same exercise. This seems very logical, as we associate larger people with greater strength, so when we are able to bench press more weight, this must mean that our chest, triceps and shoulder muscles have grown. Right? Well, maybe.
Getting Success With Quick Bodybuilding Tips – Muscle Building StrategiesIf you are new to bodybuilding and wondering what could possibly be the secret mantra of competitive bodybuilders, it is time for you to find some time-tested muscle building strategies and tips. Contrary to popular belief, a perfect bodybuilding workout program is more than just hitting the gym and eating like never before. The process of formulating and executing the right muscle building workout program and consuming the right health products at the right time along with enough patience are the basics of professional bodybuilding.
How To Use Carbohydrates For Gaining Lean Muscle MassGaining lean muscle mass can become quite easier if you include proper amount of carbohydrates in your diet. In this article I describe how much carbohydrates should be a part of your daily diet.
What Are The Pros and Cons of CreatineCreatine is the most popular supplement when it comes to bodybuilding. But there are a lot of misconceptions about creatine. As people don’t have enough knowledge about creatine, this article would help them to get a sniff of what creatine is.
Kettlebell and Power Rack Training for Leg TrainingI’ve included useful suggestions on how to effectively train your legs using kettlebells. These are useful tools that are great for toning muscles and increasing strength and muscle size.
Is Muscle Heavier Than Body Fat?If you’ve spent any time in the gym or spoken to anyone involved with exercise then you at some stage would’ve heard the phrase “Muscle Weighs More Than Fat”. This is a myth that if taken at face value is not true.
Glute Kickbacks, A Must Do Exercise to Build Your GlutesOne of the best exercises to lift, shape, tone, tighten and increase some booty growth are “Glute Kickbacks.” Always PUSH through the heels of your feet and really squeeze your glutes HARD on the full extension of the movement! Mentally visualize yourself pushing whatever your heels are connecting with away from you forcefully in a controlled movement. This will activate the muscle fibers in your glutes even more so giving you the best results possible. REMEMBER TO MENTALLY CONNECT WITH YOUR BOOTY, PUSH THROUGH THE HEELS OF YOUR FEET AND REALLY SQUEEZE YOUR GLUTES HARD ON FULL EXTENSION OF THE MOVEMENT!
Requirements To Building Muscle EffectivelyBuilding muscle isn’t tough, but it does require time, commitment, and some intelligence for most of us. Some people are naturally muscular, lean, and strong but that doesn’t describe me and it probably doesn’t describe you since you are reading this.
Best Gloves for Crossfit Pull UpsA pull up is a pull up. Sure there’s lots of variations you can do to help focus the movement on different body parts but when it comes down to it the core movement is the same.
Suns Out, Guns Out: Effective Arm ExercisesSummer is right around the corner so you might as well show off your well developed arm muscles, right? You do have some biceps and triceps don’t you? If not do not worry though because with these arm exercise that are listed below, your arms will grow to never before seen size.
The Importance of Muscle Mass While AgingFrom the time we are born until our mid- twenties, our bodies continue to grow and become stronger. But little do most people know, around age 25 we all start losing muscle through a process called sarcopenia. This loss of muscle mass can be attributed to many of the symptoms we relate to aging such as loss of balance and strength, loose skin, poor posture and inability to complete daily tasks.