Archive for October, 2009
Top 5 Ways to Gain Lean Mass & Lose Fat – Marc Lobliner
Some people say that you progress physically in the gym. Some people say you grow while you rest. Some people say we never walked on the moon while some people say that frog legs taste like chicken. I think you get my point by now, although the last two made no sense at all.
There are many different theories on training and diet and when stuff happens. We[...]
Video Game or Cardio Workout? Walking or the Wii?
The alarming rise in obesity has been linked to many factors, from an increase in non-nutritive sweeteners in many food products to the reduction in physical activity and nutritional knowledge of individuals. Those who cite the lack of physical activity as the main reason for increasing obesity levels point to modern entertainment, such as television and v[...]
Protein Blend vs. Whey Protein
Chances are, if you walk into any gym and ask ten people what they think the most important supplement in their arsenal is, nine will probably offer the same response - whey protein.
At some point, whey was crowned the king of protein supplements, most likely due to its high bioavailability and low fat and carbohydrate content. As a result, most strength [...]
Famous Arnold Quotes
Arnold Schwarzenegger is perhaps the greatest body builder of all time, and definitely the most famous. Over the years the Austrian oak has had many interesting things to say on such subjects as body building, motivation, and power and authority. What follows are some of Arnold’s most famous quotes.
Arnold on drive and determination (motivation)
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Rethinking Long Recovery Periods Between Sets
One of the common beliefs that many people have with regards to weight training is that the heavier weight you’re attempting to lift, the longer rest periods you should be taking. This has some people utilizing rest periods of up to five minutes in some cases during their hypertrophy exercises.
Is this long of a rest period really necessary though?
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Bulkin And Cutting For A Competition or not! ;)
Diet is a funny thing. So many things go into it besides just eating! It affects not only your body, yet your mind and soul!
I have to eat a lot of food at about 230 lbs and about 8%BF with 210 LBM to keep and grow muscle. I’m also 55 yrs old and food has changed in flavor. It takes more spices and herbs to taste palatable. I actually have to force foo[...]
"For me life is continuously being hungry. The meaning of life is not simply to exist, to survive, but to move ahead, to go up, to achieve, to conquer" - Arnold