The Ultimate Lifting Experience
Men,
How did you get started? I got started in the iron game in the fifth grade when my Father Mike Leahy bought me my first weight set from Dunham’s Sporting Goods and it has been a love affair ever since. I can remember getting those first pumps from the plastic weights in my basement. To […]
Cardio, research studies, Shannon Clark,
One common issue that most dieters face at some point or another during their weight loss program is a very intense degree of hunger. When the body is on a reduced calorie intake for an extended period of time, eventually it’s going to try to fight back and it does this by dramatically upping the […]
Intakes of omega-3 exceeding levels consumed by the general US population may significantly reduce the risk of chronic disease, suggests a new study with Yup’ik Eskimos. High levels of the omega-3 fatty acids EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) and DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) were associated with lower levels of triglycerides, as well as higher levels of HDL cholesterol, […]
No matter how long you’ve been training, the issue of carbs is always a thorny one. Well-read bodybuilders know that even though processed-grain products like white bread have their place in a diet (such as postworkout), whole grains, like oatmeal and brown rice, are generally the better choice for most meals. But what about “new” […]
Cutting, Nutrition, research studies,
Any serious athlete will tell you that proper nutrition is the key to unlocking the potential of your training program. No matter how much weight you throw around, hypertrophy will not come if you’re not in a caloric surplus. Likewise, all the cardio in the world will not help you shed any fat if you’re […]
When looking to increase your rate of fat loss, one important factor that most dieters concern themselves with is trying to reduce feelings of hunger. A fat loss diet is going to be significantly more difficult to follow when you’re feeling incredibly hungry all the time, making it vital that you do whatever you can […]
Men,
How did you get started with bodybuilding? In 2006, I got deployed to Afghanistan and started lifting weights because I was bored. I always read the magazines and one day, I just caught the competitive bug and decided to throw on some posing trunks and give it a shot. I’ve been learning ever since and […]
How did you get started with bodybuilding? Being a high school cheerleader always kept me in shape and active, but it wasn’t until I was required to take a high school weight lifting class that my perspective on weights and building muscle changed. It was awesome seeing the weight go up each week and transform […]
How did you get started with bodybuilding? My parents have always been supportive of me to maintain an active lifestyle as in my childhood they encouraged me to excel in sports as martial arts, swimming and tennis. However, as I got older I relaxed a bit on the sports while becoming more focused on my […]
How did you get started with bodybuilding? Growing up with two older brothers whom I deeply respected, and wanting to follow in their footsteps I became heavily influenced by them and the activities they were involved in. I had a natural flare at school for sport and at aged 14 I forged the date of […]
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