Are you unsure where to start with building your home gym? There are a lot of factors that you should consider and questions you should have answered before building your gym. Addressing these ... (more)
Are you sick and tired of picking up that latest body building magazine off the shelve, opening it to the latest program on the current bodybuilding star and discovering that he is using a six day sp... (more)
When I was 16, I asked myself this very same question that I received from a frustrated 16 year old. It went something like this... "A Little Help Please! I am 16 and I am VERY skinny! I don't have m... (more)
Once you know how much you need to eat, you can easily track that and meet your daily goals. Once you get into a routine (certain foods and portions) you'll have a very good idea of what you eating. (more)
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 ... (more)
When I was a young boy, emerging muscles were the coolest thing. If a vein popped out a little, that was even more awesome. There were no fitness centers or body building gyms to amount to anything ... (more)
Papa Murphy's has a new low-carb pizza. Burger King has a low-carb hamburger. Applebee's has rolled out a new low-carb menu, as have dozens of other national restaurant chains. There are low-carb... (more)
The first thing an absolute beginner should do is visit his/her doctor and get the all clear to begin a workout program that will include cardiovascular and weight training. (more)
There are as many varied opinions on what “plan” one should follow to build muscle, as there are people who have those opinions. On one thing they do agree, however. You must have a regimen. · You ca... (more)
Large, bulging muscles like those found on the models of body building magazine covers are often what people associate with strength training. (more)
“Do I need supplements to gain muscles fast?-, “What supplementations are needed for body building beginners?-, “Are the nutrients from my daily meals enough for me to gain bigger muscles fast?- (more)
1) Eating very little or excessive protein. Protein is the key nutrient in any bodybuilding diet plan. In order to build muscle one should consume at least 1 gram of protein per pound of lean ... (more)
Believe me… I’ve had my fair share of large bills especially when I’m trying to bulk up and gain weight. Am I right about this so far? Don't worry… there are some really overlooked and rather ... (more)
So you want to build big muscles? Simple isn't it? Just join a gym and hit those weights regularly and viola, in a couple of months, you will gain so much muscle mass that you are ready to take on ... (more)
For those who are not familiar with my name, I am a National Level Strongman competitor in the United States. (more)
Creatine is a natural substance found in the body, therefore, is not classified as a drug. It is legal to use in the US and most other countries as it is considered a food supplement. (more)
Lets face it protein is an essential nutrient, and is vital to your health and is used to build muscles, skin, hair and nails. However, many people put their health at risk by eating too much of it. ... (more)
This article covers some sound principles all exercise programs should follow. (more)
Weight training choices for the skinny guy. (more)
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 ... (more)
This article offers some great practical recommendations for how to eat like a bodybuilder when that pesky ol' life gets in the way. If you need meal suggestions for business lunches, quickie lunches, or meals on the road, this is the article for you. (more)
Are free weights such as dumbbells and barbells are more superior to weightlifting machines for building bigger muscles? Well, both free weights and weightlifting machines have its own pros and cons.... (more)
Yo-yo dieting and exercising affects most of us. Follow these 7 tips to overcome it. (more)
There are many factors to consider when you want to know how long will it take for you to gain and build muscle mass. Questions like are you eating enough and the right nutrients to accelerate muscle growth, are you exercising correctly and regularly and ... (more)
You constantly hear about people who desperately are trying to lose body fat. However, occasionally you hear about people struggling to keep weight on. They complain they are too skinny... (more)
There are literally thousands of \"personal trainers\" in New York City alone claiming that they have the ability to help you with improving posture, bodybuilding, nutrition, coping with the stress of ... (more)
I often hear from amateur golfers about how training with weights makes them feel "tight" and it ruin’s their golf swing. Traveling on the PGA Tour I disagree with this point of view completely. (more)
Frankly, I’m puzzled whenever I hear this from somebody who’s frustrated with their lack of gains: Me: So what are you eating? How many calories per day and how many do you need? Them: I don’t know. ... (more)
Many summers ago, I recall lying in front of the TV, wearing in my shorts, sipping a refreshing drink, enjoying the warm breeze, watching the Masters. I found myself being strangely fascinated by the... (more)
Time Is a major factor in your bodybuilding routine. It can cause you to focus your thought elsewhere, instead of your training. Your mind wanders onto something else while you perform a set of curls... (more)
I'd like to explain an important concept that most online trainers (even the "gurus") don't "get"... Have you ever heard that 'nutrition is common sense?' Have you ever thought about why the United ... (more)
You can have all the knowledge in the world about bodybuilding but if you don't have a plan you can follow and actually do it you will remain just another muscle wannabe nerd! (more)
How many magazines have you read where they tell you to take in X grams of protein? All of those calculations may or may not be correct but it depends on YOU! (more)
Strength training is one of the most rigorous training workouts that you can experience. All the work that you put forth during a body building workout benefits you in several different ways. By perf... (more)
Why you do not have "killer abs" or that "6 pack" Abdominal Muscles? Ask any woman what is the most attractive part of a male body and most of the time, they will tell you it's the six pack abs mean... (more)
A long time ago, in the country far, far away, a young boy decided he wanted to change his stars for good. He decided that bodybuilding would be his ticket to the top and starts pumping iron. He ... (more)
To build big muscle is no mean feat. You need to know the right approach and then build your foundation properly. If you are going to build muscle mass, then freestyle exercises are not appropriate. (more)
You’ve finally committed to getting fit and you want to join a gym, but which one? Unless you’ve been a regular at gyms in the past you really don’t know a good one from a bad one. A good fitness ... (more)
Have you ever wondered what the most effective ways to build back muscles are? There's so many exercises to choose from that it can be confusing to know exactly which ones will make your back stron... (more)
This 2 part article series explores the natural synthesis, release, and transport of Testosterone (T) in the body. It also discusses different lifestyle and environmental factors that affect T levels. In addition, strategies for manipulating your own natural T levels are discussed. (more)
The glycemic index (GI) is a scale that measures how quickly carbohydrate foods are broken down into glucose. (more)
Muscle growth is not a linear process. It happens in spurts. This series of articles addresses how you can promote one of these spurts or a "growth surge". (more)
A general 2-step guide that, if followed religiously for 3 months, should produce results. (more)
So what is the perfect bodybuilding exercise or workout routine? READ ON. Most people, when they plan out a workout routine, don’t take into consideration the implication of each exercise on other ... (more)
Possessing a vision of what you wish to accomplish, and the way you would like to present yourself to the world of bodybuilding is one of the first steps required to ensure a high level of success. (more)
1. Realize that your financial position is a reflection of who you are. Your money isn’t separate from you—it’s a part of you. So to change how much you have, you need to change something about yours... (more)
OK, first let's get something straight here... If you think that buying a shake or taking a few pills will all of a sudden make you huge, then you are mistaken. No supplement will help you if you are... (more)
I know what you’re thinking. Warming up is for sissies, and wimps. You wouldn’t be caught dead on a treadmill or exercise bike. (more)
The what, why, and how of plyometrics. (more)
