If you're thinking about trying any bodybuilding or sports supplements, think about what you're doing first. There are tons of supplements "guaranteed" to help you gain muscle, or increase endurance. Some even post a picture of some bodybuilder on the cover, just to get you interested in the product. However, when you look at the price tag for a medium sized bottle of (ill make up an example) Super Buff 8000, it's expensive! They want you to pay 40-60 bucks for 1 bottle of something you don't even know will work. Now this isn't to say ALL supplements are bad or empty promises. Keep in mind that bodybuilding supplements are a market..and what does a market want? ..that's right money. So really research a product before buying it.
Always ask your doctor before taking any supplements. You may be thinking of taking something that could be potentially harmful for your body is you have certain medical conditions. They may even be able to tell you the effects of the chemical...i mean...call me crazy, but i think doctors know a bit more about chemicals and your body than we do.
your guide to a better body
Wednesday, July 27, 2011
Tuesday, July 19, 2011
chest workouts (recommended routine)
1) stretch warm up
2) Bench press (8 reps)
3) Dumbbell chest flys (10 reps)
4)Pushups (20 reps)
5) Inclined Bench Press (8 reps)
then repeat this cycle three times.
2) Bench press (8 reps)
3) Dumbbell chest flys (10 reps)
4)Pushups (20 reps)
5) Inclined Bench Press (8 reps)
then repeat this cycle three times.
Monday, July 18, 2011
proper form
Many people in the gym often lack proper lifting form, which can lead to slower results or even injury. A proper form for any lifting whether it be power lifting or muscular isolation (bodybuilding), is important for not only getting better results, but keeping your body safe. Its been said thousands of times; If you cheat on your form, you only cheat yourself. This is always true. Don't worry about those meat heads trying to lift the world like atlas. Focus not on how much your lifting, but rather how well your lifting, and if your doing it correctly. Once you've learned how to lift properly with proper form, you can focus more on how much your lifting.
pre and post workout stretching
It's always a prudent idea to stretch before and after pumping the iron. Why? Stretching the muscle tissue helps prevent injuries that can be sustained from stress (lifting). Think of it this way. A rubber band that's been laying around in the open too long becomes stiff, dry, and what happens when you try and stretch it? It breaks!! Your muscles work in a similar way. Stretching the muscles before lifting decreases the stiffness you sometimes feel when lifting a weight. You should also stretch after you workout, because you've put strain and tension on them from lifting. So next time you decided to go lift some heavy weights, take a few minutes to stretch and warm up before trying to beat that bench max, and take a few minutes after your workout to stretch as well.
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
Calories: Good or bad?
Calories are a unit of energy our bodies absorb from food. When people think of calories, they think of fat, when in fact calories are incredibly valuable to any athlete or bodybuilder. Think of it this way, no calories = no energy. Now it is true that TOO MANY calories without exercise will lead to fat, but this does not mean you should cast them aside. Lets take Hugh Jackman (actor who plays wolverine) for example. He consumed 6000 calories per day. Yes that's right, 6000! He needed those calories to be able to push through his workouts that gave him his wolverine physique. However, Hugh chose good sources of calories such as vegetables, meat, wheats and who knows what else. He didn't intake 4 extra large cheeseburgers a day to get good calories. This is where most people are wrong about calories. Now even if you do eat 3000-4000 calories per day, you still need to exercise and keep yourself in shape to get the benefits. Otherwise it will turn to fat. There are many calorie counters online that can accurately determine how many calories you should have per day pending on how active you are. Google it!
Tuesday, June 28, 2011
Easing the stress of work
Work brings food to the table, pays for the bills, keeps a roof over our heads. Work also can be stressful and taxing on both the mind and body. You see a lot of people getting their fix of caffeinated beverages before charging off to work. I can tell you this isn't the healthiest way to start your work day. So here's some tips you can follow before going to work.
1. Stretching and deep breathing. This relieves the tension in your muscles and helps relax you. It only takes a couple of minutes.
2. Eat a healthy breakfast. This is always important!
3. Drink 1-2 cups of water after waking up. (Avoid caffeine!)
4. Realize that everyone has to work and it may not be easy but it pays your bills!
So there you have a few useful tips i use before going to work. Try it out!
1. Stretching and deep breathing. This relieves the tension in your muscles and helps relax you. It only takes a couple of minutes.
2. Eat a healthy breakfast. This is always important!
3. Drink 1-2 cups of water after waking up. (Avoid caffeine!)
4. Realize that everyone has to work and it may not be easy but it pays your bills!
So there you have a few useful tips i use before going to work. Try it out!
8 pack abs
Many people strive for six pack abs. However, many overlook the legendary 8 pack abs. Yes that's right. An 8 pack. Most people over look the fact that you have 8 abdominal muscles.
To achieve 8 pack abs, you have to put focus on the lower region of your abs as well as the upper region. Crunches are not going to get you an 8 pack alone. There are many exercises that focus on the lower half of the abs that will help bring out more definition and tone.
1. Bicycle crunches
2.Jackknives
3. Weight plate chops
4. leg raises ( from a pull up bar )
I will demonstrate each exercise in due time
To achieve 8 pack abs, you have to put focus on the lower region of your abs as well as the upper region. Crunches are not going to get you an 8 pack alone. There are many exercises that focus on the lower half of the abs that will help bring out more definition and tone.
1. Bicycle crunches
2.Jackknives
3. Weight plate chops
4. leg raises ( from a pull up bar )
I will demonstrate each exercise in due time
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