| While cardio exercises can significantly improve overall health, many fitness experts agree that strength-training exercises should also be incorporated into every man’s fitness schedule to achieve good health. Strength-training can benefit the entire system, leading to fat loss, muscle growth and a more toned body. Keep the following guidelines in mind when you begin a program: • Aim to begin exercising two days a week. Begin with 8-10 repetitions (a complete action, like one bicep curl) of 8 different kinds of exercises for each day. Do one set of repetitions until your muscle is tired, stop, then begin another exercise. • Once you find you can do all repetitions without tiring your muscles out, gradually add to the number of repetitions. • Vary workout routines, targeting certain muscle groups (like arms) one day and different ones (like abdomen) the next. This allows each muscle group you exercise to rest for one day. Complement strength training with cardio exercises like walking, biking or swimming. • Keep exercises basic: start with bicep curls, chest presses, and overheads instead of jumping right into complicated weight machines. • Pay attention to your diet. Ingredients that help build muscle mass are protein (chicken, tuna, lean beef), carbohydrates (oatmeal, potatoes, beans), and good fats (mono and polyunsaturated). Keep menus varied and servings moderate, not large. Remember to drink plenty of water throughout the day to hydrate and flush out your system. • Don’t push yourself too hard or expect results too quickly. Chart your weekly exercises and set a realistic one month goal. • Sore muscles are a natural part of getting in shape, but stop and consult a doctor if you encounter sharp pains, swollen joints or if the pain persists for several days. • If possible, get one-on-one instruction from a trainer or instructor. This will help you learn correct form and may help you avoid muscle and joint problems later on. • Do some warm-up exercises and stretches before you being your session. It could be as simple as jogging in place for 5-10 minutes. • Check with a doctor before beginning a strength-training program if you have a previous or existing medical condition or health problems. • Consider taking a supplement to assist you in building better muscle and a leaner profile. Coupled with a healthy, balanced diet and a regular exercise program, it’s an ideal system for weight-management and muscle-development routines. 24-Hour Processing - We handle and process Your deca durabolin or sustanon within 24.Competitive Prices - We offer some of the most competitive prices for deca durabolin, sustanon, dianabol... Extensive Customer Service - We offer comprehensive order support and customer service with full feedback and support throughout ordering and receiving.Special Prices And Discounts - We offer special prices and discounts for all large quantity purchases -see special offer section for favorites deca durabolin, sustanon, dianabol... discounts.Wide Range Product Assortment - We offer a wide-ranging product inventory that includes best sellers deca durabolin, sustanon, dianabol and winstrol. Designed to meet all Your bodybuilding requirements. Deca Durabolin, Dianabol, Sustanon, Anadrol, Winstrol, ANABOLICS, Andriol, Arimidex, Primobolan, Clomid, Cytomel, Proviron, Testosterone, Anavar Visit us http://www.shrenksonlinepharma.com |
Thursday, September 20, 2007
Building a Better Body
Building Muscles, Weight Lifting, Tips for Getting the Body
| I want to build muscle, I want to have big muscles, what must I do? The answer is simple! Start lifting weights, set your goals, eat proper and rest! Here are some tips to help you start: First tip is: Set your goals! Do not be over optimistic, do not be over pessimistic in setting your goals. Just be realistic! No one can become a bodybuilding champ over night. Do not fool yourself, today I will lift 10000 pounds and tomorrow I will look like Terminator. Start by knowing your body and you will quickly learn what is a realistic goal for you. Write your realistic goals down, make a schedule. People make plans in their head and forget them, write your plans on a paper. Read your goals, follow a schedule. When you will feel down, look at your goals and what you already achieved and your mood will go up. Follow a routine of your schedule! Make yourself a training program and follow it. Once you get in a rhythm, you will feel great and your body will be grateful! Next tip is: Ask people, learn more about training, about lifting weights...! It is true the bodybuilding is a individual sport, but do not be afraid to ask people for the advice, ask your trainer, ask a friend. Trust me, people will help you if you ask them nicely. Knowledge is power is also true for bodybuilding. The following tip is: You must overload/stress your muscle! Only way to build your muscle and gain strength is to stress your muscle. Bigger weight means bigger muscle! Do not over exceed yourself as you might heart yourself! Warm up by lifting smaller weights. Start slowly, use smaller weight, less repetitions, then steadily add more weight, and later more repetitions. If you would always lift the same amount of weight, then your progress will stop. So try to add more repetitions with lifting the same weight or add more weight with the same repetition or decrease the rest time between your repetitions. The last tip is: Proper nutrition and proper rest! You may set your goals, lift heavy weights, but without proper nutrition and proper rest there will not be any progress. Your muscle as your body needs energy to work. The energy comes from the proper nutrition! Without proper nutrition you will be easily tired, so belive me when I say that proper nutrition is the key. The proper nutrition will have 40% of Carbohydrates, 40% of Protein and 20% of fat. The muscle growth happens while you sleep and rest so it is very important to rest and sleep properly. Follow this tips, be patient, work out, eat, rest properly and you will get the body you want. It is fun lifting weights, you will feel better and be healthier! 24-Hour Processing - We handle and process Your deca durabolin or sustanon within 24.Competitive Prices - We offer some of the most competitive prices for deca durabolin, sustanon, dianabol... Extensive Customer Service - We offer comprehensive order support and customer service with full feedback and support throughout ordering and receiving.Special Prices And Discounts - We offer special prices and discounts for all large quantity purchases -see special offer section for favorites deca durabolin, sustanon, dianabol... discounts.Wide Range Product Assortment - We offer a wide-ranging product inventory that includes best sellers deca durabolin, sustanon, dianabol and winstrol. Designed to meet all Your bodybuilding requirements. Deca Durabolin, Dianabol, Sustanon, Anadrol, Winstrol, ANABOLICS, Andriol, Arimidex, Primobolan, Clomid, Cytomel, Proviron, Testosterone, Anavar Visit us http://www.shrenksonlinepharma.com |
Burn Fat Using These Simple Strategies
| How do you know if you need to lose fat? The best way is by finding out what percentage of your total body mass is fatty tissue. Be wary of the tables that provide ideal weights for men and women of various heights. Rarely do these tables take body types or age into account. Here are different routines for muscle building and fat burning for you to build muscle mass and burn fat effectively. 1. Exercise as soon as you wake up What works well are exercise routines every morning. It is best to start fat burning by exercising first thing in the morning. Of course, the body naturally sheds fat from the areas of greater excess. But it can shed off more when done in the morning. This is because fats are the only things being burned in the morning. The energy from carbohydrates eaten from last night's meal have already been used up during sleep. Usually, 30 minutes of exercise in the morning can burn fats by as much as 600 calories. That is almost losing the fats you have accumulated by drinking milk shake and hamburger from last night's meal. 2. Eat small meals at frequent intervals Rats trained to eat their entire daily ration in one to two hours gained more weight than rats that nibbled at their food whenever they were hungry. Eating just one giant meal increases the rate at which food is converted into fat by twenty-five times. Experts say that this applies to humans as well. In fact, they contend that when you eat might be as important as what you eat. 3. Add pleasurable activities to your schedule Just an extra half-hour of walking, for example, can burn off five pounds a year. Try to think in terms of the long haul and develop eating and exercise habits that can keep you in shape for months, years, and decades to come. This perspective can help you get over one of the very common disappointments of the first weeks of dieting. These are just some of the routines for muscle building and fat burning. You can count on them if you really want to build muscle mass and shed off excess fats. 24-Hour Processing - We handle and process Your deca durabolin or sustanon within 24.Competitive Prices - We offer some of the most competitive prices for deca durabolin, sustanon, dianabol... Extensive Customer Service - We offer comprehensive order support and customer service with full feedback and support throughout ordering and receiving.Special Prices And Discounts - We offer special prices and discounts for all large quantity purchases -see special offer section for favorites deca durabolin, sustanon, dianabol... discounts.Wide Range Product Assortment - We offer a wide-ranging product inventory that includes best sellers deca durabolin, sustanon, dianabol and winstrol. Designed to meet all Your bodybuilding requirements. Deca Durabolin, Dianabol, Sustanon, Anadrol, Winstrol, ANABOLICS, Andriol, Arimidex, Primobolan, Clomid, Cytomel, Proviron, Testosterone, Anavar Visit us http://www.shrenksonlinepharma.com |
Catapult your Muscle Gains With Partial Reps and Isometric C
| Lets face it Partial range repetitions can be far more effective than full-range reps for building strength and muscle in as short a time as possible. They are basically reps done in a specific range of motion and usually involve doing only the top half or top six inches of the movement this is in your strongest range of motion. By working only in this range of motion you can use far more weight and therefore, work your muscles harder because they can handle more resistance. Partial range rep exercises have advantages of being safer also because the weight is prevented from entering the weakest range of motion where most injuries occur. These can be applied to almost any exercise but are more appropriate for some exercises than others. These include the bigger compound exercises such as the Bench press, Leg press and Reverse grip lat pulldown. Lets take the bench press for example, after performing a Full range rep warm-up, move to a smith machine or power rack (or a good spotting partner) and place the supports so the bar rests at the top half range (or six inches) from your reach so when you lie on the bench and reach up to grab the bar your arms should be about six inches from full extension. Push the bar to the top of the movement and then back to the supports. Notice how the safety bars prevent the weight from entering the weak range of motion. Continue on to total failure. When you lift weight in your strongest range of motion you will notice how easy it is! You will be able to use twice the amount of weight that you would use with the Full Range Reps. Isometric Contraction is another step upwards in the intensity stakes. It is performed by holding a weight in a fixed position with the muscle fully contracted for an extended period of time. It is performed using the one set only for holds of between five and fifteen seconds. During these holds nearly all of the muscle fibers of the target muscle are recruited, something that doesn't happen with full range repetitions. The more muscle fibers you can recruit the more growth that can occur. I have found that by using this technique on trainees strength gains of 50% in ten weeks have often occurred. Only one all out maximum intensity set per exercise is necessary for this type of training. If you give the first set 100% effort then there will be no more requirement for further muscle stimulation on that specific exercise. Fortunately isometric contraction will probably be the easiest and safest way to perform strength training exercises as there are no reps and no motion of the weight, the entire set consists of holding the weight motionless for 5-15 seconds depending on what cycle you are in. By cycling the seconds per hold, as you move into your training program from week to week the absolute intensity of the exercise increases (the weight used for the exercises increases) thus promoting more functional muscle growth. It is very important you limit the range of motion of the weight you are using. If you do not have a strong training partner who can spot you during these lifts then you must use a power rack or a smith machine. Now lets look at a exercise and how isometric contraction works with it. Bench Press: This exercise is best performed on a smith machine or inside a Power Rack, Position the bar within two or three inches of your extended reach. Place 50-100% more weight on the bar than you have been using for your partial reps. Push the bar up two to three inches (do not lock-out) and hold for appropriate count. With all exercises push yourself to the limits of your capability. Most trainee's using this method make the mistake of underestimating the weight they can lift. You can expect very significant increases in the weight used for all exercises. So there you have it, by incorporating these two training techniques into your every day strength training programs you will be well on the way to increasing your size and strength in no time at all. 24-Hour Processing - We handle and process Your deca durabolin or sustanon within 24.Competitive Prices - We offer some of the most competitive prices for deca durabolin, sustanon, dianabol... Extensive Customer Service - We offer comprehensive order support and customer service with full feedback and support throughout ordering and receiving.Special Prices And Discounts - We offer special prices and discounts for all large quantity purchases -see special offer section for favorites deca durabolin, sustanon, dianabol... discounts.Wide Range Product Assortment - We offer a wide-ranging product inventory that includes best sellers deca durabolin, sustanon, dianabol and winstrol. Designed to meet all Your bodybuilding requirements. Deca Durabolin, Dianabol, Sustanon, Anadrol, Winstrol, ANABOLICS, Andriol, Arimidex, Primobolan, Clomid, Cytomel, Proviron, Testosterone, Anavar Visit us http://www.shrenksonlinepharma.com |
Choosing the Right Personal Trainer - Part 1 !!!
| I came across a post in a fitness forum not too long ago where the author was talking about how 'very, very, very sore' he was after his trainer cracked the whip at him for a couple training sessions. He went on to describe how he wanted to throw up during the session and how he could barely walk due to the soreness. Some of the forum respondents, who were 'in theory' knowledgeable fitness types, made light of it and said he'd get past it. My response was that the trainer was negligent and that the author of the post should find another trainer ASAP. In reality the best solution is to be proactive instead of reactive. Instead of being browbeaten by a trainer you hardly know and wondering 'why is this so hard?' and 'will it get better?' you should instead be asking 'what should all of this look like in the first place?' But most people who are new to fitness can't really answer that question. This series will help answer that question and provide you with some guidance on how to select a personal trainer. It's broken into 3 sections: Section 1 - (this article) Understanding your goals and finding potential trainers. Section 2 - Personal trainer qualifications and certifications. Section 3 - Getting to know a trainer and having them get to know you. Just as with any health decision, this is ultimately your responsibility. If your health is affected, either positively or negatively, it's not your trainer, doctor, or dentist that has to live with it. It's you. Be as knowledgeable and prepared as possible, and take ownership of your decisions. Don't allow an overzealous trainer to leave you unable to walk. Without delaying further, let's discuss how you can understand and put in writing the goals you have for your fitness journey. Your Fitness Goals Your first step is to take an inventory of yourself and your goals before you can gauge whether or not a specific trainer can help. When you really understand what you need help with, you can more easily find the person who can help you get there, and you can also perform your own sanity check on the program they ultimately prescribe for you. When creating this goals inventory, ask yourself the following questions: What is my ultimate goal? Be as specific and realistic as possible. For example - "I want to learn how to correctly perform basic exercises, lose 10 pounds of fat, and run 2 miles without stopping to catch my breath". What are my short term goals? Be even more realistic here, and focus on the month to month timeframe. Perhaps it would be to gain 1 pound of muscle per month and increase your bench press by 5 pounds per month. What are my preferred forms of exercise? If you enjoy doing a form of exercise, you're much more likely to stick with it. But be aware that your desired long and short term goals may drive the forms of exercise necessary to achieve them. What kind of time do I have to commit? A good trainer will customize your exercise plan to fit your available schedule. What kind of equipment do I have available? You'll need to know what's possible for you to do on those days you work out but aren't with the trainer. Do you belong to a club, have access to your own equipment, or will your program need to be more creatively designed? What kind of person would I like to work with? Do you need someone who is more of a teaching guide, or more of a drill Sergeant to keep you motivated? Write down your answers to all these questions, and if you come up with anything else write that down too. Later in the process this is information you'll provide to your selected trainer. Where To Find Personal Trainers There are many ways to find personal trainers in your area. Here are a few to get you started: Friends, family members, and co-workers who have worked with or know a personal trainer. Don't totally rely on their advice, though, because a trainer that works well with them and their personality may not work well with you. Your health club or Rec Center. If you belong to a club, no doubt at one time you've been hit up to use one of their trainers. At a minimum you can get some names and maybe even talk to these trainers in person before agreeing to use their services. Certification organizations. I'll talk about the importance of certification in the next section, but you can always find nearby trainers that have been certified through the company that certified them. An example is the National Strength and Conditioning association's trainer locator. The Yellow Pages. Whether you use the paper version or an online one, you can get a list of trainers and begin calling them. In the end you probably want to have a list of about 5 or more potential trainers that you will investigate further. Part 2 will discuss how to begin that investigation. 24-Hour Processing - We handle and process Your deca durabolin or sustanon within 24.Competitive Prices - We offer some of the most competitive prices for deca durabolin, sustanon, dianabol... Extensive Customer Service - We offer comprehensive order support and customer service with full feedback and support throughout ordering and receiving.Special Prices And Discounts - We offer special prices and discounts for all large quantity purchases -see special offer section for favorites deca durabolin, sustanon, dianabol... discounts.Wide Range Product Assortment - We offer a wide-ranging product inventory that includes best sellers deca durabolin, sustanon, dianabol and winstrol. Designed to meet all Your bodybuilding requirements. 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Choosing the Right Personal Trainer - Part 2
| In part 1 we learned how to determine and document some realistic personal fitness goals and how to round up a list of potential personal trainers. In part 2 we're going to take a look at how to determine whether or not the trainers on your list are qualified. Personal Trainer Qualifications The very first thing you need to realize is that, unlike doctors, lawyers, or nurses, there is no official government standard for who can call themselves a personal trainer. There's no single test or criteria, although the fitness industry seems to be slowly moving in that direction. Because of this lack of an official standard, you have chance to come across a huge range of trainers, ranging from someone who has absolutely no business training people, all the way to highly intelligent, educated, and certified individuals on par with any doctor or nurse. Personal Trainer Certifications The biggest, most confusing thing to understand is what different certifications mean and how they compare against each other. Because of the lack of a widely accepted standard or minimum requirements, and partly due to the Internet, there are a vast number of very low quality certifications. Many require little in the way of real knowledge, education, or experience, and could rightly be called 'certification mills'. They only exist to earn a fast dollar by convincing trainers-to-be to become certified through them. Beyond that they provide very little value. There are, however, some very good certifying organizations. And some are obviously better than others. I'll discuss certification in three groups; organizations that have obtained a 3rd party accreditation, those who have joined together to form a standard, and everybody else. 3rd Party Accredited Organizations A handful of organizations have obtained accreditation from a 3rd party called the NCCA in order to validate the quality of their certification. I would consider these few certification organizations to be the top ones available, due to the more stringent nature of their certification processes. In order for a trainer to pass these certifications they have to prove that they have at least a intermediate level of knowledge and training skill. That's not to say that all trainers that pass these certifications are the right fit for you, but you can at least be somewhat confident in that individual's ability to teach you and structure an appropriate program. The following is a current list of the certifications that have been accredited by NCCA: American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) National Strength & Conditioning Association (NSCA) National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) National Council on Strength and Fitness (NCSF) National Federation of Professional Trainers (NFPT) American Council on Exercise (ACE) The Cooper Institute NBFE Affiliates There are a number of other certification organizations that haven't received accreditation, but have instead created a central certifying board called the NBFE that administers what they consider to be a standard exam for trainers to pass. The trainer must first be certified by one of these 'affiliate' certifying organizations before sitting for the NBFE exam. I think this standardization adds a bit to the legitimacy of these trainers, but I still think it's a step below the organizations listed above that have been accredited, because no independent 3rd party has looked over the certification process to validate its quality. The following organizations are NBFE affiliates: Academy of Applied Personal Training Education (AAPTE) Aerobics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA) American Fitness Professionals and Associates (AFPA) International Sports Sciences Association (ISSA) National Association for Fitness Certification (NAFC) National Endurance and Sports Trainers Association (NESTA) National Exercise Trainer Association (NETA) Professional Fitness Instructor Training (PFIT) World Instructor Training Schools (WITS) International Association of Resistance Trainers (IART) U.S. Career Institute Everybody Else Instructors with certifications outside of these two groups, or those with no certification at all, should be scrutinized much more carefully. I'm sure there are a number of excellent trainers that fall into this category, but you would have to do additional homework and find alternate ways to be assured of that excellence. Or even for you to be assured of a minimal level of competency. Some trainers may have college degrees, or potentially even advanced college degrees, in a field like exercise physiology. This would likely be a sufficient stand-in for certification. In the 3rd and final part of this series we'll take a look at getting to know your trainer and having your trainer get to know you. Depending on their interest in where you're at and where you're headed, you can then make a pretty good decision about whether or not they're going to be the right fit for you. 24-Hour Processing - We handle and process Your deca durabolin or sustanon within 24.Competitive Prices - We offer some of the most competitive prices for deca durabolin, sustanon, dianabol... 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Choosing the Right Personal Trainer - Part 3
| In parts one and two of this series you learned how to get a short list of good, qualified personal trainers. This final phase is a more personal one, where you get the opportunity to talk with these trainers and find that perfect fit. The 'Getting to Know You' Phase In this phase you get to meet with your potential trainers, whether in a formal trial exercise session (which may be either free or one you have to pay for), a 'get acquainted' talking only session, or even an e-mail or phone exchange to swap information about each other. The first thing the trainer should do is get a medical history for you and a list of your goals. Without this he/she has no way of determining the correct program for you. If they don't ask for these things and want to just get started right away with your sessions, it's likely they don't have your best interests in mind. Either that or they haven't been properly trained themselves. Your medical history This is an extremely important step for the trainer to take. It will reveal if you are at risk for cardiovascular disease, and identify any other health challenges your program will need to account for. If anything out of the ordinary is identified, for example you display numerous risk factors for a heart attack, the trainer should request you receive medical clearance before participating in a training program. If the trainer doesn't require a medical history don't hesitate to ask why. Certified trainers are typically required to have CPR certification, but they would obviously prefer to help you prevent a heart attack instead of causing one for you. Your List of Fitness Goals This is an easy one. When your trainer-to-be wants to talk about your goals, just whip out the list you learned to create in part 1 of this series. They can then work off of that list and will probably probe deeper by asking additional questions in order to design the proper program. This is also a good time to include a list of question you have related to fitness. This list of fitness goals should include a discussion on your preferred methods of exercise. The more you enjoy certain forms of exercise, the more likely you will be to continue a program long term. A good trainer will want you to continue your fitness program long after your need for them has passed, so placing you in a program you enjoy is essential. A poor trainer is only interested in you if they can continue to make money off you by scheduling more training sessions. If they try to wedge you into a program that isn't right for you then they probably fall into the latter category, or they simply don't have the expertise to adapt the one program they know how to run. Many trainers will simply put you on the same program they use for themselves, and the majority of the time this isn't appropriate. Decision Time At this point you should have all the information you need to select a trainer. If you're sure about your decision, you can often get a discount by purchasing multiple sessions up front. If you have any doubts, start off more slowly with fewer sessions because you can always purchase additional groups of sessions when you become more comfortable. And be honest with the trainer that you want to make sure the fit between you and him/her is right before committing long term. A quality trainer will understand and not apply unnecessary pressure. Conclusion I can actually condense the contents of this article in one simple statement. Do your homework. Act as if you were hiring this person for a very important position in your company, because in a very real way you ARE hiring them. Personal training isn't usually cheap, and you want to make sure you get the most out of the money you're spending. Even more importantly you want to make sure your trainer doesn't put you in harm's way, which would be the opposite of your ultimate objective of being healthier and more fit. 24-Hour Processing - We handle and process Your deca durabolin or sustanon within 24.Competitive Prices - We offer some of the most competitive prices for deca durabolin, sustanon, dianabol... Extensive Customer Service - We offer comprehensive order support and customer service with full feedback and support throughout ordering and receiving.Special Prices And Discounts - We offer special prices and discounts for all large quantity purchases -see special offer section for favorites deca durabolin, sustanon, dianabol... discounts.Wide Range Product Assortment - We offer a wide-ranging product inventory that includes best sellers deca durabolin, sustanon, dianabol and winstrol. Designed to meet all Your bodybuilding requirements. Deca Durabolin, Dianabol, Sustanon, Anadrol, Winstrol, ANABOLICS, Andriol, Arimidex, Primobolan, Clomid, Cytomel, Proviron, Testosterone, Anavar Visit us http://www.shrenksonlinepharma.com |
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