Its's A State Of Mind, the official slogan of the Royal Marines but around camp you may here " Train Hard, Fight Easy ". I'll give you an insight of one day in the Royal Marines that you have to complete before even getting to Lympstone. This is to test your mental aptitude, physical endurance and ultimatley the essential quality of indefatigability.Up at the crack of Dawn and a nice cold shower to start the day with a boot of an...more
Muscle relaxers are prescription medications used for the treatment of skeletal muscle's functions and also to help reduce overactive muscle tone tensions. In general, these drugs are used often to lessen muscle spasms, over responsive muscle reflexes and other types of mild to severe pain management. There are two types of relaxers; neuromuscular blockers used for severe pain management after surgery in the hospitals, and spasmolytics commonly...more
You probably already know about providing your body with high quality protein about every hour. And you know about staying hydrated at all times.Aside from that, you should consume small amounts of complex carbohydrates ( the good hydrates) to keep your energy reserves up.Unlike simple carbohydrates, which quickly turn into sugar, complex carbs break down slower in your body, and provide consistent energy for longer periods of time.Some examples of foods that contain complex carbohydrates are: whole grains, nuts, seeds, most vegetables (except for the sweet ones like corn, carrots, beets, eetc)You can have any other of the above with your protein servings and/or snacks ( A handful of almonds or pistachios, for example, is a great pre-workout snack which can keep you going throughout the workout session)If you are trying to lose weight and gain muscle fast, avoid dairy (at least for the first few weeks) except for low- or non-fat yogurt and cheese. The last two are okay, in moderation.Weight Gain Supplements:As for nutritional weight gain supplements, you should already be taking a quality multi-vitamin formula every day. If you are not, start immediately....more
A huge debate in the supplement industry has to do with multivitamins and the part they play in increasing health in everyday life and at the gym. Do multivitamin supplements for muscle gain offer any benefits to bodybuilders? Studying basic biology and the function behind each vitamin can help us find the answer... When it comes down to it, your...more
Every weight-trainer has ideas how you can bulk up, but hardly any of them in actuality know how to lose fat and gain muscle. Bulking up was the straightforward part, all you've got to try and do is pump ever-increasing amounts of iron.The losing body fat would be the tough part since that needs a lot of self control and devotion.It's a fact that...more
Are you skinny? Have you already tried everything and still find it difficult to gain muscle mass? Don't worry it's not your fault. Don't think that you're not giving it your 100 percent. You're skinny simply because your body says so. Below are the different body types a person may have. Lets have a look at how they are different from each other.Endomorphs are the ones that have really huge arms and torsos. The only problem is they are shorter than the average person. This describes people who have slow metabolism. They get heavy so quick that they make perfect body builders. Another body type is the mesomorphs. They are also classified as the naturals. They could go to the gym so their bodies would look even better, but they can also rely solely on their metabolism to keep them fit and healthy. These are the ones that have movie-star bodies. Their bodies look so good that others tend to get envious. Ectomorphs are people whose bodies have very quick metabolism thus making it hard for them to build their body. The main reason why they have such a hard time is because their bodies are programmed to lose weight fast. Body builders refer to these guys as the...more
I have been working out for years and while there are some workouts that are better than others there is no one best workout program. However, again, that does not mean that there are better workouts than others. You see it all depends on what you...more
Treadmills, ellipticals, stationary exercise bikes and other forms of home workout equipment are revolutionizing the world of exercise. Many people used to have legitimate and less than legitimate excuses for not exercising. A legitimate excuse may...more
The American people are moving exercise up further and further on their list of importance. They are realizing how important it is in order to maintain good health and enjoyment of life. As exercise has become a priority, several home exercise...more
The goal of six pack abs mainly depends upon losing weight by completing exercises that focus on the muscles in the abdominal area. There are literally dozens of such exercises including many that are meant for other major muscle groups, but that can...more
Every person has different genetic make up and when it comes to metabolism, each has different make up. There are some who are blessed with fast metabolism and there are those who are not so fortunate enough to have good metabolism. Because of this,...more
Living a healthful lifestyle is not the easiest challenge to meet these days, even in this fitness minded culture. It takes time, effort and a willingness to ignore donut cravings. There are several ways to eating right that one can adopt to boost...more