Since the 1950's bodybuilders have been using high protein diets in their quest for leanness and greater muscle definition. Steve Reeves followed a high protein/low carb diet before his Mr. America win. In the 1960's Mr. Olympia Sergio Oliva would change his diet from high protein/high carb in the off season to a high protein/low carb precontest, to dial in his definition in his three Mr. Olympia victories. Arnold Schwarzenegger was famous for...more
Most women desire to have a higher metabolism is order to further their weight control efforts. Strength training increases muscle mass and increasing muscle mass most definitely will increase an individual's basal metabolic rate. What this means for females is that they will have a harder time gaining fat as the percentage of lean muscle tissue in their body increases.Obesity can be greatly reduced by sustained participation in a vigorous weight...more
If you want your fitness endeavor to be successful the following virtues must be practiced 1.) Desire 2.)Commitment 3.) Goal orientedness 4.) Intensity 5.) Persistance and Perseverance.Desire is a force of the will which leads people to seek to change their present reality. It is a powerful thing when a person who has long desired to change their body, finally becomes so fed up, that in their their mind there is no alternative but to begin taking the steps to create change. In short, a person has to want to change, and to truly create radical physical change takes total commitment.Commitment is a dirty word to many in our culture today, but with respect to creating physical change total commitment is necessary. What is total commitment; it is being willing to do whatever it takes to achieve your goal, no matter what. Re-creating your body necessitates a 24/7 commitment. Your food intake must be strictly regulated every meal and snack, every day. You cannot miss workouts just because you are not feeling one hundred percent that day. You cannot miss workouts because you had a bad day or your boss or your spouse is angry with you. Success necessitates that a person overcomes all...more
Muscles are made of protein. This statement is rather obvious to all of us. So to build muscle, equally obviously, you need to take proteins. This can be found in eggs, fish meat, cottage cheese or protein concentrates like protein powder.To appreciate the importance of proteins in your body, you have to understand that your body cells are...more
What is the best form of cardiovascular exercise for my personal training clients? The answer to that question differs depending on the physical goals of the individual client. A general answer to the question is that the ideal form of cardiovascular training is a form which has the most rewards while minimizing the risks.The treadmill is probably...more
Men have a tendency to take care of their bodies on the outside. They go to the gym, lift weights and do various other exercises that will give them a great physique. But what do they do for their inner bodies? This may be one of the reasons that men come down with diseases that are often preventable with a little knowledge. As men, we need to do a little more research and have an understanding of what we can do to protect our inner bodies.Prostate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in men. At firdt the symptoms of the disease are asymptomatic; for this reason it is commonly referred to as the silent killer. Prostate cancer has very few early symptoms and those such as trouble urinating or painful ejaculation are also symptoms of much less serious disease such as enlarged prostate.The function of the prostate is to close the urethra after ejection. It is also essential for ejaculation. There will be more than 200,000 cases of prostate cancer diagnosed this year that will result in over 30,000 deaths. Maintaining good prostate health requires us to have the necessary information available to us. We would like to review a few things that men can do to assure good prostate...more
If you're like most people you have often heard how memory foam mattresses can give you a healthy night sleep. Advertisements tell you there is nothing better and you must have one in order to get a good night sleep but, can they really make a...more
Any somewhat active person can commonly develop pain in the ball of the foot. This area, usually described as the part of the foot just before where the toes begin, sees a lot of pressure during the walking cycle. When combined with problems with...more
So you're thinking about starting an alkaline diet, or maybe you've been eating alkaline foods for a while. Either way, you probably want to know if there's a definitive alkaline foods list out there to help you keep on the right path.The problem is,...more
There are few internationally recognized plastic surgeon who are known throughout the world for their outstanding abilities to create shapely, beautiful breasts. At their plastic surgery offices, they perform breast lift surgery for discriminating...more
There may be a part on your body that has been lost of injured. This may be a part that you want to show the world. Maybe even a part that you want to celebrate, embrace, and reclaim. A plastic surgeon is able to help you put your life back together...more
Have you heard the terms "iFit" or "Gamefit" when shopping for a treadmill, elliptical machine, or stationary bike? These things are not as mysterious as they may sound. Here's what you need to know.iFIT. iFit workout cards are programmed workouts...more