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<strong>What about pain during exercise? <br />
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Do not ignore pain. If you feel increased pain or pain spreading to the legs, do not continue the activity. If you continue to perform the activity while you are in pain, you may cause unnecessary stress or damage to your joints. Seek the advice of a doctor or physical therapist. Fear of pain can cause unnecessary inactivity, so it is important to learn to "read" your body and know when you need to stop or modif...]]> on 3/3/2010 lilrhee on 3/2/2010 (1 comments)

If you're serious about shedding the flab, then do as much as you can to avoid sugar, dairy and alcohol. &#160;The triple threat to your nutrition goals. &#160;I'm not a purist by any means, so I'm not saying completely eliminate it from your diet. &#160;If you enjoy those foods and you say to yourself that you "can't" have it, then you'll rebel eventually and ruin your nutrition goals. &#160;For example, I use honey and soy milk creamer instead of sugar and half and ha...]]> on 3/2/2010 onestrongman on 3/1/2010 (0 comments)

We all know that inorder to build muscle mass your body needs protein to build muscle.&#160; Once you add a certain amount of muscle your body&#160;still needs protein to maintain that muscle.&#160;<br />
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Since I added 30 pounds of muscle I&#160;still continue&#160;the habit of eating protein at every meal&#160;inorder to maintain that hard earned muscle I gained.]]> on 3/1/2010 lilrhee on 3/1/2010 (0 comments)

Too busy to go to the gym? &#160;Trying walking around the house on your tip toes to give your calves a quick work out. &#160; It also makes you feel long and lean.]]> on 3/1/2010 OzzieOcean on 2/11/2010 (9 comments)

If you want to shhed that last 1/4 inch on your belly and really want your 6-pack to be out there like "The Situation" all you have to do is this;<br />
2 days a week do HIIT&#160;on the stairmaster for 18 minutes<br />
3 or 4 days a week run wind sprints<br />
Lift heavy<br />
Reduce carbs after 5pm<br />
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You will see results very quickly!<br />
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When you do your stairmaster intervals make sure you go on&#160...]]> on 2/11/2010 OzzieOcean on 2/7/2010 (5 comments)

When making chili or sheppards pie, use turkey instead of ground beef.<br />
You will save a few hundred calories and get half the amount of saturated fat.&#160; <br />
Even though it is less calories and less saturated fat, you are getting a clean quality protein source.<br />
USE&#160;TURKEY!!!<br />
Gobble Gobble :)]]> on 2/7/2010 KPmodel on 2/4/2010 (3 comments)

Purchase your competition suit with caution!&#160; I took a chance with the flame print, and it went down in flames!&#160;&#160;When the incredibally bright lights hit it there was waaaay too much bling.&#160; Confusing bling.&#160; It did not show well.&#160; Not good for symmetry.&#160; It works well in controlled modeling settings, but not for competition.&#160; Take my word for it.&#160; Learn from my&#160;mistake :)<br />
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**KPmode...]]> on 2/4/2010 onestrongman on 1/25/2010 (5 comments)

I try to learn&#160;from the others at the gym.&#160; I&#160;observe people&#160;while they workout&#160;in order to learn&#160;what works and what does not.&#160; <br />
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I see too many people&#160;touching their iPod rather than working out.<br />
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If your iPod is interupting your workout either fix your iPod when you are NOT of the gym... or DITCH your iPod.&#160;]]> on 1/25/2010 OzzieOcean on 1/24/2010 (0 comments)

Doing a negative will increase your strength and size rather rapidly.&#160; Negatives are when people help you up with the weight, and you try and resist gravity on the way down.&#160; For example, on a bench press, add more weight than you can lift.&#160; Have 2 spotters help you up with the weight, and as they let go, go down as slowly as possible fighting gravity.&#160; These exercises will get you quik results, just don't do them too often as they do leave you more open to in...]]> on 1/24/2010 OzzieOcean on 1/22/2010 (0 comments)

If you want to either gain serious muscle or lose weight, it is not only what you are eating.<br />
Portion control and WHEN&#160;you are eating play a huge role.<br />
Understanding how nutrients work in the body is very benefitial to your short and long term goals and can be a huge benefit to your overall health.<br />
If you have any questions about your diet, please feel free to contact me.]]> on 1/22/2010 OldeButGoode on 1/19/2010 (8 comments)

Preacher curls are an even stricter movement than regular Barbell curls. Preacher curls develope the lower area of the biceps and lengthen the biceps muscle. E-Z Curl Bars are the most often used method but I would suggest trying this movement with dumbbells to force each arm to work more independently. Holding your body steady, curl the dumbbells all the way up and then lower them again to full extension, resisting the weight on the way down. <br />
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Alternating between E-Z ...]]> on 1/19/2010 OzzieOcean on 1/17/2010 (0 comments)

When you start a new program, or start training for something specific, track your progress.<br />
Start by writing your goal and the goal date.&#160; The take a picture of yourself and write down all your measurements.&#160; If you are training for a race you can write your current speeds or times etc...<br />
Each week, take down your measurements again, or your times to track your progress, and once a month take a picture.<br />
When you look back to the beginning...]]> on 1/17/2010 BrazilBadBoy on 1/17/2010 (1 comments)

<strong>1. Yogurt.</strong> It starts out as good stuff. Fat aside, there's the calcium and protein you find in all milk products, along with probiotics, which make it easier to digest for those with lactose issues. The only problem is, straight yogurt can be pretty bitter, so manufacturers load the stuff with sugar to make it more palatable and masquerade those carbs as fruit. Have a look at most flavored yogurt, and you'll find the second ingredient to be sugar or high fructose co...]]> on 1/17/2010 KPmodel on 1/15/2010 (2 comments)

I&#160;am&#160;the sum total of&#160;my life experiences, good, bad&#160;and somewhere in the middle.&#160;&#160;All in all I've learned from it&#160;ALL.&#160;&#160;I am strong and determined.&#160; I stop to rest, but not for too long.&#160;&#160;Even if they are against me, I will fight the "odds."&#160; I'll never stop setting goals&#160;for myself.&#160;&#160;Others may give up on themselves, but I'll never give up on...]]> on 1/15/2010 shailesh426 on 1/11/2010 (1 comments)

<strong>&#160;THE PERFECT DINNER</strong><br />

<strong>*</strong> 1 chicken breast (7-9 oz.)
<strong>*</strong> 1 yam<strong> *</strong> 1 cup peas, corn and carrots
603 calories, 69 g protein, 61 g carbs, 7 g fat

<strong>Why?</strong> The combination of carbohydrates and lean protein in this meal increases the levels of insulin in the blood, fostering a hormonal environment that's ideal for muscle growth. Yams digest...]]> on 1/11/2010 OzzieOcean on 1/10/2010 (2 comments)

Want to burn body fat, look great and not waste money on an unhealthy and risky fat burning pill?<br />
Personally, I agree that the above is the way to go, but how do you do it... simple<br />
Walk as often as possible<br />
Eat only whole grain carbs, lean protein and essential fats<br />
Have a full cucumber before going to bed<br />
Increase the amount of Omega-3s that you consume<br />
Make sure to burn roughly 400 - 500 calories more than you consu...]]> on 1/10/2010 BrazilBadBoy on 1/8/2010 (3 comments)

If your fitness commitment is new found than don't make a fad out of it. Here are a few good general rules to live by that will make your exercise more enjoyable, successful, and increase the chances that you'll stick with it:<br />
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1.) Warm-up and Warm-Down - The reality is that we should all spend 10 or 15 minutes stretching before every work out or competition because it loosens us up and reduces the risk of injury.<br />
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2.) Hydrate - drinking water ...]]> on 1/8/2010 BrazilBadBoy on 1/8/2010 (1 comments)

Try this trick. Take a hot bath for 10 minutes and then stand up and take a quick cold shower. Your pores will be invigorated and you will have the energy rush for some great workout.<br />]]> on 1/8/2010 OzzieOcean on 12/30/2009 (3 comments)

We all know that muscle grows during rest, so in order to build big muscles you need good amounts of sleep.&#160; Well guess what, sleep is essential for general health, and can help you burn fat.<br />
Our body is full of hormones, 2 of which are Leptin and Ghrelin.<br />
These hormones work to control your sensations of hunger and fullness.<br />
Without enough sleep, leptin levels drop leaving you feeling unsatissfied after you've eaten.&#160; Ghrelin levels rise,...]]> on 12/30/2009 BrazilBadBoy on 12/30/2009 (0 comments)

The Mediterranean Diet Way: Eat up to 40% of total daily calories from monounsaturated fat sources, such as is found in olive oil, fatty fish, nuts and seeds.<br />
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Translation: Stop fearing fat. Use antioxidant-rich olive oil in cooking and in preparing foods such as salads and vegetables. Eat fish, a great source of Omega 3 fatty acids 2-3 times per week. Snack on almonds and walnuts which are heart-healthy monounsaturated fat gems.<br />
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The Mediterra...]]> on 12/30/2009