16
Apr
2010

Body Positioning During Exercises – Key

Today we discuss body positioning, an often neglected component of exercise. Regardless of what body part you are training, you should always be conscious of your positioning. Simply attempting to isolate the specific are you are dealing with is not enough since our body is a network of interconnected parts.

The following is written by Charles Poliquin:

Urban legend bodybuilding theories aside, strength training and bodybuilding have evolved thanks to sophisticated testing methods that include muscle biopsies and electromyography (EMG). In one of the more creative research endeavors, sport scientist Per A. Tesch, Ph.D., used magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to determine exactly how hard specific muscles worked during numerous common strength training exercises. For example, Tesch had subjects perform various types of squats to see which

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09
Apr
2010

Breaking Through Your Limits!

By: Shannon Clark

One of the worst times for anyone who’s on a fat loss / toning program is getting caught in the dreaded weight loss plateau.  Everything seems to be going great and you’re right on track with finally reaching your desired body weight when progress stops dead.

Often this leads dieters to feel extremely confused and frustrated because what worked before no longer has any impact whatsoever. In many situations, this exact occurrence is what causes them to toss in the towel and decide that their dream weight is just not within their grasp.

Don’t be so quick to do this.  With the right strategies you can beat that weight loss plateau and face your goals head on.

Here are some tips to get you started.

Do A Program Overhaul

The first way to beat a weight loss plateau is to perform a

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04
Apr
2010

Experts List Of Foods That Help Boost Your Metabolism

Today we bring you a great article with special thanks to Health Expert Jamie Fieler

Many people  exert a great deal of effort in developing nutrition plans when dieting. However, often times, they miss key variables or specific foods that could mean the difference between reaching their goals and coming close. In an

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01
Apr
2010

Simple Way Of Getting Your Body Ready For Summer

There are a lot of workout programs that promise you a beach body, 6 pack abs, perfect looking legs and the like. Unfortunately, the majority of those programs are generic programs thrown together with a big title in hopes of enticing those who don’t know any better.

Without direct one to one training it’s difficult to create the perfect program for anyone. However, what we can do is give you some very solid guidance towards building an exercise program that will help reduce fat and improve aesthetics dramatically (if you follow it strictly) for the summer season. Whether you’re wearing a t-shirt, dress, swim trunks or a bikini these pointers will help you.

  • Ensure that you are eating a balanced diet and not exceeding your caloric requirements. If trying to lose weight, calculate your required calories then decrease by 250. Run this for 1 week. If stable but

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