Weight Room Jargon 101
Posted on March 1, 2008 - Filed Under Exercise | Leave a Comment
It’s hard enough getting technique right in the gym! It helps to know your weight room terminology to ask for help and generally to enhance your gym experience.
I’ll go through some terms you will most likely encounter on a daily basis in the gym
Let’s get started!
CARDIO- This stands for cardiovascular training/conditioning. This is the treadmill, elliptical, bike etc. This is the heart workout, fat burning, sweaty stuff.
RESISTANCE TRAINING-Also called strength and weight training. This is moving your muscles against an opposing force. The opposing force is the machine, dumbbells etc. This is the muscle building, bod toning, hard work stuff.
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Posted on March 1, 2008 - Filed Under Build Muscle | Leave a Comment
Burn fat and gain muscle - it’s easier than you thought. All you really need to do is teach your body to burn fat instead of storing it, and then get a lot of exercise. It really is that simple, so read on to find out exactly how to burn fat and build muscle.
Step 1
As we said, the first thing you need to do to burn fat and build muscle is to teach your body to burn fat instead of storing it. Your body constantly monitors the activity you do and the incoming calories. Unfortunately, it has no idea how… Continue reading
Read More..>>Build Chest Muscles - 4 Quick Steps To Show You Building Chest Muscles Doesn’t Have To Be Hard
Posted on March 1, 2008 - Filed Under Build Muscle | Leave a Comment
Build chest muscles- Building up your chest muscles is one of the better things you can do to make yourself look and feel a lot stronger. Having big strong chest muscles will give you better posture and will also help the cut of your clothes look better, so read on to find out how to build chest muscles for yourself.
Step 1
One of the simplest things you can do to build chest muscles is just regular old press ups. If you already have some kind of resistance training program, press ups probably won’t do too much for you (although they can… Continue reading
Read More..>>Build Muscle & Burn Fat - Are These 4 Fundamental Steps Slowing Your Progress?
Posted on March 1, 2008 - Filed Under Build Muscle | Leave a Comment
Build muscle and burn fat is just about all you need to know to build a body to be proud of, so you may want to commit it to memory. The world is chock full of muscle building advice, but not all of it is good. Check out the rest of this article to find out how to build muscle and burn fat the right way.
Step 1
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Read More..>>Diet For Fast Muscle Growth And Recovery
Posted on February 28, 2008 - Filed Under Build Muscle | Leave a Comment
We all know how important omega-3 essential fats are for our general health and for improving the muscle growth. These are “details” you probably don’t know but are important for you if you want maximize your muscle building and weight loss results. This is really important for as all to know about.
You see, not all omega-3 essential fats will help you build muscle mass. Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) is the omega-3 fat that is proved by research to promote muscle anabolism (growth) via at least three important pathways.
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Posted on February 26, 2008 - Filed Under Exercise | Leave a Comment
So many people today wonder how to get rid of love handles, those pesky deposits of fat on either side of your waist, just above your hips. While some may joke about them and pretend that they’re cute and “more to love,” in reality those who have these pesky problem areas are typically very self-conscious and would do anything to get rid of love handles, if they only knew how. In truth, there are a few simple exercises you can do to tone even these problem areas.
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Read More..>>Lean Muscle Building
Posted on February 26, 2008 - Filed Under Build Muscle | Leave a Comment
Building lean muscle mass is very important when you want to have a fit, healthy body. It will give you more confidence in your appearance, which is very attractive to others, and you will definitely feel stronger and more energetic. Lean muscle building will also burn fat faster 24/7.
How do you build this lean muscle? It is a pretty simple process; the act of building muscles involves the use of resistance training to stimulate the growth of muscles.
But, you cannot build lean muscle simply through exercise. You need to take a three pronged approach with resistance exercises, nutrition and rest… Continue reading
Read More..>>Weight Loss Success With A Budget
Posted on February 26, 2008 - Filed Under Weight Loss | Leave a Comment
Do you have a household budget? Do you balance your checkbook to make sure your expenditures are less or equal to the money you have in your account? Consider the same for your body.
You have a certain number of calories to consume throughout your day. Are you overextended or saving with your calories? If you’re eating too many calories, you’re gaining weight and out of balance with your caloric budget. Many of us don’t consider the cost of the extra calories on our bodies until our clothes start feeling tight. However, if you’re eating… Continue reading
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