They Dont Know Squat!

There seems to be much confusion amongst trainers and trainees as to whether squats should be performed all the way down or just half way. In most gyms today, a common instruction during squats, deadlifts, and lunges (as taught by many personal training organizations) is not to allow the knees... Read More

Clothes and Shoes and Stretching

Now that we have a trainer, our next concern is to be equipped with the proper shoes and clothes, so our training experience can be maximized. If your trying to create a great body you need to start with clothes and shoes that will make you feel good as well... Read More

Choosing The Right Bodybuilding Supplement

Before wasting your money on a pile of bodybuilding supplements you really need to work out what you are hoping to achieve. Don't lose sight of the fact that sound nutrition forms the basis of any muscle building program and no amount of supplementation with the latest and greatest products... Read More

The Importance Of Creatine In Building Lean Muscle

Creatine monohydrate can rightly lay claim to being the most popular and arguably most effective bodybuilding supplement currently available. The beauty of creatine is that it is 100% natural and occurs in many foods so it's unlikely to be banned from any sports or competitions. Let's first establish what creatine... Read More

The Role Of Whey Protein In Achieving Significant Muscle Gain

Most bodybuilders would agree that supplementing with whey protein is an important element in achieving serious muscle gains. This article will examine the facts relating to whey protein as a supplement and help you decide whether you need to follow this particular strategy. Whey protein is produced during the process... Read More

The Role Of L-Glutamine In Building Muscle

L-glutamine remains the supplement of choice for many bodybuilders. It is a free form amino acid that can be found naturally in beans, meat, fish, poultry and dairy products. It is also an important component of protein powders and is one of the twenty non-essential amino acids found in the... Read More

Can Growth Hormone Boosters Enhance Muscle Growth?

Many experts feel that supplementation with growth hormones offers exciting possibilities to adult bodybuilders, especially those aged over thirty. They should not be taken by anyone aged under twenty. In the past growth hormone was available only in injectable form but recent years have seen the development of HGH precursors... Read More

What Causes Muscle Growth?

In order for muscles to grow, three things are required: 1. Stimulus - exercise is needed to make the muscles work, use energy and cause microscopic damage to the fibers. 2. Nutrition - after intense exercise the muscles need to replenish their stores of fuel. 3. Rest - it is... Read More

The Role Of Repetitions In Your Muscle Building Program

Repetitions are the basic building blocks of any strength or muscle building program but it is something that many lifters take for granted. How often do you see people at the gym speed through their reps, breathe haphazardly or fail to complete each rep correctly from a technical perspective? There... Read More

The Importance Of Sets In Your Muscle Building Program

In an earlier article we looked at how repetitions contribute to the muscle building process, but is the position regarding sets just as clear cut? Unfortunately, the answer to this is no as some experts feel one set to failure is sufficient, whereas others argue that multiple sets are needed... Read More

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Pumped on fitness
The Barrie Examiner
Mark Wanzel Photo - Barrie resident Christina Barrett recently placed first in two regional body-building competitions and will be attending the upcoming Arnold Sports Festival in Ohio next month. By NICKI CRUICKSHANK - Barrie Examiner Christina ...


Optimum Nutrition Philippines Pioneers Training & Nutrition Technical Support ...
PR.com (press release)
Newly updated serialized stickers found on Optimum Nutrition (ON) supplements help Philippine consumers easily recognize genuine ON products and find technical support for weight loss, muscle-building, and improving sports performance on the Optimum ...


Crazy Muscle Helps People to Find the Right Bodybuilding Supplement
SBWire (press release)
Looking to find the right bodybuilding supplements for gaining muscle mass? Find out how the right supplement can make that true difference Bellevue, WA -- (SBWIRE) -- 02/06/2012 -- Bodybuilders normally need to have supplements to build the right ...


Bill Kazmaier to Promote New Product at Arnold Classic
San Francisco Chronicle (press release)
Kazmaier's ready-to-drink Weight Gainer product, developed and manufactured by Protica Research, is the world's first meal replacement shot formulated to stimulate weight gain and muscle growth. Bill Kazmaier will be an announcer for bodybuilding and ...

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March 2012 IRON MAN Magazine Hits the Stands With The Best Workout Plans––How ...
PR Web (press release)
Bodybuilding icon and nutritional guru Lee Labrada, age 51, featured in March issue of Iron Man magazine. Plus Doug Brignole on building ultimate mass, Joe Horrigan on sports medicine and an in-depth look into what is CrossFit. Build a lean body at any ...


Super size risks
The Bay of Plenty Times
"Now I've turned him right round," says the svelte 47-year-old, who at 1.82m, looks more like a fitness model than a mean, lean muscle machine. Wright has entered 16 body building competitions and last year took home three firsts, two seconds and two ...


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Brothers place first and second for overall bodybuilding title
Placentia Charter
David (left) and Brad Miller competed against each other at the 2011 NLABBA Provincial Bodybuilding, Figure and Figure Model Championships, presented by Muscle Insider, took place Nov. 19, 2011 at Holy Heart of Mary in St. John's.

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'No Nonsense Muscle Building' Author Says "Breakfast Is Most Important Meal of ...
SBWire (press release)
“Breakfast is most important meal of the day” says No Nonsense Muscle Building author, Vince Delmonte. New York, NY -- (SBWIRE) -- 01/31/2012 -- According to No Nonsense Muscle Building author, Vince Delmonte, breakfast is the most important meal of ...


Muscling Your Way Into Weight Loss
Huffington Post (blog)
It is possible to buy cell phone-size devices that contain formulas that translate your current body weight and physical activity together with your projected weight goal, into a daily program of calorie intake and physical activity.


First Ever Comprehensive "How To" Fitness Guide Written by Surgeon
San Francisco Chronicle (press release)
The book is not about body building, but rather building your body. Because of my medical training, I've outlined a methodical approach to strengthening the mind/body connection through exercise as America's Fitness Doctor.

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Building muscle mass with a power cycle. Desperate for pounds... Read More

Back Exercises For Beginning Bodybuilders

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