Training

Genetics And Training For Your Body Type

September 28, 2009 · Leave a Comment

As for how much of a role genetics play on your bodybuilding success, read along .. you're about to find out. I have to admit, my inspiration for this chapter came about in a strange way. My friend was in a bind and being the wonderful guy that I am, i agreed to give him a hand at his nutrition store. It was a slow evening and the boredom was driving me crazy. I swear, it seemed like the clock was going backwards. I was just sitting there, peering into the halls of the deserted shopping mall when finally, in walked a customer. She was a rather large lady and ironically, she was munching on... [Read the full story]

Nutrition

Alcohol on Body Composition and Performance

September 11, 2009 · Leave a Comment

You want to look good and play well, but you also want to party .. what to do? what to do? Lately I have been supplementing my personal training income by doing security work at a local nightclub. Like any job, the nightlife industry has its pros and its cons. Depending on how you look at it, the pros and cons are very similar. As a 24 year old guy, the benefits of the position are pretty obvious. I get paid to work in a laid back environment full of women and alcohol. Being surrounded by hot-looking, slightly intoxicated girls is rarely a bad thing. The only downside to working a position... [Read the full story]

Supplementation

All About Essential Fatty Acids

September 10, 2009 · Leave a Comment

Make sure you're eating enough EFA'S .. There's lots of ways to do it. Tell the average person that they should supplement with FAT and they will most likely look at you like you’re crazy. While a look of disbelief is the common reaction for the majority of the population, the people who are educated about nutrition would be quick to state that essential fatty acids are somewhat of a miracle supplement. Fatty acid supplementation has been shown to be beneficial for almost all demographics of the population. From children-to-seniors, athletes-to-the overweight, even bodybuilders... [Read the full story]

General Health

How Sex Effects Performance

September 12, 2009 · Leave a Comment

15 minutes before the game and she barges into the locker room wanting a quickie.. what do you do? Aside from the rapid beat of your heart, the room is dead silent. You’re sitting there trying to focus; trying to mentally prepare for the rigorous competition that awaits you. The clock ticks and you look up to realize that you have a mere ten minutes before you have to step up and embrace the greatest challenge you’ll ever face. All the sweat; all the sacrifice; it’s all been for this very moment. You’ve gone over every possible outcome over and over in your head. Tick, Tick.. the... [Read the full story]

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Genetics And Training For Your Body Type

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Bench Press Blueprint

Although somewhat of an embellishment, at the time I had him pegged for a seven-footer. At least that was my young teenage perspective. See, I was 14 years old and in a gym for the first time. I had no clue what I was supposed to be doing so I spent my first visit playing around on the equipment and observing...

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Training Variations Vol. 2

ROUND 2: GET READY! Welcome to the second training variation instalment. I know it’s a lot to digest but you can keep this as a reference and check back every now and then when you feel your workout program needs to be spiced up a bit. The first chapter profiled several techniques that can be used to stimulate...

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