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Monday, June 3, 2013

Revisión de dieta de pérdida de grasa de velocidad de deformación - conocer la realidad de los hechos antes de comprar


Dieta de pérdida de grasa de velocidad de deformación es un programa de pérdida de peso que promete una gran cantidad de pérdida de grasa. En uno de sus reclamos, los creadores - Mike Roussell y Alwyn Cosgrove - prometen que usted puede perder alrededor de 20 libras hasta 100 libras en cuestión de semanas si se sigue su programa intensivo. ¿Cuál es realmente dieta de pérdida gorda de velocidad Warp y realmente puede ofrecer sus promesas?

En realidad, este es un programa bastante sencillo. Hay no hay trucos, no hay pociones mágicas y no hay ningún misterio acerca de los principios siendo comercializados por los creadores. El secreto es conocer su capacidad y coinciden con las técnicas y teorías creadas especialmente para su tipo. Estas técnicas serán probablemente diferentes tipos de levantamiento de pesas de vida ejercicios físicos o rutinas de cardio.

Una de las grandes ventajas de dieta de pérdida gorda velocidad de deformación programa es que está respaldado por evidencias y estudios científicos. Muy pocos programas de dieta pueden afirmar que hay una ciencia probada detrás de sus principios, a diferencia de este plan de dieta especial. Un buen punto si quiere poner su confianza con estos chicos.

Hay muchas metas que promueve este programa. Una es hay que empezar a derecha significa realmente manda a usted encienda ejercicios como caminar todas las mañanas porque tiende a quemar las grasas más que quemará los carbohidratos. Ejercicios de esta mañana por supuesto no terminará aquí porque instan a hacer actividades físicas más. La combinación habitual de la dieta, entrenamiento con pesas y calistenia es un fuego de la manera de perder las grasas. Otra defensa es el alimento adecuado. El programa promueve los alimentos con alto contenido de fibra más simples y contenidos de carbohidratos. Estos pueden ser verduras, frutas, cereales y granos.

Otra cosa que están promoviendo activamente debe abstenerse de comer comidas pesadas late night. Comiendo luz demostrará para ser beneficioso porque eres generalmente sedentarios durante las noches y ralentiza la tasa metabólica. Como se puede observar, la línea de fondo para todas estas metas es quemar más calorías que la cantidad que se toma en el.

Velocidad de deformación grasa dieta de pérdida le dará 24 entrenamientos y planes de comidas para 28 días. Si esto sigue religiosamente, usted puede esperar conseguir la mejor forma que su cuerpo puede tener. Además es estos recién desarrollados músculos son fáciles de perder otra vez. Continuar su saludable estilo de vida y te mantendrá definitivamente esa forma hermosa.




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Dorothy Lee es un dietista profesional y ha examinado más de 50 dietas populares, mediante un plan de dieta adecuada que puede perder peso rápidamente y con eficacia. Buena suerte logro de sus objetivos de pérdida de grasa!




Thursday, October 11, 2012

How to Warm Up Before Weight Training - To Prevent Injuries and Increase Strength


Warming up correctly before a workout is essential to avoid injuries and to help you prepare mentally and physically. If you don't warm up sufficiently you could wound up with a nasty muscle tear and this can leave you out of the gym for a few months. So take the time to heat up for a few minutes before every heavy workout, your body will thank you for it. This article will show you the optimum warm up for a heavy muscle building workout.

There are two parts to the best warm up: the aerobic/cardio warm up and the warming up sets.

Cardio

This is a slow and steady way to get the blood flowing through the muscles and to warm up your body. This should be a good 5-10 minutes of gentle cardio. Things like running on the treadmill, the cycling or the rowing machine are great ways to warm up your body and get the blood flowing.

Once you have completed this you should feel warmed up, you joints should be lubricated and your muscles flowing with fresh blood.

Warming up sets

This is the most important part of the warm up. This will what will both mentally and physically prepare your body for the heavy workout ahead. You should take the biggest lift from your workout that day. Then perform warm up sets using this lift.

To perform warm up sets your will do 5 sets of lower amounts of weight compared to the weight you will be using for the workout:

Set 1: 10 reps of 50% of the workout weight

Set 2: 8 reps of 60% of the workout weight

Set 3: 6 reps of 70% of the workout weight

Set 4: 3 reps of 80% of the workout weight

Set 5: 1 reps of 90% of the workout weight

These sets should be quite easy to complete and gradually get a bit harder each time, while decreasing in lifting time. These will fully prepare your muscles for the exercises ahead. If you are doing legs for one day, you would choose the squats as your warm up sets. Then once you have completed the warm up you can go into a proper set of full weighted squats, after this you won't need any more warming up, you can then complete all the other exercises.

If you are performing a full body workout it is probably best to do a few warming up sets for the main body parts, like the legs, chest and back.




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Wednesday, October 10, 2012

Is Cardio Best Before or After Lifting Weights?


Cardio is an integral part of any fitness program, whether you're seeking to lose excess weight, build muscles, increase stamina, or simply improve your muscle tone.

But is the best time to do a cardio workout before or after a weight lifting workout? Is it best to work your muscles first, then get your heart pumping, or the other way around?

Or is it best to separate the cardio and weight lifting by several hours? Should you let your muscles rest before doing cardio? Or should you do cardio first, rest for a few hours, and then lift weights?

Or should these workouts be done on alternate days?

Experts agree that both workouts deplete your body's supply of glycogen, which it uses for the quick bursts of energy necessary when working out.

Doing both types of workouts one after the other means your body has mostly depleted its supply of glycogen by the time you begin the second phase of the workout.

If you do cardio first, you'll burn more fat calories, but you won't have the stored energy to get the full benefit from weight lifting. You're also more susceptible to injury, as your muscles may be too fatigued to use proper form through the entire range of motion.

If you do weight lifting first, you'll build more muscle because your body has enough glycogen available to adequately work your muscles, and assume proper form through the entire range of motion. However, because your muscles will be so fatigued from weight lifting, you may be too tired to get the full fat-burning benefits of the cardio workout.

To get the greatest benefit, according to the experts, is to do cardio workouts and weight lifting workouts on alternate days, doing each a minimum of three times per week.

One way to get the greatest benefit from both cardio and weight lifting workouts is to do circuit training. In circuit training, short bursts of aerobic-type exercises for cardio fitness are interspersed with short periods of strength or resistance training for building muscle tone.

Although you won't build super muscles like a body builder doing this type of workout, you do get the best of both worlds, without sacrificing one for the other.

Health and fitness experts agree the best way to structure your workout, whether you're doing a fat-burning cardiovascular workout, a muscle-building weight lifting workout, or a combination of the two, is to do them at a time most convenient to you and your lifestyle.

Copyright Sharon Sweeny, 2011




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Wednesday, August 1, 2012

Get Big Muscles For Summer - What You Need to Know Before You Hit The Beach


It's getting to be that time of year again, the weather is warming up and good-looking women just seem to be popping up everywhere. It's also the time of the year that most guys start thinking about getting in shape before the summer fun begins. If you're like me, you to try to make it to the beach at least a couple times over the summer and when you do, you like to look good. Well today just happens to be your lucky day because I'm going to help you get big muscles before it's time to break out the bathing suit.

Now if you're saying to yourself "I don't want to get bigger, I want to lose weight," then I suggest you continue reading because what I'm going to teach you is just as effective for losing weight (and adding a little muscle) as it is for seriously bulking up. The only thing that will be different is how much you eat. If you want to lose weight then cut back on food just a little bit. If your goal is to bulk up and pack on muscle then you should add an additional healthy meal to your daily diet. I personally recommend eating some low fat cottage cheese before bed because it's loaded with slow digesting protein that will keep you full and make sure you're putting on muscle all throughout the night. But ultimately the decision is up to you.

I only have so much room for this article and I can't lay out a complete workout routine but I can guarantee that by the time you're finished reading you will know everything you need to know to pack on some major muscle. Your friends might start calling you "Matthew McConaughey" this summer because they can't remember the last time they saw you with a shirt on (that guy NEVER wears a shirt...)

The best way to get big muscles is to do a combination of body weight exercises and compound lifts. Body weight exercises such as push-ups and pull-ups are extremely effective at building muscle. Go to any military base and you'll see a bunch of guys with big chests, huge arms and wide backs. That's because these guys are literally paid to do push-ups, pull-ups, and other body weight exercises a few times a week.

In addition to body weight exercises you should start doing compound lifts. Compound lifts are ones that make use of multiple groups and are some of the most effective at building muscle fast. The lifts I suggest you focus on are the bench press, squats, and dead lifts. Now this is where most guys say "hey, I'm not really interested in building up my legs" and they just skip the squats and dead lifts.

This is a HUGE mistake. If you're like me and you want to get the absolute most out of the time you spend in the gym then you need to do these exercises. These exercises work your biggest muscles (your legs) which causes your body to ramp of production of testosterone and growth hormone, which in turn build new muscle all over your body and not just on your legs. The easiest way to add inches to your arms is to try to add them to your legs first.

Well there you have it, start doing these exercises a few times a week and I guarantee that you'll be looking great on the beach this summer. Have fun!




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Tuesday, July 24, 2012

Stretching and Warming Up Are Important Before Exercise For Ideal Fitness


Are you a person who does not realize the consequences of failing to warm up before each time you exercise? If you are involved in any kind of physical exercise, it is imperative that you warm up before starting any strenuous physical activity.

This is ever more important if you are over 40 years and have not been involved with physical exercise on a regular basis. Going out in the yard or garden to work on a weekend when you are not doing it daily, can lead to not only sore muscles and joints but even serious injury. As you get older your heart becomes weaker, your joints have less fluid and are less flexible and you tendons and muscles are less supple.

Why warm up? When you warm up, you should start out gradually increasing the level of activity and physical stress which increases the blood flow, oxygen and nutrient supply to your heart and muscles.

Your warm up increases mental alertness and awareness, loosens joints and increases joint fluid, and loosens muscles, minimizing wear and tear on muscles and joints. It also allows for increase in the blood flow to your heart preparing for its needed increased activity.

How can you warm up to gain these benefits? You can jog,run,walk briskly, use a rowing machine or cycle or use one of elliptical or similar stepping/walking machines. Initially, it can be done using any activity that enables the heart to beat faster.

One can simply walk or jog or if cardiovascular equipment is available, such as a rowing machine or a bicycle, these can be utilized.Start Start slowly at a gentle pace allowing the heart rate and body temperature to slowly increase. Your pace should be increased slowly depending upon your current level of physical fitness. If you do this you will feel energized and not exhausted.

After warming up for 3-5 minutes, (working up a light sweat,longer if the person is working out in a cold environment), you should stretch your whole body which will increase flexibility especially in the spine, shoulders and hips. The type and degree of stretching is determined by the kind of activity you plan to engage in.

For instance, if one is about to play sports, the recommended kinds of stretching would be the ones that reproduce the same activities and movements you plan to engage in. Each stretch of a tendon or muscle group should last at least 8 seconds. The stretching should be done only after and initial period of warming up. Stretching is a steady process, not one of bouncing which can lead to muscle tears or strain.

If you are a weight-lifter, this stretching should be done only after your weight lifting warm up. Start out lifting 50% of your planned maximum weight for the session doing the planned number of repetitions. Then go to 70% and then 90%. Rest 30 seconds and repeat the process to finish you warm up. Now proceed to stretching.

After this warm up and stretching, you can go on to your planned heavy lifting for the day.

A cool down procedure similar to your warm up, is as important as your warm up to allow the heart and skeletal muscles to cool down and get rid of accumulated waste products from you vigorous exercise such as weight lifting. After warming up and proceeding to the main workout, it is equally important to cool down.

When a person suddenly stops exercising or lifting weights, blood gathers in the muscle and oxygen is blocked. When this happens, a person runs the risk of having a heart attack. So cooling down should have the same importance as warming up.

For your good health, be sure to follow these guidelines and precautions to maximize your work out without injury.




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Saturday, July 7, 2012

Cardio Before or After Weights


A lot of people wonder whether they should do their cardio before or after weights. There really isn't a simple answer to this question. Depending upon your personal situation or fitness goals, there are a couple of variables that will influence the answer of whether you should do cardio before weight training or cardio after weight training. Perhaps the number one, biggest influence in this answer is your individual fitness goals. This will be determined by whether you want to train to gain strength, if you want to lose weight or if you are looking at improving your overall health, all of which will influence whether it is more important to do your cardio before or after weights.

Aside from the goals you want to achieve in your fitness workout regimen, there are other things to consider that will determine which order you should do your cardio and your weight training.

#1 - Intensity - Are you doing an aerobic activity that it HIIT or high intensity interval training, or are you working out at a stead rate of cardio? Beyond that, are you doing heavy lifting, high rep training or low rep training to the point of failure?

#2 - Duration - Are you doing a marathon-style cardio workout or a short and intense workout?

#3 - Conditioning - Think about how your muscles feel after you do weight training and cardio. Which exercise tires your muscles out more?

#4 - Motivation - Do you have a personal preference as to which exercise you want to do first? This could be determined by how focused you are throughout your workout from beginning to end.

In a small study that was conducted by Brigham Young University involving 10 men, it was determined that doing weight training after cardio was the most beneficial method. Here is a rundown of the findings from that study:

* When cardio is done before weights, the body's EPOC or caloric "after burn" effect was at its highest rate.
* It is much more difficult physiologically to do a cardio workout after weight training, than it is to do your cardio work before weights.
* The result of the study was that it is better to do aerobic exercise before weight resistance exercise if you will be combining both workouts into one session.

Unfortunately, this study was only conducted on 10 individuals, so it isn't a hard fast finding by any means. While there are benefits to doing cardio exercise before weight training, there is a lot of doubt raised on whether or not fat truly is burned at a higher rate using this method.

When you think about it, it's very practical to do your cardio exercise after weight training. It is very beneficial for your energy level to be at its highest rate when you are lifting weights. It requires a lot of mental focus and physical coordination to successfully do weight training. A bulk of most cardio workouts involve the legs, making it extremely difficult to be able to do sets of heavy squats following a 45-minute cardio workout. However, the opposite can also be true, as trying to get an aerobic cardio workout after doing sets of heavy squats would be very difficult as well.

In my experience I believe it is best to do cardio after weights or, if possible, split your cardio and weight training into different workout routines, however here are some suggestions to help you determine your own best order:

* To Increase Muscle - It is recommended that you do cardio after weight training so your energy will at peak levels during the weight training portion of your workout.

* To Improve Cardio Endurance - It is recommended that you do a cardio workout before weight training so you can focus your highest energy during the cardio phases and max out your marathon or HIIT workout training.

* To Burn Fat - Six of one, half a dozen of the other! When you are wanting to burn fat there are even more factors to consider, such as burning more calories during a longer cardio routine versus a rigorous weight training routine that might tire you out even faster. However, if you are advanced in your exercise routine, you could do a series of resistance training followed by cardio to help maximize fat burning due to an accelerated release of fatty acids and HGH into the bloodstream. * To Improve Health - If your goal is to improve your overall health, there is no difference in the order that you do your weight training and cardio.

There are so many factors that influence the outcome, which is why there really is no simple answer to the question of doing cardio before or after weights. Doing cardio work before weight training will increase your cardio endurance, however doing cardio work after weight training will help you to bulk up the size and strength of your muscles. This is why it is important to think about your individual goals and make a decision based upon what will help you achieve your goals as efficiently and effectively as possible.




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Friday, June 29, 2012

How to Get Big Muscles - What You Must Know Before Starting Your Weight Lifting Program


Maximize your full potential and you can inspire people. In a world obsessed with getting slim, dare to go against the flow. There is nothing wrong with getting bigger to achieve your end goal, whether it's in the area of sports, health, work, or just plain old body building. In this article, you'll learn some tips on how to get big muscles quickly and safely.

As a kid, I had always been very thin myself, and had been the ridicule of a lot of big bullies at school. I desperately wanted to know how to get big muscles because, no matter what I did, I always stayed thin.

The secret on how to get big muscles is not just your workout. It is a careful balance between your diet, your workout and rest. It is true that there are some genetically gifted people who have a lot of muscle mass in their body such that a simple diet and workout routine would immediately endow them with lean muscles; but for the average Joe, we need to go through the discipline and extra mile to achieve our desired results.

1.) Motivation - this is what gets you started, and, believe it or not, will keep you going, too. You need to plan your meals, workout routines and get the proper rest to keep you motivated. Set attainable results depending on your specified time frame (i.e. 6 - 10 weeks) and stick to it, consistency is the key. Learn how to combat frustration and keep a record of your progress to help you get going.

2.) Knowledge - the eager desire to do without knowing what to do will get you nowhere. Get good advice from reliable sources on how to get big muscles. Don't just go along with rumours and your personal ideas on how to get big. Research on it.

3.) Nourishment - Increase your calorie intake to about 300 - 500. But don't just eat any food; "junk" foods will only give you excess fat and not the lean muscles that you want. Proper diet is essential on how to get big muscles. Your meals should consist of 30 - 40% protein, 20 - 40% carbohydrates, and 20 - 30% fats. It is okay to take supplements like protein in moderation; but it's definitely not OK to take performance-enhancing drugs like steroids, which are not only prohibited, but life threatening too.

4.) Program - It is okay to create your own weight lifting program as long as you consult with a certified PT. Incorporate workouts that target a lot of muscle groups in the body, like squats and bench presses, as opposed to exercises that isolate each muscle group. Avoid working out for long periods as this will make you lose weight instead of gaining it. If you're used to spending 2 - 3 hours a day in the gym, reduce it to 1 hour a day, 2 - 3 times a week. You don't have to go to the gym everyday to gain weight; you will instead lose weight if you do.

5.) Rest - Being passionate about working out will help get your muscles pumped, but don't go overboard. Your muscles actually build up during rest, not while working out. Working out for long hours at the gym everyday will help you tone your muscles, but not gain more.




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Thursday, June 28, 2012

Is it Better to Lift Before Running Or Vice Versa?


The types of exercise that I believe are the most impactful to burn fat at the gym are combining cardio exercises with weight lifting.

I am looking great and my lean body mass that I am building is really showing, all thanks to burning fat and building muscle at the same time.

Lots of people want to know if they should be doing their cardio after or before they lift weights at the gym. Let's discuss what the benefits are for each approach and then I will tell you what I think works the best.

When it comes to doing cardio after lifting weights, these are a few of the reasons people seem to favor this approach. First, this lets them wind down their day since their body is feeling pretty vulnerable.

Now, lifting weights is surely going to take some of your energy, but you are going to feel a lot more drained when you do an activity like running. And, weight lifting does burn calories, but running most definitely uses more energy overall.

It is because of this reason that so many people prefer to do weight lifting first and then running at the end of the workout. They can also lift weights using as much strength as is possible.

On the flip side, there are also advantages to doing exercise before strength training. It has been said that doing this will get your heart rate going the entire time you are working out, which is certainly going to challenge your body a lot more and help you with the burning of calories when you are lifting. If your body is ready for the challenge, this is surely a strategy to think about.

Now the approach that happens to be my favorite is definitely a combination of the two, and the tolerance is definitely required for a challenge. Get in short bursts of running throughout your weight lifting workout. By doing that, you are going to get the best of both worlds.




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Tuesday, June 26, 2012

Things To Consider Before Lifting Weights


Many women find a man's body with bulging muscles very desirable. That's why the workout most men include in their exercise is weight lifting. It's a great way to improve your muscles and give you that adonis like physique. Before starting your weight training though, there are some things you need to consider for your safety and for great results.

The first thing you have to think about is your strength level. Your strength level will determine how heavy you should start lifting. Who wants to start immediately at 40 pounds when all you can do is 1 lift? It's important to know your limit to avoid getting injured. A great thing to do to find out what weight you should start with is to use the 10 rep rule. You basically have to do 10 repetitions of lifting of the weight you want to start with. If you are still okay after that, the weight is too light for you. If you tire out before the tenth repetition, that means it's too heavy. If after the tenth rep you feel exhausted, then the weight is just right. This ensures that you avoid causing muscle damage and allowing your muscle the right amount of weight it can handle to develop.

Prepare your equipment and make sure that they are secure. If you have weight lifting equipment at home, check if they are still in good condition before you use them. Avoid leaving them in high places as well for a very obvious reason that it will hurt someone if it falls down. Having a person to workout with is also a good idea so they can act as your spotter. A spotter can ensure your safety when you are doing lifting on a weight bench. Make sure that you also find a space that has a lot of room for you to move. If you workout in a tight space, it's harder for you to move and do the proper movement. This can lead to accidents as well.

Keep in mind that you don't get bigger muscles by pushing yourself over your limit. You get hurt. Listen to your body when you lift. Don't rush when you lift. It helps with improving your strength but it makes you more prone to getting hurt. Managing your movement allows you to keep the workout focused on the muscle you are targeting. Rushed movements causes unwanted stress on your muscle and joints and the development of muscles you are not working on. Working out slowly does not mean that your muscle will develop at the same pace. When you do weight training, you will eventually develop your strength and increase the weight you lift. Make progress, but be patient and smart about it. Injuries can set you back for long periods of time because recovery periods can be several weeks or month.

Weight lifting is a great way to develop your body and boost your self esteem. Just be sure that you follow the necessary precautions before you start since this is also a potentially dangerous exercise. When done correctly, however, the rewards are many.




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Thursday, June 14, 2012

Warm Up Exercises Before Your Body Building - Kick Start Those Engines!


Exercises to warm up before Cardio and Bodybuilding

Swimming, hiking, walking and running are some cardio exercises that you can do before you workout as well as after. Doing mild cardio such as running or walking before weight training to warm up is always advisable. They can be easily performed from the convenience and comfort of your home. Usually, athletes and bodybuilders do cardio twice a day. They prefer to swim after lifting weights to relax their muscles.

Some of the best warm up exercises are bodyweight workouts like dips, squats, push-ups and pull-ups. A medicine or Swiss ball can be used to perform these exercises. Resting properly, in between as well as after exercising enables you to recover steadily. Resting well and sleeping 8 hours everyday is a must. Our body tends to get heated up after doing high intensity workouts like barbell squats, dumbbell curls, bench press, etc. Taking a break between these workouts to cool down your body temperature is advisable.

To shed extra fat from your body, you must drink a lot of water. Water keeps your digestive tract healthy and clean and also keeps your body hydrated. Other warming up exercises like stressing must be performed to increase flexibility of muscles. To maintain high energy levels, you should include protein supplements in your diet.

For body building, proper nutrition is essential. Foods that are high in fiber like vegetables are fruits that contain anti-oxidants that flush out toxins from your body must be included in your diet. Low fat and high protein food is usually preferred for body building.

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Sunday, May 13, 2012

Cardio Before Weights Or After? Learn the Best Time to Add a Cardio Routine


There has been an ongoing debate if you should do cardio before weights or after. There are both pros and cons to each choice but one stands out above the other. In this article you will learn exactly how each one affects your body and your fat loss goals.

When you do cardio for an extended period of time before your workout you are using up all of your energy, by depleting you glycogen storages, before you even hit the weights. This means that all the carbohydrate (glycogen) storages that are used to give you energy and power to push through your weight lifting are being used up. This will leave you weak and tired in the gym. When you don't have that energy to push through your sets and heavy repetitions you won't be able to add more weight then you did the prior week. When you aren't adding weight to your workout every other week or so you won't make any progress in either muscle building or strength.

Even if you are trying to lose weight and that is your primary goal, doing cardio before weights can still hinder your progress. Why you might ask? This is because when you put on muscle you are building your body to be a fat burning machine. The more muscle you have, the more calories you will burn just sitting still. Cardio before weights can actually lead to muscle atrophy.

When you do cardio after weights some magical things happen. In regards to your glycogen storages this is the perfect time to run. After a heavy weight lifting workout these storages will be close to empty and your body will be looking for a fuel source to give you energy for your cardio routine. This means that your body will be stripping away your fat to use as energy. Normally your muscle would be the first to be converted but since it was right after a workout fat is the first source of energy. Keep in mind that if your cardio lasts more then 40 minutes there is a high chance you will be burning muscle instead of fat, so keep your cardio routine short and intense.

I would recommend having a BCCA (branch chain amino acid) drink right before your cardio routine to stop ANY chance of muscle breakdown. Unlike drinking a protein drink, branch chain amino acids don't go through the normal digestive process so they won't be burned for fuel during your cardio routine, they will go straight to your muscles. BCCA can be bought anywhere you buy supplements.

As you can see cardio after weights is very beneficial to burning fat and retaining muscle. Even if you are trying to build muscle and don't care much about fat loss this will keep you slim while packing on pounds of muscle. As always I would recommend that you do a light job or some light aerobic exercise before you start your weight training.




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Thursday, March 1, 2012

Supplementation Before and After Weight-Lifting: The Bare Minimum For Building Lean Mass


If you spend an hour examining the packed shelves of a supplement store, you are more likely to walk away with a headache and empty pockets than a useful supplement. It is impossible to distinguish between supplements that build mass and those that build only debt without reliable nutrition and supplement information. Some supplements are useful but must be taken in appropriate quantities at the proper times.

Research supports the notion that meal timing around exercise increases the amount of lean mass gained. In one study, researchers supplemented two groups of men with the same supplement, except one group got the supplement immediately before and after resistance training; the other group received the supplement several hours before and after working out(1). The group that received the supplement immediately before and after the workout gained significantly more lean mass than the group that did not practice good nutrient timing.

The most important part of building lean mass is eating extra calories. The extra calories should come from high quality protein, carbohydrates and fat, primarily before and after workouts.

Before a Workout-

Protein:

Generally, protein supplementation enhances lean mass gain during periods of resistance training-- thousands of studies support this conclusion. A study conducted at Baylor University in young men showed a significant increase in muscle mass with about 40 grams of protein supplementation per day (2). Before a work-out, whey protein, casein protein or mixed protein sources (like whey and casein/egg and whey).

Supplement with 0.5 grams/kg of protein before your workout.

BCAA:

The branched chain amino acids include leucine, isoleucine, and valine. All of these amino acids (the smallest units of protein), and leucine especially, increase the rate of muscle building and decrease the rate of muscle break down (3,4). Hence, BCAA supplementation before and after weight-lifting allows for an anabolic effect on protein metabolism.

Experts recommend 3-6 grams of BCAAs before and after workouts; take about 3 grams for each 50 kg of body mass. A pure BCAA powder is the most ecomical way to take this supplement; one rounded teaspoon is about 5 grams. A container containing 500g should cost you about $22-30 and should last about 2 months, depending on your weight.

Carbohydrates:

Carbohydrates are an important fuel source; lower glycemic or "slower" carbohydrates should be consumed before a workout. Good examples are oats and berries.

Consume about 0.5 grams/kg of carbohydrates before your workout.

Creatine:

Numerous studies have been published showing the benefits of creatine supplementation for increased lean mass and strength. One study showed about twice as much lean mass gain for men taking creatine over the placebo group when completing the same resistance training program (5). In this study the men supplemented with 20 grams/day during a one week loading phase and 5 grams/day for the rest of the twelve week study for maintainance. If you choose to do a loading phase, be sure to split the creatine up into 4 or 5 doses throughout the day to minimize stomach upset.

Creatine monohydrate is the form of creatine that has been studied the most and has been proven effective in research; 500g should not cost more than $15. Furthermore, there is evidence that creatine is absorbed better with high-glycemic carbohydrates; bananas and juice are good natural sources of sugar.

Example of a Good Pre-Work Out Shake for a 170 lb Man (taken 30-45 minutes before the workout begins):

1- 1.5 oz (scoops) casein protein, 2 Tbsp oats, 1 medium banana (in chunks, frozen for a thicker shake), 5 grams BCAAs, 7 g Creatine Monohydrate, ice or water as desired

Immediately After a Workout-

Carbohydrates:

Quick-absorbing carbohydrates are important after a workout for a number of reasons. First of all, the enzymes responsible for glycogen synthesis are upregulated immediately after resistance training. Glycogen, which is made in the body from sugar, is a major carbohydrate fuel for weight-training. As such, it is important to get your post-work out shake into your body as quickly as possible after a workout. Additionally, the high-glycemic carbohydrates stimulate the release of the anabolic hormone insulin, which aids in muscle recovery and growth.

Comsume at least 0.5 grams/kg of high-glycemic carbohydrate after a workout when you are trying to gain lean mass. Bananas and honey are both good choices after a work-out.

Protein:

Whey protein is quickly absorbed and has an overall anabolic effect on muscle, as demonstrated in a study of young males (6). In this study the men who supplemented with whey protein and creatine increased their strength to the greatest degree; those who supplemented only with whey (1.2 g/kg/day) also improved significantly more than the placebo group.

Supplement with 0.5 grams/kg of whey protein after your workout.

BCAA:

The rationale is the same as the above; take 3-6 grams in a post-work out shake.

Example of a Good Pre-Work Out Shake for a 170 lb Man:

1.5 oz (scoops) whey protein, 1.5 medium bananas (in chunks, frozen for a thicker shake), 5 grams BCAAs, ice or water as desired

*Do not add a fat source to your post-workout shake. Fat delays the emptying of stomach contents into the small intestine; you want the nutrients to reach your small intestine as quickly as possible*

You gain improve your gains with smart and consistent use of sports supplements. Though the supplements above are by no means an exhaustive list of all useful supplements, the most important and useful and effective ergogenic aids were included. When you are training to add lean mass, be sure to fuel your workouts 1) Take your pre-workout supplements 30-45 minutes before you begin training; and 2) Take your post-workout supplements within 30 minutes of completing your resistance training.

1. Cribb PJ, Hayes A. Effects of supplement timing and resistance exercise on skeletal muscle hypertrophy. Med Sci Sports Exerc. 2006 Nov;38(11):1918-25.

2. Kerksick CM, Rasmussen CJ, Lancaster SL, Magu B, Smith P, Melton C, Greenwood M, Almada AL, Earnest CP, Kreider RB. The effects of protein and amino acid supplementation on performance and training adaptations during ten weeks of resistance training. J Strength Cond Res. 2006 Aug;20(3):643-53.

3. Blomstrand E, Eliasson J, Karlsson HK, Kohnke R. Branched-chain amino acids activate key enzymes in protein synthesis after physical exercise. J Nutr. 2006 Jan;136(1 Suppl):269S-73S.

4. Escobar J, Frank JW, Suryawan A, Nguyen HV, Kimball SR, Jefferson LS, Davis TA. Regulation of cardiac and skeletal muscle protein synthesis by individual branched-chain amino acids in neonatal pigs. Am J Physiol Endocrinol Metab. 2006 Apr;290(4):E612-21.

5. Volek JS, Duncan ND, Mazzetti SA, Staron RS, Putukian M, Gomez AL, Pearson DR, Fink WJ, Kraemer WJ. Performance and muscle fiber adaptations to creatine supplementation and heavy resistance training. Med Sci Sports Exerc. 1999 Aug;31(8):1147-56.

6. Burke DG, Chilibeck PD, Davidson KS, Candow DG, Farthing J, Smith-Palmer T. The effect of whey protein supplementation with and without creatine monohydrate combined with resistance training on lean tissue mass and muscle strength. Int J Sport Nutr Exerc Metab. 2001 Sep;11(3):349-64.




Jean Jitomir is a Registered Dietitian, light weight bodybuilder and Exercise Nutrition PhD student. her department specializes in sports ergogenic aid and muscle hypertrophy research. Read more about her at:

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Monday, February 20, 2012

What To Do Before Buying Weight Lifting Equipment


When choosing weight lifting equipment there are numerous factors to consider. The first is your budget as this will affect what you will be able to purchase. The next is the physical space you have available in your home. You may be lucky to have a spare room to store the equipment but if not you should carefully plan where you intend to put it.

If you are new to weight lifting and want a varied workout then you may be best starting off with dumbbells. Instructors often recommend these for beginners as you can do various workout routines without any storage problems. They are also relatively cheaper than other weights.

Machines such as the hack squat machine and the Smith machine were developed especially for this kind of exercise. This was said to be invented by the famous American fitness self improvement guru Jack LaLanne and then developed by Ruddy Smith, a manager of a fitness studio in Los Angeles.

Smith machines are recommended for the variety of workouts you can do on them, coupled with the fact they are relatively safe to use. They can be used for both upper and lower body workouts. It is important to check the kind of weight used with the machine as it is vital not to strain yourself.

Barbells can be used on a fixed machine or as a standalone item of equipment. It is important to be careful when using them and never add too many weights. It is better to underestimate your strength than overestimate!

If you are worried about causing injury to yourself when lifting weights there are a number of accessories that can help you. Wearing gloves will help you avoid getting blisters on your hands, while a belt can help support your body while lifting and reducing the risk of injury. However it is important to apply these things properly or you are more likely to cause yourself harm in the long term.

When choosing weight lifting equipment it is vital to be realistic. While you want to challenge yourself, overburdening yourself physically will cause injury and do more harm than good. If you are unsure how to use weight lifting equipment you should look online to see physical demonstration of each exercise. If you are still in any doubt, contact a local fitness instructor for more information.




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Wednesday, February 1, 2012

Cardio Before Or After Weight Lifting?


The most effective mix of exercise that I've found at the gym is the combination of both weight lifting and doing cardio exercises that have me burning fat. While building muscle and burning fat at the same time, I end up in a situation where the lean body mass that I'm building really shows, and I look great for it all.

Many people wonder whether they should do cardio before or after lifting weights at the gym. Let's take a quick look at the benefits of each approach, and then I'll offer my insight as to what I believe works best.

As for doing cardio after lifting weights, here are some quick reasons that people like this approach. First of all, it allows them to call it a day when their body is feeling the most vulnerable. While weight lifting will definitely take some energy out of you, an activity like running will leave you feeling more drained.

For this reason, many people like to lift weights first before running at the end of the workout. This also allows them to lift while preserving as much strength as possible.

On the other side of things, exercising first before strength training has its advantages too. They say that doing this gets your heart rate going for the entire workout, which ends up challenging the body more and helping you to burn even more calories while you lift. This is certainly a strategy to consider if your body's up for the challenge.

My favorite approach is a combination of the two, and it definitely requires the tolerance for a challenge. Run in short bursts intermittently through your weights workout. This way, you truly get the best of both worlds.




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Sunday, January 8, 2012

Weight Lifting Routines For Beginners - Think About This Before You Begin


Weight lifting is an excellent sport for testing your physical strength and resistance as well as your mental endurance. While getting all of these benefits, weight training exercises will also improve the resistance and size of the muscles. A weight lifting program is going to include the use of various exercise equipment to improve the targeted muscle groups.

The most common types of exercise equipment used are dumbbells, weighted bars, weight stacks and kettlebells. Weight training is totally different from body building, making it form a vital component of any well rounded fitness routine.

This is not a simple sport. Weight lifting programs for beginners require lots of patience and dedication, along with proper rest and diet to keep your body in good health.

The weight lifting programs for beginners should begin with fat burning, strength gaining and finally building strong muscle through weight lifting. Though you are going to start with light weight, you slowly want to progress to heavier weights. This will build your strength while being safe, and avoiding injury.

For every weight training program, there must be a concrete plan to achieve success. The program should be split so that the body gets proper rest. It will be an excellent idea to divide the week in several parts so you can make a program that fits your requirements.

It is better to first take advice from expert weight trainers before making your schedule because if the program is not properly managed then it can cause injury.




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Friday, January 6, 2012

Before You Lift Weights - A Few Things You Should Know


If you are interested in losing weight, then you should know that one of the best things you can do to increase the total weight you lose and decrease the amount in which it takes you to lose that weight is to lift weights. Lifting weights is great because is tones your muscles, giving your body a great shape and good sculpting. This is important because you don't want to be flabby when you lose weight; you want to look good in your clothes and lifting weights will do this for you.

Lifting weights also increases your metabolism and causes you to burn more calories during the day then you would if you weren't lifting weights. As you can see there are quite a few advantages to lifting weights, however you will not be doing yourself any good if you do not do the following things when you are lifting weights as a part of your workout routine.

First of all, you must lift weights with the proper formation. With every weight lifting exercise there is something called proper form. This basically means that your body needs to be positioned the right way in order for you to achieve the optimal results when you doing a particular workout. It's also important because proper formation means that you will not hurt yourself either. In order to ensure that you know the proper formation for the exercises you are trying to do, it is recommended that you have a session with a personal trainer who can show you how to do your exercises properly and correct your mistakes so that you are fully informed of what you should be doing. Most gyms like 24 Hour Fitness have personal trainers who can help you.

Secondly, you need to make sure that you are following a good schedule. You should never workout the same muscle group two days in a row when you are lifting weights. For example, if you lifted weights with your arms on Monday, then you should wait until Wednesday to do them again. If you lifted weights with your legs on Tuesday, then you should wait until Thursday to do them again. The abdominal muscles fall into this same category. All muscles groups need time to rest before they are worked on again. It is during this resting period that the muscles are allowed the opportunity to form. If you are constantly working them then you will not give them the chance to bulk up.

Finally, you need to make sure that every so often you change up the routine. Do not stick with the same exercises for more than a month and expect to see great results. After about a month's time, you will begin to see your results hit a wall. This means that it is time for you to get new exercises and implement them. So every 4 to 6 weeks change up the routine.




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Monday, January 2, 2012

Some Wonderful Tips to Warm-Up Your Body Before Weight Training


To shed extra fat from your body, weight lifting makes a wonderful activity to incorporate in your daily exercise routine. Not only it strengthens and transforms your entire body, but tones and shapes your muscles as well. Moreover, weight lifting offers you with numerous health benefits, both mentally and physically. If you perform gym exercises on the regular basis, they can help you to avoid many diseases like cardiovascular problems, heart attack, high blood pressure, diabetes and even cancer. A muscular and toned physique also adds to your confidence and you feel a pride in yourself.

Before starting the body building exercises, it is very important that you warm up your body. Cardio exercises such as running, rope jumping, stationary bicycle riding and jogging on a treadmill are some of the best activities to prepare before a weight workout. 10-15 minutes of a cardio exercise is sufficient to increase the blood flow throughout your body. This not only warms your body, but also makes your muscles much more functional and injury resistant.

Similarly, Push-ups, Pull-ups, Dips and Squats make some wonderful exercises to warm your body. It is important to get an advice from your personal fitness trainer so that he or she will suggest you a right combination of warm-up exercises to ensure that your strength training sessions are as productive as possible.

Light stretching is another great way to warm your body and increase your range of motion. Not only stretching enhances your flexibility, but it also increases the flow of blood to your muscles. Make sure that you incorporate a full-body stretching routine before starting the weight lifting sessions. You can also perform yoga exercises before a weight lifting session to prepare your muscles for a heavy workout.

It is also a great idea to warm-up your body with lifting light weights for 10-15 minutes. This not only prepares your muscles for the heavy weight-lifting, but also eliminates stiffness and tight spots in your muscles. Moreover, it encourages muscles' pumping and improves blood flow to your muscles.

When a cardio exercise is combined with the light stretching and Push-ups, one can get maximum benefits from it. It not only will warm one's body in a few minutes, but will also improve the circulation of blood to his or her muscles. After a heavy weight lifting workout, you can also relax your muscles with swimming or showering. As your body gets heated up after doing heavy workouts, it is advisable that you allow your body a sufficient amount of time to cool down before taking a shower.




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Thursday, December 22, 2011

What Women Must Consider Before Weight Lifting Exercise


Many women begin to understand the benefits of weight lifting for weight loss program and for toning muscle. Take the weight lifting or muscle exercise min. 3 times a week, and you will see the result after 1-3 months ! But for making your weight lifting exercise effective and healthy, there are 2 things you need to consider :

Your Ovulation Period

Unlike men, women must lower their weight lifting exercise intensity at least once a month.

Why ? Your ovulation period is the reason.

Have you ever suddenly felt exhausted in the middle your exercise, although you haven't completed all your exercises ? That might happen on the days when you had your period!

A research done by a university found that your muscle power decreases around 10 - 14 days before your ovulation period. The decrease caused by your hormone fluctuation. When you do exercise, especially weight lifting exercise, your power will decrease up to 50%.

The solution?

- Use lighter weight.

- Drink more, to increase your hormone metabolism.

- Try to have enjoyable exercise, such as treadmill with your i-pod on your ears playing your favorite music, or your favorite low impact aerobics. These exercises will keep your body fresh and fit during your period.

Make Sure Exercise Equipment You Are Going To Use Is Hygienic!

Are you familiar to have exercise at the gym? It's not a wrong choice. Going to the gym for exercise can give us more chance to get out from our routines, to make friends, and (may be) to meet new business relation ! Gym has become our new lifestyle.

However, you might never realize that sharing the equipment and machine at the gym, such as dumbbells, exercise mat, gym balls, treadmills with so many members can be a media of germ spreading ! The book of 'The Secret Life of Germ' has indicated that germ could survive for 24 hours on exercise equipments at the gym that is shared among many people.

What is the safest way to have weight lifting and other exercise at the gym?

There are several alternatives that make sure the hygienic of your exercise at the gym:

- Exercise/yoga mat : bring your own mat.

- Treadmills or any other machines: wipe clean the treadmill handle or any parts of other machines that could be in contact with your body during exercise, before using it.

- Gym ball : do not touch your face, eyes or mouth after using the gym ball.

- Weight lifting/sit up bench : Bring your own towel, and cover the bench before lying down on it.

- Take a shower right after exercise, or if your gym does not provide shower facility, at least wash your hands and face with soap right away.

By ensuring the hygienic of your exercise, you can keep your health as well as your toned body by exercising at your gym.




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Wednesday, November 2, 2011

Before and After Photos - The 2 Tricks Behind the Amazing Transformations


You know the pictures and the captions: From "scrawny to brawny," are you a "hard gainer"? And my favorite "from this to this in 90 days". It's almost like magic they are so amazing. So, how do they do it? Well if you are the magician...you know the "magic".

The first thing that I have to admit is that all of the before and after photo's that I am aware of are in fact real. Not photo shopped, or altered to any great degree. The physical transformations that they represent did and do actually take place. It's just not portrayed exactly as it happened.

Let's start with the skinny guy transforming into an Adonis. The hard gainer. The facts are that when it comes to muscle building, we're all hard gainers. You don't add 30 lbs of muscle easily. No one does, or everybody would do it, wouldn't they? Now some people's genetic predisposition and body type makes it somewhat more difficult to add size, but everyone will, eventually. And therein lays the first trick.

The before and after photo's of these fantastic transformations are taken YEARS apart. Not months, weeks or days. Years. If you notice the photos closely there will always be a difference in facial features, though they try to avoid direct straight on face shots. The hair style is different, often different color, shading and lighting will be changed and skin tone is usually darker in the after. These are all done to enhance the after, and it work's, and to take your attention away from the fact that the skinny before photo is 5 or more years old.

News flash: Lift a lot of very heavy weight often, eat a lot of protein and work hard at it and in 5 years ANYBODY will pack on muscle. No miracle weight lifting routine here.

Then there's the Doughboy before photo becoming Mr. Universe in the after, and doing it in 90 days. Well, this DOES happen. Have you ever seen what a professional lifter looks like if they go 30 days without lifting and add 15 lbs of blubber to their body? They look a LOT like the people in the before shots. Big, beefy, even chunky, very soft and smooth looking. But if you have ever had 3% body fat before, you can get back to this number 10 times faster than doing it for the first time. Same with muscle memory in lifting. It can take you years to get to a certain level of weight for bench or whatever, then injure yourself and have to take months off. When you hit the weights for the first time you might be able to handle 60-70% of what you were doing. But it comes back in just a few weeks. Same with fat loss. These before and after photo's usually will be literally identical in every way. That's because these will have been taken 60-90 days apart. But the before photo isn't some schlub off the street. He's a very muscular dude with 25 lbs of fat to drop. Been there, done that.

Lastly I have learned that the internet is loaded with useful, helpful FREE information. You just have to look for it. If you are too lazy to do that, and instead opt for some costly "program", realize that buying it doesn't make you NOT lazy anymore. Save your money.




Steve R. Robbins has been a life long fitness enthusiast. Has the distinction of being able to run a marathon and bench press twice his weight in the same day. All at the age of 51. Editor and regular contributor to http://www.MuscleandHealth.org




Wednesday, October 26, 2011

What You Need To Know Before Entering A Body Building Competition


For any serious body builder, the opportunity to enter a body building contest is

irresistible. You've worked your butt off getting that muscle-bound physique, and you

have every right to get up on stage and see how you rank against others who have the

same commitment to having the perfect body as you do.

Entering a body building competition is not for the faint of heart. It's not easy by any

stretch of the imagination, and it is extremely intense as well. Working on your body is

only part of the preparation required when you enter a body building contest. Your

mental game needs to be in perfect shape as well.

You may find there is a lot more involved in a body building competition then you

thought. Here are some of the most important facts:

In order for your muscles to look their best during the competition, your skin should be

deeply tanned. If you don't want to take the chance of having the orange tint often left

by a spray-on tan, then you have to start visiting a tanning salon several weeks before

the competition. You want a deliciously dark skin tone for the contest that will make

those gorgeous muscles pop!

You also need to pick out the music you will use during your posing routine. Try using

something that will pump up the crowd and get them going. Also do your best to

coordinate your poses with your music, this is a bonus and could make you a winner.

Make sure that you are familiar with all of the competition rules. Many times, people

picture a body builder all greased up and flexing wildly. Although oils can help your

muscles stand out, some contests don't allow the competitors to use them. Even though

you may like using oils, always follow the rules of the contest.

The purpose of a body building competition is to show off the body you have worked so

hard to achieve. The clothing you choose to wear should enhance this as much as

possible. For men, a small swim suit or Speedo works really well. Women should wear

a bikini but nothing to racy. This is not a strip show, it's a body building contest, so

choose your dress appropriately.

You have worked really hard to get your body in amazing shape, and a body building

competition is an awesome place to show it off. Go into the contest expecting to win, but

keep your expectations realistic. The important thing is that you go for it!




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