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• The REAL Effects of Alcohol On Your Body - Part 2 of 2
  If you are curious as to the effects of alcohol on the body, this could be the most eye-opening article you will ever read. The effects of alcohol on the body are far more damaging than can be predicted by the number of empty calories in some alcoholic beverage.
  Published 18Jul2007, viewed 2992 times

• The REAL Effects of Alcohol On Your Body - Part 1 of 2
  If you are curious as to the effects of alcohol on the body, this could be the most eye-opening article you will ever read. The effects of alcohol on the body are far more damaging than can be predicted by the number of empty calories in some alcoholic beverage.
  Published 12Jul2007, viewed 1007 times

• Here is Your Supplement Checklist
  Remember, there are hundreds of supplements out there and the list is growing daily. These few are really all you'll need in addition to your 5-6 meals a day.
  Published 15Jun2007, viewed 1677 times

• How Long Will It Take To Lose Weight?
  Imagine how nice it would be to know how long it might take to be "swimsuit" ready. You'd know when to start getting cut for the summer and roughly how long it might take.
  Published 06Jun2007, viewed 1532 times

• Meal Planning 101: Variety Sucks
  In the next 2 minutes you are going to learn why meal variety sucks and how that can be the single factor that leads you away from your goals.
  Published 17May2007, viewed 801 times

• "DIET" It's a Dirty Word
  When you think 'diet' you are actively engaging in short term thinking. When you start to think of it as something you go on and then off again, that's the wrong direction.
  Published 13Apr2007, viewed 836 times

• How To Get Your Significant Other Motivated
  I'm really looking to get back in shape and am starting a new eating and workout plan and want to get my wife motivated to do the same. She does not seem very excited about it. Does anyone have suggestions on what I should say or do to help get her motivated and see that she needs to make some life changes?
  Published 08Mar2007, viewed 910 times

• Should You Train Your Abs Before Or After Your Workout?
  I'm told that I should train my abs at the beginning of my workout to get them activated and warmed-up. But I read an article in the January 2007 edition of Muscle and Fitness (page 60) that said you should train your abs after your workout. They mention this for core strength during other large muscle workouts and for safety reasons. What is your take on this?
  Published 08Feb2007, viewed 1033 times

• How Much Water Should You Drink?
  Many times such things lead to scare tactic websites and total confusion. Which is why I think the following chart may help you to SAFELY determine how much water you need to stay properly hydrated for your activity without over consumption.
  Published 25Jan2007, viewed 1212 times

• The Glycemic Index: What's the Big Deal?
  The Glycemic Index ranks foods on how they affect the blood glucose levels. It measures the amount of increase in your blood glucose levels two to three hours after eating.
  Published 12Jan2007, viewed 1075 times

• For Burning Fat, This Works Like Crazy
  Weight Training and Cardio: Do You Really Need to Do Both for Ultimate Fat Loss?
  Published 04Jan2007, viewed 699 times

• For Sore Muscles This Works Like Crazy
  Here's a quick checklist for helping to reduce the amount of muscle soreness you may experience. You can use one or all of these the next time you feel a little too sore from your last workout.
  Published 21Dec2006, viewed 785 times

• Is It Better to Skip a Meal Than to Eat Unhealthy Food?
  Imagine your in a situation (work, plane, train, automobile) where you just didn't prepare any healthy foods. Maybe you are in a situation where the only choice to eat something is junk food. Should you eat junk foods to keep your metabolism up or would it be more beneficial to not eat at all?
  Published 30Nov2006, viewed 610 times

• How Much Sleep Do I Need?
  I want to know the extent of how detrimental to my goals not getting enough sleep can be. Am I making a big deal out of it?
  Published 09Nov2006, viewed 1548 times

• 3 Little Known Tips for Cardio
  In the year 2006, I've seen so many articles on cardio that it even made me confused! Everything from don't with it "good night to cardio" to cardio is worthless to HIIT training and all kinds of crazy ideas. There's anti-cardio gurus and cardio masters. At times, cardio seems like a diet plan. Let me explain that...
  Published 26Oct2006, viewed 796 times

• 6 Weight Gain Tips Without Getting Fat
  After you read this short article, you will have leaned some quick tips to start gaining healthy weight. Here's 6 simple ways on how to gain weight without getting fat.
  Published 19Oct2006, viewed 5590 times

• The Hidden Costs Of Dieting
  Did you ever hear of The Warrior Diet. This is a diet where you fast during the day only eating some fruit or light proteins and then have your major meal at night.( under -eating during the day and over eating at night) This seems like it is going against the rules of nutrition that we have known.
  Published 12Oct2006, viewed 527 times

• The Best Way to Breathe
  I always forget if I'm supposed to inhale when I'm picking up the weight or as I release. Can you explain this to me? And does it really make a difference?
  Published 05Oct2006, viewed 1783 times

• When Should You Increase The Weight?
  What intervals should you be able to lift heavier? Is it every week, every two weeks? Also, does one simply increase their weights in five pound increments weekly, monthly?
  Published 29Sep2006, viewed 484 times

• Top 6 Sources of Fitness Myths
  Nearly everybody who's started out with the dream to get into shape, build muscle or lose fat, has fallen prey to some type of fitness myth. Many times, those myths come from sources and publications that we trust. Maybe it's false advertising that leads somebody to start a myth or the quest to get rich. Or maybe it's just simple ignorance.
  Published 21Sep2006, viewed 558 times

• Can Weight Training Really Enhance Your Flexibility?
  How important is stretching? I'm on a weight training program right now and I don't really stretch. But I've been told by many that that's okay because weight training helps with my flexibility anyway.
  Published 08Sep2006, viewed 594 times

• Should I Be Sore After Weight Training?
  I don't feel sore, should I step up the weight? The problem is that the next day I usually do not feel sore. In fact, I don't feel weak a few hours after my workout. Does this mean my workout is not intense enough? A friend of mine heard that if you don't feel sore the next day you should increase the weight. I'm not sure what to do because I feel like I'm working hard already.
  Published 18Aug2006, viewed 788 times

• Watch Out: Those Darn Absolutists Are Ruining Your Workouts
  It's my way or the highway! I mean, if you don't do exactly what I'm telling you, you might as well pack it up, quit the gym and go home. You'll never make any progress doing whatever you are doing if it's not what I say. [Sarcasm intended] Come on... you know those damn absolutists?
  Published 03Aug2006, viewed 461 times

• Bodybuilding Quiz: How Motivated Do You Feel?
  Working out is fun and all, but I never know exactly what I'm going for. Sure I want to lose weight and gain some muscle but I feel like I've got no direction. How do you keep on track?
  Published 27Jul2006, viewed 469 times

• The Undramatic Muscle-Building Benefits Of Glutamine
  In today's issue I'm going to share the other side of the coin about a supplement called glutamine that they don't want to tell you about. And here's the best part, you will learn about glutamine and it's real application to bodybuilding based on the current scientific research of 2006 and how it applies to you and your goals based on your situation.
  Published 21Jul2006, viewed 619 times

• The 4 Rules of Performance Nutrition... 98% Of You Aren't Doing These
  If you are trying to build up muscle or burn off the fat and your eating habits are not optimal... this letter is for you. It's the 4 (four) Rules of Nutrition.
  Published 05Jul2006, viewed 477 times

• The MOST Powerful Dieting Tip on the Planet
  Most people are going about this weight reduction thing all wrong. They simply want to reduce the pounds giving no thought as to what it is they are losing. I'm about to give you the most powerful dieting formula on the planet.
  Published 22Jun2006, viewed 541 times

• The Best Routine I've Ever Done...
  Keep your routines interesting and you too can avoid the plateau that everybody else is going to be talking about!
  Published 13Jun2006, viewed 513 times

• Your 3 Best Options for Increased Lung Capacity
  Is it possible to increase your lung capacity and if so how?
  Published 08Jun2006, viewed 632 times

• Easy-To-Follow Nutrient Ratios: One Minute Lesson
  What you are about to discover is a sure-fire, effortless way to easily determine an appropriate nutrient ratio for your own personal goals.
  Published 10May2006, viewed 459 times

• What A Few Good Heros Taught Me About Bodybuilding
  Stop! What the HECK are you thinking? Why are we always looking for the short cut to the biggest gains while still being able to watch T.V.? I guess the word "hard work" isn't something you really need to do if you know some handy-dandy SECRETS to building muscle.
  Published 02May2006, viewed 569 times

• The Scary Truth About Soy Protein and Bodybuilding
  Inevitably there’s a myth that soy protein is horrible for bodybuilding and that if you are any where near serious about working out or building muscle you will stay away from it.
  Published 27Apr2006, viewed 495 times

• The Quick and Easy Way to Tone Up Your Abs - Part 4
  You are about to learn about a region of the body that almost everybody wants but somehow the secrets escape them. The weight loss industry may be a billion dollar a year market but a close second is all the late night infomercials about abs, 6 packs, 6 second abs and how to get ready for the beach and show off that region. This is part 3 that focus on ab training.
  Published 21Apr2006, viewed 1168 times

• The Quick and Easy Way to Tone Up Your Abs - Part 3
  You are about to learn about a region of the body that almost everybody wants but somehow the secrets escape them. The weight loss industry may be a billion dollar a year market but a close second is all the late night infomercials about abs, 6 packs, 6 second abs and how to get ready for the beach and show off that region. This is part 3 that focus on ab training.
  Published 14Apr2006, viewed 3228 times

• The Quick and Easy Way to Tone Up Your Abs - Part 2
  You are about to learn about a region of the body that almost everybody wants but somehow the secrets escape them. The weight loss industry may be a billion dollar a year market but a close second is all the late night infomercials about abs, 6 packs, 6 second abs and how to get ready for the beach and show off that region.
  Published 05Apr2006, viewed 569 times

• The Quick and Easy Way to Tone Up Your Abs - Part 1
  You are about to learn about a region of the body that almost everybody wants but somehow the secrets escape them. The weight loss industry may be a billion dollar a year market but a close second is all the late night infomercials about abs, 6 packs, 6 second abs and how to get ready for the beach and show off that region.
  Published 29Mar2006, viewed 5628 times

• This Ruins Most Diets
  Just a few weeks ago I received a message from a frustrated individual who was on a quest to lose some weight. Maybe you've asked yourself this very question but it always starts off with "I want to lose weight." Then it follows up with their calorie calculations and ends with the situation where they are only eating minimal calories a day. At this point, they get confused as to why eating less and less doesn't speed up the weight loss.
  Published 22Mar2006, viewed 492 times

• Top 7 FREE Fitness Newsletters
  I've been involved for what it seems like full-time fitness for 16 years. Over the years (certainly since 2003), I've extensively examined my own success and the success of others for "keys" to success. I'm gonna save you some time in looking. :-) I'm about to reveal my findings
  Published 17Mar2006, viewed 546 times

• Carbohydrates: So Simple Yet So Complex
  The further on your read, you'll begin to understand that everyone needs energy and the best source of energy is from carbohydrates.
  Published 06Mar2006, viewed 886 times

• Should You Avoid All Fats?
  Avoiding all fats is a serious mistake. Getting the optimal amount of good fats a day (15-20% of total calories) will actual enhance the metabolic reactions and result in more fat burn off.
  Published 01Mar2006, viewed 484 times

• How to Survive Free Radical Damage
  You've probably heard about free radicals before and you might have just assumed it was a bunch of B.S. But have you ever wondered exactly what are free radials, what can cause them and how you can combat the effects?
  Published 22Feb2006, viewed 827 times

• 3 Ways to Avoid Overtraining
  If you don't take some time off to let your body rest and recover, you'll end up quitting the gym entirely or actually making backward progress. I'd like to explain the concept of less is more but first, let's take a look at some of the other common signs of overtraining.
  Published 11Feb2006, viewed 626 times

• The Biggest Mistake Women Make...
  Why women who ONLY do cardio will never achieve the results their weight training and cardio using counter-parts will. This is a BOLD statement that's sure to aggravate a few people but I'm not going to make that without giving you the full story.
  Published 03Feb2006, viewed 411 times

• Why Your Muscle Pumps Don't Build Muscle
  Now, when I lift at the gym under the instruction of a trainer, I feel weak at the end of the session (which I know is also good) however there is no pumped feeling. Is the blood getting into my muscles or am I not doing enough? Which is better for muscle gain? A pumped feeling or a weak feeling.
  Published 24Jan2006, viewed 503 times

• The Best Way I Know To Lose Stubborn Belly Fat
  One of the most frequently asked questions in fitness sounds a lot like: "I was wondering if you could give me some pointers on targeting belly fat. I had a child and since that I can't seem to loose that "pouch" off of the lower abs! I have tried many different ab exercises and cardio and I go to the gym 4-5 days a week." Here's a 3-step simple system for losing the belly fat and getting 6 pack abs in no time.
  Published 21Jan2006, viewed 11042 times

• How I Only Spend 4 Hours A Week At The Gym
  I try to squeeze in as many exercises as possible by supersetting them. The idea is to do the same amount of work in less time at a high intensity in order to boost metabolism. How long I can use this supersetting system. Is it possible to overtrain even with 2 sessions a week? Will my body eventually adapt also to this system and should I break the routine for a month or so?
  Published 16Jan2006, viewed 809 times

• 7 Simple Steps To Beginning Bodybuilding (Part 2 of 2)
  The 7 simple steps to beginning bodybuilding are the absolute essentials to make sure that everything you do is aimed at reaching your goals. These powerful yet simple steps are the fundamentals to any good fitness program. These 7 steps are used by countless professionals, trainers and people who just want to get fit to make sure that with each workout and meal, they are moving one step closer to their goals. Don't miss out. 2 part article.
  Published 11Jan2006, viewed 492 times

• 7 Simple Steps To Beginning Bodybuilding (Part 1 of 2)
  The 7 simple steps to beginning bodybuilding are the absolute essentials to make sure that everything you do is aimed at reaching your goals. These powerful yet simple steps are the fundamentals to any good fitness program. These 7 steps are used by countless professionals, trainers and people who just want to get fit to make sure that with each workout and meal, they are moving one step closer to their goals. Don't miss out. 2 part article.
  Published 06Jan2006, viewed 601 times

• Should You Workout If You Are Sick?
  I was wondering if workouts (cardio, weightlifting or both) should be halted during a common cold or if you should "sweat it out" as some say. Common sense tells me that the body should fully recover before engaging in an intense workout, but is a light day or a less intense cardio day okay?
  Published 27Dec2005, viewed 14774 times

• How To Get Rid Of Flabby Arms
  Hats off to a very brave women who stepped up and finally wanted to get rid of the flabby arms and the sooner the better. Luckily for her, this problem is quite common and the solution is quite simple and two-fold. Working to get rid of flabby arms comes with overall fitness but there's some specific exercises you can to in addition to reducing body fat that will bring those arms into super shape once again.
  Published 17Dec2005, viewed 840 times

• The BEST Exercises for Your Back
  Have you ever wondered what the most effective ways to build back muscles are? There's so many exercises to choose from that it can be confusing to know exactly which ones will make your back stronger. Here's a list of the most effective and proven back exercises that will strengthen your back and help build those wide barn door lats you always wanted.
  Published 09Dec2005, viewed 516 times

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