The Somanabolic Muscle Maximizer Review and Download

The Somanabolic Muscle Maximizer download promises to give you a ripped, shredded body with bulging muscles in just 9 weeks, sometimes less. Is this all a scam or will Kyle Leon's fitness and nutrition program really deliver awesome results in just a few short weeks?

The Zuzana "Bombshell Butt" Bodyweight Workout Routine

Zuzana Light from Bodyrock has incredible bodyweight workout routines. They're intense, cardio heavy, and perfect for losing weight.

4 Basic Strongman Exercises for Athletes

Strongman exercises are about using the entire body to pull of a task, and more importantly they're about innovation.

Crash Course for High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT)

The results from this type of workout are fat burning, extra glucose(sugar) metabolism, increased athleticism and conditioning.

Full Body 100 Rep Workout Routines

In this post we're going to take the 100 Rep Shocker Routine further so you get a concentrated, powerful full body workout routine that will boost your muscle mass and give you a more vascular, ripped appearance.

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Showing posts with label build muscle. Show all posts

Sunday, September 22, 2013

Motivational Pic Of The Day- Dream Big

Dream Big, Dare to Fail

Think about it. Reach for something that you don't think you'll be able to accomplish. You might be surprised at what you can do if you put your mind to it.


Tuesday, August 13, 2013

4 Health Areas In Which Protein Shakes Benefit The Most



The most popular form of supplement used these days by bodybuilders and other athletes that require muscular strength is protein shakes. They are considered the best primarily because they help in increasing muscle mass; therefore, they are the preferred choice of bodybuilders.

If the benefits of protein shake be classified in major categories, then four categories surface that represent the health benefits one can attain by using the best protein shakes and powder. The lines below give the four different areas in which protein shakes help the health.

1. Antioxidants Supply:


The first domain in which protein shakes help the body is in antioxidants supply. The body requires antioxidants to help it fight the effects of free radicals that are produced by the body and which actually harm the health of the body. If the body has sufficient amount of antioxidants, then these fight the negative effects created by free radicals by neutralizing them. Therefore, as a result of consumption of protein shakes, the antioxidant supply to the body increases thus bettering the overall health of the body.

2. Maintaining and Building Muscle Mass:


The other health category in which protein shakes benefit a person is pertaining to maintaining and building of muscle mass. The reason why an ordinary person in general or an athlete in particular requires muscle mass is to prevent the occurrence of injury of any kind. Therefore, it is imperative that in any case the muscle mass is maintained if not kept on building on regular basis. The reason why protein shakes are recommended or the best option in this regard is because they offer the purest form of different proteins causing the muscles to receive instant supply of protein to keep the muscle building process going and thus the body maintains its muscle mass and stays healthy.

3. Suppressing Cortisol:


The most dangerous single hormone linked to a variety of health problems is cortisol. This hormone causes high blood pressure, anxiety, obesity and diabetes; therefore, for better health it is imperative that the production of this very hormone be limited to a certain level. In this regard, protein shakes come in very handy, as they help suppress the secretion of this hormone. This hormone is released when a person is under stress or some fatigued situation. Thus, it is imperative that the athletes who undergo training daily consume protein shakes to suppress the amount of production of this hormone for better health condition.

4. Weight Control:


The other benefit of protein shakes with which most of the people are not familiar is their help in weight control. The reason why protein shakes can help in controlling weight is because of their appetite suppressing property. Proteins serve as appetite suppressants, thus as a result of consumption of shakes you feel fuller for longer, thus preventing excessive eating or overeating during the next meal. Therefore, if you wish to stay slim yet healthy then you need to consume protein shakes and preferably replace your meal with protein shakes for better results.

Bottom Line:


In short, although protein shakes help in general betterment of health; however, if you know the major health areas in which they benefit, then it becomes easy to consider the use of protein shakes.

Friday, August 2, 2013

Why Amazon Is The Best Place To Find Workout Supplements



The search for a great workout supplement is, in my opinion, a never ending challenge. Not only is there a huge variety of supplements out there to choose from, but there are more hitting the market every day!

In my search lately, I've been turning to Amazon. They're not a company that specializes in workout supplements, sure, but I've found that they're one of the most reliable sources. When I say reliable, I mean in terms of supplement quality—I could tell you horror stories of the supplements I've bought from third party sites—even the supposedly reputable ones!

One Amazon supplier I've been using recently for my creatine and cleansing supplements is Beyond Genetics Supplements. Their customer service is top notch, shipping is quick, but in the end my decision really comes from one thing—reliability. I've ordered from them several times and I've always gotten the exact same level of quality as the time before.

To sum up, if you're looking for a new place to get a workout supplement—maybe you haven't had results with another brand, maybe your normal source just doesn't seem to pack the same punch it used to, whatever it may be—check out Beyond Genetics on Amazon. They're pretty sweet.

Thursday, August 1, 2013

Workout On YOUR Schedule With A Pay As You Go Gym



Let's talk about commitment.

My favorite kind of commitment is the kind I can avoid. I hate those two year contracts on cell phones; I try to pay with cash whenever possible to wiggle out of credit card bills; I cross the street when I see someone up ahead handing out flyers, that kind of thing. And one thing that's extra high on my list of "things to avoid at all times" is gym memberships.

Let me be a little more clear about that: I love gyms. I love the versatility you get with a facility filled with equipment that's there for the sole purpose of improving your body. What I hate is paying for a year in advance when I have no earthly clue if I'll be in the same area by this time next year. There are cheap gyms, sure, but most of them still have a contract.

Well it turns out I'm an idiot, because apparently there are gyms without a membership that let you pay as you go. There aren't a lot, but I personally think this concept is the best thing to happen to personal fitness since deodorant. In a pay as you go gym, you only pay for the time you're using the gym. If you can't make it for a week, you don't pay for that week.

So if you're like me and want to find a cheap gym that won't lock you down, check out something like the fantastic Kiss Gyms, in Milton Keynes. The price is right, they don't make you sign a contract, and they're open 24 hours a day. In my opinion, that's the perfect trifecta.

It's your body and your fitness goal—why should anyone else have control over it?

The Six Week Shred—Build Muscle and Lose Weight



What's the hardest part about sticking with a workout routine? Is it the hours and hours you have to put in before you see results? Is it the strict diet that cuts out every single one of your favorite foods? Is it just a pure, straightforward lack of motivation to keep going? For a lot of us (me included), it's all of the above.

I don't like saying that I like my hand being held through a workout program, but dang it, sometimes that's EXACTLY what I need, and that's what you get in the Six Week Shred workout challenge. This program comes with daily instructional videos that keep you mentally focused on pushing through and sticking to your workout goals. It's the next best thing to having a fitness coach coming to your home. And come on, it's FREE.

But that's not even my favorite thing about the Six Week Shred. My favorite part has to be the level of detail it gives for selecting a workout that's tailored specifically for you. It'll show you how to pick your weights, how to time your sets for maximum muscle gain, and how to plan your meals around the intensity level of the workout you're doing—so your body ALWAYS gets exactly what it needs. Whether your goal is to lose weight or build some extra muscle, you're going to end up shredded.

Take a look here for more information about the Six Week Shred. (That's not an affiliate link. The program's completely free guys.)

Friday, February 22, 2013

Easing Into A Beginners Exercise Routine



From what I have seen, beginners always have the hardest time trying to get into a routine. Not only do they not know what they're doing, but it's hard to keep focus and to stick in it for the long hall. This is why the below workout is only going to take less than 8 minutes to complete. You'll end up feeling great after and, better yet, healthier.

Alright, for this beginners exercise routine, you will need an interval timer.

Set your timer to 8 rounds of 30 seconds work and 10 seconds rest. Your goal is to do as many reps as possible in those 30 seconds. One round is considered one exercise. So your routine will look something like this:

30 seconds of Jumping jacks.
10 seconds rest.
30 seconds of Push ups
10 seconds rest.
30 seconds of Bicycle Crunches
10 seconds rest.
30 seconds of Tricep Dip
10 seconds rest.

By now you've completed 4 rounds, so repeat the above one more time to complete 8 rounds. Andddd you're done! You can do this twice a day and you can switch up/replace the four exercises however you please.

Thursday, February 21, 2013

Beating Your Personal Best In Interval Training



Hey everyone, thanks for dropping on by today. So we've got a real simple exercise routine to help boost your metabolism and just get yourself healthy and fit. We want it to be real easy to follow through, so it's only going to take less than 8 minutes to complete and you're going to feel great after.

First of all, we need you to have an interval timer

Set your timer for 8 rounds of 30 seconds work and 10 seconds rest. Within those 30 seconds, you want to do as many reps as possible, take a short break, and then move on to the next exercise. One round is one exercise. This means that since there are four exercises below, you'll be repeating all four exercises twice to complete a total of 8 rounds.

All you have to do is:

Squats
Push Up
Mountain Climbers
Dumbbell Triceps Extension

Remember to record your score, so you can try and beat your personal best the next week.

Wednesday, February 20, 2013

Simple And Effective Home Exercise for Men - Rock Hard Muscle



Guys, we have a really effective workout routine for you today. It works the entire body and it's only 12 minutes long. You might be thinking you won't be able to get a good workout in 12 minutes, but believe me when I tell you that the moment you get on the ground to try these out, you'll be winded.

First you need an interval timer. Get  free online interval timer here.

Set your timer for 12 rounds of 50 seconds work and 10 seconds rest. For those who are unfamiliar, you're suppose to do as many reps as possible within those 50 seconds and then you take a really short break before moving on to the next exercise. 12 rounds means 12 exercises.

 This means that when you see four exercises, you are suppose to repeat them three times to complete the 12 rounds. Makes sense? Good. Remember to record how well you did so that the next week you can try and beat your personal best.

Our exercise routine for men works like this:

Day 1

Push Ups
Dumbbell Chest Press
Dumbbell Bent Over Row
Dumbbell Triceps Extension

Day 2

Squats
Lunges
Calf Raises
Side Lunges

12 minutes each day is all you need to stay in shape and to be fit. Good luck!

Sunday, February 17, 2013

High-Intensity Interval Training (Cycling Part 2)



For the following HIIT session I would recommend getting a tachometer for your cycle. It is the unit of measurement I use to gauge intensity. Check out the previous post on high intensity interval training with cycling.


For a different more endurance based kind of cycling try this one on for size. Bike for five minutes with no resistance or steepness to warm up do this in the 30-50 RPM range. To get the heart rate up a little bit. 

Then, cycle as hard as you can with maximum resistance you can handle with >50 RPMs for one minute. Proceed on by coasting for one minute. This is the part that really turns it into a fat burning HIIT workout. 

Next, repeat the maximum intensity set for one minute. Keep a RPM of >70 RPMs for 3 minutes. Keep doing this for 18-30 minutes, or 3-5 repetitions with a five minute period of light activity at the end.

A fun tip if this is too easy for you would be to wear ankle weights, just kidding. Try increasing the time for endurance or resistance/steepness where it was/not applied. If this is too difficult go with lower RPMs.High intensity interval training is really all about getting that max push out on the intensity sets.

Enjoy and feel free to gauge as you need.


Saturday, February 16, 2013

High-Intensity Interval Training (Cycling)



For the following HIIT session I would recommend getting a tachometer for your cycle. It is the unit of measurement I use to gauge intensity. High intensity interval training is a great way to build up core resistance and muscle stamina.


Firstly, start off with a 3-minute warmup period of medium-intensity with minimal incline or resistance, either of those can turn into a low/intense warm-up period. Do this at roughly 50-75 RPM. 

After the three minutes to get our heart rate going increase the resistance and steepness while keeping the RPMs above 75 for thirty seconds. Take a ten second cooldown period at <50 RPMs. Repeat the >75 RPM and pedal until you can no longer keep it above 75 RPMs. Rest for two minutes with a slow resistance/steepness free pedal period. 

Repeat these steps for a total of fifteen minutes, if your lower body is not burning you should probably go to the doctor because you may be superman/woman, or simply inhuman. If this is not enough of a challenge and you are ready for the Tour De France, try increasing the resistance, steepness and RPMs. I would not recommend doing this for more than 15 minutes because you may not be able to walk for the next two days.

Enjoy and feel free to gauge as you need.


Tuesday, February 12, 2013

A Good Exercise Routine For Beginners



It can be hard to stay motivated when you're first starting out. You can easily do a lot of these exercises at home before hitting the gym completely. If you're overweight, then you want to mostly focus on your cardio before you build muscle. Below I have designed a system that will take less than 6 minutes to complete. Doesn't sound that bad, huh? Less than 6 minutes a day, six days a week, is all you need to help yourself get over that bump and start seeing results. If you feel unmotivated for that day, remember to give yourself that much needed electric shock and tell yourself, “It's only 6 minutes”. You probably take longer showers than that.


Set your timer for 8 rounds of 30 seconds work and 10 seconds rest. The goal is do as many reps within 30 seconds. Take a 10 second rest and the move on to the next exercise. There are four exercises below and each round is considered one exercise. So that means after you finish the first four exercises, you'll do it again for the second time to complete the full 8 rounds.

  • Jumping Jacks
  • Squats
  • Skip Rope
  • Modified Push Up

If this is way too easy for you, you can increase it to 50 seconds work and 10 second rest and when you get even better, add an extra four rounds. This is a cardio focused workout, which is designed to help you lose weight and gain a bit of muscle. It's real easy to complete and a good exercise routine for people just starting out and wanting to get in shape.

Monday, February 11, 2013

Exercise Routines For Men



By using the Tabata system, you can easily develop your own routine based on your needs. Below are some suggestions for a couple of basic exercise routines for men.

Set your Tabata timer (check out this post to get a free online tabata timer) for 12 rounds of 50 seconds work and 10 seconds rest. Each exercise is considered one round. There are four exercises in each circuit, you will do each circuit 3 times through to complete the 12 rounds. The goal is to do as many reps as possible within those 50 seconds before moving on to the next exercise.

Legs:


Tuck Jump 




Lunge Jump 


Upper Body:

Push Ups

Tricep Dip




Core:


 Ab Crunch


Flutter Kick 


Reverse Crunch 


You can also mix and match to suit your needs for that day. Example:

Full Body:

Squats
Push Up
Mountain Climbers
Tricep Dip 

Friday, February 8, 2013

Marine Corps Workout Routine



Ever wondered how the marines train? This marine corps workout routine is no joke and it can really push you to your limits. If you follow this weekly routine, you will definitely see the results and feel great after.

The split goes as follows:

Monday - Body Weight
Tuesday - Cardio
Wednesday - Body Weight
Thursday - Cardio
Friday - Body Weight
Saturday - Cardio
Sunday - Rest Day

For all body weight exercises you want to max out your reps, rest one minute after each exercise, and do a total of three sets. So for Monday it will look something like this:

Monday:

Pull-ups – Do as many reps as possible.
Take a break for one minute.
Ab Crunch  – Max out your reps. If you're able to do 100, then you're doing great.
Rest one minute
Push ups – Max out.
Rest one minute and then repeat the above exercises two more times to complete three sets. 





Wednesday:

Chin-Ups
Crunches
Wide Pushups






Friday:

V Bar Pullup 
Decline Crunches
Closed Pushups






For your cardio days on Tue, Thur, and Sat. Attempt to run 5 miles in the quickest time possible.

Thursday, February 7, 2013

A Quick Home Exercise Routine To Get The Blood Flowing



You don't have to pay for an expensive gym membership to get the heart rate up. Having a good set of weights at home is always useful, but not absolutely necessary. If you're interested in saving money, but still want to get your sweat on then this is the perfect website for you.

A quick home routine that takes literally 12 minutes to complete is the following:

You can use a free online Tabata timer here or buy one from Amazon here.

Set your timer to 12 rounds of 50 seconds work and 10 seconds rest. Each individual exercise is considered one round. Try and do as many reps as possible within the 50 seconds. Remember to write down how many reps you did so you can look back on it and try to beat your previous score. Repeat each exercise three times to complete 12 rounds.

Jump Rope or Jumping Jacks
Squats
Push Ups
Ab Crunches.

And you're done with today's absolutely free home exercise routine! 


Tuesday, February 5, 2013

How To Get Into A Regular Exercise Routine



Anyone who has ever tried to get fit and healthy knows how hard it is to get into a regular exercise routine. An exercise routine takes time to develop and you have to keep at it if you really want it to stick. Keep in mind that it takes the brain 30 days for it to understand a new pattern. After that 30 day mark, you'll basically home free.

The best way to have your exercise routine stick is to make it easy for you at first. Try working out 15 minutes every day at the same time in the morning. Try to workout right after you've finished a usual task, like brushing your teeth or feeding your dog. As you keep this pattern consistent and short, it will become just another task that you have to get through and you won't be struggling for motivation every single day. 

Here's a great home fitness routine that you can get into each day:

Sunday, January 20, 2013

Progressive Blaster Sets for Back Strength



In an earlier post I talked about a personal routine I use called progressive blaster sets for arm strength, where the focus is on dumbbell curves. This is extremely powerful for building arm muscle, but here's a variation using T-bar rows that will work your back and shoulders into shape.

Start with two 45lb weights and do 10 reps. Then make it three 45lb weights. Keep building this up until you have six 45lb plates, doing 10 reps each time and resting 5 seconds in between each weight addition.

When you get to six plates, start working your way back down to two plates again. Once you get to two, you've done one set. Aim for 2 or 3 sets each time.

I want to note that you should be alternating these each week. So week one do the arm exercises, week two do the T-bar rows, week three maybe go for power squats. This makes it harder to overtrain a specific part of your body, mixing it up each week.


Saturday, January 19, 2013

Top 10 Workouts for Muscle Mass- #10 Calf Press

Calf Press

In terms of sheer bulk, calf exercises usually rank pretty low on the list. I'm throwing this one in at number 10 because I want to provide options for all the important muscles. A lot of bodybuilders focus solely on their upper body while neglecting lower body, but this really gives you a disproportionate look.

None of the other workouts for muscle mass in this list (except possibly the clean) put any kind of real strain on the calves. My favorite way to bulk up the calves is a simple standing calf raise using weights on your shoulders.

This is a really simple routine that should start giving you results within a few weeks. Genetics can be to blame for small calf muscles, but I have personally found that even that can be overcome through consistency and the right workouts.

Hopefully you have enjoyed this series of posts on the best workouts for muscle mass! Check back tomorrow for another great workout article.

Friday, January 18, 2013

Top 10 Workouts for Muscle Mass- #9 Bicep Curl



Bicep Curl

If you're just doing dips, you're going to develop a lot of mass in your biceps, but it helps to even that out a little bit. For that, the bicep curl is one of your best bets. This builds up your biceps, yes, but it also works a lot on your forearms, which you don't get as much of with dips.

There are a lot of different ways to do bicep curls, but my favorite is the standing bicep curl with a barbell. Dumbbells can be used too for alternating reps, but for simplicity I usually stick to a barbell. I use a medium grip with my palms facing upward.

There isn't really a whole lot that I can say about this workout for muscle mass that you won't already know, just try to go for a full range of motion without bringing your arms down completely straight. Try to keep an angle in your elbows at all times. 

Thursday, January 17, 2013

Top 10 Workouts for Muscle Mass- #8 Dips



Dips

Every workout has its ups and downs (groan...), but nothing has more than dips. That sentence is also why I'm a bodybuilder and not a comedian. But being serious, there are some advantages and disadvantages to dips, but it's absolutely the best thing around for building mass in your triceps.



Another benefit of dips is that they use multiple joints- wrists, elbows, and shoulders- and this can strengthen them to allow you to push more weight in your bench presses. Since this is essentially a bodyweight exercise, it's never going to be as popular as anything else. The dip bar at the gym won't be drawing a huge crowd, but another great thing is that you can really do it anywhere. Set two chairs up in your home back to back and dip in between them.

If you're not feeling the burn, try adding weight to the movement. You can do this with the chin up as well to get some extra muscle from a very simple exercise.

Tuesday, January 15, 2013

Top 10 Workouts for Muscle Mass- #6 Shoulder Press



Shoulder Press

This workout comes in a couple different names just like the chin up, but they're all talking about the same workout for muscle mass. One of the more common names these days in the military press, but again—they're the same thing!

No matter what it's called, the movement is still the same: You push a bar straight up over your head. I prefer using bars on this because it gives you a bi-lateral workout- weight on the way up, weight on the way down. Unilateral movements are fine too, but I don't see them as being quite as functional as a bi-lateral movement.

Now, for building mass, I prefer the seated shoulder press because it lets you concentrate more on your arms and less on your legs and balance. It is absolutely phenomenal for sheer bulk and shoulder strength.



Don't believe me, go give it a try for a few weeks and see how your shoulders are looking. I've got a few split workouts on this site that utilize the overhead shoulder press if you want a full routine.