Happy New Year's Eve!

Don't drink too much, don't drive around after drinking enough, and DON'T WORK OUT AND DRIVE. That's all for now, enjoy one of the best nights of the year and check back over the next week for inspirational posts and a few workouts to fit into your New Year's resolutions. Pro Bodyweight Workouts...

Read More

How to Do Mountain Climbers (Video)

Mountain climbers are a fantastic cardio workout for getting your heart rate going at the beginning of a workout. A lot of people use these exercises to lose weight, but they're incredible for cutting cycles as well. Check out this video that explains how to do mountain climbers and try them out for yourself. Pro Bodyweight Workou...

Read More

How to Do a Squat (Video)

Squats are great bodyweight exercises for building up thigh muscles and working on balance. Whether you do them with or without weights, you're in for a hard, heart healthy workout. The following video displays the proper technique for doing squats. If you have knee problems you need to be careful about going down so low, and you may want to talk to your doctor first. ...

Read More

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 exercise routine that takes literally 12 minutes to complete is the following: You...

Read More

Pullups with a 25 LB Plate (Video)

Can you say hot hot hot? If she can do it, then you can do it. You don't need to go to the gym to do what she's doing. If your door has a frame with a little ledge on top, grab on to it, and do pull ups that way. You can also go out and pull up on a tree branch or even at the playground.  There's no excuses. Tack on some weight and you're pretty much set. Still like the idea of working out in the comfort of your own home? Well you can suck it up and buy a pull up bar on Amazon (link there) for roughly 30 bucks.   ...

Read More

Merry Christmas!

Just a quick post to say Merry Christmas everybody! Let's all take a day off today to spend some time with loved ones. We're all pushing to be stronger, faster, and more fit, but don't forget that there are people out there who really care about you! If you don't celebrate Christmas, then happy holidays to you! Whatever your beliefs, just be the best you can be. ...

Read More

It's Christmas Eve

Well, it's that time of year again, and you're probably just getting set to eat a whole bunch of stuff that's bad for your body. That's okay, enjoy the holidays! We'll be back in a few days with some more workout and nutrition tips for you. If you want to stay healthy over the holidays, take a look at the last 10 days of posts for some awesome healthy foods that you can throw...

Read More

10 Super Healthy Foods- #10 Cottage Cheese

If you've been following this list of the 10 best healthy foods, you probably realize that the foods just keep getting worse and worse. Me personally, I like everything else on here (yes, even the kimchee), but cottage cheese is pretty low on my list of go-to snacks when I need a nutrient boost. But it shouldn't be, and here's why: Cottage cheese is awesome, especially cottage...

Read More

10 Super Healthy Foods- #9 Broccoli

This is something most of us are forced into eating as children, because parents are cruel and heartless. Unfortunately, this means that a lot of us also grow up to hate broccoli as adults- and that is a real shame. Look, you've probably heard this more than you ever want to, but your parents had the right idea. Broccoli is one of the single most healthy foods in the...

Read More

The end of the world

Well, this is it fellas. The day the world is ending. Did you get enough workouts in? Nobody wants to die with a body that isn't healthy and muscular, believe me. In the off chance that the world doesn't end today, we'll be right back here tomorrow with another healthy food for you. Maybe if we hadn't killed all the Mayans we could just ask them what it all means, but...

Read More

10 Super Healthy Foods- #8 Raspberries

Raspberries often fall under the shadow of their cousins, blueberries. Blueberries have been getting all the media hype lately, so it's easy to forget that raspberries are just about as nutrient rich. In fact, raspberries have over twice as much fiber as the same amount of blueberries, along with an astoundingly high antioxidant capacity, which is higher than tomatoes,...

Read More

10 Super Healthy Foods- #7 Chia Seeds

Remember chia pets? If you were around at all in the 90's you know what I'm talking about, those little clay animals (or rappers, if you went to that link), that grew green "hair," which was really chia sprouts. Well, did you know chia seeds are actually an incredibly healthy snack? A single tablespoon of these healthy seeds can have up to 5 grams of fiber, which is...

Read More

10 Super Healthy Foods- #6 Eggs

Eggs are sort of a catch 22- they're filled with protein and vitamins, but they can also contribute to raised cholesterol levels in the body if you eat too many of them. There's also the reputation that eggs have for being less healthy these days because of all the growth hormones fed to chickens in the majority of the chicken farms around the country. These are all...

Read More

10 Super Healthy Foods- #5 Walnuts

Walnuts are some of the oldest nutrient rich sources of food in the world. There are records that show walnuts growing during the time of the Roman empire. Why are they so great? Well, for one thing, researchers tested walnuts against thousands of other foods and found that these little brown nuts have more antioxidants than over 1,000 other "healthy foods." The only thing...

Read More

10 Super Healthy Foods- #4 Spinach

If nutrition was a football team, spinach would be the starting linebacker. It has a wider variety of nutrients, vitamins, and minerals than just about any other vegetable, going all the way from vitamin A down to iron. When you're at the store, look for baby spinach, preferably triple washed. Regular spinach can be fairly bitter, but baby spinach tends to have a slightly...

Read More

10 Super Healthy Foods- #3 Kimchee

This dish from Korea is mostly made up of fermented cabbage. Sounds pretty tasty, eh? Yeah, I didn't think so. However, I'm pretty sure you'll be surprised once you try it. It's actually a lot better than it sounds. So why would anybody want to eat a bowl full of fermented vegetables? The main benefit of kimchee is that it's full of probiotics, which come about as a...

Read More

10 Super Healthy Foods- #2 Blueberries

Blueberries are awesome. I'm just going to start out by saying that. They're packed full of the things you need to keep going strong with your workouts, and they don't taste half bad either. People who study these kinds of things estimate that these tiny blue berries have been in existence for over 13,000 years. What are the benefits of blueberries? For one thing, they've...

Read More

10 Super Healthy Foods- #1 Salmon

Pink and delicious, salmon is one of the top healthy foods you could ever eat. That's because it's packed chock full of omega-3 fats, the ones that are good for your heart. Salmon is also a great fish for protein because it has comparably low levels of mercury, as opposed to, say, tuna, which has some of the highest concentrations. DHA and EPA, two of the omega-3 fats...

Read More

10 Super Healthy Foods

Do you know what's in your refrigerator? Sure you know most of the foods, but do you know what's REALY in there? I'm talking about maltodextrin, hydrogenated corn oil, saturated fats, and most likely pounds and pounds of sugar as the coup de gras, the cherry on the belly fat sundae. Every bodybuilder knows that he has to be careful what he eats, but just because you get the "lean" or "diet" option doesn't mean you're eating any healthier foods. Over the next 10 days we're going to be looking at the top 10 healthy foods that you can put into...

Read More

Bodyweight Chest Exercises- Zuzana Light's Bodyweight Lose Yourself Workout (Video)

Sometimes when I'm watching these videos from BodyRock I feel a little ashamed because I can barely handle this workout that she does several times a week. This time, Zuzana talks about quitting drinking, which is always a great decision for bodybuilders.  ...

Read More

Bodyweight Chest Exercises- 5 Pushup Variations to Work Out Your Chest Muscles

If you want a bigger, stronger chest, try working a few of these push up variations into your normal home workout routine. This is a video from Youtube's Moricestreet909 and it gives some excellent examples of pushup-based bodyweight chest exercises for ripped, lean pecs. Just throw these into your workout whenever you would normally do a regular pushup. ...

Read More

Potential Side Effects of Yohimbe HCL

Look, yohimbe is a stimulant. There are always going to be side effects in people with unhealthy hearts. At no point during the last 4 posts have I claimed to be a doctor, and you should always check with yours before starting something new. Serious side effects with yohimbe HCL are pretty rare, but they can happen. Some side effects include throat constriction, breathing...

Read More

Who Really Benefits from Yohimbe HCL?

First of all, if you're having trouble getting an erection you may want to check out yohimbe. If you've been diagnosed with erectile dysfunction or impotence, you should ask your doctor about it. It's a stimulant, so be careful if you're over sensitive to that type of thing. Now, yohimbe HCL can also be an option for anyone who just wants to make their sex life better....

Read More

The Health Benefits of Yohimbe HCL

Yohimbe is supposed to work by stimulating blood flow as a direct effect of the dilation of the blood vessels. Dilation means it makes them larger, allowing them to flow more easily to the extremities. Most studies show that yohimbe is effective in about 40% of men as a cure for impotence because that blood vessel dilation we talked about lets more blood flow to the...

Read More

Yohimbe HCL- What is It?

Yohimbe has gained a lot of attention over the past 30 years or so, first and foremost as a sex aid. It's supposed to increase energy and stamina during those intimate hours, but it's also been getting some favorable attention as a natural supplement to help boost energy levels during workouts. But we're getting hit over the head all the time with so called "natural supplements."...

Read More

12 Simple Tips to Help You Boost Growth Hormone and Testosterone

We've covered a lot of ways to boost testosterone and growth hormonelevels already, but here are 12 more quick tips that you can think about on a daily basis to get those levels high and keep them there. 1- Keep your diet filled with unsaturated fats and fresh vegetables, and keep that multivitamin handy. 2- Refresh your energy levels with short naps throughout the...

Read More

4 Mile Running Workout- Feels Good

This is a short post today. I just got in from a 4 mile jog with interval sprints for 30 seconds every 5 minutes. It's an intense cardio workout that's simply incredible for endurance and stamina- two areas that I really need to work on. No matter what you're doing today, find a way to be active, even if it's just in some small way. Do some jumping jacks, go for a jog...

Read More

Natural Health Remedies- Black Seed Oil

Here at Strongman, we're not just about ways to lose weight and build muscle (although we're mostly about those). Looking great in a swimsuit doesn't mean diddly unless your body is healthy in general. In the past we've looked at a few herbs that show promising health benefits above and beyond fitness, and right now we're going to take a brief look at black seed oil, otherwise...

Read More

3 Ways to Boost Growth Hormone and Testosterone Without Supplements

We already talked about some of the most popular supplements for boosting growth hormone and testosterone levels, but I also want to bring up some other natural ways to boost these two beneficial hormones in the body. As you may or may not know, I'm actually pretty opposed to supplements for bodybuilding. I do see the benefit in some instances, but I also know how easy...

Read More

Supplements to Naturally Boost Testosterone

We already covered the intro to naturally boosting testosterone levels, so let's just get right to the good stuff. Most supplements on the market right now that claim to boost testosterone levels come from herbal extracts. However, there are a few that have shown proven results in clinical trials that instead come from a combination of minerals and vitamins. ZMA ZMA, short...

Read More

Supplements to Naturally Boost Growth Hormone

We already covered the introduction to boosting growth hormone, so let's just jump right into it. Naturally Boost Growth Hormone GABA GABA is an amino acid that's shoer for Gamma-Aminobutryic Acid. It's actually a neurotransmitter- one of the chemicals that allows signals to be sent through the brain. Therefore, unlike most other amino acids, GABA doesn't directly...

Read More

How to Boost Growth Hormone and Raise Testosterone Levels – Naturally

For guys, testosterone and growth hormone are two of the most important factors for building muscle. A lot of people get confused between the two, so let me sum up the main difference quickly: Growth hormone allows the body to grow new cells, specifically in the muscles. Testosterone doesn't. So how do you boost growth hormone levels and raise your testosterone? The easiest...

Read More

Creatine Supplements for Women

Creatine, the most popular supplement for building muscle around, is sort of a fixture in modern gyms. If you're going through a resistance training phase, I strongly recommend adding creatine to your stack to maximize your muscle gains. But most of the people using it are guys. What's the deal with creatine supplements for women? Women can safely use creatine because...

Read More

Lose Weight and Build Muscle at the Minneapolis Boot Camp

Image Source: http://www.sxc.hu/profile/maedi Kick your workouts into high gear with a fitness boot camp. If you've been having trouble staying on track with your workouts (don't worry, it happens to all of us) you can start heading in the right direction again by joining a local boot camp program near you. The Minneapolis Boot Camp is one of the top rated fitness programs...

Read More

Push Up Variations – The Ultimate Upper Body Workout

We've talked several times about the benefits of push ups on this blog, so I want to talk about a few awesome push up variations – these are great ways to get a great upper body workout across your shoulders, biceps, and upper back. Spiderman Pushups If you want to get your core into the workout, you can try the Spiderman pushup variation. Get into the regular push...

Read More

The Zuzana "Bombshell Butt" Bodyweight Workout Routine

Who here doesn't like Zuzana Light, also known as the BodyRock girl fromYoutube? Show of hands? Nobody? Nobody....?? Didn't think so. Now, you would think that all the views Zuzana gets on her videos are from guys, but believe it or not, women watch her workouts just as much. My ex girlfriend couldn't get enough of her. And here's why: She actually has incredible...

Read More

The CRUNCHER Plyometric Bodyweight Workout Routine

How do you build explosive speed? How do you get a higher vertical jump? How do you work out fast twitch muscle fiber? Only one word, fellas- PLYOMETRICS If you don't know what plyometrics are, open this page about plyometrics in a new tab, read it, and then come back here. The CRUNCHER Plyometric Bodyweight Routine works the arms and the legs. If you're...

Read More

Get Fit and Lose Weight At a Yorba Linda Fitness Boot Camp

Image Source: http://www.sxc.hu/profile/just4you You've gotta lose that weight, but everywhere you look is just one distraction after another. And then there's the whole problem with motivation; you want to get out the door and go running, but just can't find the energy. You're facing the same thing that millions of people all over the globe face. Lack of motivation is...

Read More

Physical Rehabilitation Centers Are Making More Progress with EMRs

Image source: http://www.sxc.hu/profile/betacam You're out for your morning jog, the air is crisp and cool and you're feeling great, when suddenly you feel it. Torn ligaments are some of the worst things that can happen to an athlete, and almost always require extensive physical rehabilitation to bring you back to peak performance. But every cloud has a silver lining,...

Read More

Can Exercise Offset the Damage From Smoking?

Image source: http://www.sxc.hu/profile/wax115 Everybody knows that smoking isn't exactly the healthiest decision you can make, but can exercise reduce some of the damage your lungs suffer from lighting up? Say you smoke a pack of cigarettes every few days, but still run a few miles before work every morning. Does that make you a healthy smoker, or an athlete who's making...

Read More