Archive for February, 2008
Lat Pull-Down Machine - Proper Way to Use It
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Fitness Interviews
Is Your Personal Trainer Full of Crap?
The Dirty Facts About Eating Clean
I try to use various weight machines at the gym and one of my favorites is the lat pull-down machine for my back [...]
Fitness Apparel - Is it Worth the Money?
When I decided to start working out regularly, I made sure to invest in decent running shoes and I also purchased “gym clothes” meaning some shorts, sports bras, and well cushioned socks. I throw on a t-shirt and I feel ready to work out. Fitness apparel is a big industry and there is [...]
What the Heck is Roid Gut?
I was browsing around the internet and came across a term called “roid gut.” It is a term that is known more popularly around the bodybuilding community.
What Causes Roid Gut?
From what I could find, roid gut is caused by the injecting of Human Growth Hormone (HGH) into one’s system. This hormone is naturally [...]
Why Do Some Bodies Tranform Faster Than Others?
Have you ever noticed that some people who begin to eat right and exercise tend to transform faster than others who are doing the same thing? There are several factors that may have to do with this:
Genetics
Metabolism
Plateaus
Dedication
Genetics
Genetics may not even be an issue for most people since the average person isn’t trying to transform [...]
How Do We Lose Muscle and How Can We Keep It?
Maintaining and building muscle is important for several reasons. The top reasons being:
Muscles burns fat
More muscle mass increases your metabolism
Muscles can improve your overall appearance.
Causes of Muscle Loss
We begin to experience muscle loss after puberty. Therefore, if you don’t continue to build and maintain muscle, the more you will lose. Age is [...]
