Bodybuilding, Health & Fitness

Clomid

2009-10-25T06:37:00.000-07:00

Fertility Drug Clomid knowledge base What is Clomid?Clomid(Clomiphene Citrate) also being sold under Serophene brand name. Serophene, Clomid, generic Clomid or a Generic Clomiphene citrate - it's all the same drug.Clomid being used in two general waysA. Clomiphene Citrate or Clomid is the most common used fertility drug. And there are several good reasons for that:- 25% of female factor

No Matter How It May Appear, Everyone Is Paying the Price

2008-12-21T07:05:00.001-08:00

Do you sometimes notice there are a lot of people who have a much easier time at bodybuilding than you do? They seem to build muscle more rapidly and easily, get ripped with a minimal amount of effort, and were born with much better shape and symmetry? When you start comparing the difficulty of your journey versus theirs, it can be quite frustrating, can't it?On the surface, they seem to be so

Having the Right Perspective and Giving Your Best Effort Can Help You Appreciate Your Physique Now!

2008-12-21T07:01:00.001-08:00

"When will I really be satisfied with my physique?"Do you sometimes ask yourself that question as you work toward your bodybuilding goals? Or maybe you've asked yourself a more desperate version of that question like "Will I ever be satisfied with my physique?" If you have, you are not alone! I've asked myself those very same questions hundreds of times throughout my bodybuilding career.Let me

My Empowering and Disempowering Habits

2008-12-08T08:56:00.000-08:00

Have you ever been complimented for having a great body? The chances are good that you have been complimented many times. How did that make you feel? More importantly, what effect did that compliment have on your level of motivation to train and eat to make your body even better?If I experience a situation that I view as positive (like a compliment), my mind starts searching for references in the

The Emotional State That You Are In at a Particular Time Will Determine If You Will Follow Through

2008-12-08T08:41:00.000-08:00

If we break it down simply, it is the emotional state we are in at any particular time that will determine the level of motivation and effort we put forth. What I've come to realize is my emotional state at a particular time is the biggest factor that determines whether I really go for it or I avoid doing what I should do to become the best bodybuilder I can be. I also realized that it can change

The Battle with Yourself

2008-12-04T16:20:00.000-08:00

I often receive letters from bodybuilders who are struggling with their inability to follow through. The challenge is so common among us that I receive this type of letter on a weekly basis:"I often struggle to maintain the extreme mental focus required to adhere to my goals and dreams on a daily basis, especially during or after a stressful day at work. My problem is that I all too easily let my

The First Step Toward Succeeding in Drug-Free Bodybuilding Is Acknowledging Your Fears

2008-12-01T11:16:00.000-08:00

Kids are hilarious, aren't they? Have you ever noticed how strangely little boys act during a Little League game when faced with difficult situations? If you ever played Little League baseball as a child, maybe you can remember how you thought and acted during some of the especially challenging times that you experienced.When I played years ago, it seemed that there was always one pitcher who was

We Are Our Own Spin Doctors

2008-12-01T11:04:00.000-08:00

In the political arena, there is a group of creative individuals called "spin doctors." No matter what a political figure may say or do, the spin doctors can make a convincing argument that the politician's words or actions were the greatest in the world-or the very worst-depending on which side they are on.In order to control our emotional states and get ourselves to follow through on a

Bodybuilding Is A Lifestyle

2008-11-26T15:00:00.000-08:00

Keep an Open Mind to New Bodybuilding Information and Accelerate Your Progress

2008-11-26T14:51:00.000-08:00

There's a lot of valuable time and resources being wasted, guys! If it makes you feel any better, I'm often guilty of wasting them just as much as anyone is.How many times has someone enthusiastically shared a training strategy that, in your judgment at the time, made absolutely no sense? But, how many times has a technique you once thought was ridiculous provided phenomenal muscle gains when you

Overestimating Training Knowledge

2008-11-25T10:06:00.000-08:00

Whether a person has been training for three weeks, three months, three years, or three decades, I have found that most bodybuilders are extremely confident that they have a great training strategy working for them.I believe this assumption is a big mistake! Training is much too complex a subject for this supposition. Adopting this belief structure can seriously damage your progress as a

Underestimating Nutritional Knowledge

2008-11-25T10:05:00.000-08:00

Eating to build muscle is a way of thinking just as much as it is an activity. Many bodybuilders let themselves get easily confused, frustrated, and eventually overwhelmed when it comes to the subject of proper nutrition. The process doesn't need to be so complicated in order to be effective. Let's break it down. You basically need to determine three things:1. The major purpose of each of the

Reversing Common Pitfalls in Your Belief Structure Could Catapult You into a New Level of Drug-Free Growth

2008-11-25T10:03:00.000-08:00

All right, I'll admit it! I am horrible at following driving directions! I don't care how many times you tell me or how clear and detailed the instructions are to get from point A to point B, I will get lost. You know what is even more frustrating than being lost? After spending so much time driving down street after street, hoping the next street will be the right one, only to discover later (

Examining Your Current Beliefs about What You Can Accomplish

2008-11-20T15:25:00.000-08:00

What you currently believe you can and cannot accomplish as a bodybuilder is determining your destiny. When was the last time you examined those beliefs and checked their accuracy? In this book, I've identified some of the disempowering thinking patterns and the common fears that limit what drug-free bodybuilders can accomplish.How we interpret past experiences determines what we believe we can

Asking Yourself Better Questions to Create New References and Eliminate Your Fears

2008-11-19T16:30:00.000-08:00

Drug-free bodybuilding in general gets very little exposure in the national magazines. There just are not many examples of outstanding drug-free physiques for the world to see. Because of these reasons, the level of development bodybuilders think can be achieved without taking drugs is not particularly awe-inspiring.The purpose of this chapter is to challenge the opinions, beliefs, and

Trieceps

2008-11-19T14:50:00.000-08:00

The triceps are a fun muscle to exercise. They are easy to isolate and pump up, and they make your arms look great. Just remember, as mentioned above, triceps get a lot of work during your chest routine, so be careful not to overtrain them.Narrow grip pushups are a great tricep builder. I call them narrow grip even though you are not really gripping anything but the floor. What I really mean is,

Delts & Abdominals

2008-11-18T06:32:00.000-08:00

DeltsYour deltoids, or shoulder muscles also get a lot of work during the rest of your workout, however, you can add some light delt work to your routine if you like. You only need about five pounds to start. Use light dumbells or a gripable substitute. Stand holding the weights at your sides and slowly raise them out from your sides and overhead. Variations of this exercise include raising the

BICEPS — AND A FEW UNRELATED COMMENTS

2008-11-17T18:05:00.000-08:00

Biceps are tough to train without some weight equipment. However, if you have found a place to do chin-ups for your back, your biceps will get plenty of work doing those. In particular, chin-ups with an underhand grip (in which your palms are facing your face) and in which you use a narrow grip (one in which your hands are only about eight to ten inches apart) really work the biceps. For a second

BACK

2008-07-20T08:50:00.000-07:00

The back muscles consist of the latissimus dorsi muscles which run down the sides of your back and are responsible for pulling motions, including rowing motions and pulling your arms downward. There are also other smaller muscles in your back. Exercises for your back include chin-ups and rowing. If you have access to a chin-up bar, or can construct something in your basement or garage, or

CHEST

2008-07-20T07:16:00.001-07:00

Everyone is interested in a big chest. Big pecs indicate a powerful person, and they make you look good with your shirt on or off. The most popular exercise for the chest is the bench press. However, while the bench press is a good exercise for the pecs, it’ s not that great. It’ s easy to cheat on the bench press, bouncing the weight off of your chest and straining with a heavier weight than

CALVES

2008-07-20T07:13:00.000-07:00

The calf muscle of your lower legs often gets forgotten in many leg routines. A lot of folks are happy with the way their calves look without any exercise. Sometimes the calves get enough exercise from other walking, running and jumping that you do. However, if you have underdeveloped calves or want more power and size, you need to train them specifically.Calf raises are the primary calf

Second Set

2008-07-20T07:05:00.000-07:00

For the special second set, use the partial movement technique as follows: Immediately after finishing the first set, step out into a lunge as before, but instead of returning to the full upright position, simply work your front leg up and down, repeatedly, not quite straightening the front leg. Do ten to twenty of these “partials” before switching to the other leg. Try and make each leg really

Lunges Exercises

2008-07-08T01:53:00.000-07:00

Because your legs are so strong, it takes pretty strenuous exercise to work them. Bodybuilders often work up to huge poundages with weight machines and barbells. Fortunately, there are ways of building incredible legs without weights if you so desire. I have found lunges to be an exceptionally good exercise that can be done without any equipment. Many sports trainers have their athletes perform

Legs Exercises

2008-07-08T01:50:00.000-07:00

Legs are not the most popular body part to work, but they are very important for overall fitness and strength, as well as for most sports. A lot of your body weight and power resides in your legs, so they should not be neglected. Besides, a muscular, well defined upper body can be ruined by having a skinny or flabby set of legs. Legs are often considered to be a body part that requires higher

DUMBELLS

2008-07-08T01:46:00.001-07:00

The following course is designed as much as possible to require NO EQUIPMENT. Nevertheless, I’ d like to make a pitch for dumbbells, just in case you become interested in some type of equipment after a while . Consider making your first investment in exercise equipment in a set of dumbbells. Here’ s why. You can get a good set of steel dumbbell bars along with collars (the thing that goes