Fitness Exposé

Getting Comfortable is Good

Mike — Tue, 29 May 2012 17:00:40 +0000

Getting comfortable is sometimes seen as a term that is bad. In fact, it can definitely be bad when used in certain contexts. However, when used in the right context, getting comfortable is good. When is Comfortable Bad If you are getting comfortable with your workout routine to the point where you just do the [...]

Saturday Sharing – Episode 6

Mike — Sat, 26 May 2012 17:00:29 +0000

Today I’d like to share with you my 6 favorite vegetables. Your job is to leave your own list of 6 items in the comments or on your own blog that relate to the topic this week. If you decide to put the list on your own blog, be sure to leave a comment with [...]

Is There a Rebound After a Competition?

Mike — Fri, 25 May 2012 17:00:59 +0000

I am about to embark on my second bodybuilding competition in just 3 days. In my preparation for both contests I have been told about a rebound effect that one can take advantage of after a prolonged period of contest dieting. For me, I’ve been on a contest diet for 6 months. This concept of [...]

How to Bring Up Lagging Body Parts

Mike — Fri, 25 May 2012 03:27:23 +0000

Bringing up a lagging body part is something most people are concerned with at some point. The answer is all about the way you train. Here are some tips that will help you bring up lagging body parts. Prioritize the order of your exercises By putting weaker body parts towards the front of your workout [...]

Why I Compete

Mike — Thu, 24 May 2012 17:00:30 +0000

The “why” behind why I compete is a complex one with many different angles. Most of my reasons, however, have to do with achieving goals and continually improving my physique. I want to share with you 3 important reasons why I compete and maybe inspire you to do the same someday. It Helps to Have [...]

Biceps Training Basics

Mike — Wed, 23 May 2012 17:00:32 +0000

The basics of training your biceps are both simple and elusive at the same time. If you take the time to go back to the basics and apply these tips you will see growth in your biceps. Always Squeeze Hard As with any muscle group, one of the keys to good biceps training is to [...]

5 More Evil Habits that Hijack Your Progress

Mike — Tue, 22 May 2012 17:00:15 +0000

I just finished reading 8 Evil habits that Hijack Your Progress and Snuff Out Your Motivation by my friend Marc David and it got me thinking. It is an article you definitely want to read, but I realized there are 5 more evil habits that could be included. Constantly changing their eating habits. It is [...]

How to Change Your Life by Changing How You Eat

Mike — Mon, 21 May 2012 17:00:23 +0000

It is possible to change your life by changing how you eat. While the focus of this blog has changed to be more about the bodybuilding lifestyle, I want everyone to be able to get something out of what I write about, so today I want to focus on general fitness and how you can [...]

How to Inspire Others

Mike — Wed, 16 May 2012 20:09:13 +0000

I just finished reading an article, The “F” Word, by “Mad Man” Tony Ment. Part of me relates to this article and part of me does not relate. In fact, as I read the article I found myself conflicted about the content. It got me thinking about how we inspire other people and what that [...]

How to Help Yourself Get in Shape

Mike — Wed, 09 May 2012 16:38:51 +0000

Help yourself get in shape. Sounds like a great idea, right? But how do you do it? That’s probably the very next question that comes to mind when you think about helping yourself to get in shape. With the use of the internet, books and distance training, you can help yourself get in shape in [...]