Fitness Exposé

The Perspective on Progress

Mike — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 21:33:57 +0000

As I progress towards the home stretch of Mission Grand Prix I realize that perspective is really everything. As the person directly working the change, my perspective gets clouded at times. That’s why my preparation coach, Chris Albert, is there to keep me focused. A recent incident on the phone will explain the situation better. [...]

Saturday Sharing – Episode 3

Mike — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 21:15:54 +0000

Today I’d like to share with you my 6 favorite back exercises for mass building. 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 [...]

5 Benefits of Circuit Training

Mike — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 17:00:00 +0000

Circuit Training changed my life!! Previous to training in circuits I had lifted about three days a week and ran about 6 days a week. Now I circuit train 3 times a week and that’s my cardio and my strength training all in one!! I lost about 10 pounds, but it was all fat. Here’s [...]

How to Use Active Stretching

Mike — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 03:49:00 +0000

Active stretching is an essential element of your warm up routine. Active stretching involves foam rolling and stretching movements that are not static. The idea is to remove the force that is caused by static stretching, thereby reducing the potential for injury. Active stretching relies only upon the muscle being stretched. There is no additional [...]

How to Build Awesome Shoulders

Mike — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 20:00:00 +0000

If you are like me, you want to have that great X shape that you see on the professional bodybuilding stages around the world. A big part of attaining that shape is the look of your shoulders. Putting mass on the shoulder area is difficult only because of the high potential for injury in that [...]

How to Find Time to Workout

Mike — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 17:00:00 +0000

I hear the excuse all the time that there is no time in a busy schedule to workout. I am going to tell you that the busier you are, the more you need a good workout schedule in your life. Working out will reduce the stress that the busy schedule causes. It will help balance [...]

Average Guy’s Guide to Supplements

Mike — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 17:00:00 +0000

As an average guy who started training about 6 years ago, I have done a lot of research into supplementation. Most of the current bodybuilding magazines are just one big advertisement for supplement companies. They all want you to believe that their supplement is the magic bullet you’ve been looking for. The supplement industry is [...]

Beast Mode is in Effect

Mike — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 20:00:00 +0000

With 9 weeks to go until the completion of Mission Grand Prix, Beast Mode is now in full effect. I am focused like a laser. I am ready to take on any and all challenges that come my way for the next 9 weeks. The target has been very clear, but is now right in [...]

Saturday Sharing – Episode 2

Mike — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 17:00:00 +0000

Today I’d like to share with you my 6 favorite leg exercises for mass building. 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 [...]

How Hard Do You Train?

Mike — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 18:00:00 +0000

How hard to you train when you are in the gym? How hard are you pushing yourself? Have you ever stopped to really think about this issue? I am a big believer that the harder you train the better your results. I honestly think that most of us don’t train anywhere near as hard as [...]