Forget being the toughest guy on the planet. It's pretty easy
for martial artists to adopt complacency and begin to rest on
their laurels. Not you? Well, if the circumference of your waist
is large enough to hide the knot of your black belt, this
article may be for you. Even if you are in top condition, read
on if you want to look lean and feel your best as a combat
warrior. I'll make it real easy for you. I promise you won't
have to execute ten thousand kicks or hold a sword over your
head ...
Read the rest of this entry » Posted on September 9th, 2010
You hear it everywhere, "...the metabolism," but have you ever
really looked at this fitness catchword in detail? Today, it is
so commonly used we seem to forget the basics therefore
resulting in a few missed gems of information here and there.
Starting from scratch we must see:
1. What it is
2. How to work with it and most importantly
3. How it will benefit us
What is it?
The metabolism at its most basic level is the process your body
uses to burn the food energy you have provided for it. ...
Read the rest of this entry » Posted on September 8th, 2010
Over the past 25 years I have tried many different programs and used many different strategies to find a muscle building workout program. As a skinny kid, also known as a "hard gainer" with very poor genetics, I went from 6 feet 2 inches about 160 pounds to over 240 pounds of solid muscle. It has not always been easy however if you follow my basic training guidelines I believe anyone that is serious about bulking up naturally can do exactly what I did. I personally tried all sorts of routines ...
Read the rest of this entry » Posted on September 7th, 2010
1. See Your Doctor: Before you start any exercise program or
begin any sport or hobby that involves physical exertion, get a
check up.
2. Sleep: Get enough sleep every night. This is especially
important if you decide to exercise in the morning. If you
aren't getting enough sleep, you might just keep hitting the
snooze button in favor of getting up and exercising.
3. Set Goals: What are you trying to achieve out of your
exercise program? Just like when you are trying to lose weight,
you must ...
Read the rest of this entry » Posted on September 6th, 2010
Are Weight Loss Supplements Right For You?
By Tom Worsley
The debate about whether supplements for weight loss are healthy
or not will go on and on for years to come. There are good and
bad points to using weight loss supplements. One of the bad
points is that once you stop taking them you gain everything
back that you lost to begin with.
Most doctors will tell you that weight loss supplements are not
necessary and that only a good controlled diet along with daily
exercise is the only thing ...
Read the rest of this entry » Posted on September 5th, 2010
With new year weight-loss resolutions in full swing, consumers
are discovering new "low-carb" food choices on the grocery store
counters. Micahel Huddleston, president/publisher of
Weight-Loss-Review.com, a popular weight-loss site, is pleased
to present these seven useful tips for "low-carb" foods.
Low-cab foods are spendy, trendy, and tricky. In fact,
"low-carb" is not what it seems. Benefits these foods might
offer for weight loss or nutrition are debatable, at best.
Hundreds of newly ...
Read the rest of this entry » Posted on September 4th, 2010
The FTC has released an 18-page report to help the media
identify products that use fraudulent weight loss claims in
their sales pitch. The report, Red Flag Bogus Weight Loss
Claims, is available here:
http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/conline/edcams/redflag/. Although it is
geared toward the media, consumers may also learn from the
brochure.
Below are the seven warnings of the report.
FICTION: Products that claim you can lose two or more pounds per
week without dieting and exercise. A claim is false if ...
Read the rest of this entry » Posted on September 3rd, 2010
Fasting, when done properly, can be a basic part of a solid
weight loss plan. If done correctly it can be a great start to
your new way of living.
When I first started my weight loss program I began with a fast.
I have fasted for 2-7 days on a few different occasions. The
reason that fasting can be such a great way to start a weight
loss program is because you can see results immediately.
It will also make it very easy to stick to your diet for the
first week. After not eating for a few days, ...
Read the rest of this entry » Posted on September 2nd, 2010
Every bodybuilder and weight trainer will have his or her favorite exercises for each body part. That's how it should be - as you progress through the various stages of learning you'll understand what works best for you. It is useful, however, to take stock of your progress every so often and carry out an analysis of where you are and what changes, if any, are needed to move onwards and upwards. Part of this analysis should include an assessment of the core exercises that make up your ...
Read the rest of this entry » Posted on September 1st, 2010
WHY CAN'T YOU GAIN WEIGHT? Though there may be many reasons why you may be thin, the most apparent reason is because of your genetics. If your parents are naturally thin or have a small body frame, then you will most likely have the same small body type. To some degree, your size can also be controlled by your metabolism. If you have a difficult time gaining weight of any kind (fat or muscle) then you most likely have a fast metabolism. That simply means that your body burns calories at a ...
Read the rest of this entry » Posted on August 31st, 2010