Archive for the 'Exercise' Category

How to Drop Weight for Good — the Truth

Friday, October 16th, 2009

Obesity is nowadays a serious threat to our health on an extremely large scale. Regardless of how badly you want to get rid of those excess pounds, it will take some work. Step one is doing some research on how to lose the extra weight…

Orange County Personal Trainer

Tuesday, July 21st, 2009

If you want to get the body of your dreams in the shortest amount of time, then you need an Orange County personal trainer. Sure, you could go out there on your own and diet and exercise, and that will get you results. However, when you work with an Orange County personal trainer you are on the fast track to success. They will tell you exactly what to eat and what exercises to do in order to get exactly what you want out of your body. It is like having a guide to help you get to your goal and keep you from getting off track.

Specialization

Friday, October 17th, 2008

Ever since I picked up my first barbell some thirty years ago, I have been fascinated by power lifting and bodybuilding. I read everything I could get my hands on and this is where I first learned about the workout routine. Since then, I’ve tried just about every routine and training philosophy out there. I’ve [...]

Why You Should NOT Try to Isolate Muscle Groups When Weight Training

Thursday, October 2nd, 2008

Working as a fitness professional, there is one type of question I get all the time that shows that many people are missing the big picture regarding the benefits of strength training. This popular question usually goes something like this:
“What exercise can I do to isolate my _______ (insert your muscle of choice – abs, [...]

Pipes, Guns, Bazookas – Killer Biceps

Friday, August 8th, 2008

Pipes. Guns. Bazookas.
Take your pick. Grab your weapon of choice.
This common weight room jargon refers to the muscle that separates your elbows from your shoulders, those bulging beauties known as your biceps.
Although biceps are considered a small muscle group, smaller than say the chest, legs, or back, their importance within a hard-core bodybuilder’s physique is [...]