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Hey everyone, I’m relatively new here. I just wanted to give some advice for those who are looking to increase their vertical jump based on what has worked best for me. How well does it work? I’ve gained 15 inches on my vertical leap over the years. Here are 2 things you NEED to do to...

What to do and why Here are a few things to consider when weight loss (fat) is your primary goal while retaining muscle. 1. Fasted cardio in the morning is ALWAYS best because insulin levels are bottomed out, hormone sensitive lipase is fully active, the fat cell releasing enzyme while...

I wrote this years ago, but figured some of you may enjoy it: We are Bodybuilders by Robert Cheeke, September 15th 2004 When bodybuilders travel we are often on the receiving end of many odd and strange looks from the public. Not just because we have larger than average physiques, chiseled...

Amino Acids By Zach Long Most fitness enthusiasts know that an adequate amount of protein is needed whether one wants to gain muscle mass or lose body fat without drastically decreasing lean body weight. Proteins are made of chains of bonded amino acids that help our bodies grow and repair...

Hey there guys, I started off 2 years ago 196lbs and at least 30%bf. Now I'm 173lbs and around 11%bf. Quite a big difference. I just want to share some tips and tell you about what I've learnt on my journey so far. I'm an 'endomorph', there's no doubt about it. Actually I hate that word, it's...

Have you ever had one of those workouts where everything seemed to just "click" and all of your lifts were great? Where you just felt an extreme energy coursing through your body as you go from one lift to the next, ready to kick it up an even "higher notch." Let me ask you, are these...

BODY BUILDING: THE ROAD TO SUCCESS BY:PAT OZ First let me start off by telling you this. If you want to workout, get big, stronger,or just more healthy understand this: It is a long road to travel with many bumps and hills, but in the end if you'll be glad you took...

Why Do We Judge Them ? Last night I had a talk with my mom about some cyclists. And I say like : "You know, these guys... despite everything, they're still great athletes." I have no idea how, but we started talking about doping. My Mom just can't understand why athletes would juice. And...

4/21/02 Osteoporosis written and revised by, jeremy keough Calcium- an important mineral used for you’re heart, muscles and nerves to form. Calcium also plays a role in allowing blood clotting to take affect. Surveys show that many...

Hello, Back in February, I had started receiving a sharp pain in my right foot. I have NEVER had any pain like this before. The pain started when I had to drive 2000 miles for a road trip. Since then, my right foot can't handle too much driving. My right foot also hurts if I go running. It...

There's always at least one per gym, right? The guy who overestimates his own potential, then makes a fool of himself when he can't perform. During a workout last year I was watching this 20 year old blond guy load up a olympic bar for some seated shoulder press action. His tiny girlfriend...

Hi my name is Tyson Wyatt some of you may know me by my handle of dez/null im here to make a article on wrestling and how to get in shape for it some of the things i will cover are training... muscle development,plyometrics,metal training,wrestling level cardio,weight management insted of weight...

I started out with fitness at about 15 years old... I went through spurts at different ages, before finally at an overweight 195 lbs at about 25 years old I realized I could no longer eat what I wanted and still be thin. I had also developed panic disorder years before that so much of my weight...

F.A.Q. on Abbreviated Training Methods -Throughout this FAQ youll notice I refer to 'HIT' commonly as abbreviated training. This is because typical HIT, built around Heavy Duty and the ideas of Mike Mentzer are not the same as the present ideal abbreviated routines. These ideas are used...

It is almost universally recognized that homeowners have an obligation, if not to themselves, to their community to keep their property looking attractive. The visual aesthetics of well-kept lawns, gardens, and homes makes living in a neighborhood pleasant and maintains local property values. This...

The Deadlift Part 1: Basic Form and Function Step into a gym, any gym. Take into account all that there is. What do you see? Weights, rubber mats, machines, mirrors, probably a few underdeveloped boys incorrectly performing the bench press and most definately several over-weight people on...

Take a child to an open space and watch what they do. In fact, do the same with a dog. Dogs and children don’t think about injuries or how sweaty they will get, or how tired, or that they might get a stitch. When let loose in an open space, kids and dogs without fail do the same thing. Run. ...

I am concerned that society has become too sensitive about showing muscle development. Remember, bodybuilders used to not be able to wear "Speedo-like" trunks when posing. Remember that the original Olympians competed naked...to show their muscle development. Today, if you show a little butt (glut...

There are too many beliefs that the only way to succeed in weight training whether your goal may be muscle hypertrophy or strength/power gains that you must follow a similar program to that of which the pro's follow, even following the diet plan of a professional when you're a natural lifter is...

Make 2003 the "Year of the 6-Pack" by Shawn LeBrun Fitness Trainer I think of all the goals I hear from people I train both in person and online, getting a "6-pack" is definitely high on the list. Not so much "Increasing my bench press by 50 pounds this year" or "I want to enter and place...

The Forgotten Painkiller: Trigger Point Therapy Part I Trigger points were first introduced by Janet Travell into the medical field in 1942. Today, as in 1942, most people do not know what a trigger point is, let alone the havoc it can create if left untreated. So you are probably asking...

**Here is an article I just wrote for this forum to be helpful. No reposting rights given or allowed without permission.** HI. Easter is almost upon us, and as it nears, one of my favorite things is happening. Egg prices are dropping down to next to nothing! For those of you who are...

Getting That Visible Sixpack Without a doubt, the most misunderstood part about getting that "sixpack" is actually how to get it. Most people believe that doing 1,000 crunches a day, 6 days a week, will get them that sixpack they've always dreamed of. This is wrong. It also leads us to: ...

Why Bodybuilding is AWESOME (besides the obvious) By Evan Plant - Weir (TheRoadIsLong) Most of us are well aware of the core physical and psychological gains associated with Bodybuilding. Together, weight training and cardio enhance our body’s performance. With heightened muscular and aerobic...