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Do You Have What It Takes? by Shawn Lebrun Personal trainer http://www.shawnlebrunfitness.com Let me ask you a personal question. Actually, I ask you this question so that you may then ask yourself:

TRUE STRENGTH There once was a time that I did not know what I wanted in my life. That time has now passed and the beginning of a new era is here. People are weak and undisciplined by choice. It is our animalistic nature to be a survivor and society allows people to accept weakness so that...

This happened in the gym that I go to, a couple of weeks ago. But before I get on with it, here's some backgound. All of the people visiting the gym in the morning are regulars and have known each other for years. One of our friends is Rudy. He's 50+ and though not buff, in lot better shape...

Estrogen, no. Cortisol yes. Cortisol can be a very dangerous and potentially deadly hormone. Here are a few ways you can control your cortisol levels. First, from WebMD... here's a brief description of cortisol: "Cortisol is a hormone produced by the adrenal glands. Cortisol levels increase...

ENZYMES: THE KEY TO LONGEVITY - Tim O'Shea "The joy of life depends on a sound stomach whereas bad digestion inclines one to skepticism, incredulity, breeds black fancies, and thoughts of death." - Joseph Conrad

Go Figure? Whenever something is introduced to the public, one often expects to hear criticism along with any accolades. This was the case with female bodybuilding, fitness and now with figure competitions. But, I wonder why the major backlash from the bodybuilding community. True, there are...

This is a lesser known principle, but one that is quite well known to the malcontents over at Dragondoor (Andy70 for example, the 69 year old ornery old man who deadlifts around 700 pounds). This is also a principle that really needs to be applied to beginning weightlifters and even non-beginners. ...

Ladies and Gentlemen, The call for change in the BB community has never been louder, nor has the level of discontent with the current leadership been so vocal. The reasons for this active voicing of discontent are legion, ranging from a paucity of monies to relegate to the competitors, to a...

Creatine, a new miracle supplement for many. It has the hype and results to back it up. It is the perfect addition to a person trying to bulk up. Im not saying that it is as good as protein, because protein is just more essential, but for an addition to protein, it is great. Creatine is a...

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(Note: I originally posted at my web site YLIFT.com, I thought that you guys might get a kick out of it.) There comes a time in every man’s life when he has to make a commitment. He’s spent a good amount of time and invested a good amount of money and he knows in his heart that what he is...

Bodybuilding's Top "No Matter Whats!" by Shawn LeBrun Personal Trainer/Bodybuilder http://www.shawnlebrunfitness.com Last year, I had the pleasure and opportunity to attend one of Dave Ramsey's "Financial Peace" seminars here in Portland, Maine. For those of you who do not know, Dave...

First off let me make it clear that I am not, and do not claim to be, an expert, just an informed enthusiast. Secondly, this article is based on my own personal experiences, and others experiences may differ. In fact I'm sure many people will disagree with my opinions, which is fine.(End...

stay with my this is gonna go on for a bit :) In my many travels as a martial artist and an applied sports scientist plus from other martial artists on this board the same question is posed to me in one way or another. "how can i retain/gain mass despite all the cardio my martial arts...

“Respect my Authority” - Cartman “You, I assume you are programmed for etiquette and protocol” – Uncle Owen C-3PO had it easy. Programmed to function properly in any formal situation, he was able to transition smoothly amongst different races, and species, never forgetting to tip the host,...

Here's How You Become A Great Bodybuilder! by Shawn LeBrun Personal trainer So, you want quads the size of tree trunks or biceps that bust out of the sleeves of your shirt? Well, let me ask, are you taking a step forward, each and every day, going after what you want to achieve? Or...

One of The Most Valuable Supplements.... by Shawn C. LeBrun Bodybuilder and Fitness Coach ....isn't really even a supplement! We know that one of the keys to permanent and effective fat loss is to speed up our body's metabolism. Metabolism simply means the speed in which our body...

FYI for anyone interested: People that follow my articles know I generally write about nutrition, supplements, training, and other topics that are more science based than subjective, like interviews or contest coverage. However, what most people don't know is early in my career, interviewing pro...

Let's compare doing cardio to elevating heartrate while working out. I believe just like Mike Mentzer had stated in his teaching's that cardio is not needed. Cardio only elevate's the heartrate, thus allowing you to burn more calories while you are not working out(resting). I believe just like...

I've noticed alot of beginners posting their workouts with "shoulders" included, as if you had a "shoulder" muscle. Shoulders are actually made up of three muscles, not one. The front (anterior) deltoids, the middle (lateral) deltoids, and the rear (posterior) deltoids. This is important to know...

Heh, this is going to get moved again i sense, but hey, as long as it's hear, please give me your feedback and tell me what you think :) (only wrote it because my dvd burner is taking a while to burn, and i don't have anything else to do now, heh) --------------------------- Well, let’s get...

The Size Diet (Good Size) by Robert Thoburn What's this about? The Size Diet (a.k.a. The Glucose Economy(TM) Diet) is for those of you seeking to build muscle and lose fat --at the same time. You can begin applying the principles discussed in this article at your very next meal! Muscle...

Much as the peasant boy would stare up at Knights of Honor gleaming in the sunlight with their shining shimmering armour has a young lad in the present day stared into the glistening sparkle of his television set watching spandex clad warriors grappling it out in the four cornered ring. It...

How many of you out there are sick and tired of training up to 2 hours a day 5 days a week and making minimal or not making any gains at all, you sometimes wonder what am I doing wrong? I decided to write this article after many months working as a fitness instructor and Personal Trainer here...