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Thought I'd share some thoughts about how judging is in BBing competition. There can be 5 to 7 judges in a show. Most of the action is in the Prejudging. It is a little like judging cattle, I hate to admit it, and can be boring to the uneducated in the sport. One thing I want to make clear...

Hello, Many of you already know me, my name is John Von Auerbach. As mentioned in previous articles, it's very important that as a bodybuilder I continue to exercise one of the more important muscles - my brain. I regularly write poetry. I will continue to post my poetry in this thread and I...

In the sport of Bodybuilding, it is said that 70% is genetics when it comes to having the kind of body to compete successfully. One can have size, definition, stratified and vascular muscles, have personality and the classic looks of a leading movie star, and yet if you lack ?symmetry?, you will...

Andersen, Lars L., et al. (2005). The effect of resistance training combined with timed ingestion of protein on muscle fiber size and muscle strength. Metabolism, 54, 151-156. Bacurau, R. F. P., Bassit, R. A., Sawada, F., Navarro, F., & Martins Jr., E. (2002). Carbohydrate supplementation during...

Causality is defined by Webster as: 1.) The agency of a cause; the action or power of a cause, in producing its effect. 2.) The faculty of tracing effects to their causes. If you never grasp how causality affects the endeavor that you are trying to succeed at then you will never reach your...

Although glutamine is an amino acid, its ubiquitous role in healthy tissue function makes it wise to consider glutamine separately. In situations with severe tissue damage and stress such as burn injury, “Endogenous catecholamines are primary mediators of the hypermetabolic response to trauma or...

Let's face it - people like to show off at the gym. Whether you sound like you're one step away from death, whether you feed your eardrums a soundtrack through which to work, or whether you pose in the mirror....you want attention & you're going to get it! If you're looking to find yourself or...

This article was featured at renegadetraining.com a few years ago. I thought forum members may enjoy. Countdown By Jamie Hale We arrived at Metropolis (night club) at 6:00 Pm. The fights were scheduled to begin at 8Pm. The time had finally arrived; Ryan Farhat?s MMA debut. Stonnie...

So you’ve made a resolution to get into shape…or maybe you didn’t, because you’re afraid you’d break it but want to make an effort to get fit. Whatever. I’ve made a resolution to help you do something about it. 1. Never give up. If you’re trying to lose fat, it’s not going to happen in...

When a man is born all that exists ahead of him is opportunity. It is the job of that man to work hard for success. There is one thing that I believe to be universally true. That is that through hard work and dedication a person can achieve all of their goals. Now some people will have to work...

Protein for Rookies Zach Bashore November 23, 2005 You`ve decided to start bodybuilding but all of these new terms seem to be in a different language. Most of us experienced bodybuilders have felt the same way at one time, so don`t give up just yet. You train hard, but you don`t...

So You`ve Decided to Let Yourself Go Zach Bashore November 20, 2005 So you`ve decided that since your getting older, you`re going to let that nice physique of yours go to ruins. Us bodybuilders are glad and dont mind if you turn into one of those people that make fun and crack...

RATIO OF OMEGA-6 TO OMEGA-3 FATTY ACIDS Gabe Mirkin, M.D. Fat is classified into saturated fats, polyunsaturated fats, and monounsaturated fats. Saturated fats are believed to increase your risk for heart attacks when you take in more calories than you burn. We used to think that all...

Motivation for Rookies Zach Bashore December 03, 2005 For some people motivation comes easy, but for others, it is what separates the true bodybuilders from the "posers." Bodybuilding is a sport that requires 110 percent of your focus, if one part is lacking then your whole plan will...

Simple Carbs For Rookies Zach Bashore November 15, 2005 Now that you know the importance of good carbohydrates, you are going to learn about one of your body`s worst enemies, simple carbs. Simple carbs are everywhere and can easily be consumed if you are not careful with your food...

While conventional western diets have the potential to supply an abundant amount of fats, elements composing a high-protein, low glycemic-index carbohydrate diets may be low in fat content. Although the body can synthesize most lipids, others must be obtained from food sources and are called...

Creatine for Rookies Zach Bashore December 29, 2005 Creatine is a favorite supplement among bodybuilders to enhance their physiques. Many people question whether creatine is safe to use and wonder if it is as dangerous as steroids. You are going to learn the basics of creatine use,...

Family Fitness: Strength in Numbers Have you ever wished you had more time to exercise without compromising valuable family time? What if you could have both, at the same time? You can. Exercise doesn’t have to be done alone, even amidst our busy schedules, fitting it in between this or that...

Hope you enjoyed, the read, and assuming Skip (Abdominator) doesn't mind i'd like to post one of his pictures that he posted in another thread for some inspiration, if you mind I shall take this down promptly, but I am doing this in a way of honouring you, because you have an incredibly...

Training Thoughts & Observations --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Back in 1989 I started working out seriously in high school to combat mild cerbral palsey. (That is being born breached thus lack of oxygen to the brain during birth and a birth...

For those of you struggling, discouraged or confounded in their weightloss/muscle gain journey I wanted to offer a piece of wisdom that I gleaned through life experience and much trial and error. I think most times, when we try hard to reach a goal that we really really desire, the worst...

No Equipment, No Problem! October 11, 2005 Most of us have the problem of choosing what type of equipment to use in the gym, while others ponder ways to even be able to train in the first place. Even if you don`t have access to a gym, there are plenty of alternatives that can help...

Staying Hydrated Zach Bashore December 18, 2005 Some people hate the idea of having to drink tasteless beverages, which is why water is not as popular as it should be. We have all heard that drinking plenty of water is important when trying to get a good body. So I am going to say it...

Bodybuilding Replaces Negative Behavior September 27, 2005 How many of your know people who only seem to be good at one thing in life? That thing trouble. Why do so many people act like they have no conscience whatsoever and always seem to be living on the wrong side of everything?...

Quadriceps Development for Rookies January 23, 2006 Let`s face it, a body with chicken legs looks awful and is the cornerstone of all bodybuilding jokes. There is nothing worse than going to the gym and seeing a bodybuilder with a huge upper body and legs that look as if they`ve never...