Monthly Archives: April 2010

If you’ve never owned a gym membership before, you might be surprised to find that there are many unwritten rules enforced by bodybuilders and other people there to work out. Gym etiquette is as simple as having good manners, but there are a few things you might not think of as rude until after you … Continue reading

Being overweight or obese is one of the most dangerous conditions one can have. Obesity affects over 40% of the entire US population and the problem is spreading to other parts of the world. Obesity is measured in what is called BMI or the body mass index which is the amount of weight in relation … Continue reading

There are hundreds of products on the market to choose from if you want to increase muscle mass or just get some extra vitamins in your diet. Bodybuilding.com alone carries over 5,500 of them. Finding a good deal on them is just a matter of knowing where to look. I searched all over the web … Continue reading

Most people would now agree that the Los Angeles Unified School District is in need of some overdue changes. While classes continue to be overpopulated and text books remain in short supply, there is a real need for change. With lights and ceiling tiles falling off regularly our students just aren’t able to learn, there … Continue reading

If you think bodybuilding without a gym sounds far fetched, think again. Believe it or not, when it comes to bodybuilding, your own body is far superior to any gym equipment. There is no doubt that you can use your own bodyweight workout program to achieve gains that regular Body building equipment cannot hope to … Continue reading

We all want to be buff. Who wouldn’t want to be ripped? Desire to be toned? As an Orange County Personal Trainer, I know you want to look better, feel healthier and more confident, and live longer you have to stay in shape. Theres no doubt about it. Sedentary life increases the risk of cholesterol, … Continue reading

Body building is the process of maximizing muscle hypertrophy. In competitive body building they display their physiques to a panel of judges who assign points based on their appearance. It’s all about the muscles. Muscles are revealed using a combination of weight training, oils, tanning, and lighting. Weight training is used and designed to change … Continue reading

Bodyweight workouts are very misunderstood and under-estimated ways of enhancing muscle tone and strength. Many trainers and fitness seekers can’t see past traditional bodyweight workouts consisting of push-ups, pull-ups and dips. Both men and women can follow body weight workouts and get great results that are in line with fitness goals ranging from slimming, shaping … Continue reading

The best upper body workouts are the ones that can be done anywhere with little or no equipment. Being single with no kids may allow for wasted time in the gym doing twelve sets per body part, but once in the real world of spouse, kids and job, those two hour gym visits are over. … Continue reading

Everybody needs a different amount of nutrients in their diets. These nutrients include vitamins, minerals and proteins. The body needs these nutrients every day in order to function correctly and to defend itself from various kinds of diseases. Sometimes a balanced diet is not sufficient enough to fulfill all of your body’s needs, especially when … Continue reading