If you’ve ever gone to a gym where bodybuilders workout, then you’ve probably seen a weightlifting belt in action. Or maybe you’ve at least seen a big, muscled-up guy walking around with a big belt on. I know I have when I first started to work out and I used to wonder if it made … Read more
You’ve probably heard your gym buddies talk about their N.O. and how well it works for them. You might be wondering what an N.O. is and what exactly it does. Well, N.O. stands for nitric oxide, and no, we aren’t talking about the gas. Nitric oxide boosters, in supplement form, are used by lifters and … Read more
Another training method that combines strength training with packing on sheer muscle mass is the PHAT workout. This stands for power hypertrophy adaptive training. Dr. Layne Norton created this type of workout to help combine strength and mass training for his use as a pro bodybuilder and powerlifter. Dr. Norton believes that in order to … Read more
Being a female fitness model is harder than it looks. It requires dedication in the gym and a strict focus on nutrition to get your body to the height of physical perfection. There are thousands of women that want to be the best and claim a place on the front cover of some of the … Read more
Choosing your training split is the starting point of designing your workout program. There are all sorts of body-part combinations you could make as you divide up your muscles. Training smart, however, requires that you follow some basic principles. Many splits ignore those principles and, as a result, put you on the back foot before … Read more
When it comes to lifting weights, there are two types of people; those who are looking to gain strength, and those who are looking to gain muscle. Aren’t the two groups looking for the same thing, you ask? Meh..kinda. The first group would be called powerlifters and they like to lift heavy. Their main goal … Read more
Calisthenics is a great way to keep your body in shape because they help you to achieve all the aspects of fitness including strength, cardio, and flexibility. Even though calisthenics focuses on using your own body as resistance, there is some great calisthenics equipment that can improve your workout. It’s great to have this calisthenics … Read more
Whey is the most widely used sports supplement on the market, and really, it always has been. That is because it is the most effective way for anyone to pack on pure muscle. It feeds the muscle by delivering necessary amino acids to the muscles when they need them so that they grow, and it … Read more
What is calisthenics? “Calisthenics? What’s that?”, you might be asking. It goes by various names, such as bodyweight exercises, plyometrics, aerobics, gymnastics, and isometric training. But calisthenics is just the use of your body as its own resistance to improve your fitness. It’s a great way to improve every aspect of physical fitness. A good … Read more
Male fitness modeling is different from traditional fashion modeling and despite what you may think, there’s more to it than simply having a great body. To be a successful fitness model you obviously need to be in great shape but you also need to be attractive and have the desired look for the modeling agency. … Read more