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The Key to Building Muscle and Burning Fat at the Same Time By : Marc David Doesn't weight training build muscle and increase your metabolic rate and therefore the increase in your metabolic rate reduces fat? And if so, then doesn't this mean that you have gained muscle and lost fat at the same time? Can Fat Turn Into Muscle Or Muscle Into Fat? By : Chris Chew Debunking Fat and Muscle myth. Fitness Journaling: 3 Simple Ways to Use Writing to Increase your Workout's Effectiveness By : Tanja Gardner On the surface it seems that the sedentary, passive technique of writing wouldn't do much to increase the effectiveness of a workout routine. This article, however, shows just how powerful a tool fitness journaling can be and describes techniques the author uses in her own fitness routines. Six Helpful Tips When Working Out By : Shawn LeBrun If you're looking to gain muscle mass from the time you spend in the gym, this article by personal trainer Shawn Lebrun has six tips that will help you get more results. Follow these six tips in the gym and you'll start to see more progress in a lot less time. Nine Simple Ways to Increase the Intensity of Any Workout By : Marc David Beginners usually do not need such advanced concepts simply because as a beginner, pretty much anything will work as it's new to your body. You don't need to bump up the intensity because the workout itself is usually hard enough. But for those who have worked out for quite some time, doing a simple routine doesn't cut it. And for those who are entering a competition and may be on low card, sub-maintenance calories and doing cardio twice a day, adding more and more weight is easier said then done. Where's the energy? That's where some advanced concepts come into play. How Many Reps and Sets To Build Muscle By : Shawn LeBrun If you're looking to build muscle mass in less time, this article by natural bodybuilder Shawn Lebrun will show you the proven set and rep range to use. Gain More Muscle By Training Less Often By : Sean Nalewanyj The more work you put into something, the better results you will achieve. This has always been a widely accepted truth that applies to many areas of life. Therefore, it only makes sense that the more time you spend in the gym, the stronger and more muscular your physique will become, correct? Contrary to what you might think, the answer to this question is a gigantic, definite, absolute no! It is in this area of bodybuilding that conventional wisdom goes straight out the window, down the street and around the corner. The Fastest Way To Build Muscle By : Shawn LeBrun If you want to build muscle in less time, this article shows you the best way to do it. How To Get Nice Muscle Tone And Build An Attractive Muscular Body By : Chris Chew Misconception and ways to muscle toning and building an attractive muscular body. Massive Shoulders In A Matter Of Minutes By : Sean Nalewanyj If you're looking to develop an impressive, muscular physique, well-developed shoulders are an absolute must. Thick, round "cannon ball delts" will make your upper body appear wide and powerful and will help immensely in creating the v-tapered look that all bodybuilders strive for... A Beginner Workout Routine To Build Muscle By : Shawn LeBrun If you're new to weight training and want to follow a proven weight lifting workout routine that will build muscle, this beginner program from personal trainer Shawn Lebrun will have you seeing results. Lose Your Belly Fat And Show Off Your Six Pack Abs By : Chris Chew How to build your six pack abdominal muscles fast Maintaining Motivation For Your Muscle Fitness Programme By : Paul P. Duxbury You know that you want to get fit and your Muscles Fitness programme is going well but you are wondering how to keep yourself motivated. Here we help you focus on keeping motivated. Never Hit A Training Plateau In Your Workouts Again By : Shawn LeBrun Learn how to blast through plateaus and light a fire under your butt, developing unstoppable motivation so you never hit a training plateau again. The Simple Basics of Building Muscle By : Shawn LeBrun If you're looking to build lean muscle, this article by fitness trainer Shawn Lebrun reveals some of the most proven, simple basics you can follow. The more of these techniques you use, the more muscle you'll gain. To Build More Muscle, Lift More Weight By : Shawn LeBrun If you want to build more muscle, you have to lift more weight. This article from personal trainer and drug-free bodybuilder Shawn Lebrun shows you one of the easiest ways you can increase the amount of weight you lift. What Is True Fitness? By : John Williams Life comes at you fast, and once you get out of shape it is extremely easy to stay that way. How To Get Six Pack Abs By : Shawn LeBrun If you want chiseled, washboard abs, this article by personal trainer and natural bodybuilder Shawn Lebrun will show you how to get them. Instantly Increase Your Strength On Every Back Exercise By : Sean Nalewanyj Do you want a quick, simple and instant way to increase the amount of weight you can lift on virtually every back exercise you perform? Sound too good to be true? I speak the truth, my friend, and the reality is that if you aren't utilizing this basic piece of gym equipment you're missing out on some serious muscle size and strength gains. What tool am I talking about? A pair of lifting straps! The Best Tool For Losing Fat And Building Muscle By : Shawn LeBrun If you're looking to lose fat and build muscle, weight training may be the best tool for the job. This article from personal trainer and drug-free bodybuilder Shawn Lebrun shows you how weight training can help you lose fat and build muscle at the same time. 8 Proven Strategies For Maximum Muscle Gains By : Sean Nalewanyj There is so much conflicting information out there when it comes to the topic of building muscle, and sometimes it can be very difficult to know where to start. If you're an average beginner looking for some basic guidelines to follow in the gym, the following 8 points will start you off on the right track. Want To Own A Muscular Greek God Body? By : Chris Chew Step by step guide on how to build an attractive and desirable body by personal fitness trainer of celebrities. Never let your body shape be the butt of jokes ever again! The Most Powerful Muscle-Building Tool Available By : Sean Nalewanyj The bodybuilding debates will never end. The endless arguments over how an effective muscle-building program should be structured will most likely continue until the end of time. Just scour the Internet message boards, flip through any muscle magazine or talk to the sales rep at your local supplement store. No matter who you talk to or what you read, it seems that everyone is an expert these days. Amidst all of the confusion, we must never lose sight of the big picture... But I Hate the Gym! - Gym-Free Fitness (Part 1 of 2) By : Tanja Gardner Many people would like to get fit, but find themselves put off by the gym environment. This article looks at why many people avoid gyms, and offers hope for those who want to find out ways to exercise without setting foot inside a gym. 2 Keys To A Lean, Muscular Body By : Shawn LeBrun This article by personal trainer and natural bodybuilder Shawn LeBrun reveals the 2 most important steps in working towards a lean, rock-hard physique. The combination of knowing what to do and then doing it is the key to success. Here's The Quickest Way To Build Muscle And Lose Fat By : Shawn LeBrun If you want to build muscle and lose fat in less time, this article by personal trainer and natural bodybuilder Shawn Lebrun will show you how. Walking - Why Walking Could Be the Solution to Your Fitness Dilemma By : Melih Oztalay Walk, don't run, to your local fitness store and try on a pair of walking shoes. For cardiovascular fitness, there isn't an activity that's more sensitive to the wear and tear of your body than a stroll through the park. How To Build A Massive Pair Of Arms By : Sean Nalewanyj It's no secret that every serious lifter out there desires an impressive pair of strong, muscular arms. Who wouldn't be happy with tall, peaking biceps sitting on top of rock-hard, horse-shoe-shaped triceps? Who wouldn't love to have a pair of ripped, well-developed guns forcefully bursting through the sleeves of their shirt? While developing muscular arms is usually at the top of many peoples' agenda, the reality is that the majority of lifters out there have a very poor understanding of how to properly train their arms for maximum gains. Why Resting Is Important For Building Muscle By : Shawn LeBrun If you're serious about building muscle, this article by fitness trainer and natural bodybuilder Shawn Lebrun shows you why resting enough between sets and between workouts is important in the muscle recovery process. How To Never Quit On Your Fitness Goals By : Shawn LeBrun This article by personal trainer Shawn Lebrun shows you that in order to achieve all of your fitness goals, you must resolve to never, ever quit. The King Of All Upper Body Exercises By : Sean Nalewanyj Load up a barbell with as much weight as you can handle and pick it up off of the ground while keeping your back straight. Sounds simple enough, right? It may come as a surpirse, but this basic movement is the absolute most effective upper body exercise around... Fitness Scams By : Tracie Johanson Caveat emptor is Latin for "let the buyer beware". Nowhere is this phrase more applicable than in the weight loss industry of today. How To Avoid Common Bodybuilding\|Weightlifting Injuries-Common Mistakes In Gym By : Chris Chew Why and how bodybuilding injuries occur and how to avoid them. How Long Does It Take To Build Muscles \| Gain Muscle Mass Quickly By : Chris Chew How long does it take for your muscles to grow? Consider your body type to find an answer. How Your Thinking Determines Your Fitness Levels By : Shawn LeBrun Did you know that your daily thinking will determine how much weight you lose, muscle you gain, and any other fitness goal you have? This article by personal trainer and fitness author Shawn Lebrun reveals why it's important to give yourself a "check up from the neck up" Fitness In Five Minutes A Day? By : Steven Barnes An essay on "Greasing the Groove" possibly the most efficient exercise protocol in the world. How To Buy The Best Fitness Equipment For Your Home Workouts By : Patricia Zelkovsky It not only allows you to save money that you might spend on expensive fitness clubs but it also allows you to perform your exercises without feeling self-conscious or feeling that you have to keep up with everyone else in a class. How to Build Huge Big Muscles - Gain Big Muscle Mass For Bodybuilding Beginners By : Chris Chew A step by step muscle building guide for beginner bodybuilders No Time To Exercise? Try This... By : Steven Barnes The abdominal muscles are the perfect target for a hyper-efficient exercise program Pilates - A Complete Mind and Body Experience By : Charles Kassotis An introduction to the origin and many health and mental benefits of Pilates. How Overtraining Kills Your Chances Of Building Muscle By : Shawn LeBrun If you're not gaining the muscle mass you want from your workouts, chances are, you could be overtraining. This article from personal trainer and natural bodybuilder Shawn Lebrun shows you what overtraining is and how it leads to problems in and out of the gym. Dumbells. Dumbells All Around By : James Monahan Are you into body building? Have the good old dumbells given you the physique that you have wanted to have? Or have you preferred working on those modern machines over the classic dumbell? Which do you think is better? Learning About Body Core Conditioning By : Nicky Pilkington You rely on your body to get get out of bed, to lift your children, to perform your job and to take you places everyday. If you appreciate what your body does for you, you will provide it with nutritious food, hydrate with water and be sure to add some activity into your day. To Build Muscle, Get Smart! By : Shawn LeBrun If you want to build more muscle, you need to learn the proven principles of building muscle and what it actually takes to gain muscle mass. This Exercise Thing Is Hard Work! By : Jason Johns Have you ever tried to start exercising and found that you stopped just as quickly. This article will give you a fresh insight into how to start to exercise and get to the level of fitness you desire. The Fastest Way To Build Muscle And Burn Fat By : Shawn LeBrun This article by fitness trainer and natural bodybuilder Shawn Lebrun will show you the fastest way to build muscle and lose fat. Six Things You Must Have In Any Muscle Building Program By : Shawn LeBrun If you're going to work out, here are six things you absolutely must have in any muscle building program you decide to use. Live Longer By Exercising - Part 1 By : Tracie Johanson The goal of this article is answer the question "why do we exercise?" Now, I know what you're all thinking: we exercise to lose fat so we can look good! To be honest, that's the reason why most of us exercise, and there's nothing wrong with that! But did you know that exercise gives us some much more substantial benefits than just looking good? 3 Steps To An Incredible Body In 2006 By : Shawn LeBrun This article by natural bodybuilder and personal trainer Shawn Lebrun shows you the 3 things you have to focus on in order to get the body you want in 2006. By following these 3 powerful steps, you'll be able to build more muscle, lose more fat, and get better results in less time. How To Instantly Increase Your Strength On The Bench Press By : Shawn LeBrun This article shows you an easy way to build muscle by instantly increasing the strength on your bench press and all other lifts. Bodybuilders...Unleash The Power Of Muscle Building Foods By : Richard Hargreaves Certain foods are muscle building...and some are fat burning as well. Here's a couple that bodybuilders use to pack on the muscle fast...and remain lean at the same time. The Critical Importance Of A Proper Weightlifting Warmup By : Sean Nalewanyj One of the most costly mistakes that I see in the gym week in and week out is that the majority of lifters fail to recognize the importance of a proper warmup. There are two main reasons why a proper warmup will serve you well both in the short and long term... How To Get The Body You've Always Wanted By : Shawn LeBrun If you want to lose fat, gain muscle, and get in the best shape of your life, this article will show you what needs to be done. Getting Your Kicks By : Melih Oztalay "Not only can cardio kickboxing pack a knockout punch for your fitness goals, but judging by the expressions on the faces of its participants, the activity is also a knee-slapping good time." My Keys To Gaining Muscle And Losing Fat By : Shawn LeBrun This article by fitness trainer Shawn Lebrun shows you some of his most important tips and techniques for building muscle and burning fat. Shawn has trained hundreds of clients in person and thousands online, so if you want to get more muscle growth and definition in less time, check out this article. Easy And Natural Fitness Tips For A Healthier, More Physically Active You By : Patricia Zelkovsky Additionally, regular exercise eases stress and depression and facilitates sleep and relaxation. For these reasons, no matter how old you are you should include some form of exercise in your daily life. Catapult Your Muscle Gains With Proper Post-Workout Nutrition By : Sean Nalewanyj The post-workout period is without a doubt the most critical time to take advantage of proper muscle-building nutrition. It is during this time when the body is most primed for nutrient absorption and the muscles will literally act like a sponge, soaking up everything you present them with. Benefits Of Building Muscle By : Shawn LeBrun There are several reasons you want to build lean muscle mass. This article by fitness trainer Shawn LeBrun shows you that building muscle will help you feel better, look better, and get noticed more! 5 Steps To A Better Body That Anyone Can Take By : Kathryn ONeill If only there were a 'better body boot camp', we'd be there every April - before spring started to show itself and those lovely winter jackets had to come off. Although this isn't a better body boot camp, this article can offer you 5 practical steps to a better body that anyone can take. 17 Muscle Building Facts I've Discovered By : Shawn LeBrun While working as a personal trainer for the past 5 years, Shawn Lebrun has discovered many muscle building facts and observations. If you're looking to build muscle, this article will help simplify the process for you. To Build Muscle, Get A Tan! By : Shawn LeBrun This article by Shawn Lebrun shows you how overtraining with your lifting routine is similar to getting a sunburn when trying to tan. Why Intensity Is The Key To Building Muscle By : Shawn LeBrun The most important factor in building muscle is using the most overload and intensity you can. This article by fitness trainer and natural bodybuilder Shawn Lebrun shows you why intensity and effort is the key to muscle growth and strength gains. Ab Exercises: Are They A Waste Of Your Time? By : Curtis Penner If you've been doing ab exercises in hope of shedding those unwanted pounds around the middle, I'm afraid I have some bad news...you've been lied to. Despite what you see on T.V. or read in the popular fitness magazines, you can not...you will not lose stomach fat by doing stomach exercises. But here's what will. How To Get In The Zone When Working Out By : Shawn LeBrun If you want to get the best results possible when working out, this article will show you what you have to do in the gym in order to build muscle, lose fat, and have the best workout possible. How To Reach All Your Fitness Goals By : Shawn LeBrun Use this proven fitness goal checklist from personal trainer and natural bodybuilder Shawn Lebrun to reach all your desired fitness goals. Big Strong Biceps - Build Triceps - Powerful Arm Exercises By : Chris Chew To build big strong powerful arms with bulging biceps? You must build your triceps too. 8 Proven Muscle Building Tips By : Shawn LeBrun Trainer and bodybuilder Shawn Lebrun reveals 8 of his proven muscle building tips in this article. If you're looking to gain more muscle mass, you'll want to follow as many as these steps as possible. Are You Working Out Too Much? By : Shawn LeBrun This article will show you how to tell if you're working out too often and not giving your body enough time to recover. Why Less Is More When Trying To Build Muscle By : Shawn LeBrun This article will show you that doing more in the gym is not necessarily a good thing when trying to build muscle mass. How To Get In The Best Shape of Your Life By : Shawn LeBrun Learn what you have to do, each and every day, in order to get the body you've always wanted. Taking Action To Build Muscle and Lose Fat By : Shawn LeBrun This article by personal trainer and natural bodybuilder Shawn Lebrun shows you how taking action, each and every day, will help you achieve your fitness goals. If you fail to take action, reaching any of your goals will be impossible. Three Simple Steps To Build Muscle Mass By : Shawn LeBrun If you want to build muscle mass, this article by fitness trainer and bodybuilder Shawn Lebrun shows you the 3 things you have to do. If you follow these 3 proven rules, you'll be able to build more muscle mass in less time. How to Get a Sexy Six-Pack Stomach By : Alli Ross Getting a defined six-pack is a simple equation. The key is your body fat ratios. You must have low body fat for your abdominal muscles to show. Otherwise, it won't matter what you do. So, how do you get to these levels? Well, the answer is different for everybody depending on your metabolism and body type. However, here's a general guideline.... The Best Muscle Building Exercises By : Shawn LeBrun If you're looking for the best muscle building exercises to use in the gym, this article by fitness trainer Shawn Lebrun shows you which ones to use. If you want the best results from your time spent in the gym, build your workout around these proven exercises. The Basics Of Working Out And Building Muscle By : Shawn LeBrun If you're working out with the goal of building muscle and increasing your strength, this article by natural bodybuilder and fitness author Shawn Lebrun will show you how to set up your weight training workout to get the best results in the least amount of time. No Pain No Gain And Other Exercise Myths You Need To Know About Now By : Gregg Hall When I was bodybuilding years ago it used to amuse me when I would have kids come up to me with my twenty inch arms and say, "I just want to shape up a little, I don't want to have arms that big". As if they could! Daily Checklist For Building Muscle And Losing Fat By : Shawn LeBrun If building muscle and losing fat are goals of yours, this article by personal trainer Shawn Lebrun shows you 8 proven steps you can take to achieve both. The more of the steps you take, the more likely you are to build muscle and lose fat. 5 Ways To Stay Motivated To Exercise By : Tracie Johanson Do you remember the day you first joined your gym? Wasn't it a great feeling, knowing that you had finally taken that first step towards living a healthier life? Making a conscious, positive decision to improve is rewarding, and hopefully we've all kept that promise to ourselves. But try as we might, it seems that there's always a handy excuse to not exercise. Build Big Muscles Fast Secrets. Total Body Muscle Building. By : Chris Chew How to build big muscles and see body transformation fast. 8 Sure-Fire Mental Techniques For Blocking Out Training Discomfort By : Sean Nalewanyj Outlines 8 awesome techniques for "mentally numbing" the pain associated with hard training sessions in the gym. How To Build Big Defined Calf Muscles? Your Calf Muscle Is Stubborn By : Chris Chew Your calf muscles are one of the most difficult muscles to build. Here is why and how to build calf muscles. Pre-Workout Ramblings From A Dedicated Bodybuilder By : Sean Nalewanyj It's exactly 5:55pm. I'm sitting in front of my computer, choking down a bowl of tuna. I have a bottle of water beside me and am preparing for my 7pm workout: back and biceps. New Year Resolution - Part 4 By : Tracie Johanson We've recently been talking about New Year Resolutions. In other articles we've already covered how to write them, long-term vs. short-term goals and the role of exercise in a resolution. The topic in this article is motivation! How To Set Up Your Weight Training To Build Muscle By : Shawn LeBrun In order to build the most muscle possible from your weight lifting workouts, you need to know how to set up your routine. This article by fitness author and natural bodybuilder Shawn Lebrun gives you 10 tips you can use to set up your workout program to gain more muscle. Bodybuilding and Overcoming Daily Workout Fatigue By : Jessica Deets "How can you have a great workout without having to feel so tired the rest of the day." You've probably seen women and men that are so busy, that the only time they can workout is at 5:00 in the morning. Maybe you have to do that too. So I set out to find out how to keep from getting so tired throughout the day after an intense workout... and the answer may surprise you. Pilates - Uncovered After 80 Years of Dormancy, Pilates is Far From Dead. By : Melih Oztalay You've seen the countless infomercials in the middle of the night, boasting this piece of exercise equipment and that toning apparatus. They usually get a famous retired athlete like Joe Montana to endorse it and swear by it. New Year Resolution-Join a Gym to Workout? Lose Weight And Gain Muscle? By : Chris Chew A motivational article to lose weight and gain muscle as a new year resolution. Free Weights Are Best For Building Muscle By : Shawn LeBrun If you can't get to a gym or you can't afford machines for your gym, this article by fitness trainer and natural bodybuilder Shawn Lebrun shows you how using some simple free weights like barbells and dumbbells can be very effective for working out and building muscle. Why Women Should Strength Train By : Dave Elger Women can and do benefit from regular weight training. The author explains why in addition to dispelling some old myths pertaining to women and weight training. The Right Apparel For Your Aerobics Workouts By : Jon Arnold Not wearing the right clothes and shoes for your aerobics workouts can cause more damage than good. Understand the right apparel to make the most of your aerobic workouts. Aerobic Activity & Workouts By : Jon Arnold Understand what muscle groups are worked when you are doing your aerobic workouts and aerobic activities, since not all of them are necessarily good for you. Making The Right Choices Will Help You Get In Shape By : Robert Palmer Many people want to lose weight and get in shape but never succeed because they don't make the choices necessary to get what they want. People can choose what they think and the key to getting what we want is making choices consistent with our goals. This article looks at how our decisions can help or hinder our efforts to lose weight and get in shape. A Walking Log Will Keep You Motivated! By : Robert Palmer Keeping a daily record of your fitness walking activity may not be for everyone. But if you do, you can really track your progress from one month to the next. This can be a great motivating factor to help you achieve your fitness goals. This article discusses what to record in your log, and where to find some walking log resources. It's Never Too Late to Start By : Jacob Mabille With nearly a quarter of all health club membership being held by people fifty-five and above, the fitness industry is looking at new ways to cater to these baby boomers. How Anyone Can Train for a Walking Marathon By : Jacob Mabille A marathon sounds intimidating, but that only makes the possibility of completing one all the more attractive, and impressive. Get Off Your Butt Today By : Joseph Simcic Everyone has excuses why the don't get up and do some type of exercise. Here are some ways you can get going. Start it today. We need it. Get Off Your Butt Part 2 By : Joseph Simcic It is time to do something and start taking action to better health. Weight training is one of the best ways to do it and here are a few ways you can start easily at home or the office. What Is Pilates? By : Keith Lee Originally developed by a German national named Joseph Pilates who became well-known for his lifelong interest in body conditioning, Pilates is noted for its ability to shape and sculpt the entire body and help one to lose weight at the same time. It was conceptualized as a unique home workout that leaves one refreshed and alert with a great feeling of physical and mental well-being. Get Off The Couch By : Adrian Barrett Movement is a sign of life. The reverse of that is not pleasant to contemplate. Celebrity Personal Trainers - Part 1 By : Scott White Becoming a celebrity personal trainer and what it takes to be a trainer to the stars, learn how most personal trainers start training celebrities, stars, and professional athletes.
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