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Cristiano Ronaldo Workout

Published on 2012-05-23 08:29:00

Soccer players like Cristiano Ronaldo must maintain athletic builds to ensure they have functional muscles for their matches. Because of the grueling effort of practice, players like Ronaldo and David Beckham maintain low body fat levels that allow them to get these lean builds. > read more

Do Bodybuilders Who Avoid Food Before Bedtime Harming Muscle Gains?

Published on 2012-05-23 02:00:00

Many bodybuilding theories exist in regards to achieving maximum muscle gains with the smallest possible body fat percentage, with weight lifters attempting to manipulate diet variables, including whether food is consumed prior to sleep, in order to improve progress. > read more

Recipe: Serious Mass Shake

Published on 2012-05-23 01:57:00

Mix and match the following ingredients to add variety and increase the caloric value of your > read more

TOP 14 Ways to pack on serious pounds

Published on 2012-05-23 01:52:00

This article goes over how to pack on pounds. > read more

Mark Wahlberg workout for Pain & Gain

Published on 2012-04-05 13:10:00

Mark in the 90's Mark on the filmset of Pain & Gain. Voted as no. 1 on VH1′s 40 Hottest Hotties of the 90′s, Mark Wahlberg’s good looks – and perfect physique – has both men and women dying to know what are the secrets to Mark Wahlberg’s workout. The rapper-turned-actor doesn’t mess with fancy exercises to help get him in fighting shape, however. Instead, he relies on the basics, using bodyweight exercises, core work and some weighed ab work. Now hitting his [..] > read more

Myth buster: are bananas really fattening

Published on 2012-03-23 05:08:00

That bananas are healthy fruits and everyone who exercises indulges in a banana or two for quick energy - is well known in exercise circles. But the common perception about bananas amongst the world outside remains unclear and unsolved. Most consider bananas fattening and strongly advise their weight loss warrior peers to abstain from indulging in bananas. Let's take a look at whether there is a grain of truth in the assumption that bananas are fattening, and who can indulge in them, whether for [..] > read more

Bodybuilding & eating before bed

Published on 2012-03-18 10:44:00

There's no question that bodybuilders must eat far more calories than the average person to compensate for the calories burned during an intense workout, while still providing enough nutrition to build lean muscle mass. However, some beginners may be confused about whether eating before bedtime is beneficial or not. According to Dave Picard, professional bodybuilder with a degree in health science and nutrition, a pre-bedtime snack is not only beneficial, it's essential for maximum results. C [..] > read more

Dwayne Johnson workout for G.I. Joe

Published on 2012-03-14 03:54:00

G.I. Joe 2: Retaliation is nearing the start of production, with a release date already set for July, 2012. Dwayne Johnson, who is portraying Roadblock in the action-packed sequel, is undergoing training sessions to stay physically fit. Wrestler to Moviestar Before Johnson was a movie star he was known as The Rock in Wrestling World Entertainment. He holds second place for the most reigns as WWF/E Champion. He held the title seven times before he left the business in 2004. He has successfull [..] > read more

Taylor Kitsch on the John Carter Workout

Published on 2012-03-10 08:04:00

Disney and director Andrew Stanton are bringing The John Carter of Mars Book by Edgar Rice Burroughs to the big screen. Taylor Kitsch will play John Carter in the upcoming Disney epic directed by Andrew Stanton. The British Columbia native said he underwent a tough regime to get in shape for his sword fights and sporting a loincloth. “It’s the most boring diet you could think of, really, it was four months before and seven months during, so an 11-month regimen with that. Good times,” he t [..] > read more

Tom Hardy workout routine

Published on 2012-02-22 02:49:00

Scope out this new video of Inception actor Tom Hardy training with Patrick Monroe, aka P-Nut, for his role in 2008’s biopic Bronson. The 32-year-old British actor piled on 40 pounds of muscle to fill the giant frame of “the most violent prison in Britain” Charles Bronson. If you missed it, Tom and Pnut recently talked a bit about training for Inception and Tom’s other movie, Warrior. In the film Tom has traps that make him look very scary and you presume are the result of shrugging a [..] > read more

Building muscle quickly

Published on 2012-02-22 02:36:00

Everybody wants to build muscle but unfortunately there just isn't that much time in the day for many people. Because of this it seems everybody is hunting for the ultimate solution to building muscle quickly and unfortunately there just isn't an answer at this time. Each person's body builds muscle in a unique way so there just isn't a single one workout fits all approach that can be used by everyone. Many people believe that simply loading up on protein is the best way to build muscle; in man [..] > read more

Study: To Gain Muscle And Lose Fat, Drink Milk

Published on 2012-02-10 11:04:00

The study by researchers at McMaster University and just published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, was conducted by the Department of Kinesiology's Exercise Metabolism Research Group, lead by Stuart Phillips. Part of an ongoing study into the impact of drinking milk after heavy weightlifting has found that milk helps exercisers burn more fat. The researchers took three groups of young men 18 to 30 years of age -- 56 in total -- and put them through a rigorous, five-day-per-week [..] > read more

The Basics: Repetitions In Your Muscle Building Program

Published on 2012-02-03 07:11:00

Repetitions are the basic building blocks of any strength or muscle building program but it is something that many lifters take for granted. How often do you see people at the gym speed through their reps, breathe haphazardly or fail to complete each rep correctly from a technical perspective? There is much more to the simple rep than meets the eye.The first thing to note is that a repetition consists of three elements - namely lower, pause and lift. The speed at which this is achieved depends o [..] > read more

Whey protein for gaining muscle

Published on 2012-02-03 06:08:00

Most bodybuilders would agree that supplementing with whey protein is an important element in achieving serious muscle gains. This article will examine the facts relating to whey protein as a supplement and help you decide whether you need to follow this particular strategy.Whey protein is produced during the process that sees milk turned into cheese. It is also found naturally in dairy products, eggs, soy and vegetable proteins but none of these compares in quality to whey protein powder. It al [..] > read more

Becoming Conan: the Jason Mamoa workout

Published on 2011-11-12 05:03:00

Jason Momoa, star of the new Conan The Barbarian, built his medieval body with high-rep lifts and a super-strict diet. To build the body of a barbarian Jason had to train like a beast. He may be reprising the role that first propelled Arnold Schwarzenegger to international stardom but actor Jason Momoa isn’t your stereotypical tough guy. In fact, he’s not even watched the classic 1982 fantasy film than began Arnie’s career. ‘No, I haven’t seen the original,’ he says. ‘Both my pare [..] > read more

TOP 10: Healthy drinks to help you loose weight

Published on 2011-11-12 04:48:00

When it comes to weight loss, substituting healthy drinks for those sugary sodas and energy drinks can have a drastic effect on your weight loss goals. Most people don’t realize how many calories they take in each day from drinks alone. For instance, a caffe mocha with all the fixings can pack in over 500 calories! So as you can see, switching to healthier drinks and ditching the “junk drinks” will greatly reduce your daily caloric intake and in return start shredding those unwanted pounds [..] > read more

Henry Cavill - superman workout routine

Published on 2011-10-28 08:34:00

Henry Cavill will be starring as Superman in the next film, Superman: Man of Steel. It is following the trend of Batman and Spiderman as yet another prequel movie telling the story of the early years, much in the way of Smallville. He actually spent 5 months training intensively with cardiovascular workouts, bodyweight training and a lot of mixed martial arts training (MMA) which really amounts to a low of old school fitness training and boxing workouts. For a while he was working out 7 hours a [..] > read more

Joe Manganiello Workout and Diet Tips

Published on 2011-10-21 07:02:00

Joe Manganiello is a new addition to the third season of True Blood. Manganiello, who plays the werewolf Alcide Herveaux, had to get ripped for his shirtless scenes to stay on par with Anna Paquin and Ryan Kwanten. Fortunately for him – thanks to his naturally muscular body and already-healthy diet, this was (relatively) easier than for most people. Joe Manganiello Workout When he started preparing for his True Blood role, Joe Manganiello weighed 240 pounds with 18% body fat. Therefore for h [..] > read more

From fab to fat

Published on 2011-10-21 06:21:00

Personal fitness trainer Drew Manning is making headlines for his unusual mission to go “from fit, to fat on purpose and in his six-month journey back to fitness, to show others how they can get fit. He has gained more than 70 pounds since his May 17, 2011 start date. In the video above he outlined his plans to post weekly video and blog updates on his progress, including his weekly weigh-ins, body measurements and photos as well as making note of how he is feeling. He has gained the weight an [..] > read more

Kellan Lutz's secret to getting a muscular body - 16 eggs a day

Published on 2011-10-15 03:11:00

Twilight actor Kellan Lutz managed to pack on 25lbs of lean muscle to play the role of a Greek god in his upcoming movie. The actor, seen here posing shirtless on the cover of the U.S. Men's Fitness magazine, piled on the weight to tip the scales at 220lbs - thanks to a high-protein diet and a rigorous workout regime. Sharing his fitness tips with the publication, Lutz said he would eat 16 eggs a day in the lead-up to shooting and do insane outdoor exercise, that included throwing huge ro [..] > read more

Surfing workout

Published on 2011-09-20 13:02:00

As summer rolls in, many people look forward to new sport and leisure activities. Surfing is one such of these summer endeavors that people tend to opt for. If you’re a beginner surfer however, you’ll want to tone up a little before hitting the nearest surf spot. Surfing can be very hard on the body and requires a certain level of fitness in order to be successful. As such, you’ll want to start training for a summer of surfing now in order to get the best out of your surfing time [..] > read more

Muscle recipe: The "Rocky" Cookie

Published on 2011-05-04 02:19:00

All of us have sweet cravings, but very rarely can we satisfy those cravings with something healthy that your body can actually use for sustainable energy. Well, I recently came across a snack that can do just that. It’s from Hollywood icon Syl > read more

TOP 5: Recovery Foods

Published on 2011-05-04 02:16:00

So we’ve covered pre-workout snacks, now let’s focus on what you consume after your workouts. This step is arguably the most important part of your workout because when you exercise you deplete your body’s glycogen (the carb stored in your m > read more

Why Do Muscles Ache After Exercise?

Published on 2011-05-04 02:13:00

Why Do Muscles Ache After Exercise? Pain after exercise is a common complaint. The pain from exercising can vary from minor stiffness and cramping to so severe you can't move the next day. Most people consider such pain a ri > read more

Top 10: Foods For Muscle

Published on 2011-02-18 04:29:00

The weight continues: Certain foods will help you build muscular bulk. By now, most men understand the importance of protein in building muscles. When working out, the stress of weightlifting damages muscle fibres. This damage activates a special > read more

Exercise: Ab Exercises That Can be Done at Home

Published on 2011-02-05 09:34:00

Quick-fix exercises are generally poor substitutes for hard work, but the following exercises are simple enough to do in the comfort of your own home without sacrificing effectiveness. Just perform these ab exercises a few times a week is suffice > read more

Exercise: How to improve your squats

Published on 2011-02-05 08:33:00

The squat is one of the exercises most used, recommended and questioned. Many questions surround the squat and give many answers to new questions. Let’s start by naming the muscles leads: Quadriceps, Vastus medialis, vastus lateralis, and Rectu > read more

Bigger arm workouts

Published on 2011-02-04 03:18:00

Bigger arm workouts are meant to improve the looks of your arms by building the arm muscles such as biceps, triceps and forearm muscles. Bigger and stronger arms can increase attractiveness while giving you extra power to perform various daily rou > read more

TOP 3:The Best Hotel Fitness Centers

Published on 2011-01-30 03:34:00

Three hotels made our list of the best hotel gyms, and we didn’t even break a sweat.Hotel fitness centers often seem like an afterthought, nothing more than cramped rooms with a few outdated exercise machines. But at these hotels, the fitness ce > read more

TOP 5: Butt Shaping Exercises

Published on 2011-01-14 03:33:00

Tighten, Tone, Firm & Sculpt Your Glutes The butt area is however also the so called problem area for a lot of people. Here are the top five exercises to kick start your exercise pro > read more

How to Do Leg Raises

Published on 2011-01-12 04:48:00

Leg Raises are a great exercise for lower abdominals and you don't need weights to do them. The abdominals are one of the most underused areas of the body, so it's important to keep them toned. Strong abdominals are needed for sports such as tenni > read more

Bulking up: how to grow your muscle mass.

Published on 2011-01-09 09:46:00

Bodybuilding and bulking up muscle is something that appeals to large numbers of people. For bulking up, plan out your diet in advance. This allows you to control eating. By planning out your diet in advance you know what you're supposed to eat du > read more

Top 10: Most Effective Workout Videos of All Time

Published on 2010-12-24 04:45:00

Workout DVDs overrun the shelves at the store. There are DVD routines that tone abs, rear end or whole body. These videos can be an efficient workout for busy people, who don't have time to make it to the gym. With so many choices, however, it > read more

Leg Workout Routine

Published on 2010-12-22 11:25:00

Your legs have very strong muscles. No matter which leg workout routine you choose, you'll find that you can lift heavier weights during your leg workouts than with other routines. Not only that, but you'll often find that you can make bigger and > read more

Bulk up: How to Get a Bigger Chest

Published on 2010-12-22 10:52:00

If you are wanting to bulk up then one of the target areas you need to focus on is the chest. These chest exercises utilize the best workout routines in order to develop a bigger chest. Below you will find simple instructions demonstrating how to > read more

Exercises To Get Rid of Chest Fat

Published on 2010-12-22 10:46:00

Did you know that there are simple exercises to get rid of chest fat? If you are tired of the embarrassment and frustration that this problem has brought on, then these simple exercise tips could be just what you need. 1. Push UpsThis exerci > read more

Building stronger arms

Published on 2010-12-19 05:45:00

Detailed training routines for building arm muscles. The biceps muscles are the two (thus “BI”) muscles to the front of the upper arms that perform the upper arm’s pulling activities. From this you can guess right away that most any > read more