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How To Get Shredded In Only 5 Days
I found this interesting article on bodybuilding.com, discussing techniques to look shredded in a mere five days.Read it. Let me know what you think....
On Post-Workout Muscle Soreness
A buddy of mine on Facebook recently asked about muscle soreness after a workout:I've heard some mixed feelings about muscle soreness equating to a good workout. Most trainers I've worked with say, "if you're not sore, you did it wrong", others say t...
How Does Creatine Work?
That question was posed to me this morning at work this morning, and I thought the short answer would make a good post here at The Men's Health Blog -- especially since I haven't posted in awhile.The whole process comes down to ATP.Adenosine triphosp...
The 0, 1, 2, 3 Alcohol Consumption Plan
As we learned in my Alcohol and Weight Training post earlier this month, there's no getting around the fact that alcohol and bodybuilding do not mix. It retards muscle growth, dehydrates your muscle cells, blocks the absorption of many important nutr...
The 300 Workout (Video Added)
I love the movie 300. Absolutely love it. It's a brilliantly different kind of movie experience, and intense beyond belief. Truly a man's movie.If you haven't seen it (WTF?), I highly recommend you do so. In fact, at the time of this post, 300 is pro...
What Time of Day is Best to Workout?
Admittedly, this question is more complex than it may first appear. The answer isn't as simple as morning, noon, or night.Personally, I have experience with an exercise routine at each of these times. I've done the 6am gym sessions before work. I've ...
The Daniel Craig 007 Workout: Day 5
Today I finished the weekday portion of the Daniel Craig Workout.Power CircuitReps: 10 of each exerciseSets: 3- Clean and Press- Weighted Knee Raise- Weighted Stepups- Pull-up- Triceps Dips- Incline PushupAnd what a way to finish. My workout buddy en...
The Daniel Craig 007 Workout: Day 4
Yesterday was day four of the Daniel Craig 007 Workout.Shoulders and ArmsReps: 10 of each exerciseSets: 4- Incline Biceps Curls- Triceps Dips- Lateral Raises- Shoulder PressPretty simple day, if you're anything like me and work your arms and shoulder...
Purpose and Limitations: What you Need to Know Before Giving Advice at the Gym
As a general rule of thumb, I have a strict rule about offering advice at the gym. Before offering any type of training tips, there are two questions you need to ask the person before imparting your divine wisdom:1. What are you training for? (i.e. a...
The Daniel Craig 007 Workout: Day 3
Alright. So today was the legs portion of the Daniel Craig 007 Workout.Reps: 10 of each exerciseSets: 4- Squat- Straight-Leg Deadlift- Hamstring Curl- Weighted LungeAs I mentioned on Day 1, I've been neglecting my legs and focusing on my chest, back,...
Alcohol and Weight Training
A Facebook buddy of mine asked me about the negative effects of drinking on working out. So I thought I'd address the issue with a post.Prepare yourself. The short answer is this: alcohol does effect bodybuilding negatively.Here's the deal. We all kn...
The Daniel Craig 007 Workout: Day 2
Today was chest and back.Reps: 10 of each exerciseSets: 4- Incline Bench Press- Pullup- Incline Pushup- Incline Pec FlysIf you struggled with 3 sets of 10 pull-ups yesterday, I'm sure you loved 4 sets of 10 pull-ups today. I almost failed after pull-...
The Daniel Craig 007 Workout: Day 1
As I eluded to in my post outlining The Daniel Craig 007 Workout, I began the routine this afternoon with my office workout buddy.Today was the power circuit.Reps: 10 of each exerciseSets: 3- Clean and Press- Weighted Knee Raise- Weighted Stepups- Pu...
Big-box vs Sweatbox Gyms
I'm off to Vegas this weekend for a cousin's wedding, but luckily my gym membership is good there too.An honest man has to admit, one of the distinct benefits of "big-box" gyms is multi-location accessibility -- provided you have the "all-club" membe...
N.O. Xplode Pre-Workout Supplement
A few weeks ago I finally caved and purchased a 1.8 lb. tub of N.O. Xplode from my local Vitamin Shoppe. I've heard and read quite a bit about this pre-performance igniter, and decided to check it out for myself.My first impression? They weren't kidd...
What is Whey Protein?
In recent years, a substantial amount of buzz has been generated about whey protein -- and might I add, with good reason.I know that I have personally fielded many questions in regard to my protein intake regimen at work. Almost every single one of m...
The Daniel Craig 007 Workout
I decided to check out Quantum of Solace last night, and wasn't let down. Daniel Craig is a hands-down bad @ss.We should all be so lucky to be as fit as Craig at the age of 40. And with that in mind, Men's Health Magazine posted the Daniel Craig Work...
Fast Workouts, or Slow: Which is Better?
If you've read The Men's Health Blog Genesis post, you know that I've long been interested in what I call 'competing theories' in relation to exercise.So, what do I mean by this, exactly?Here's an example:You're bench pressing. Some guys will swear o...
On Gaining Lean Muscle Mass
To be honest, I'm one of those guys that for a long time had trouble gaining weight. And by gaining weight, I'm of course referring to gaining proper, lean, muscle mass.Over the last two years, however, I have been able to slowly pack on roughly 15 p...
