Obviously there is no specific ‘one size fits all’ approach to bodybuilding. We all have different body types and metabolisms as well as aspirations and determination. Nevertheless, some basic advice has been proven applicable to nearly everyone.
Base your bodybuilding program on heavy compound exercises such as bench presses, squats, dead-lifts and leg [...]

Getting a good night’s sleep is one of the most important ingredients for long term health and well being as well as one of the most significant aspects of workout recovery. Sleep is as equal to overall health and well-being as a healthy diet and sufficient exercise. Lack of sleep increases the risk [...]

Neurons in the brain produce adenosine, levels of which are monitored via receptors. When adenosine levels reach a certain level your body naturally begins to feel tired and ready to sleep or relax. However, when caffeine comes along in the form of a standard 100mg 8 oz cup of coffee its chemical similarities [...]

There are multiple factors, as well as opinions, to consider when determining how much rest your muscles require between workouts. In brief the main factors can be divided into three groups:
What you can’t control, such as genetics and age.
Factors related to your workouts such as past experience, how intense your workouts are, [...]

Chicken is popular with fitness fanatics for good reason: it’s inexpensive, easy to cook, low fat and high in protein. However, it can get boring if eaten every day. So here are eight cooking options.

Before grilling or boiling, marinating your bird for 24 hours will increase the flavour. Keep it in the [...]

Eat five times a day at 2-3 hour intervals. This keeps you saturated with the amino acids and glycogen from protein and carbohydrate sources that you need to push abnormal muscle growth. This also prevents muscle loss due to a bodily starvation reaction to heavy workouts.
Focus on compound movements such as squats and [...]

Childhood obesity is a complex issue involving many aspects of contemporary lifestyles and social attitudes and priorities as well as the mass marketing of convenience foods. In the space of this blog it is only possible to scratch the surface. Generally the facts are well known: it is a disease of our [...]

Whether it’s the Christmas/New Year period or a summer season break you can put on weight faster than you get a sun burn if you relax your dietary rules while having fun. Christmas and New Year is probably the worst time for dieters as it basically celebrates gluttony, but the rules are the same [...]

Here are some fat loss tip suggestions to lower your calorie intake while seemingly continuing to indulge in your favourite foods. A fat loss diet doesn’t have to mean bland tasteless meals. However, it does require a certain amount of imagination as well as close attention to preparation and ingredients.
Watch the add-ons. [...]

As you become more aware and sensitized to your body all sorts of previously overlooked bodily issues and imperfections begin to take on a far greater significance. Intestinal bloating causes discomfort as well as ruining your waist line. Here are some of the causes and cures:
A sudden increase in fiber-rich foods to [...]