Without over generalizing too much, most things that taste good to our pallet, either food or drink related, are not going to be good for us in terms of their health and nutrition benefits. Water is one healthy drink option that isn’t going to set your taste buds tingling, but there’s simply no escaping its critical to your health. With the human body consisting of approximately 60-70% body weight from water it’s easy to see why it’s so vitally important to stay hydrated at all times.
If your a bodybuilder that is on the go a lot the last thing you want to worry about is whats for dinner. Meal prep is a big part of your life but every now and then changing things up can be fun. if so tryout one of our quick and easy dinner recipes.
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The grandaddy of all lifts, squats. If you are not squatting, you are totally missing out big time. The squat is one of the most important exercises you can do. Along with working your legs, squats engage the whole body. Learning to squat is essential when beginning any training program.
This guide will cover the basics of a squat and how to begin doing them.
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One of the most forgotten muscles on the body is the calves. Growing bigger calves seems damned near impossible depending upon who you ask. Most people will say its all about genetics. Well I’m not a believer in you get what your given. Yes, some people have amazing calves. But some also have amazing triceps, however the sport of bodybuilding relies on the development of the physique. So if Arnold the 6’2″ Austrian Oak who had puny calves and a weak upper chest can grow his weak points to be some of his best features than so can you.
Today I heard the best use of the words mother and fucker in any sentence. Most people that know me can say I am a fan of such words and others. But hearing them the way I did today was poetry.
Have you ever wondered how everyone gets so muscular and shredded? Well they had to bulk first. Bulking is usually the beginning stage of any bodybuilding adventure. It can get very confusing and super mysterious. Eating the wrong foods can lead you down a path of body fat mayhem.
After taking almost a year off from the gym I was itching to get back in and under the bar. It was June of 2012 when I made my debut appearance at a local L.A. Fitness. Armed with my notepad, pre workout, and a good attitude I jammed out my first session ever in a long time. Man it felt good.
Getting back into the swing of things was not the problem, what I faced now was a little extra chub I wanted to get rid of. In my time away from the gym I softened up a tiny bit.
Continue reading Vegetarianism and Bodybuilding: My Personal Experience