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We all know that the chest and arms are the most popular muscle groups to train but the impact of back training can’t be emphasized enough. Bodybuilders need the width to make their waist look smaller and enhance the appeal of the overall physique. Powerlifters and strongmen focus more on...

One of the things I am most “known” for in this industry is my profound belief about just how vital a role the mind plays when it comes to altering one’s physique. In University I spent a lot of time studying the connection and synergy between the brain and body, eventually coming to the...

We all know that the chest and arms are the most popular muscle groups to train but the impact of back training can’t be emphasized enough. Bodybuilders need the width to make their waist look smaller and enhance the appeal of the overall physique. Powerlifters and strongmen focus more on...

Building a solid base of strength and power throughout the entire body has myriad benefits for the bodybuilder, athlete and even casual fitness enthusiast. The ability to handle heavier weights, especially in the compound lifts, will eventually translate into increased muscle mass, enhanced...

Creating softball-sized biceps is part science and part art. The science factors in when considering the best exercises, their order, the number of sets, how much weight you should use, optimal rest periods, and even frequency. Fortunately, there's enough research to create some general...

Most people know what they need to do to lose weight: Eat less, move more. While it might not be that simple for everyone, the truth is, not knowing how to eat well or how to exercise is not usually the reason people struggle with weight loss. (Although, it happens.) But if you feel confident...

When it comes to losing weight, mindset matters. Positive habits such as celebrating small successes, focusing on positive self-talk and practicing mindfulness could help you lose more weight — and keep it off — than dwelling on negative thinking. “Understanding whether and how thoughts support...

Of all the adjectives that describe your biceps, neglected probably isn’t one of them. Seriously, asking you to avoid training arms this week would be like asking the planet to stop spinning. As a group, bodybuilders typically give more attention to arms than any other body part, save for chest...

The 24-year-old, 165-pound powerlifter explains how he progressed from barely lifting the bar to recently bench-pressing 380 pounds in competition. Zak Wojnar If there's a secret to the bodybuilding lifestyle, it's that transforming one's body isn't actually as hard as it might seem. It...

Ihor Bulyhin / Shutterstock Read any list of bodybuilding tips, and you're bound to encounter references to the "mind-muscle connection" as a key aspect of training for size and shreds. But a recent analysis of studies published in Frontiers in Sports and Active Living suggests that it may not...

Sponsored Content Performix House Trainer Angelo Grinceri had a very narrow idea of fitness in his youth. For him, aesthetics took center stage. “My background originated from the world of bodybuilding…I force fed myself on a day-to-day basis. I spent two hours in the gym every single day...

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Instantly Relieve Stress With Meditation http://freshgoals.com/2013/09/25/instantly-relieve-stress-meditation/ If you have a lot of stress going on in your life right now or find yourself overwhelmed then one of the best ways to reduce your stress is with meditation. Meditation is a...

Modafinil - the primary ingredient in the super brain drug known as Provigil or the generic called Nuvigil. The medicine is prescribed to those with sleep apnea, severe sleeping disorders, and narcolepsy. In rare occasions it can be prescribed those those with severe ADD. By taking it as a...