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Have you ever noticed the number of television ads that have a woman sneaking off to the freezer for ice cream or into the pantry for cookies? There’s a reason. People can relate to the sugar cravings shown in them! I certainly do! But here are a few tips I personally use to help keep […]
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Two studies were recently published in the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research that investigated the effectiveness of arginine supplementation and endurance performance. Arginine has become an extremely popular ingredient for its suggested role in stimulating nitric oxide and vasodilation. Although limited research exists to support its use, individuals still keep spending their hard earned […]
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In my opinion the most important asset when it comes to being a successful competitor or having a physique that people wish to attain is SYMMETRY. Regardless of height or muscle mass, a body with good muscle symmetry is always more appealing than a body without symmetry. This has been proven (yes by science) true […]
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We’ve all heard the very famous song by Marilyn Monroe, “Diamonds are a girl’s best friend”. However, in this article, I’m not referring to Tiffany’s or Harry Winston’s. Ladies, I’m talking about those deliciously diamond shaped muscles that are known as your calves! I envy a woman with a nicely developed pair of calves. Although […]
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Developing wide, thick back muscles is critical amongst all bodybuilders, especially those entering the competitive circuit. I have competed in and judged bodybuilding competitions where final decisions were made when the competitor turned around and displayed their back poses. Your back, next to your legs is the largest body part to train, so it’s important […]
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Sure, many people have joked around about this, and probably even more spouses have suggested their respective significant other is unbearable without their daily dose of exercise, but does scientific data support this? A study published in the July 2011 issue of Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, a prestigious academic journal devoted to […]
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