Muscle Fiction and Muscle Truth

June 24, 2009 by · Leave a Comment
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If you have been training, here’s a short list of bodybuilding fiction.

1. The 12 Rep rule

Your average training regimens feature twelve repetitions, the theory being being that this is somehow the “magic number” of repetitions for building muscle. The truth be told, this does not adequately work the muscles enough to build mass.

Heavier weights provide the maximum gains in strength and muscle mass. Longer tension means more muscle growth. This is because it promotes the strengthening of the muscle fibers (which also increases endurance).

Change the number of reps and adjust the weights to stimulate all types of muscle growth.

2. Three Set rule

The truth is there’s nothing wrong with three sets but then again there is nothing amazing about it either. The number of sets you perform should be base on your goals and not on a half-century old rule. The more repetitions you do on an exercise, the fewer sets you should do, and vice versa. This keeps the total number of repetitions done of an exercise equal. Read more

Hoodia Cactus Weight Loss Secret

May 5, 2009 by · 2 Comments
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Way far inside the Kalahari desert within Africa, lives a not too pretty cactus called the Hoodia. The Kalahari desert South African bushmen are said to have used the Hoodia cactus to keep away hunger when hunting. Professionals say the drug sourced from the Hoodia cactus suppresses the appetite of a person who ingests it. A recently completed research shows that those who ingested the drug experienced lessened their food binge by thirty to forty percent

The human body’s glucose level is increased after using this food. The increased glucose level communicates to the person’s brain that his appetite is satisfied. The claims made on the anti-obesity effects of the Hoodia cactus have also been investigated by correspondents of TV network BBC who traveled all the way to Africa to sample the plant. Read more

6 Weight Loss Foods

May 5, 2009 by · 2 Comments
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Anyone can maintain a good health just by following two essential points – (1) have fat and cholesterol free healthy diet and (2) do exercise (or simply walk). Health practitioners usually do not suggest their clients to stay on fasting, rather they prefer to suggest them having nutritional food that eventually contribute to weight loss.

Chilled Soups

Cold or chilled soups can serve the purpose of low calorie dishes. It is excellent to take prior having meal. Also several health researchers confirm that having this type of low-calorie broth-based soup can actually minimize the amount of meal you can intake by providing you a sense of fullness. Read more

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