Hello everyone. Today’s article is a guest post from Simon Burslem of the Bodybuilding Warehouse. ----- Weight loss is something that we tend not to think about when we talk about weightlifting and bodybuilding. We commonly perceive these activity’s as a way of increasing a body’s muscle mass and it is likely that we believe the sole aim is to become as big and strong as possible. Although not far from the truth, one thing that we tend not to think about is the fact that many bodybuilders also need to lose weight and in particular body fat. In order to become successful as a bodybuilder … [Read more...]
The Myth of Commercial Supplements
Hello everyone. Today’s article is a guest post from James Brighton who writes regularly on the topic of supplements. ----- So you want to lose weight, or get fit. For most people the first thing that they turn to is the local gym, or more often than not the latest fad diet that all of the celebrities are following. How many of us tried the Atkins Diet after the press went crazy over all the celebrities who started to follow it! Some people will find that either one of these activities works well, or even both in conjunction in a properly guided fitness regime. You might even find … [Read more...]
Three All-Natural Bodybuilding Supplements You Can’t Live Without
Hello everyone. Today's article is a guest post from personal trainer John McKiernan who writes for the website Supplement Helper. ----- Natural bodybuilding consists of bodybuilding without the use of steroids or pro-hormones. Just because you're not using steroids or pro-hormones though, doesn't mean there aren't supplements that provide great results without any risks or side effects. Today most natural bodybuilding supplements on the market include combinations of the same ingredients over and over again with different marketing labels. Those ingredients are protein, amino acids, … [Read more...]
Protein Supplements and Muscle Building
Hello everyone. Today’s article is a guest post from Predator Nutrition who sell a range of competitively priced protein supplements on their website. ----- A bewildering array of different types of dietary sports supplements are available online and in specialist shops these days, all of them claiming to help boost and quicken muscle development in weightlifters, bodybuilders and fitness enthusiasts. So what are the best products on the market? First of all, instead of “what is the best product?” a better would be: “what is the best product for me?” Bodybuilding supplements help … [Read more...]
My Orbana Healthy Energy Drink Review
A few months ago Orbana Healthy Energy got in touch with me and asked if I would like to sample their product. After a long delay, I am finally getting round to reviewing their product. I will be breaking this Orbana Healthy Energy review down into the following sections: 1) PRODUCT OVERVIEW:- In this section I will be discussing Orbana Healthy Energy and outlining its proposed health benefits. 2) HOW DOES IT TASTE?:- In this section I will be discussing how Orbana Healthy Energy tastes and how this taste compares with rival brands. 3) NUTRITIONAL BREAKDOWN:- In this … [Read more...]
Is it Harmless to Get Rid of Weight with Herbal Pills?
Hello everyone. Today's article is a guest post from Jennica who guest blogs for a number of different sites on a variety of different health and fitness topics. ----- Herbal pills can help in natural obesity control by reducing appetite and boosting metabolism, but is it harmless to use? Are the so-called natural ingredients used in herbal pills safe? Diet pills are immensely popular with people around the word, including well-known celebrities. Most have taken diet pills while giving a shot at losing weight easily instead of facing the ache of physical fitness exercise along with … [Read more...]
4 Factors That May Make Vitamin Supplements Necessary
In one of my recent articles I stated that I did not think multi vitamins were necessary. I also said that it was very difficult to overdose on vitamins from food alone and that overdosing is normally the result of excessive vitamin supplement consumption. After reading these articles you probably think I am completely against the consumption of vitamin supplements. However, this is not the case. Whilst I am generally against multi vitamin supplements (for the reasons discussed in my article) I do feel that other vitamin supplements are valuable tools in certain situations. In this … [Read more...]
Are Multi Vitamin Supplements Necessary?
Multi vitamins are one of the most popular health and fitness supplements around. Even people who are not really into their fitness tend to purchase these supplements. A lot of my friends take a daily multi vitamin but would never consider purchasing protein shakes. I myself started purchasing multi vitamins when I moved out of my parent's house to make sure I was getting the recommended daily allowance (RDA) of each of the thirteen vitamins. I used to pop a multi vitamin in my mouth each morning and never thought twice. However, I recently wrote some articles on each of the vitamins and … [Read more...]
Spice Up Your Protein Shakes
Supplementing your daily diet with protein shakes is an effective way to lose weight. Indeed protein has been linked with a temporary boost in metabolism and a suppressed appetite suppressed appetite. Protein shakes are also great for bulking up or toning your existing muscle. However, having the same shake every day can get boring quite quickly. In this article I outline how you can make your protein supplements a little more interesting and provide a couple of quick recipes. A great way to spice up your protein shakes is to add fruits such as apples, oranges and mango juice. Milk is … [Read more...]
Controlling Your Hunger With Protein Shakes
A key factor in any effective diet is controlling hunger pangs. Once you can control your hunger you have mastered the difficult part. The remainder of the diet should become relatively easy to tolerate. But how do you go about controlling hunger? There are a number of ways but in this article I will focus on how protein shakes can be used to reduce hunger cravings. Protein shakes are not just rich in protein but most also have a high nutritional value. Studies show that protein can boost your metabolism temporarily and can suppress your appetite. Therefore, by drinking protein shakes you … [Read more...]