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30 Minute Full Body Gym Winter Workout

A man working out on a chest press machine.

With the cold winter weather well and truly setting in and Christmas now just two months away, finding time to get to the gym can be tough. Whereas previously you may have been going to the gym four, five or even six times a week, family commitments, Christmas shopping and Christmas parties can all take their toll and leave you with very little time to workout. The good news is that as long as you're willing to adapt and be flexible, fitting in a workout during these winter month is still possible. In this article I'm going to be helping you do just that by providing you with a 30 Minute … [Read more...]

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4 Bodybuilder Jokes

4 Bodybuilder Jokes

Hey guys. I hope you enjoyed my last fitness cartoon - 9 Bodybuilder Jokes. If you did, you're in for a treat as today I have an additional 4 Bodybuilder Jokes for you. These are a bit longer than the last ones but just as funny. If enjoy this cartoon and the jokes, please Like It, +1 It, Pin It, Tweet It, Stumble It or share it on any other social networks, using the buttons above and below this post. Also, if you have any additional bodybuilder jokes, please share them with everyone by commenting in the form below this post... >>> Click Here To View The Full Size Cartoon … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Building Muscle, Fitness Cartoons & Infographics, Fitness Funnies Tagged With: bodybuilding, Fitness Cartoons & Infographics, Fitness Funnies, funny bodybuilding cartoons

9 Bodybuilder Jokes

9 Bodybuilder Jokes

Hey guys. I hope you've been enjoying the recent fitness jokes and cartoons that I've been publishing. Today I have a brand new cartoon for you that carries on with the recent bodybuilding theme and contains 9 Bodybuilder Jokes. If enjoy this cartoon, please Like It, +1 It, Pin It, Tweet It, Stumble It or share it on any other social networks, using the buttons at the top and bottom of this post. Also, if you have any additional bodybuilder jokes to share, please do so by commenting in the form below this post... >>> Click Here To View The Full Size Cartoon <<< … [Read more...]

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10 Signs You’re A Bodybuilder

10 Signs You're A Bodybuilder

Hey guys. In my last fitness cartoon I provided you with four funny bodybuilder phrase translations. Today I have another cartoon for you which continues the bodybuilding theme and lists 10 Signs You're A Bodybuilder. Now you may currently think that based on your diet, exercise routine and body shape, you are a bodybuilder. However, unless you exhibit one of these 10 signs, you can't be sure. If enjoy this cartoon, please Like It, +1 It, Pin It, Tweet It, Stumble It or share it on any other social networks, using the buttons above and below this post. Also, if you have any additional … [Read more...]

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Beginners Muscle Building Workout

A man performing the bench press.

Hello everyone. Today’s article is a guest post from Karl Young who writes for Powerhouse Fitness. ----- The expression walk before you can run is often heard when looking to start building muscle through training. If you are serious about stocking up on some muscle and you're a beginner, you need to be aware of the importance of having a solid foundation that can be built upon as you progress. You will never forget the first time you walk into a gym. You walk in and you get nervous making your way over to the bench press. You are so nervous and excited that you often struggle to even … [Read more...]

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3 Important Muscle Building Steps

A man doing a dumbbell lateral raise.

Hello everyone. Today’s article is a guest post from John Cammidge who owns and operates Great Weight Lifting. ----- I want to talk today about the important steps that need to be taken to in order for you to build muscle mass & strength. When most novices workout in a gym they usually follow routines from bodybuilding magazines, train until they get a "pump", waste time with Isolation exercises and don't follow a strict enough diet. If this is you stop right now, it's a complete waste of your time and energy! There are essentially 3 important steps that must be followed to ensure … [Read more...]

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Step into Spring With The Body You Want While Avoiding Those Pesky Myths About Abs!

A woman with toned abs standing in a forest with a bottle of water.

Hello everyone. Today’s article is a guest post from Ab-Solutely Fit. ----- The human animal is definitely an interesting one. It's an animal that truly wants to be able to show off to the fullest and for most modern day humans that's going to be having the best body, period. Male or female, there's just something exciting about showing off a nice body and causing jealousy in other people. It's not like it's a bad thing at all if you step out of your house and people can't wait to comment on your hard work at the gym. But what if you're at the beginning and you need some … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Abdominal Exercises, Diet and Nutrition, Guest Posts Tagged With: Abdominal Exercises, abs diet, abs exercise, abs nutrition, abs workout, Guest Posts, stomach toning

My Review Of The Beginners Guide To Muscle Building

A muscular couple posing.

It’s been over a year since I last did a product review article. Today I’ve finally got my act together and completed a new product review. The product I reviewed is The Beginners Guide To Muscle Building by Shannon Clarke and I have broken the review down into the following sections. - Product Overview. - Good Points. - Bad Points. - Overall Rating. PRODUCT OVERVIEW The Beginners Guide To Muscle Building contains 16 chapters and 110 pages. However, the information covered can be grouped into 4 main sections: - Introduction. - Exercise. - Diet. - Lifestyle - Action Plan & … [Read more...]

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12 Weightless Workouts You Can Try This Christmas

A woman stretching.

A few days ago I discussed 9 fun family exercise ideas you could try this Christmas. However, sometimes it is just too cold or too icy to go outside. In fact sometimes you just don’t fancy the cold and would prefer to stay inside. If that happens don’t worry – you can still fit in some exercise. Whilst a gym and open spaces certainly give you more options when it comes to exercise, they are not essential. Today I am going to be proving that point by listing 12 weightless workouts you can perform within the comfort of your own home. You don’t need any equipment for these workouts – just you … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Bodyweight Exercises, Christmas Fitness, Featured Tagged With: bodyweight exercises, Bodyweight Training, Christmas Fitness, exercises without weights, weightless workouts, workouts without weights

Top 10 Weight Training Tips

A hand lifting a dumbbell from a rack.

Hello everyone.  Today’s guest post comes from Predator Nutrition - Europe's number 1 Sports Supplements and Bodybuilding Supplements Site. —– 1. Safe Weight Training A careful, informed approach to weight training keeps it safe. Weight training needs to be challenging, but requires an individual to assess realistically their current fitness and strength. Positions, exercises and weights that cause extension of muscles and joints beyond their natural range should be avoided. 2. Correct Technique Many injuries can be avoided by correct technique. The back needs to be kept straight, … [Read more...]

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