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Kettlebell Exercises

You should perform a throrough warm up before any exercise session. And with these kettlebell exercises it's doubly important. Do 5-10 minutes of light aerobic activity followed by stretching exercises to all the major muscle groups. Kettlebell Cleans 1. Keep torso straight but bent forward at the hips slightly. 2. Explosively raise the kettleballs by extending the hips, knee and ankle in a "jumping action". 3. Keep your elbows out and shoulders directly above the kettleballs as long as ...

Typical Menu For Low-Carb Days

6:30 AM:3-5 scrambled eggsDecaf coffeeSplenda10:00 AM:Low-carb tortillaChickenCheeseMayoProtein bar1:00 PM:Low-carb tortillaTunaCheeseProtein bar4:30 PM:VegetablesSteak or porkButterRanch dressingOptional 7:00 PM:40 grams of whey protein isolate5 grams of creatine monohydrate5 grams of glutamine9:00 PM:NutsIce cream(If you are already with some muscles on you, for the greater number of calories burned)SplendaProtein bar If you can`t afford to have a 7 a clock meal with supplements, just put the ...

Jargon Used In Bodybuilding

Steroids: 1.Cycle: A period of steroid use often 8 or more weeks in length, followed by a similar period of disuse. 2.Pyramiding: This is when users build up to their heaviest dose on a cycle. Though prevalent in the early days of steroid use, this method was found unnecessary and is virtually no longer practiced. 3.Stacking: The process of combining drugs, or using more than one drug within a cycle. 4.Tapering: This is the opposite of Pyramiding. Users begin with their highest dose and ...

Killer Shoulder Workout

You must be at an intermediate level in order to try this workout.This shoulders workout is a 3 weekly cycling workout designed to pack some mass on your shoulders and traps. The routine comprises on 3 individual workouts, one for each week. Muscle shocking techniques like drop sets, slow reps and supersets are also used. Remember this: 1. 5-10 min warm up and stretch before each workout. 2. Strict technique on all exercises. (see shoulder exercises) 3. Aim to improve at least one aspect of ...

Weight Training for Women

Diet "The more muscle you have, the more fat you burn!". Quick weight loss from dieting can cause a quick loss in muscle tissue. This is not the best way to receive the best proportions. Since women have less muscle mass then men, extreme dieting is more damaging to the female physique then to the males. When you cut back a lot on food intake, it deprives the female body of energy, and the body usually becomes weak. A loss of two pounds or more a week, means you are loosing muscle mass as you a...

How to Get a Bikini Ready Body!

Every summer you need to get fit don`t you? :) Well here is what you need to do `till then.-Don't drink fruit juices or juice-based products while "dieting".-Try to have a intake of 25 to 35 gm of fiber per day.-If you get hungry, eat a few ounces of protein to tide you over until your next meal.-Eat at least two servings of fish per week to get healthy fats.-Spice up your food with red pepper, which boosts metabolism.-Drizzle sugar-free syrup over cooked carrots for a sweet treat.-Drink green ...

Calories Burned in 10 minutes of Activity

Now you just have to choose what you like more and start doing it, unless you like sleeping :)