So this article spawned as a tangent from reading a post on my good friend Jody's blog. Here's that post: http://truth2beingfit.com/2009/05/27/more-selfworth--other-stuff.aspx It is quite clear to me that many people are lacking some serious self confidence while working out. Now the obvious argument is that they are in the gym to improve how they look - which will result in a more confident pers... more.

If you remember a few weeks back, I released a plyometrics routine for my bronze members. If you haven't read that article and at least TRIED that routine for a minimum of 3 weeks... There is no reason for you to be here. Here is the original routine: Powerful Plyometrics.  It spans 5 weeks long, after which I recommend you take 2 weeks off. Assess your vertical jump, speed and agility and if you... more.

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Ah, tea... Where would I be without it? Although I love my coffee, nothing replaces a nice hot cup of green tea with lemon, honey and a pinch of ginger powder. Did you know that second to water, tea is the MOST consumed beverage around the globe? Yeah... And you thought it was just the Brits that drank this stuff.But there is a damn good reason (more than one actually) why tea is so popular - ... more.

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With all the hoo-haa about swine flu and every health blog posting some type of article on this media-hyped topic, I figured I'd take a different approach. Yes, swine flu is bad, and it has killed many people but it's STILL just a flu, and the best way to PREVENT a flu (or a cold) is by having a strong immune system... Not by having the right drugs to cure yourself in case you get it. Prevent that... more.

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.Product Name: Purple-K Company: Fusion Bodybuilding MSRP: $32.99 [Click For Low Prices On: [ Purple-K, 100 Caps] Availability: High (Stores & Online) Servings: 50I had been using creatine monohydrate for YEARS. I had perfected the cycling of this supplement for maximum results and minimal bloating, so you can probably imagine the skepticism/excitement I felt when I stumbled upon a... more.

Alright, so you work your ass off in the gym, and know that protein is the fundamental element that you need to eat to build rock hard muscles, and carbs are something you should cut down on to avoid getting fat. Right? Well I can see where you're coming from, but if you're really kickin' it in the gym and aren't taking in a carb to protein ratio of at least 1.5 : 1... You are wasting your time an... more.

Today I'm going to cover a topic that a lot of people don't understand... And as a result shun those who DO understand it. This is called ignorance, and I'm here to stab it to death. I'm talking about those so called "loud" and "obnoxious" guys (or girls) in the gym that grunt during their workouts.The random noises they make at the end of each rep is something that pisses off most people, and... more.