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By Jim O'ConnorFeb 13, 20071 topic

Body Building Weight Training Success With The Negative

Body building weight training enthusiasts always flock to one another in the gym looking for that magic muscle building button. One really doesn't exists naturally, but there is a proven body building workout technique that is second to none. This weightlifting technique is probably responsible for more muscle than any other. However, it puzzles me why is it not used as often. If you are a body builder looking for quick muscle building results in the shortest possible time, b

Primary topic: Body Building

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By Jim O'ConnorDec 6, 20061 topic

5 Worst Weight Lifting Lies That Cripple Muscle Building Results

Weight lifting is commonly promoted by leading health exerts in today's society. The promotion is good, but the specific workout instructions are skewed. They are skewed so badly that many weight lifting workout myths dominate the weight lifting world leading to lack of results.nnWeight lifting myths manifest when one bodybuilder tells another bodybuilder who tells another bodybuilder of this new weight lifting workout technique that is believed to be ultra effective. The onl

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By Jim O'ConnorOct 24, 20061 topic

Bodybuilding Tips To An Amazing Gym Workout

Increasing muscle from your gym workout has never been easier. Today, more and more scientific information enables bodybuilders to generate muscle at a much quicker rate than previously seen in the past. nnThe sad aspect of this is when a majority of bodybuilders don't get the correct gym workout information. Let's face it, there are many bodybuilding routine theories that can be applied to a gym workout. However, there is only one scientifically sound weight lifting theory t

Primary topic: Fitness and Exercise

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By Jim O'ConnorOct 9, 20061 topic

Weightlifing Proves To Beat Cardiovascular Training In Fat Loss

Is cardiovascular exercise or weightlifting the most effective for losing body fat? This is a very common question I hear almost on a daily basis. Many fitness enthusiasts feel cardiovascular, or aerobic activity is the most effective training method to lose body fat. Exercisers feel the lower intensity aerobic activity, which utilizes a greater percentage of fatty acids for fuel, will burn more body fat. It seems to make sense, but is this really true?nnClients always want t

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By Jim O'ConnorSep 20, 20061 topic

Natural Bodybuilding Results Depends On The Numbers

Intelligent natural bodybuilders know the difference between significant muscle gains, and lack of progress by how precise their training regimens are. By focusing on natural bodybuilding precision you too can see the maximum in muscle building results.nnIn natural bodybuilding, there leaves very little room for training error. Natural training with precision is crucial for significant muscle achievement. Let's face it, a steroid induced bodybuilder is granted a greater margi

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By Jim O'ConnorJul 18, 20061 topic

Muscle Building Mindset Makes Mass

Do you want to build muscle as quickly as possible?nIf so, are you training with the proper muscle mindset? For noptimal success, prior to entering the gym, you must be nwilling to train like a warrior. nnThe muscle building mindset doesn't start once you beginntraining, but prior to setting foot in the gym. A muscle building mindset is mandatory for optimal muscle growth. Muscle isn't added magically, you must force your muscles to grow. Therefore, growth first starts with b

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By Jim O'ConnorMay 2, 20061 topic

Powerful Bodybuilding Tip That Builds Muscle

If there is one surefire bodybuilding tip that I can share with you, which will skyrocket your muscle building efforts, it is rest. nnNow you say rest. Yes, I am saying rest, don't workout. This may be way against the grain of your logical thinking, but according to sound physiology, it is right on. If you want to get bigger, stronger, and more cut; then I am recommending not to workout. Resting is the most powerful muscle building technique you can implement. nnFirst off, yo

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By Jim O'ConnorApr 11, 20061 topic

Natural Bodybuilding Beats Steroids

Bodybuilding enthusiasts and athletes looking to gain an inside competitive advantage constantly battle with the temptation to take steroids or not. Deciding to body build naturally is much better than taking the steroid route. There are a number of good reasons to support this statement. nnFirst off, have you ever seen what happens to a bodybuilder when they go off muscle enhancing anabolic steroids? Two words that muscle building enthusiasts never want to hear, atrophy (get

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By Jim O'ConnorApr 6, 20061 topic

Mass Building Weight Lifting Workout Tips

Image starting your strength training routine knowing you are about to begin the most effective, efficient workout routine possible. Being on a weight lifting workout routine that gets you in and out of the gym as quickly as possible with maximum benefit is what everyone should be aiming for. nnAfter twenty plus years of celebrity fitness training in Beverly Hills, California, I would like to share with you my top six, most effective, weight lifting tips. If you follow these

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By Jim O'ConnorMar 14, 20061 topic

Body Mass Index Chart Gone Wrong

Remember when the body mass index chart first came out? People were running to calculators trying to find out if they are considered overweight and unhealthy. Many, especially athletes, were quicklyshocked to find out they were labeled obese. I'm even talking about lean professional athletes who were the picture perfect imageof strength, power, and health. nnAfter calculating their body mass index (BMI), many were shocked to find out their calculated number indicated a detrim

Primary topic: Health Education

Health Education

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By Jim O'ConnorFeb 18, 20061 topic

How To Build Fast Muscle For Hard Gainers

You constantly hear about people who desperately are trying to lose body fat. However, occasionally you hear about people struggling to keep weight on. They complain they are too skinny, and no matter how much they eat, or how hard they workout, they just can't seem to build fast muscle. nnTheir natural bodybuilding dream of adding ten pounds of muscle mass quickly turns to frustration, andndisappointment. This generally leads them to either quit all together, or spend even m

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By Jim O'ConnorFeb 9, 20061 topic

5 Tips To Easy At Home Workouts

You have purchased all the home workout equipment necessaryto accomplish your desired workout goals. But wait, you now actually have to use them on a regular basis. Buying home workout equipment is the easy part. Using it is the number one challenge, and also where a majority of home workout enthusiasts miss the boat. nnTo make it easier for you to succeed with your home workouts, I have listed my top 5 tips to easy at home workouts that produce results. nn1. Goal Setting - H

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