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10 Changes You Need to Make to Lose Stubborn Fat

Belly fat. Stubborn, annoying and seemingly impossible to get rid of. Everyone wants to lose it but only few seem to succeed. What’s the secret? Fat burning pills? Drinking 10 cups of tea everyday? Detox smoothies? Nope, none of that. I’m about to tell you the reality behind losing stubborn belly fat and if you make these 10 changes you will lose your belly fat and the love handles that come along with it. During my years of experience as

Should You Really Be Drinking Protein Shakes

What is a Protein Shake? To understand what a protein shake is made up of, and whether or not you should really be drinking it, we first have to look at where it comes from and how it is made. Whey is actually a byproduct of milk, milk is made up of two different forms of protein, a slow digesting form called Casein (which we will cover in a future article) and a fast digesting form called Whey. Whey can

Whey Protein Shake Recipes: Qualities of the Best Whey Protein Powder

There are many whey protein shake recipes that you can use to help you boost immune system and build muscle tone faster. However, some whey protein powders are made of poor quality and thus, to assure that you can build muscle successfully, it is really important to look for the best whey protein powder that is now available in the market and even online. The difference between the cheap powders and high quality ones could be easily identified. Qualities of

Advice on eating fish as a bodybuilder

We all know how important Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids are. We can’t survive without them and they have dozens of benefits. And of course fish is the best source for these. So does it make sense to eat a lot of fish? Not really. Unfortunately, most fish has a small amount of toxins and heavy metal as mercury in their bodies and eating a lot of fish could lead to side-effects in a long term. The bad part about

3 Best types of meat for a bodybuilder

Everyone knows that eating lots of quality meat is a critical component in building muscle. But what type of meat should you choose? Article below will give you the answer and in addition to that you will know what types of meat should be avoided. 1) Turkey fillet Also called turkey breasts (skinless). It’s a very good source of protein (around 22.5 grams per 100 grams of raw meat), almost zero fat (less than 1 gram) and it tastes great

How much should you eat as a bodybuilder?

Eating lots and lots of food is mandatory for determined bodybuilders. Because if don’t consume enough calories – you can’t grow. And if you have a caloric deficit, you will lose weight and your muscle. And of course you can’t consume any calories. Quality always comes first. No junk food, sugars or processed foods. But we will not talk about healthy diet principles in this article, instead we will find out how much should you eat, to get optimal strength

Supplements you should NOT take. Part1.

We’ve been talking a lot about supplements, specifically, the ones you should take and the ones that are the best in their category (amino acids, protein) . But there are supplements that are plain useless and some are even dangerous. What about those? In this article you will discover supplements, which should be avoided and what are the reasons for that. Overview will be divided in 2 parts, so make sure you’ve seen both! Glutamine. Surprised? Don’t be. It’s one

3 Most Important Supplements for a bodybuilder

There are tons and tons of bodybuilding supplements on the market, and the overwhelming variety just gives more confusion to beginners and intermediates. Many people just go from one “best supplement of the month” to another. Few know that, essentially, 80% (or even more, in some countries like USA, where health control is not so strict) of all the supplements are absolute rubbish. And we mean it – waste of time, money, and in the worst scenario – waste of

5 Ways To Bulk Up: Tips For Bodybuilding Newbies

4 Things That Are Destroying Your Workout Performance and Your Health

You have decided to start bodybuilding, and now that you have the right equipment or joined the right gym you are now looking at the dietary and long-term goals/objectives of your bodybuilding regime. This article will help newbie bodybuilders by giving you five great ways to help you bulk-up. These five points will help you gain the right amount of weight, healthily, whilst making sure your body gets the right amount of nutrients, hydration and exercise to make sure your

The Importance Of Treating Yourself When Exercising

Chocolate, Beer or the Kebab are not usually foodstuffs that fitness fanatics like to talk about, but that said, it does not mean that you can’t eat or drink the good stuff in moderation! It’s important, both physically and psychologically that you maintain a well-balanced diet. It’s a rudimentary element of your fitness / bodybuilding process. This is where the treat comes into play. This article will explain the importance – both psychological and physical – of the treat in

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