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Learn How to get Ripped and Build Muscle FAST

Want to get bigger, stronger and /or leaner? There is no magic involved, although some may have you believe there is. No matter what you goals in weight training the key to success is hard work. Sorry, no getting around that, you need to work hard to gain muscle and burn fat period.

I know, thats not what you wanted to hear but, there is good news also. With the right plan of action, including diet and training you can get maximum results in minimum time. So if you want to know how to get ripped I have the program you have been looking for.

This program is from a top notch personal trainer who I have talked to many times for various advice. He has always been a great guy to throw ideas back and forth with so when he told me about this I jumped at the chance to try it. What I found was a great step by step guide on how to get ripped.

This guide is for any level of training.If you are a beginner or advanced there is tons of information for you. For beginners it will put you on the right track from the start. you get all the tools you need to start gaining quality muscle quickly and efficiently. Learn to maximize your time in the gym with the easy to follow step by step plan. There are 72 weeks of stage routing guidelines. Thats almost a year and a half of routines set in stone for you.

For advanced people who have been in the gym for a long time this is a great way to shake things up. You all know the hardest part after years of training is keeping it fresh so you get the best gains possible. I have been training for almost 20 years with weights and got a ton of new ideas and have seen my body start to change like it has never done before. The biggest problem I had was I hit major plateaus and would barely see results for the longest time. How to get ripped helped me get through those plateaus and start to see results quickly.

I am a very positive person when it comes to buying workout material. If I get 1 good idea it is well worth it. This has out done every book, magazine, report or video I have ever purchased. It is updated regularly and you get lifetime updates.No book or video gives you that, they just try to sell you another edition.

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Quick Tips For Summer Training

Hello all, Hope you had a great Memorial Weekend!
Some quick tips for training in the summer. Nothing Fancy but stuff we all need to remember.

1. If you are training outdoors make sure to stay hydrated. With the Summer heat you will sweat more and lose more water. Even when swimming you can sweat so don't forget to drink plenty of water. One of the things I like to do is go back and forth between a Sports drink and water. This will help with some extra vitamins and electrolytes while not overdoing the sugar.
2. With all the BBQ's going remember not to over do the burgers and dogs. There are still plenty of healthy grilling alternatives. Most people will have at the least some sort of grilled chicken and a good skewer is not all that hard to find too. Grilled vegetables are always a good choice o fill you up as well
3. Mix it up a bit with your training. The great thing about Summer is you can do so much outdoors. One thing I like to add to my routine is a long walk with my 2 year old daughter. I put her in the stroller and go. She gets some good outside time with me and I will get in a good hour walk. Not the biggest addition but every little bit counts. Swimming is also a great whole body workout when done properly. Biking, Rollerblading, Running and so many more.Get outside and enjoy!
4. Be aware of your body temperature. Many people forget to listen to their body with the heat and try to push through when they should rest. Just like hydration you will need to make sure you do not over heat. If you feel to hot or a little sick, stop what you are doing and take a break.
5. The last bit of advise is simple, HAVE FUN! Summer comes and goes way to fast so enjoy it. If you get a nice day go out and take advantage of it. You never know what tomorrow will bring so enjoy today.

So there are 5 Tips I thought might help a bit. Now go enjoy your summer. :)

Resistance Training for Weight Loss

More and more people are learning that resistance training is one of the best ways to speed up your weight loss program. We are finally getting away from the starvation diets and educating ourselves about proper health and nutrition. The funny thing is a lot of people, women more then men, still think that pure cardio is the only way to burn fat for weight loss. Don't get me wrong, cardio is very important in fat burning as well as your all around health. I just find it hard to believe how many people still think the resistance training myths are fact.

I own and operate a full time Karate studio and earned my personal Training certification in 2002 with the ISSA. My kickboxing program has helped a lot of people reshape their body and I incorporate resistance training in all my classes for maximum weight loss.

Here are the top 5 things I hear from people when it comes to resistance training.

1. This is from the women, will I get to bulky or huge? I get this from about 70% of the women that train with me. We use resistance bands and they always go for the light one saying" I don't want to look like a man". Lady's let me tell you straight, You will NOT get huge just by training with some resistance. Look at every man at the gym who wants to get bigger. If it were just a matter of lifting moderate weights every guy would be huge. What freaks most women out is they are not used to seeing definition and mistake it for being bigger and more manly.
2. I am too old to do resistance training. This is just not true. What is true is the saying you are as old as you feel. Remember that resistance training doesn't have to be ridiculously heavy weights. Start out with very light weight and work your way up. My morning classes are basically mom's mid 40's and up. They all started out with light weights but now can go fairly heavy. They are leaner and stronger due to the resistance being added to the routine
3. Will I lose flexibility? Not at all, just look at some of the UFC fighters or even bodybuilders. If you have ever seen a good bodybuilder posing you know they are pretty flexible. If done in a full range of motion many exercises will actually make you more flexible. The key to keeping your flexibility is stretching the muscles. If your muscles are strong and well stretched you will stay flexible.
4. Doesn't Cardio burn more fat? In the short term maybe but long term no. As your body rebuilds the stronger muscle tissue it burns fat for a much longer period of time.If you do nothing but cardio you will be burning your muscle as well as fat in turn slowing down your metabolism. Lean muscle will help raise your metabolism and burn more fat all day long. A combination of Cardio and resistance training is the quickest road to weight loss.
5. If you stop lifting weights the muscle turns to fat. Not at all possible. Muscle and fat are 2 totally different things in the human body.one cannot, will not, and has not ever turned into the other. Less of one simply means more room for the other. When you stop using your muscles, your body becomes significantly less efficient at burning calories, which allows the pounds, in the form of fat, to creep back on. If, say, a 150-pound woman stopped strength training, she may continue to see the same number when she steps on the scale, but her ratio of fat to muscle will shift dramatically. It is the use it or lose it principle in action.

The Bottom line is if you are serious about weight loss then incorporate some resistance training in your routine. Cardio + Resistance = Leaner, healthy body.

Some Great Places to Help You Lose Weight and Get Fit

One very important thing to remember about Fitness and Weight loss is that you should not be affraid to look for help. You either visited this blog for an answer to a question or just out of curiosity. I hope the above posts proved usefull and answered those questions.
Here are a few places I found to be very helpful in the quest to Fitness and Weight Loss. I have used them all and as I try new things I will post the ones I like.

Supplements

Bodybuilder.com This is the best place on the internet to get all your basic supplements. They have everything from Vitamins to protein powder to meal replacement bars and more. There are over 6000 products to help you get fit and the prices are awsome.

Dietrine Weight Loss Patch like a Nicotine Patch but for weight loss this is an advanced appetite suppressant, metabolism booster, and energy enhancer...all in one. I recommend this to anyone, especially people who have problems with swallowing pills. My wife cant swallow pills and this helps her when ever she feels the need to shed a few pounds.

Hoodia Gordonii Plus You have probably heard about Hoodia before, it seems to be everywhere now. I have tried a few brands and this is my favorite. Bottom line is this stuff works. Great for shedding those extra pounds fast.

Bowtrol Colon Cleanse Bottom line is we all eat something that is not good for us. This is an all natural herbal treatment that will simply clean you out internally. I read a lot about this before I tried it. My original conception of a Colon Cleanse treatment was way off. It just sounds nasty but it really is not what you think. You will feel great after taking this stuff.

Proactol Fat Binder Binds up to 28% of Dietary fat intake, helps Reduce calorie intake , Reduce Excess Body Fat, Reduce food cravings and can even help your blood cholestorol.

Guides for Fitness and Weight Loss

Turbulence Training Simple workout routines that can easily be done first thing in the morning or after your children go to bed, without endless hours of cardio exercise, fancy equipment or expensive supplements. Burn Fat and Build Muscle fast with this unique system

Weight Loss Success Strategies for Busy Men and Women Over 40The title is a mouthfull but it says it all. This ebook is packed with information that will help you drop that extra weight quickly. 13 of the best fitness professionals in the world give you great insight on Losing weight and getting fit

The Ultimate Weight Loss Formula This Guide is filled with great information and helps shed some light on the common weight loss myths. For only $7.00 you cant go wrong with this one

Medifast is a portion-controlled, low-calorie program that helps you lose weight faster and more effectively than traditional diets. your body burns fat and you lose weight quickly. There is no calorie counting, no points system, no diet pills, and best of all – no confusion.

Workoutpass This is one of the coolest websites around.They now have over 43 sites with workout programs for any goal you may have. From aerobics to weights to fighters workouts to anything or any sport you can think of. If you want to add some spice to your routine this is the site for you. I love getting new ideas for my training and this is my # 1 spot to go.