Saturday, April 5, 2008

Here it is: best possible muscle building supplement

I guess it's a sign of the times we live in, but it doesn't make it any less disturbing. With all the advances that we've experienced, with all the wonderful technological breakthroughs of the last century, one of the unfortunate habits that we've acquired is looking for the next greatest thing. Whether we're trying to lose weight, build a successful business, or improve our marriage, we tend to rely on finding the one magical tool that will instantly solve all of our problems. Of course, we rarely if ever find that magic bullet, and this leads us to the inevitable Dr. Phil moment: How's that working out for you?



When it comes to building muscle, why should things be any different? Well, I'll tell you why ' because it just doesn't work this way. Looking for the easy way out will surely leave you disappointed with your results.



Supplement companies will continue to push the latest and greatest breakthrough pill from now until the cows come home. (By the way, I've always wondered about this expression ' when exactly do the cows come home?) Simply put, don't bother looking for the perfect supplements in some magazine.



Consistency and commitment form the real muscle supplement. Follow a comprehensive program that includes progressive overload and an adequate muscle gaining diet.



Are you a little disappointed with that conclusion? Are you still looking for something that you can spend your money on, something that excites you when you open the tub for the very first time? Well, since you insist, I'll mention a couple of supplements which can be useful to your muscle building efforts. The first is protein powder, and this can be a good weapon to have in your pantry because of its convenience. If you're going to try to build a large amount of muscle, you're going to need a considerable amount of protein in your diet. For example, a common formula given by many is to eat 1.5 g of protein per pound of body weight. It can of course be difficult to consume enough protein without resorting to supplements. Thus, protein powders can provide a great and convenient way to get some extra protein each day.



The second supplement you may want to consider is creatine, a popular supplement trusted by many trainers, which can replenish your energy reserves and allow you to train harder. Of course, this supplement will make little difference if your overall weight training and diet program are not set up properly. A good muscle building program can pay big dividends here.




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Thursday, April 3, 2008

you’re not alone

Yes, I know, it’s shocking to hear that some people actually want to gain weight than there are so many people who are obsessed with the idea of losing weight. The truth is, however, that there are many people out there who feel they are underweight and would love to put on some pounds as quickly and safely as possible. If you are one of those people, rest assured that you’re not alone. You may get dirty looks from your friends, though, when you share your previously held secret desire to gain some weight. Some may react with jealousy because you appear to have a higher metabolism than they do. That’s not so surprising when you think about it. Everywhere you look you see ads for the latest weight loss pill or new exercise machine designed to burn fat. Virtually every news story, magazine cover, or a new prescription drug that has anything to do with weight will be about losing weight, not gaining it.

So what if you are one of those fortunate (or unfortunate, depending on how you look at it) souls who desperately want to put on some weight? Well, first of all we need to make clear what kind of pounds you’re trying to put on. I’m assuming that you want to put on lean muscle mass and not a bunch of flab (otherwise known as fat). There are some basic suggestions given by nutritionists that may help you in your quest to increase your weight. For example, most recommend that you stick to healthy foods such as fruits, vegetables, lean meats, nuts, and seeds. You certainly should not spend all of your time at fast food restaurants when you’re trying to gain healthy weight. Another suggestion is to measure the number of calories that you consume each day (packaged foods will contain this information and you can also use the Internet to look up other common foods) and then increase your daily calories by 500. The goal would be to increase your weight by about a half pound a week.

These suggestions aren’t bad, but if you’re serious about gaining large amounts of muscle you will need to commit to a comprehensive program of weight training in addition to your weight gain diet.

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Monday, March 31, 2008

Muscle Building Goals: Stay in the moment

At this particular moment, you’re doing one thing at the expense of something else.

If you’re in the process of setting goals related to muscle building, then the previous sentence is an important one to consider. What do I mean by this? Simply put, building a muscular physique will take great dedication and commitment, and it will almost always require sacrifices along the way. If you really stop and think about this before you begin working on your goals, you’ll already know what obstacles to expect along the way. When you reach these obstacles, you’ll be prepared to overcome them because you’ve already done so in your mind.

So what does it mean that one thing will always be at the expense of something else? Examine your current lifestyle and ask yourself what you would have to give up to accomplish your muscle building goal. After you determine that, ask yourself if you’re willing to give these things up. Would you give up an hour of TV every day to begin strength training? Would you give up on fast food to prevent gaining fat? Are you too lazy to get up earlier each morning and force yourself to have breakfast? The real question here is –are you willing to make the commitment on a daily basis to overcome your obstacles and achieve your goals?

It wasn’t until I asked myself that critical question that I made serious headway in achieving my goals. Here is that critical question: Are you prepared to work diligently towards these goals? If so, what are you willing to give up in exchange for these objectives?


If you would like to learn more about how to gain muscle naturally, visit Jon Cardozo's Web site at http://maximum-muscle-gain.com. Learn the secrets to building a muscular physique and avoid the myths of the bodybuilding industry. Brought to you by Jcardozium.

Friday, March 28, 2008

Stop calling yourself a hardgainer

Don't be discouraged if you think you have a hard time building muscle. Virtually everyone can build muscle in the absence of a serious physical abnormality. Stop calling yourself a hardgainer and concentrate on finding a solid program that will help skinny guys (and gals) to put on muscle despite their genetic tendencies. Once you give up the label of hardgainer, you open your mind to solutions rather than concentrating on the problems at hand.

Thursday, March 27, 2008

Why do we ignore injury prevention

The problem with many strength training exercises is that they don't emphasize injury prevention. Let's face it, everyone would prefer to prevent injuries rather than having to treat them. The pain and dysfunction, along with the cost of treatment, should be enough to convince most new trainees to start off on the right foot. Unfortunately, prevention does not seem to be part of our human nature. We tend to let things fester until they grow into bigger problems that cannot be ignored.

Wednesday, March 26, 2008

You're not alone

Don't feel like you're alone if you want to gain muscle. Most of the people that you run into are obsessed with losing weight, not gaining weight. It can be difficult for someone to understand why some people would want to gain weight. Others may be jealous that you have a higher metabolism. It's OK if you're out of the ordinary, just keep learning about how to gain weight naturally

Tuesday, March 25, 2008

Long time no write!

I can't believe it's already Spring! I haven't kept up with this blog very much, but I'll try to be more consistent.

Speaking of consistent, don't give up on your natural bodybuilding workouts