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Are 8-12 reps the best for muscle growth?

Are 8-12 reps the best for muscle growth?

August 09 2008

8-12 reps are universally accepted as the best repetition range for muscle growth. But the evidence reveals neither magic nor science behind this rep range.

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Cardio Machines: Workout in Style

Cardio Machines: Workout in Style

August 06 2008

Take a look at these latest classy cardio pieces and tell me that you don’t want to exercise in style. 

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How Many Reps & Sets for a Beginner?

How Many Reps & Sets for a Beginner?

July 16 2008

How many reps and sets should I do is one of the most common questions people have. And as always, the common answers are usually confusing

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How Do You Know if You are Healthy or Not?

How Do You Know if You are Healthy or Not?

July 02 2008

How do you know you if could end up with diabetes, stroke, high blood pressure, certain cancers, high cholesterol and osteoarthritis? Of course, these diseases are associated with obesity or overweight.

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How Many Calories Should I have to Lose or Gain Weight?

How Many Calories Should I have to Lose or Gain Weight?

June 26 2008

Losing weight or gaining weight is all about calories. It doesn’t really matter what you eat or when you eat.

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The Best Diet for Fat Loss

The Best Diet for Fat Loss

June 22 2008

Which is the best diet out there? Or is there a best diet? Read more to learn about diets and how they all work.

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Which Equation to Calculate My Daily Maintenance Calories?

Which Equation to Calculate My Daily Maintenance Calories?

June 21 2008

Whether you are just trying to look good or you are a trainer who gets paid to make others look good, understanding how to find or calculate daily maintenance calories and Resting Metabolic Rate (RMR) is vital.

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Why Older People Should Do Weight Training?

Why Older People Should Do Weight Training?

June 20 2008

If you think you are getting old, you better read it. If you think age is just a number, I would recommend you to read (just in case).

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How Creatine Works?

How Creatine Works?

June 17 2008

Why is creatine called the “poor man’s steroid”? This article reveals the unique mechanism which makes creatine one of the best supplements out there ti increase muscle mass/growth.

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Why & How To Warm Up for Weight Training?

Why & How To Warm Up for Weight Training?

June 16 2008

Warm is an integral part of your workout, be it cardio or weight lifting. But many either skip the warm up or just do it wrong. If you think you are one of them, you need help:

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