Building lean muscle is the goal of both bodybuilders and those who are looking to lose weight and slim down.  Lean muscle will help you burn more calories each and every day (good for the weight loss crowd) and also give you a cut, defined look (good for the bodybuilders).

Exercise is definitely the ultimate means to preserving lean muscle. But a lot of people just don’t know which muscle groups to focus and work on to achieve the goal of building muscles to preserve and maintain wellness.

People will often get mistaken by the terms such as “re-building muscle mass” because they will tend to think that this is only done by going to the gym and workout to build muscles in the arms, chest and shoulders.

Although working out in the gym can build muscles, what they will never be able to understand is the association of muscle building and the age-related sarcopenia.

The upper extremities contain only 15% of the body’s total muscle mass and you can increase their size by 200% without any obvious difference in the measurement of body’s total muscle mass. If any significant breakthrough is to be made, then the major muscle groups are to be targeted.

What most “workout newcomers” don’t realize is, the biggest muscles in the body are the quadriceps on the front of the thighs.
Next to them are the gluteus muscles in the buttocks. Third in place are the hamstrings on the back of the thighs.

Therefore, the key to activating the “anti-aging” factor in exercising is focus on exercises that work on flexing and extending the hip joint.

Another key to building muscle successfully is to focus on performing compound exercises that move more than one joint with the heaviest weights right from the start of exercises. By working on the major muscle groups first, faster results are made possible because that’s how our body runs itself.

Exercises can also be performed with movements that extend over a wide range of motion for the major muscle groups such as the legs and the back. But for most men, one of the fastest ways to build muscle is with a “Split Routines.”

By “Split Routines” it is meant that exercises are not performed in the same manner every time workout is done. Instead, exercises are split into 2 groups and each is performed on different days.

Aerobic exercises also must be added to every workout regime. They support peak cardiopulmonary function. Bear in mind though, that long duration cardiovascular exercises will cause the body to strip muscles by itself. Cardio endurance activities such as jogging will burn off our body’s hard-earned muscle.

Therefore, knowing which exercises to perform that can produce results fast and efficiently is one of the most important things any “workout nuts” must know.

Always work on the major muscle groups to produce massive and evident result first because not only do these exercises produce fast results, but also they re-adjust the metabolism of the body in such a way that those with fast metabolism – people who can’t seem to gain weight – and those with slow metabolism – people who can’t seem to be able to lose weight, can easily reach the most optimal level of health and functionality.

Today’s post subject is a bit different than our regular topic however, it is an important issue and thought that it should be discussed.

So today we have a guest writer and I know that you will find this information  interesting and important.
Here ya go

“Now THIS is interesting…”

Have you ever started out to do one thing but ended up doing something different?

Night and day different?

Remember how Post-It Notes were invented?

Some guy was trying to come up with a “permanent” glue.

Obviously he failed… and he considered it a failure… but 3M had another idea.

The guy was all of a sudden Joe Brilliant.

Well, I’m feeling a bit like Joe today.

But this is much more interesting to you than Post-It Notes…

It’s about s – e – x… sorta.

Not dirty, I’m talking about couple’s stuff here.

My new book just came out today about it.

But it didn’t start off that way at all.

In fact … get this… I was co-writing a book with medical researcher Frank Mangano on lowering blood pressure without meds… really.

So how did this big U-turn occur?

Okay, okay…. funny, true story:

I read this article from a medical journal about how “lowering blood pressure would help sexual-performance-problems.”

Ding. The lightbulb went off in my head.

You see, lowering blood pressure is probably the most healthy thing you can do for yourself.

But face it — it’s really, really BORING.

I mean, who really cares about their blood pressure unless their doctor says, “Look, lower your blood pressure or you’ll die in six months.”

Then you care.

Are you with me?

I’m right and we all know it.

Heck, I was the same way.

I ignored my blood pressure for years until it hit stroke-level back in my 30s.

Then I could no longer ignore it.

I found every natural alternative possible… which led me to Frank’s books… and they are the BEST.

So Frank comes to me and asks me to contribute to his very popular on-the-shelf book “The Blood Pressure Miracle” –

… and I said,

“Hey, guess what I just read?”

Since he’s the researcher, I said, “Go see if there’s any truth to this.”

The results BLEW MY MIND.

Not only is there truth to it — that, yes… lowering blood pressure not only extends your life but also extends your sexlife as well — but WOW… it’s a major player in everything from male-ED to females feeling “out of the mood.”

It’s crazy, but it’s true.

It makes sense once you read this:

—–>   Low Pressure Sex-System <——-

Hang with me: It gets better…

So Frank digs up article after article on the subject of high blood pressure and LOW sexual-energy and performance… and we have a much more compelling reason to want to lower our blood pressure, now don’t we?

But we wanted more.

I said, “Look Frank, I get a lot of emails about sex-after-30… people who want to feel more kick, more alive in that area of their lives… and above all, closer to their mates.”

So… we decided to add another book on TOP of our book…

… a book on improving sexual-pleasure for couples only. “RevolutionarySex” is the name of it. My friend Alex Allman wrote it…and just like that we had two books instead of one.

But that’s not all… ( told you… this story is interesting… ; )

THEN my friend Jeff Anderson comes out with his “homemade V” — and guys, we know what “V” stands for.

Listen: V (little blue things) is really dangerous stuff. It really is. It RAISES blood pressure for one thing. For another it can cause addiction and memory loss.

But Jeff’s version is all-natural, cheap (we’re talking pennies instead of dollars per “pill” to make) and above all… SAFE.

So all of a sudden… THREE books (plus an audio)… so…

It became a System, not a book.

And the topic went from “lowering blood pressure” to …

… How you can completely solve your sexual-performance-problems and increase your pleasure all by lowering blood pressure naturally without meds.”

What a concept…

…and it WORKS.

—–>  Low Pressure Sex-System <——-

Here are the advantages…

1. If you take blood pressure meds… and a lot of you do… your “kick in the stick” suffers. A lot. Some men suffer all the way, which lead them to taking the V stuff…

… and that stuff ‘raises’ blood pressure.

Bad, bad combo. Our System gets you off of that dangerous and expensive cycle of drugs and on to a natural, easy approach that also adds pleasure to your relationship.

2. Cheaper… by far… than meds.

3. Something you can read and do as a couple or as a single person.

4. You get healthy and you get your vigor back at the same time. Ladies too.

5. It’s guaranteed-to-work… 60 days on us.

I’m very proud of this System. We put a lot of time, research and effort into it.

If you want a life freee from high BP and sexual-performance-issues and better health, then go here:

—–>  Low Pressure Sex-System <—–

P.S. There’s even more to this story –

We created an “Advanced Health and Relationship-Saver Kit” that comes with the most awesome self-hypnosis audios to help you relieve stress, lower pressure, increased your “drive”, and more.

You can get the starter Kit or the Advanced Kit here:

—->  Low Pressure Sex-book <—–

Here’s to your health… and your increased pleasure and enjoyment.

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I hope that you found this information useful and if you do have high blood pressure you will take steps to reduce it.  If you are in doubt, contact your doctor and discuss it with him/her.  The sooner you reduce high blood pressure the better.

Body Building and Core Training

Bodybuilding today is popular with both men and women and with good reason, you can  achieve a better defined body and sexy toned appearance. However many people forget to consider some of the risks involved in not being properly informed before starting any kind of bodybuilding workout. The consequences of over-working your body can affect not only your health but the condition of your body.

Quick, excessive growth of muscles can stretch your skin and cause stretch marks.  If you take a look at many bodybuilder who are considered extreme bodybuilders, you will see stretch marks on the arms, chest and legs. These will fade over time but never quite disappear. This is just one of the many reasons why you should be knowledgeable about body physics while you are training.

While you are training and building muscle you will find that you will be eat to eat about 5,000 – 7,500 calories a day without getting fat. Your metabolism speeds up and muscle growth and support takes a very large amount of energy so you can basically eat all the food you want.

However, if you suddenly stop bodybuilding and working out you will continue to eat the same amount of food but will not be burning many calories. You’ll find that you will start to pack on the fat very quickly.

Remember to cut back on calories when you cut back on your training.

The best way to avoid serious injuries and damage to your body is by doing your bodybuilding workout judiciously and under the supervision of a trainer who can help you exercise the right way.

There are also many good downloadable guides that can walk you through your bodybuilding program just like a trainer would.

Another way to do your bodybuilding workout the right way is by exercising regularly even after you’ve achieved your desired look. Any abrupt changes in this routine will throw your body metabolism off and the result is that you will gain weight.

As with any other type of activity, a healthy balanced diet and regular exercises is always good for your body whether you are into bodybuilding or not. When the body gets used to a type of workout it is hard for it to adjust to a passive lifestyle. That is why it is advisable not to take any bodybuilding workout to intense levels without any professional guidance.

If you are determined to be a body builder rather than just toning your body shape, then you must keep in mind that it will take a lot of determination, motivation, passion and dedication to your bodybuilding workout routine to be a successful body builder. It is not just fad that you can follow now and then forget later when you’ve grown tired of it. You need to keep working out to keep the shape or you’ll find yourself with a flabby belly and a good set of matching love handles.

So you have decided that you want to go with having a personal trainer.  Your hoping that with a personal trainer you’ll feel more motivated, you’ll have a workout specifically built for you and you’ll see better results.

Even though your intentions are good, a personal trainer may not be your best bet unless you give your perspective personal trainer an interview and find out what his or her qualifications are.

Before you meet with your perspective trainer get a list of questions together that you want to ask, otherwise you may forget most of them or get carried away in the conversation and may miss many important details.

Below is a list to help you get started. Now remember that this is just a beginning and that you should add or take away any questions that you feel are or are not needed.

So here we go…..The first few questions to ask

1. What are your qualifications?
Make sure you ask the trainer about their qualifications and experience to make sure they know what they are doing and you’re in safe hands. Some personal trainers get their job by hanging out at the gym or by knowing people. Be sure that they are truly qualified.

2. Do you keep with current research and training?
Personal trainers should continually be updating their knowledge by attending seminars, workshops, books, etc., in order to provide you with safe and useful information.

3. Are you available on the time and days I’ve selected?
They could be the best trainer in the world but if your schedules don’t mesh -it won’t matter. A Personal Trainer needs to work around you, so you need to make sure they are available to fit into your schedule and give you the expertise and motivation you need to workout efficiently.

4. What is your pricing?
Personal training can cost from as little as $25 up to $100+ per hour, so make sure you choose one that’s within your budget. Be sure to ask if their rate includes the use of the local gym.
It’s a good idea to find out about the policy on additional fees, contracts, cancellations, and billing procedures.

5. Can you supply client references?
A good personal trainer should have plenty of satisfied customers and won’t hesitate to let you contact them.  Many of the personal trainers clients will be right at the gym so this will give you an idea of what their bodies are like and how they feel about the trainer. You should ask them about the trainer’s strengths and weaknesses, if they were professional, informative, dependable and how well the trainer helped them reach their goal.

Extra Tips:

Determine your fitness goal, whether it is to lose some weight, run a marathon or being able to have enough energy to play with your kids.  This helps narrow down personal trainers based on their experience and field of expertise.

Consider where you want to work out. Location can often determine your selection of trainers. Personal Trainers perform their workouts with you in their studio, local gym or they can even come to you.

Some trainers are willing to train small groups; using this method will reduce your cost.
If you have a friend who has the same goal as you, think about working out together at a reduced price.

After your first workout with your Personal Trainer, ask your self these questions?

1. Will I be able to get along with this trainer and look forward to working with him/her?

2. Does the trainer have good listening skills and communicate well?

3. How motivated does the trainer make you feel?

4. How does your body feel after the session?

Remember that not every trainer and client will work perfectly together. It’s possible that you may decide that the trainer is not for you -and also the trainer may decide that you are not a good fit with them. Having a personal trainer is like having a spouse or parent always telling you what to do and how to do it. With some people there will be an immediate fit and sometimes it take you a few different trainers to get the correct fit. Be patient.