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If your goal is more muscle strength and mass you should weight lift first and then continue to your aerobic exercise.

If your goal is loosing weight, toning , etc. you should do your aerobic exercises first and then your weght lifting.

If you are not doing as recommended PLEASE try it - you will see and feel the BENEFITS !!]]> Thu, 20 Mar 2008 21:58:19 GMT OldeButGoode on 3/25/2008 (0 comments)

Bench Press - Lie back on the bench and position yourself so that your eyes are looking slightly to the front of the bar and your forearms should be straight vertical to the floor about shoulder width.

Squats - Place a 10 lb weight under each heel. The elevation will keep your torso from slouching forward and also assist you in sitting back. Descend to the point at which your thighs are parallel horizonally to the floor.

Curls - Keep your elbows in close to your body, don't bend your back ...]]> Tue, 25 Mar 2008 19:38:50 GMT OldeButGoode on 3/13/2008 (8 comments)

If you have been training regularly for at least six months and have gotten stale or reached a lack of progress plateau, try jolting and shocking your muscles into new growth by changing your routine completely. Increase the weight if you can do more than 10 reps. Shorten your time between sets. Remember, to get maximum results, you need maximum effort.]]> Thu, 13 Mar 2008 21:33:31 GMT OldeButGoode on 3/6/2008 (8 comments)

Do you have a craving for something sweet but you don't won't to ruin your diet? Try eating a few marshmallows. It will satisfy your craving, not ruin your diet and you will feel " rewarded ".]]> Thu, 06 Mar 2008 17:08:35 GMT OldeButGoode on 6/18/2008 (2 comments)

Slow reps allow you to isolate a muscle more thoroughly, plus effective isolation leads to better and more complete muscular development. Slowing down your reps to a speed that eliminates excessive momentum, or keeps it to a minimum, is certainly a major step toward getting more muscle fiber stimulation. Remember, for building muscle, a slower speed of movement is always superior to a faster speed.]]> Wed, 18 Jun 2008 16:42:13 GMT OldeButGoode on 9/22/2008 (0 comments)

Definitely one of the best ways to "GROUP" the muscles into separate day workouts for effective weight training !!

The (PUSH) workout routine begins with the chest because the shoulders & delts assist on most chest training exercises such as the bench press & the incline presses. Chest, triceps, delts and shoulder day.

The (PULL) workout routine begins with the back because the biceps assist on most upper back weight training. This could change of course if your focus is ...]]> Mon, 22 Sep 2008 20:21:19 GMT OldeButGoode on 9/25/2008 (0 comments)

Two common mistakes on the bench press are not going low enough (half way down is not sufficient) or bouncing the barbell off of the persons chest. Half way down does not totally activate the pec's - the triceps are doing the work. Bouncing the weight off your chest will only hurt your chest and will again not fully activate your pec muscles. Move the barbell slowly down to about an inch above your chest for the most benefit.]]> Thu, 25 Sep 2008 20:52:36 GMT OldeButGoode on 6/7/2008 (2 comments)

Awareness of "What you are eating" is essential to good health. Certainly no one will calculate the exact figures for calories, fat and cholesterol each and every day. Thats just asking too much, even for the most dedicated person. But after a while, just a short while, you will start mentally coming up with an average total and you will be right on target. It will become part of your " LIFESTYLE " !!]]> Sat, 07 Jun 2008 19:42:54 GMT OldeButGoode on 4/3/2008 (2 comments)

The reason that you might consider eating your dessert 1st is that the dessert , being mostly carbs, raises your blood sugar level and partially curbs your appetite before you get to the more calorie-dense meat. As a result, you will consume less meat and fewer overall calories.

So, if you have an hearty appetite, the ideal meal plan for you may be as follows: start with the dessert, go to the salad next, then eat the vegatables and eat the meat last.

As I mentioned on an earlier blog EA...]]> Thu, 03 Apr 2008 21:00:56 GMT OldeButGoode on 2/28/2008 (2 comments)

Heavy weights and low reps are good for mass but its important to mix it up with low weights and high reps. I'm talking about high reps 3-4 sets of close to 100 reps. Good for tonings and strength. Change your routine often at least every other month. Try real slow and real fast. Slow 4-5 seconds down and 4-5 seconds up. Fast but not so fast where you hurt yourself. Enjoy !!]]> Thu, 28 Feb 2008 21:16:53 GMT OldeButGoode on 3/16/2008 (6 comments)

Sleep and relaxation are very important. Waking up on your own volition without an alarm is a good sign your getting enough sleep. While some people may need more sleep and some less, at least 8 hours is always recommended. This helps in muscle recovery and produces faster muscle growth.]]> Sun, 16 Mar 2008 17:57:10 GMT OldeButGoode on 4/28/2008 (5 comments)

The people who become successful weight lifters, bodybuilders, bikers, fitness enthusiasts, runners, etc. are those who simply love it. They can't wait to get to the gym each day, but they also know that success in life requires a great deal more than the abililty to pump heavy iron, run a marathon, bike a century, etc. They do other things and other commitments, which is precisely the reason they excel. Few people become successful without some degree of balance. The burnout factor is just to g...]]> Mon, 28 Apr 2008 20:40:00 GMT OldeButGoode on 5/20/2008 (4 comments)

Large amounts of muscle tissue may be torn down during exhaustive weight training, so your sport specific eating plan should provide the necessary nutrients for building and rebuilding muscle tissue. Weight lifters do not need the large amounts of muscle glycogen that marathon runners rely on to go the distance. However, weight lifters have made serious sports nutrition error in the past by mistakenly increasing their protein intake when, in fact, they should have increased their consumption of...]]> Tue, 20 May 2008 20:59:47 GMT OldeButGoode on 5/30/2008 (6 comments)

If you're not already an avid fish eater, there are a number of ways to start appreciating and enjoying this meat alternative. Most fish haters still like tuna fish in salads or sandwiches. Try using canned salmon in some recipes that call for tuna. Ask your friends about fish to eat that does not taste fishy (Halibut is a good example). Omega 3 complex in fish is important for our bodies - we all need and benefit from it !!]]> Fri, 30 May 2008 21:00:28 GMT OldeButGoode on 7/8/2008 (6 comments)

Keep the temptation to cheat on each rep and each set to an absolute minimum. Most fitness enthusiasts (bodybuilders,etc), in both a conscious and subconscious manner, have developed a habit of cheating on almost every exercise they perform. Most of these cheating techniques can be grouped under 4 categories: 1) stopping short of an all-out effort, 2) moving too fast, especially at the start of a rep, 3) shortening the range of movement, and 4) bringing into action other muscles to assist the pr...]]> Tue, 08 Jul 2008 20:07:49 GMT OldeButGoode on 9/25/2008 (0 comments)

A common mistake on the Lat machine pulldowns is not extending the arms and hands wide enough. The further the hands are apart the more you work your Lats and the closer your hands are together the more you work your biceps.]]> Thu, 25 Sep 2008 20:35:06 GMT OldeButGoode on 7/28/2008 (0 comments)

If you want to lose fat and get ripped (men) or curves in the right places (women), buy a book that lists the calorie counts of all popular foods and pay attention to the foods you eat. Plan your menus with moderation or your diet in mind.
The backbone of any fat-loss program MUST center around reducing your dietary calories. The important numbers to remember are the following:
1 pound of body far = 3,500 calories
...]]> Mon, 28 Jul 2008 19:47:24 GMT OldeButGoode on 9/29/2008 (2 comments)

It is very important to breathe properly and not hold your breath while exerting maximum effort. Most experts agree you should breathe in as the weight is lowered and breathe out as the weight is lifted (exertion).]]> Mon, 29 Sep 2008 19:20:00 GMT OldeButGoode on 9/22/2008 (0 comments)

Performed in a power rack or squat rack using the catcher pins positioned so that you can place the bar where it will brush your chest in the bottom position & begin by pushing the weight from the "bottom" to arms length to complete it.

A different kind of chest workout & you don't need a spotter. More productive & more difficult than your standard bench press.
Use a little less weight & try it - you won't regret it !!!!!!]]> Mon, 22 Sep 2008 19:57:29 GMT OldeButGoode on 7/8/2008 (6 comments)

Too many fitness enthusiasts spend the majority of their time thinking about working out. Give your undivided attention to your training when you are in the gym. But when you are outside the gym, focus your attention to other things in your life. Establish your other priorities, set goals, enjoy your family, and keep busy. Don't let your mind continually dwell on bodybuilding, running or your other workouts.]]> Tue, 08 Jul 2008 17:08:19 GMT