Monthly Archives: December 2016

Why You Should NOT Try to Isolate Muscle Groups When Weight Training

Muscle Building Tips

Working as a fitness professional, there is one type of question I get all the time that shows that many people are missing the big picture regarding the benefits of strength training. This popular question usually goes something like this: “What exercise can I do to isolate my ____ (insert your muscle of choice – abs, quads, biceps, triceps, etc)?” It doesn’t matter which muscle someone is asking about, they always seem to be asking how to ‘isolate’ it. My first response to this question is always […]

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Burn Fat And Gain Muscle

Burn Fat

Burn fat and gain muscle – it isn’t as hard as you might think. You can train your body to burn excess calories instead of storing them as fat, and you can exercise to build up your muscles. With the right techniques, it is easy, so here we show you the best ways to burn fat and build muscle. Step 1 The very first technique you need to learn in learning how to burn fat and build muscle is to train your body to burn off excess […]

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Why My Muscles Won’t Grow, Cortisol Stress Hormone Destroys Muscle Tissues

FAQs About Muscle Gains

There are many reasons why your muscles won’t grow or why your muscle growth is retarded. One main culprit for your muscle tissue to in a catabolic and not in an anabolic state is the stress hormone called cortisol. This stress hormone, cortisol, is produced by your body when you are under stressful situations. Yes, any type of stress, whether they are mental stress, physical stress or just emotional stress will trigger off an increased in the production of cortisol hormones. A high level of cortisol is […]

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How Come I’m Not Building Muscle?

FAQs About Muscle Gains

Have you ever asked yourself that question? Have you been going to the gym regularly for months and haven’t been able to put on any serious poundage? If you answered yes to any of these questions, it’s time to take a step back and make some plans. Building muscle is not rocket science. There are four key factors that will mean the difference between building muscle or staying skinny. You have to ask yourself these four questions. Is my diet optimized for building muscle? It’s time to […]

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