Bodybuilding and Sleep: Are You Resting Enough?

   

  Naturally the strength pyramid has three sides – training, nutrition and rest. Many athletes, even those who are incredibly focused on growing and developing muscle, focus very clearly on the first two of those sides and forget about the third one. As you can probably guess – this isn’t a smart idea.

The skinny man's guide to bulking up

Personal fitness trainer Scott Laidler explains how naturally thin men can easily put on muscle using a targeted workout programme                                               

     Many men find it frustratingly difficult to bulk up and gain muscle size. There is a variety of reasons for this, but they tend to boil down to one simple issue: following the wrong advice

That doesn't necessarily mean bad advice, but rather advice that is not appropriate for them. Body type is key here: most advice in fitness and bodybuilding magazines is designed to suit the few natural athletes – or ‘mesomorphs’ – among our society. Unfortunately, this means that the remainder of the population are stuck blindly following workout programs that simply will not work for them.

Getting results in the gym isn’t just about putting in time and effort. Unless your exertions are suited to your particular genetic make up, you may actually be doing more harm than good. Below is a simple guide for the naturally skinny man (called, in the business, 'ectomorphs') to develop considerable muscle mass by working to his genetic strengths.

How to Make Protein Shakes That Actually Work

      

         Six tips to make sure your protein shakes are not in vain.

   Whether you want to bulk up, slim down, or make it through your 3:00 p.m. meeting without your stomach growling, protein shakes can help you achieve your fitness and nutrition goals. But with so many variables—type of protein, brand, liquid, mix-ins—protein shakes can go wrong really fast. Strengthen your shake with these expert-approved guidelines.

Easy 4 Ways to Get Abs Fast

    

    If you can't see your abs, don't assume it's because you're missing out on a magical abdominal exercise or secret supplement. Blame your mindset.

You see, losing belly flab is a boring process. It requires time, hard work, and most important, dedication. Take the right steps every single day, and you'll ultimately carve out your six-pack. But if you stray from your plan even a few times a week—which most men do—you'll probably never see your abs.

Back To Basics - Time Tested Muscle Building Exercises

     During the Golden Era of Bodybuilding there were specific exercises ALL of these men did without question. These exercises were the “bread and butter” of their training regimes and their physiques showed it. There were no 2 ways about it, if you worked your butt off on these exercises, you were gonna get results.

Maximize Your Gym Time: A Look At The Most Productive Muscle Building Exercises

     

   A workout is made up of only so many sets and exercises. Constructing a workout without a purpose, and without the use of the best available tools will only waste your time. If you want to gain muscle and strength at the fastest rate possible you will need to choose the best possible exercises.

The Truth About Supplements

A weak study and some misguided reports have tried to paint a pretty scary picture of supplements. Ignore the media hype and get the real facts behind the research!

In case you missed it, a few mainstream publications covered a recent study that supposedly linked supplement use in men to a higher risk of developing testicular cancer. That would indeed be really big news except for the fact that, well, the study results and methodology really weren't so cut and dry!

How to Gain Lean Muscle Fast

It is a well-known fact that muscles that are most used tend to get stronger and muscles, which you don’t use often, get weaker/smaller.

So, it is obvious that we need to make use of the muscles we want make stronger and bigger. Now, there are plenty of sports, exercises, and modalities that will pump blood in your muscles and make them grow bigger.

However, the question that remains unanswered is-“what is the best way to gain muscle fast that make people say “WOW!”? ” Here are some of the best tips to help you get larger and better-toned muscles in the smallest possible time frame: