You don’t grow in the gym. In fact, working out breaks down the muscle fibers, making them weaker and smaller. What you put into your body in the 30 minutes after you put down the weights will determine whether your muscles grow back bigger and stronger or stay in that dangerous state bordering on catabolism. … Read more
If you are primarily interested in resistance training to work your muscles, then Bowflex has got you covered with their range of home gyms. The majority of them are based on the power rod resistance system, but the Spiraflex based Revolution home gym offers the closest to the feel of free weights. If, however, you … Read more
Finding the best supplements to fuel your training can be a confusing endeavor. There are so many products available, each of which claims to be the only one that you need. The reality is that many of the products that clog the aisles are not worth the money, being filled with placebos and proprietary blends … Read more
Despite the advent of all manner of new type of cardio exercise machine, that old standby- the exercise bike- remains the most popular form of home cardio exercise equipment. That’s because working out on an exercise bike remains one of the most user friendly and effective ways to increase your cardio fitness and burn calories. … Read more
For an effective combination between cardio and resistance exercise, it’s hard to beat the rowing machine. As well as providing you with a great cardio workout, the rower will work the muscles of your lats, arms and quads. It also an excellent endurance exercise. You don’t have to spend loads of money to get this … Read more
In a sea of protein powder containers emblazoned with muscle bound hunks, powder stands out. You won’t see any steroid enhanced bodybuilders on the packaging of this product. Instead, Ghost stands out with bright graffiti and monkeys giving it that much sought after point of difference. Being noticed, however, is only half the battle. A … Read more
The Ghost Lifestyle brand is a relative newcomer to the workout supplement market that has been getting some serious attention lately. Ghost Pre-Workout is their premium pre-workout product and in this review we get to the bottom of it. We’ll also present you with 3 alternative pre-workouts so that you can compare your options. Pros … Read more
Vasodilation is the process of enlarging the blood vessels that transport blood around your body. When you do that, you allow the blood to travel more speedily through your blood vessels to your muscle cells. As a result, vital nutrients and oxygen are able to replenish, rebuild, and regenerate your muscles faster. Vasodilation will also … Read more
The team at Beach Body have spent the last decade creating a market-leading brand in the home fitness DVD category. Products like p90X and Insanity have not only become world wide best-sellers, they have also made stars out of workout hosts Tony Horton and Shaun T. Following hot on the heels of these two programs … Read more