Tips for a vegetarian bodybuilder – Part 3


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The very essence of the word vegetarian brings to mind greens, fruit and vegetables and many other organic products. However, there are many types of fish that are as good as, if not better than the products used for meat eating body builders. Although it may sound simple and basic, a tin of tuna per day can speed up your muscle growth almost immediately, the results of which have been well documented in the body building world.

Lean muscle build has long been the main aim of many bodybuilders, with fish you get no better protein no multivitamin or milkshake can get close to its effectiveness. The list of fishes you can use for variety is endless, all of which can be transformed into tasty, succulent dishes with the right recipes. From Cod fish, flounder and halibut to the more [ Continue Reading ]

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Nutrition for Body Building

Nutrition if by far the foremost essential element and is perceptively responsible for either victory or failure in training for most fitness course and body building. Only thing you need is proper guidance and basic understanding of the relationship between nutrition, recovery and performance. This article will serve you in getting basic understanding about the nutrition for body building.

Following are the important nutrition for body building.

a) Daily Calorie Intake: Today calorie intake is as inevitable as Carbohydrates, proteins and Fats. You requirement of daily calorie need can be calculated with the given formula, if you want to maintain your current mass, multiply your body mass with 15. And for those who want to gain weight deliberately, multiply body weight [ Continue Reading ]

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Body Building: How To Build Muscle Based On Your Body Type

Ever wonder why some guys can train in the gym day after day, month after month, year after year, suck down raw eggs and protein powder and pop every body building supplement pill they can get their hands on…and BARELY see any progress?!

And what about the guy who seems to go to the gym, just look at the weights, follow it up with a diet of Twinkies and cheesecake and somehow add an inch to his biceps in the process?

Frustrating, right?

While body building magazines and “guru’s” would love for you to believe that building muscle is as simple as “performing this exercise for this many reps”, it’s actually a very PERSONAL process and YOUR body building results will depend on many factors…including the body you were born [ Continue Reading ]

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Creatine Protein: Create the Ultimate Environment for Muscle Growth

Creatine protein is one of the most imperative substances to any bodybuilder and potentially any athlete. Creatine provides the muscles with increased strength and extra available energy that is required to build up strength and lean muscle mass. Creatine and protein gives the muscles the ability to grow while providing the ability to also repair themselves. There are many rips and tears that can take place when strength or weight training and providing the body with the proper nutrients allows them the ability to heal. There are many supplements available today claiming to provide outrageous benefits however, it is the best advice to understand the separate components that make each supplement unique and effective.

It has become widely accepted in recent years that protein [ Continue Reading ]

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The benefits of strength training for women – Part 14

Strength training for women can be a very positive approach with a good diet of carbohydrates, fruits, vegetables, protein and plenty of water. When women do

strength training it can very beneficial to their health and well-being.

Strength training begins when a women works out for 30 minutes a day at least every other day by using free weights or a weight machine. With constant training women can build, muscle mass. Building muscle will take up less space then body fat and give you more energy.

With the body requiring more energy, it will burn more calories, when you are awake or sleeping. Since muscle takes up less space in the body then fat does, it will also give you a lean thinner look.

The health benefits for women are great by creating ligaments [ Continue Reading ]

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