Third World Squat - Or How to Get the Perfect Form
by Craig Weller The sun wouldn't be up for another twenty minutes or so. But already the class was… [more]
Build Killer Triceps
Written by: Jim Brewster When the average person thinks of big arms, the biceps is the first thing… [more]
The Ideal Body Measurements
By Tom Venuto, NSCA-CPT, CSCS I’m often asked what my body measurements are and/or what are the… [more]
Getting Fit & Strong The Bruce Lee Way
Like a lot of other, skinny little Asian kids growing up in the early 70's, Bruce Lee was a comic book… [more]
The First Mr. Olympia's Secrets for Getting into Terrific Condition!
I love Larry Scott. This guy is the Stephen Covey of the Bodybuilding world. Forget that he was the… [more]
How To Get In Shape Inexpensively
Simple question - how to get in shape inexpensively? I actually think that's a good question. The… [more]
Arnold Schwarzenegger's Intermediate Workout Program - Part V
In the first part of his book, Arnold: The Education of a Bodybuilder, ; Arnold talked about the events… [more]
Getting Lean and Burning Fat
Discipline For Weight Loss
To achieve lifelong and healthy weight change you need to first build a strong foundation. I posited the notion that the 1st critical aspect for permanent, lifelong weight loss or management was to control what you eat in my 1st article. The presence of a strong support team surrounds you and encouraging you, and if need be, scolds you [...]
Don’t Lose Weight On Your Own…
In my earlier article, I made the case that cooking for oneself was the first key to a healthy lifestyle and a positive weight management program. So, let’s talk about the second key. A stool needs at least 3 legs for it to be stable and strong. A fourth leg would be nice – perhaps [...]
The Most Transformed Man Over 50
I love stories about 50 plus year-old guys getting in shape and transforming their lives. Being one myself, that’s where I connect to and draw inspiration from. God Bless all those young, ripped people but I – unfortunately, or not – no longer relate to the teens and the thirties looking to pack on 20 [...]
The Single Best Tip For Healthy Living and Weight Management
Oh boy, another schmuck with his “best tips” for healthy living, eating, losing weight, burning fat, etc., etc. Or as I like to put it, “blah, blah, blah…” Okay, so everywhere you look; somebody is giving his or her or its O-pinion on how to lose weight. So what makes me special? Or my advice, [...]
Building Muscle and Getting Big
How to Get Bigger Arms
With beaches and shorts right around the corner – OR in our faces here in Hawaii – the the 2 questions I get, or hear, are “how do I get bigger arms,” and “how do I get a six pack?” And no – you cannot get one at the local 7-11. So, let’s talk about the [...]
Revealing The Secrets To Getting Big Like a Bull
The secret sauce. The secret ingredient. The one secret that will cause your muscle gains to explode and transform you into a rock solid, razor sharp paragon of human muscular achievement. And Larry Scott says that he’s got it and he’s gonna share it with you… How sweet is that? Well, maybe not the one [...]
A Unique Twist To Building Muscle
By Trey “3″ Armstrong, Guest Blogger Concentric overload training is probably the least known way to get strong and big at the same time. I personally love it because it allows me to train a muscle group multiple times per week while still being able to get stronger and bigger day in and day out. [...]
Female Bodybuilding – How to Ensure Correct Training Depending on Body Type
By Imogen J Smith With regards to female bodybuilding, and weightlifting generally, there are a number of common fallacies and misguided beliefs that must be answered. Fundamental principles of female bodybuilding Anyone who is involved in bodybuilding and lifting weights, whether it is man or woman, the old rules will apply. So let’s get the [...]
My Corner – My Thoughts (Such as it is…)
Merry Christmas
Just that… Merry Christmas to you and your family… Hyo
High Fructose Corn Syrup, Stovetop Stuffing, Supernatural and Leviathans?
Thought I’d give a quick rant on Stovetop stuff and high fructose corn syrup. It’s been awhile since I went off on hfcs anyways. But first… I love the show Supernatural. Seasons 1 thru 6 were fantastic (into its 8th season now). Basically it’s about 2 brothers fighting monsters, demons, gods, and angels to “covertly” [...]
What – Bodylastics Compares to…Thighmaster or Shakeweight!
Hello, It’s been awhile. Amazing how Einstein’s Theory of Relativity proves itself every day. Time just seems to fly in the craziness of life while slowing to a crawl at times. Anyhow… I thought I’d get back to blogging and sharing a few thoughts again. Again… I got this comment a couple of weeks back. Didn’t [...]
Happy Thanksgiving
From my family to yours, I wish you a very happy thanksgiving day. May your table be full of love, abundance and sharing. Hyo PS – Eat Well, Be Happy – And then, Exercise. PPS – Thanks for spending a part of your time visiting me.
Whey Protein – Miracle Drug?
Had a great workout today. Drenched in buckets of sweat. Gotta love that. Might talk more about that later… What I want to chat about is Whey Protein. Miracle Drug… Bold claim… Who the hell I am to making that kind of claim… What… Am I looking to get my little site shut down by [...]
Rusty Moore’s Visual Impact Muscle Building Program
I’ve made a number of references to Rusty Moore’s Visual Impact Muscle Building throughout Smart Weight Gain. I thought I’d discuss it a little more in detail, as I’ve been asked on a number of occasions whether Visual Impact was worth getting.Let me say up front that I like his program and I use his program. [...]
Fun, Fast and Easy Abs in Only 3 Minutes And Jason Ferruggia’s Muscle Gaining Secrets?
Okay, so… What the heck does “fun, fast and easy abs in only 3 minutes” have to do with Jason Ferruggia’s Muscle Gaining Secrets Training Program? I’ll get to that, but first… What the heck? Fun… Fast… Easy… Abs… In only 3 minutes… In what alternate reality is that possible? Where I work as [...]
Live simply, Love generously, Care deeply and Speak kindly.
My sister sent this to me a while ago. I have it up on one of my other site but I thought I share it with you. The pictures are – well – I’ll leave its interpretations up to you. As always, hoping I am not violating anyone’s copyrights. But if I am I will [...]