Motivation for women

Motivation is what gets you to the gym every morning or after work. Motivation is when you are down and you need to pic you up. Here is a great motivational video for women. Check it out.

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Body Types Explained

Body Types - Which One are You?

The Ectomorph, the Mesomorph, the Endomorph, or a Combination?
We have known for quite some time now in bodybuilding that different body types respond differently to both training and nutrition. As a result, it is incredibly important to be aware of what your body type is so that you can design a training and workout program accordingly. In this article, the history of body types and some interesting pieces of information to help you identify them will be mentioned.

William Sheldon
William Sheldon (1898-1977) was an American psychologist who spent his life observing all the variety of human bodies. He taught at several universities and spent his career doing valuable research. As a child he was an avid observer of animals and birds, and as he grew up, this hobby turned into a strong ability to observe the human body.

The basics of body types are listed below:

Protein 101

What do you need protein for? How much protein do you need? Are high protein intakes safe for your kidneys? What are the best sources of protein? This post will answer any question you might have about protein.


Why Do You Need Protein? Proteins are building blocks. Muscle, skin, hair, ... They're all made of protein. Benefits of reaching your daily protein needs:


Build Muscle. Since you need protein to build muscle, eating enough protein will ensure your body has what it needs to build new one.
Maintain Muscle. Getting your body the protein it needs will improve muscle recovery and prevent muscle breakdown from exercising.
Fat Loss. Protein has the highest thermic effect: your body burns more calories digesting proteins than carbs or fat. Protein also satiates: you feel full longer after eating a protein-rich meal. Both help fat loss.

Good Looking Muscle

There is a misconception among hot chicks that lifting weights will make you bulky and create an unattractive physique. Let's dispel that myth.

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Biceps & Triceps Arm Workout

Today's post is all about Arms, Biceps and Triceps. It is every little boys dream to have monster guns but getting there is harder than you initially thought. Here is a quick video to give you some more ideas on how to tone and grow your arms.

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Female Bodybuilding

Bodybuilding Does Not Make Women’s Features Masculine

There is a widespread perception that doing weights make women develop big muscles which makes them look bulky. The perception has grown from seeing photographs of women bodybuilders which appear on various fitness magazines. But such figures are not natural. As unfortunate as it may be, most of the professional woman bodybuilders use muscle growth inducing drugs such as anabolic steroids. But, generally speaking, women bodybuilders will never gain huge bulky muscles as men do simply because the way their body is composed. Women’s bodies do not produce as much testosterone as men’s bodies do. Testosterone is a key muscle building hormone, and since women lack that they have very little chance to bulk up and have bulging muscles. If you are training with weights and staying away from the anabolic steroids then you are going to develop a lean body without any excess flab.

Weight Training Does Not Lead to Stiffness

Another common misconception is that if women do a lot of fitness training and weights, their body becomes uptight and stiff. Nothing can be further from the truth. In fact it is the opposite that happens. Provided your workout routine is fine and you are doing your exercises properly you should gain more flexibility with your body. Those who never exercise may feel that the developed muscles can be a hindrance to the movement. But that is simply not true. Exercises such as chin ups, dumbbell presses and flyes actually help you to stretch and be more flexible.

Muscles Don’t Get Converted Into Fat

Some people hold the belief that once you stop the weight training all the muscles that you had developed will get converted into fat. This is just not possible physiologically. What actually may happen is that once you drop out of your routine, your physical activity comes down. This would result in the reduction of your muscle mass. At the same time once you are out of the routine, your eating habits deteriorate and soon you start having more fat than your body requires. Decreased rate of metabolism combined with bad eating habits lead to more fat and less muscles. But it is not that your muscles get converted into fat.

Cardio Vascular Exercises Are Not Enough

Cardio vascular training will help you to burn up the stored muscles and fats in your body. So they are very good exercises if you are aiming to reduce weight. However, the idea that women should only undertake cardio vascular exercises and should not do weights does not make sense. The purpose of doing weights is completely different. It helps you to tone your body and develop the muscles properly. It is one thing to have body without any flab, but it is completely different to have a body that is well toned and properly defined.

Weights Should Not Be Too Light

Being a female bodybuilder does not mean that you will do very light weights. The purpose of doing weights is to create a resistance for the muscles so that they try hard to overcome that resistance. In the process the muscles grow and get stronger. If the weight is too light and does not offer any resistance, then the whole exercise is pointless.

You Will Have To Control Your Diet

One more misconception about female bodybuilding is that once you are doing the weights there is no longer the need to keep an eye on the diet chart. But you must remember that you have to cycle whatever you are eating, as otherwise if your metabolic rate is unable to keep up with the calories you intake the excess calories will get stored as fat. There is also a limit to how much you can exercise. Going overboard can cause injuries. And it is also to be understood that all of your exercise should not be spent on reducing your weight but should also help you in building your muscles.

Information provided by Strong Beast

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How fit are you

I am a great admirer of Zuzanne, she has an incredible zest for life and her body speaks for its self. She has been doing a a fitness program for the world to see and I putting this challenge out to all the ladies. How fit are you? let us know

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Mind is Bodybuilding

I have just come across this video on Morfelin's Youtube page. What Arnie is saying is very true. You have to have visualise what your end goal is to be able to reach it. Set yourself Goals, in the gym and in Life

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Frank McGrath - Training Program

Frank McGrath is one of my favourite bodybuilders for what he achieved and also he was one of the greatest under dogs in the bodybuilding world. 


Here is one of his training programs. In his own words "Consistency is Key"

Day 1: Chest
Incline Barbell Press: 4 sets x 12-6 reps
Flat Dumbbell Press: 4 sets x 12-8 reps
Incline Dumbbell Flyes: 3 sets x 12-8 reps
Dumbbell Pullovers: 3 sets x 12-10 reps
                                        Cable Crossovers: 4 sets x 15-12 reps


Day 2: Back
Wide Grips Chins: 4 sets x 10 reps
Barbell Rows: 4 sets x 12-6 reps
T-Bar Rows: 4 sets x 12-8 reps
Underhand Grip Pulldowns: 3 sets x 12-10 reps


Day 3: Off

Day 4: Legs
Leg Extensions: 4 sets x 20 reps (warm-up)
Leg Press: 4 sets x 20-12 reps
Hack Squats: 4 sets x 15-10 reps
Lunges: 3 sets x 15-12 reps
Stiff-legged Deadlifts: 4 sets x 12-8 reps
Lying Leg Curls: 4 sets x 15-10 reps


Day 5: Delts
Barbell Military Press: 4 sets x 12-6 reps
Seated Side DB Lateral Raises: 4 sets x 12-8 reps
Bent Rear Delt Lateral Raises: 4 sets x 12-10 reps
Hammer Strength Machine Press: 3 sets x 12-10 reps
DB Shrugs: 4 sets x 12-8 reps


Day 6: Arms
Barbell Curls: 4 sets x 12-6 reps
Alternating Dumbbell Curls: 4 sets x 12-8 reps
Preacher Machine Curls: 4 sets x 15-10 reps
Close Grip Bench Press: 4 sets x 15-8 reps
Skullcrushers: 4 sets x 12-8 reps
Pushdowns: 4 sets x 15-10 reps


Day 7: Off


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Zeus Chest Workout

Now I am sure many of you who hit the gym know a little or a lot about what you are doing with your chest sessions and I am sure that many of you have been doing the same Chest Workout for a long time and I bet that you are not seeing the results that you are looking for. Change is Good people.

I can confirm that you do feel it after the work out. Try it..

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The Best Motivational Videos

This is one of the best Motivational videos. Have a watch and listen to what the speakers is saying. Its not just about fitness but LIFE.

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