Benefits of Using BodyBuilding.com

I always refer to bodybuilding.com in my posts about fitness and nutrition because it is such a great site. The site offers many workouts that can fit anyones’ style of lifting or degree of experience. I have used at least 5 workouts from the site and they all are very well detailed and include nutrition and supplementation plans.

The site also has its own store, which in my opinion is a lot better than many of the chain stores out there. They have many discounts, deals, and packages you can buy. Also if you order so much stuff you have the choice of getting some free stuff. Also they are really good about putting free samples with your orders. Their shipping is excellent and it always arrives on time or even sooner.

The site also offers many nutrition plans and recipes to help keep you fit. It also offers many stat trackers and calculators that can be very beneficial. I really enjoy the site and I’m usually on it at least three times a week looking for products or new ideas. So I hope you can use this site and see all the great benefits yourself.

My Cut Workout that I like to do

So I know its a little early to be thinking about a good cut workout after the holidays, but its good to have something in mind that can get you trim and lean for the spring. You are welcome to modify to the resources available to you. I got this workout at bodybuilding.com and this the link, http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/sean-sarantos-fitness-360-never-say-die-training.html

Its a great work out, I lost 20lbs on this workout. I made a view modifications to it. Instead of doing two days of strictly cardio, I would do cardio for 10-15min. after each workout. I also did my own abs since there were none posted in the workout. I did abs each lift day usually consisting of three ab exercises usually done in a circuit 3 times. This workout can be tough at first if you are not used to doing supersets, but stick with because after 2-3 weeks you will get use to it. I also change the reps and sets to give it some variation each week, but that is up to you.

I hope you enjoy this workout because its great and it can give you the look you have been looking for.

 

Beer, can it really make you gain weight?

I know that most of society thinks that you can gain weight from drinking, which you actually can if you consumed large amounts of it everyday. Think about this though, what is really in beer. Beer usually contains somewhere between 5 to 12g of carbs and usualy ranges from 100 to 170 calories. So what is really making you gain weight because honestly thats not that bad for you. It comes down to what you eat, while drinking. You tend to horrible while drinking because you crave carbs because you are drinking carbs. Eating pizza and wings without beer aren’t good for you imagine how good it is for you with beer. Eliminate the bad choices and try healthier ones, like consuming a casein protein shake a little while before drinking, it will help keep you full. Eating granola bars while drinking or even trying vegetables with fat free dressing.

Some beers to keep in mind if you want to keep the calories down, but still have great taste. Try Michelob Ultra, it just has 95 calories and taste great. Also try Yuengling Light, it only has 99 calories and taste almost like the traditional Yuengling.

Peanut Butter Can Help Fight Cravings!

We all know that it is the holiday season and we are tempted to eat all the sweets, but there are ways you can fight the urge of eating those sweets by eating peanut butter. Now, this is all my personal opinion just to clarify. I have lost 70lbs recently and I intend to not gain some or any of it back and winter time makes it hard because of all the temptations. I fight these temptations by eating peanut butter. Peanut Butter has just enough sweetness to crush the cravings of sweets and its good on just about anything. I like to make toasted pb&j’s which heat the peanut butter up enough to give a real creamy texture. Also i like to put peanut butter on an english muffin with some honey which makes a nice treat. Putting in to protein shakes is always good as well.

Some other ideas to crush cravings is to eat nutella, which is like the chocolate peanut butter, its really good with crackers and on toast. Also fruit is a great idea. Fruit is nature’s candy and it can help you crush cravings.

Who Should Win The Heisman?

This year the three finalist for the heisman are Johnny Manziel, Manti Te’o, and Collin Klein. THis year will be interesting because all three players are extremely different and one is on the defensive side of the ball.

Johnny Manziel (Mr. Football)

He is a freshman quarterback for Texas A&M. He can beat with his feet and his arm. He is very flashy and loves the hype, but is he truly heisman material. He got a lot of hype after knocking off #1 Alabama, but look at what he did before that game. He did have some good games, but he also had some bad ones. If the heisman was based on flashiness he would definitely win.

Manti Te’o

Plays linebacker for the number one ranked Notre Dame Irish. He is only defensive player in many years to be a finalist for the heisman. Te’o is a very fundamentally sound player and has helped Notre Dame have tremendous success this year. Te’o’s numbers are not the highest, but he has been a game changer all year. A defensive player has not one the heisman for man years, but he has a good shot.

Collin Klein

Plays quarterback at Kansas State University. Klein is the kind of guy anyone would love have on their team. He just plays football and does his role in the KSU’s offense. He can also beat you on his feet and through the air, but he’s not as flash as Manziel. The only real downfall to Klein was K-State’s loss to Baylor.

The heisman is based of skill and impact to the team’s success. All three players have done that, but which one has done the most?

Super Setting vs. Rest between individual sets

I have been an athlete for over 12 years and have been lifting for at least 8 of them. There has always been discussion over which way is they best. I will examine two types; super setting and traditional with rest between.

Super Setting

Super Setting is great because even though you are lifting you are also getting somewhat of a cardio workout. Super setting is when you do a set of one lift and going into a set of another lift right after you are finished with first. This doesn’t allow muscles to get much recovery time which can actually help build muscle and allow for you to get that cut look.

Traditional

I did traditional for many years being an athlete. It involves doing a set and taking a 30-60sec brake after each set. It does help build muscle, but i think it takes longer though. Its great for beginners.

Conclusion

Super setting in my opinion is more beneficial. You can build muscle and get cut as well as get some cardio. I have also have had more success with it. Also it allows you to get your workout done faster and do more exercises. Traditional would be great for someone who is a beginner because it allows for some time to rest.

What Supplements Should You Take?

Like I said in an earlier post, I have been starting to supplement for the past three years. Supplementation should be taking seriously and you should probably talk to your doctor first to see if you are able to take them. There are two supplementation ideas i have, which are for beginners and those who are experienced.

BEGINNERS

For beginners a good fast digesting protein like whey isolate would be good to have. Also a good multivitamin that can’t be bought at a general store is good. A fish oil for omega 3, 6, and 9 fatty acid support. A pre-workout like Amino energy from ON will be suffice for a beginner because it doesn’t have all the crazy ingredients in it.

ADVANCED

For those who are advanced I would recommend the items above except the Amino Energy. Additionally I would recommend a Casein protein for the slow digesting protein for late at night. I would also recommend CLA which is an essential fatty acid that can help burn fat and build muscle. Amino acid supplement as well to help promote recovery. Also a pre-workout that is a little more intense and for those who want a little more of an edge take an all natural testosterone booster.

These are my ideas, I don’t recommend them for everyone and consult your physician before taken these supplements.

Best Pre-Workout for Workouts

I have tried many pre-workouts in the past 3 years and I have five that I would highly recommend. First off, pre-workouts have been coming the new big thing in working out. They offer you energy, focus, and can help increase weight and reps.

1. C4 by Cellucor

C4 is a great starter pre-workout and all around beneficial in the areas described above. Keeps you focused and energized during workouts. It also taste’s great. It is also easy on the wallet.

2. Assault by MusclePharm

Assault is great for keeping you energized through your workout and allows you to get those extra reps during your workout. It is also been proven safe by many of the drug agonies that monitor these types of products. (not saying the rest aren’t safe, but they strive for safety) It taste’s great, but can be pricey on the wallet.

3. 1 M.R.

This is a great pre-workout if you like the focus aspect of pre-workouts. It gives you that edge you need during your workout to keep going. The price isn’t bad, but it doesn’t taste the best and you get use to easily.

4.Neurcore by MuscleTech

Another all around great pre-workout. Comparable to C4. The only down fall is that it doesn’t tast the best and like 1MR you get use to it easily.

5. PRE by ON

Is a great beginner workout that has a lot of beta-alanine, which gives you the motivation to workout. It has a good amount of caffeine which gives you the energy needed for your work. The taste is ok, but wish it had more servings.

Think about trying some of these great products.

 

 

Best Protein for Working Out

There are many protein powders out that can be beneficial for you pre and post workout. I typically like the fast acting proteins that can get into your bloodstream faster, which is beneficial to recovery and can help eliminate soreness. I will discuss four proteins that I have taken that I think are the best.

1. Combat Powder by MusclePharm

MusclePharm has become on of the nutrition leaders for athletes and bodybuilders. Combat Powder offers both fast acting protein and slow digesting protein that allows for it to help you recover and last longer in your system. It is a bit pricey, but you truly get what you pay for because it taste’s great and and really does work and you get about 25g per serving

2. Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard Whey

Probably one of the best proteins out there for the price. It’s a fast digesting protein that is great for beginners and has great taste that offers 24g per serving.

3. Protogen by BodyBuilding.com

Bodybuilding.com has become one of the best online retailers and has developed their own line of products. For the price it is great and offers all day protein support. This one is also great for beginners. Has great taste as well.

4. Syntha-6 by BSN

Great tasting protein that is easy on the wallet. I would recommend to anyone because of its great taste and its a great fast digesting protein.

I hope you consider these products for your pre and post workouts and see how effective they are.

 

Tennessee Vols Football Coach?

Who will be the next coach for the vols football team. Former head coach Derek Dooley had a record of 15-21 in his three years with vols before being released. There are a lot of coaches out their in the coaching carousel that would fit the vols.

Some possible options would be Kent State’s head coach, possibly Northern Illinois’ head coach or maybe Terry Bowden who is coaching Akron right now , but has the big school experience.

Tennessee needs to be wise in this decision because the last two times they have rushed into this decision and have really screwed themselves over. They also need to focus on defense as well because they were one of the worst in defense in the ncaa this season. I hope they make a smart choice and get a coach that can bring Tennesseee back to a dominate team that they once were.