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  • Who should you listen to about weightlifting?
    If you spend much time at the gym doing weightlifting, you've probably had a lot of conversations with other guys in the gym. It's fun to talk about your progress and exchange ideas, but should you really listen to your buddies when it comes to muscle building?
  • When working to build muscle mass, don't forget the recovery phase
    If you seem to spend all your time in the gym without making any progress, or if your initial muscle gains have reached a plateau, take a moment to think about your recovery plans (or lack thereof).
  • What is the role of carbohydrates when building muscle?
    If you've paid attention at all to the diet literature in the past several years, you know that there has been lots of talk about the role of carbohydrates in our diets. Some have advocated greatly reducing the amount of carbohydrates that we eat each day.
  • What is the best possible muscle building supplement?
    The most important muscle building supplement is consistency mixed with dedication. Follow a comprehensive program that includes progressive overload and an adequate muscle gaining diet.
  • What is a hardgainer?
    If you've spent some considerable time trying to build a more muscular appearance but haven't had much success, you may be tempted to label yourself as a hardgainer. Is there really such thing as a hardgainer?
  • Weightlifting tips: how to avoid injury
    Quite a bit has been written about how to build muscle effectively. You can find many different books and websites devoted to the subject of weightlifting and muscle building. Unfortunately, not all of these resources devote much time to injury prevention.
  • Vegan bodybuilding: a new breed of muscle building
    You probably have been told that meat and dairy products are essential components of any weight gain diet. You may be surprised to learn, however, that there is a new breed of bodybuilder ' namely the Vegan bodybuilder.
  • The three muscle supplements that are worth your time
    In previous articles, I've made the important point that supplements are not necessary to build significant amounts of muscle. It's true that many new trainees can be misled by these claims. In addition, bodybuilding magazines are filled with product advertisements that make beginning weightlifters expect huge gains with no effort.
  • The only surefire way to build muscle
    If you've been struggling to build muscle, this could be of one of the most important articles you read this year.
  • Supplements are no shortcuts to muscle gain
    So many people in our society have become accustomed to looking for shortcuts and short term gratification. It's particularly sad when you consider that learning how to gain weight naturally is not as difficult as it may seem. The real magic pill is combining the right knowledge (weight gain diet plus proper workout routines) with determination.
  • Should I learn the Italian language?
    Learn about the beautiful Language we know as Italian and why you should learn it.
  • Protein powders make me sick
    Did I mention protein powders make me sick? Well, not literally of course. At least I've been fortunate enough to avoid any spoiled or contaminated protein products. What I mean is that I've gotten really bored with drinking the same protein shakes every day.
  • Muscle building tips: The importance of the recovery phase
    Have you spent any time browsing through the bodybuilding magazines at your local bookstore? If so, you've probably seen quite a few recommendations on how to improve your workout, not to mention the ton of advertisements for the latest supplement fad. Unfortunately, chances are you've heard little about the importance of a recovery program for building muscle.
  • Motivation and muscle: why planning is your key to success
    Motivation and planning are key factors in a muscle building program. Before you head to gym, take a moment to form a plan or you could end up wasting the next few months.
  • Is training to failure necessary?
    One of the terms you'll come across the most while reading bodybuilding forums is training to failure. You may have heard this around the gym, but often people will throw around these terms without really knowing what they mean.
  • Is glutamine really necessary for muscle growth?
    You may be told that this supplement is extremely helpful in growing your muscles, and you may even be told that it is essential for any muscle building at all. Do you really need glutamine supplements for your body building program?
  • I'm sick of drinking protein shakes
    I woke up this morning excited about my day and went straight into the kitchen to fix myself some breakfast. As I looked into the cupboard (do people say "cupboard" anymore?), I was disappointed to see the same boring protein shakes staring back at me.
  • Commitment is key for hardgainers
    Have you labeled yourself a hardgainer? Maybe others have given you that label, and you're wondering if there really is such a thing. Well, I guess it depends on how you define the word. If by hardgainer you mean someone who has a particularly hard time gaining muscle because of their genetic makeup, then yes I think it's safe to say that there are such individuals.
  • Bodybuilding tips for the beginner
    In the beginning of a new body building program, the trainee is understandably enthusiastic and wants to see as much progress as possible as quickly as possible. Even though a person might be eager to get started, rushing ahead with misinformation can lead to major problems down the road. Not only can this impede your progress in a strength training program, but it can also lead to injury and illness if care is not taken in the beginning.
  • Are supplements really necessary for muscle growth?
    Few if any supplements are really needed to accomplish muscle weight gain.
  • A History of Tagalog
    The Tagalog language is the official language of the e Philippine islands. It is one of the most spoken languages of the Filipino culture. It is also referred to as Filipino.
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