Recent content by blakbelt

in how much time did it take for you to add 1.5 - 2 lbs im not addressing problem areas.. because at this stage in the game.. my whole body is a problem area. I just am trying to figure out what to expect.. I mean.. should I figure that working out constantly for 1 year is going to result in...

Hey guys, I know that patience is important when getting into this. I am fairly new at this and have started to see some gains after lifting for a bout 4 months now. I didnt see ANY results until just now all the sudden. so anyways.. my question is... what do you experienced people consider...

Where do you get your ECA from?

For fat loss purposes, I read that if you dont do your cardio first thing in the morning, there really is no sense in even doing cardio. I understand that it is the best time to do cardio, but does it really make THAT much of a difference?

Hey everyone... I know this has been posted back and forth probably about a hundred times on this board.. but.. oh well. I did the HIIT running routine tonight.. and I got to say.. it kicked my ass.. i only ran for two miles doing 30 second sprints.. and 60 second easy jogs.. and I was...

Even if you do not have super athlete genetics, and may never look like a professional body builder, cleaning up your diet and busting ass in the gym will most certainly lead you to the best physique that is possible for you. Which, is what is important. I would say, if you feel like you have...

I have heard it said several times that you should be able to decline bench more than you flat bench. But, for me... its not the case, I dont even come close to pressing on the decline what I can on a flat bench. Being a newbie at this, maybe im just doing the decline wrong... someone want to...

Take about 3 Advil's (Ibuprofen) about a half hour before you run. This will help alleviate some of the joint pain. Although im sure it is not recommended to do on a regular basis because if your hurting its your bodys natural way of telling you that it cant handle this... but.. if you HAVE to...

So are you all saying that while lifting/running on a regular schedule, I do not need to be worried about taking in too much protien? I deffinately dont want to be adding any more fat mass to my body.

What happens when you take in more protien than your body needs? I understand that it helps your body in rebuilding muscles.. but (just out of curiousty)... what would happen to your body if you stopped working out but continued to take in 175-200 grams of protien on a daily basis.

Hey everyone.. thanks for the advice I took a week off and things are better now.. didnt gain any weight.. and im back into the cardio feeling better than ever... great advice.. thanks alot

I work in an office all day and am constantly in meetings or dealing with people on the phone.. so I have a real hard time managing to get any meals in before lunch time.. or eat anything of any substance. And then again.. I cant eat anything until after work. Anyone got any good suggetsions...

I started training about a month and a half ago.. and I started too hard... I had been working out 2 hours a day six days a week, heavy lifting routine on chest and arms 3 days a week, and running 7 miles a day. My Goal is to just get bigger. I have cut my lifting back to 4 days a week and run...

I hurt my hip about a week ago.. I dont know what I did.. but I deffinately strained a muscle. I have been running for my cardio, and have been trying to run through the pain. At first, after the first half mile my hip would loosen up and I would be ok. But now, it just gets worse and worse...

DTOX.. right on... I dont even understand how you can do bench press on a rack like that.. the guides force the weigt straight up and down.. and the actual motion for a bench press is a slight arcing motion...