Bodybuilding Tips To Build Muscle And Burn Fat Fast

How To Lose Weight While Eating Anything You Want!

2009-09-01T11:55:00.000-07:00

Tired of diets that limit what you eat?

Want to give the finger to all of those "experts" who tell you you can't eat chocolate cake and ice cream and STILL have the body of your dreams?

Well the solution has FINALLY arrived!

My friend, Rob Poulos, of www.FatBurningFurnace.com, just sent me this scientific research project that allows ANYONE to eat ANYTHING they want (no kidding!)...

...and still drop the pounds!

This secret was recently revealed by a Dr. Steven Brule who used himself as a personal Guinea Pig.

Here's a video of his revolutionary discovery:

Have a great day! ;-)

3 Natural Supplements For All Day Energy (Plus A Kick-Ass Workout)!

2009-07-27T11:16:00.001-07:00

Having a hard time jump starting your workout?

Does the boss find you bent over your desk, short circuiting your keyboard with drool as you snooze away?

Do you toss and turn all night, watching the clock, thinking about how dead dog tired you're going to be the next day?

Well, you don't have to live on intravenous coffee every waking moment to get through the day.

Here are 3 natural supplements that can help you keep your energy levels HIGH for every stage of your day.

Energy Supplement For Your Workout:

Everyone who has attended my online training sessions knows that I'm a HUGE fan of CAFFEINE!

In my opinion, java's been given a bad wrap as an energy supplement.

For example, did you know that a cup of coffee has way more anti-oxidants than even a cup of blueberries?

And the pick-me-up you get from a quick dose is GREAT for right before your workout to help you train HARDER and LONGER as it reduces fatigue and kicks up intensity.

This is why I include it in my "During Workout Power Potion" in my program on "How To Make Your Own Supplements" at www.MakeYourOwnSupplements.com.

For those who don't have my "secret recipe", you can try adding just 200mg to a cup of coffee on the way to your workout and it will hit you by the time you hit the gym floor!

Energy Supplement For Your Afternoon:

Who doesn't get the "post-lunch" Z-monster?

It helps not to eat a heavy lunch that's going to cause you to crash (ward off the schmoe coming around for McDonald's orders with a ring of garlic posted outside your cubicle)!

But you can also sip a few glasses of iced GREEN TEA in the afternoon for increased energy AND fat-burning!

As an alternative, you can consume about 400mg EGCG Green Tea Extract capsules or open them up and put them in ice water for "instant green tea" chock full of anti-oxidants and energy!

Supplement To Help You Sleep Better:

When it comes to having all day energy, getting enough SLEEP in the first place is HUGE!

But so many people have trouble sleeping these days (stress...stimulants...Playstation 3!).

Try supplementing with 3mg of MELATONIN about 30 minutes before bed.

Our natural stores of this hormone decrease beginning in our mid 20's and maintaining a balance through natural supplementation will help you get to sleep faster and sleep deeper while waking up more rested!

In fact, balancing this hormone is so crucial to not only energy production, but also FAT LOSS, that I include it in my "Hormone Section" of my natural fat loss program, "Combat The Fat" at www.CombatTheFat.com.

Suffer From Back Pain? Eat This...

2009-07-15T12:42:00.000-07:00

Lower back pain SUCKS, doesn't it?

One minute you're brushing your teeth and then as you bend over to spit and you feel that familiar excruciating pain shoot through your lower back like a red hot poker!

10 years of humping a ruck in the Army has shot my back all to hell and one wrong move sometimes can mean the difference between heading to the gym...

...or heading to the DOCTOR!

But recently I've been doing all I can to not just "treat" back pain...but PREVENT IT!

One of the things I'VE discovered is the power of FOOD in getting rid of my back pain.

I never really realized that what I EAT can make a difference in how my back feels on a daily basis.

Here's just ONE EXAMPLE of...

A "SUPER FOOD" That Eliminates Back Pain...

Pain in your back (it's MY lower back that I have problems with) is aggravated by inflammation of the joints.

I recently read a book called Back Pain Diet Secrets (www.BackPainDietSecrets.com) that shows step-by-step how you can actually CURE back pain just by eliminating certain foods from your diet while adding a few others.

For example...

Salmon is rich in omega-3 fatty acids.

Omega 3's REDUCE inflammation and since problems like bulged discs (my L4-L5 are toast!) cause the body to naturally respond with inflammation, adding more salmon to your diet will help to relieve the back pain.

I have to admit that I'm not a big fan of the taste of salmon.

So I normally take fish oil capsules instead to get my omega-3's.

But I ran out a few months back and just forgot to order them (week after week!)

I started taking them again and within just a week or so, I was no longer twisted like a pretzel getting out of bed in the morning.

Now, I've been doing some other things as well, like stretching more and keeping up with my cardio, but if long-term relief is what you're looking for, then you absolutely MUST make a few tweaks with your diet.

So if you have a "bad back", here's what I want you to do...

1. Either add more SALMON (or other fish high in omega 3's) to your diet - like twice a week; or

2. Take one fish oil capsule 3 times a day with meals.

Plus...

3. Go check out the "Back Pain Diet Secrets" book at www.BackPainDietSecrets.com
I've checked it out and while it's a short read, it will absolutely work at getting rid of your back pain.

I'm living proof of that!

The "Crack Cocaine" Of Protein!

2009-07-14T11:12:00.000-07:00

Shame on you!

Like some strung out pusher, you head off to the gym, day after day, to slap your muscles around as they beg for another "fix" of protein.

Rep after rep, workout after workout, you tear them apart and instead of giving them the "good stuff", you string them out on cheap, "filler" crap you picked up out of some catalog because you thought...

..."Hey, protein is protein, right?"

WRONG!

As I've stated before, not all protein is the same.

But there's actually a "super-potent" form of protein that few people ever use...

...and it can DRASTICALLY increase your muscle-building progress!

The "Crack Cocaine" Of Protein!

Of course I'm talking about branched chain amino acids (BCAA's)!

BCAA's are an "old school" supplement and the reason so many people haven't used it is because it's VERY expensive...

...IF you buy it down at your local vitamin store!

(Don't worry...I have a cheap supplier for your "fix"! ;-)

BCAA's are basically broken down protein that's VERY rapidly absorbed by your muscle cells for use in the recovery and growth of muscle tissue.

This is one of the reasons why I call them a "must have" supplement for "hardgainers" in my Hardgainer Mass Building Program at (www.HardgainerProjectX.com)

BCAA's are so potent that just 5 grams of BCAA's is equal to about 20-25 grams of whey protein.

Now, Here's How To Use Them...

Now I have my own personal "supplement recipes" in my breakthrough manual on "How To Make Your Own Supplements" (www.MakeYourOwnSupplements.com) that include BCAA's and work synergistically with other cheap supplements for various purposes.

In fact, I use BCAA's in the formulas for my...

=> Pre-Workout Supplement Recipe

=> During Workout Supplement Recipe

=> Nighttime H0rm0ne Boosting Recipe

But for the "Average Joe" who couldn't find enough change in the couch cushions to pay the measly $27 for my program, here's how you can use them...

Simply take about 5 grams immediately before, during, and after training (include additional whey protein after training).

This will provide your muscles with some readily available "building materials" for rapid absorption while your supplemental whey protein is breaking down for more long term muscle-feeding.

Where To Find It Cheap...

If you try to buy BCAA's at your local supplement store, you'll find that they're going to charge you an arm and a leg for them.

They're RIPPING YOU OFF!

The ONLY way to buy BCAA's are in bulk powder form...and they're super-cheap.

My supplier is www.PureBulk.com and if you type in "musclenerd" into the "Coupon Code" area, you'll get an extra 5% off.

(Yeah...I got friends! ;-)

Add this supplement to your program and your muscles will pay you back with some thick new growth!

Bicep Training Tip From Male Enhancement Product?

2009-07-06T11:50:00.000-07:00

Who would have ever thought that a male enhancement device could be used to increase the size of your BICEPS?

Now wait...

Before you go ordering your own model and trying to slap it on your arms and start pumping away (at least that's how I THINK it works...I really wouldn't know...really...seriously...) let me explain how this CONCEPT works...

Supposedly (again, I really wouldn't know), the Swedish "pump" enlarges a man's penis by expanding the blood chambers that fill up during an erection.

The bigger the chambers, the bigger your erection, right?

Well, the same thing goes for your MUSCLES because as you train with HIGH VOLUME sets, your muscles fill up with blood and other fluids and this leaves you with the treasured "pump" feeling that we all love so much.

Although "some" experts preach that the pump DOESN'T actually build muscle, the fact is that it DOES increase size the same way that the Swedish Pump does (though I can't attest that it does really).

So here's a COOL TRICK I've discovered that will crank the pump factor up a few extra notches...

Bicep Training Tip For A Bigger Pump:

1. First, you want to hit your arms with a few sets of HIGH VOLUME reps.

We're talking around 12-15, but if you're using my Advanced Mass Building program, this technique is PERFECT for Weeks 1 and 3 of your 4-week cycle!

2. IMMEDIATELY after you're done with your last "pump" set for your arms, head on over to the treadmill and jump on! Don't even waste time going to get a drink at the fountain or chat with the red-headed pilates instructor! Time is of the essence!

3. Begin jogging at a moderate pace (you don't need to sprint).

4. Within about 20-30 seconds, all that increased blood flow that's hitting your already pumped up muscles will start to stretch your veins and arteries and it will feel like your muscles are about ready to explode all over the gym floor!

5. Keep it up for about 5-10 minutes and you'll have greatly increased your size potential for your arms...and you'll actually FEEL that this is true!

How To Stay Fit On Vacation - Training

2009-06-18T07:59:00.000-07:00

I'm currently on vacation with my family in Mexico and trust me, the very LAST thing I want to be doing is 5 sets of heavy squats to stay in shape!

I'd much rather be sipping margaritas by the pool, wouldn't you?

But vacation doesn't have obliterate your fitness program. Here are 3 "training" tips to help you survive vacation with your waistline intact:

1. Work your ass off BEFORE vacation!

Your body builds muscle while you're recovering, right?

So 1-2 weeks BEFORE you head out on vacation, train really intensely in the gym. Focus on a "muscle building workout routine" because this is what's going to stimulate your metabolism the best.

Also, that week or so that you take off for vacation will actually help your body recover from your training and you may find that you've actually made PROGRESS while you were gone!

(I had one guy on my Optimum Anabolics program who went away for two weeks on vacation following a "Progressive Load" cycle and gained a half an inch of muscle on his arms without working out!)

2. Stay ACTIVE on vacation!

Plan activities with your friends or family that involve MOVEMENT!

Don't just sit around watching movies...plan a hike

...do some laps in the pool before getting out and ordering a pina colada

...walk up and down the beach

...do SOMETHING!

Remember, our bodies were designed to burn fat all day long because we used to be ACTIVE all day long.

Work with your body's design and you won't have to worry about getting fat on vacation.

3. For the truly dedicated (crazy?)...WORKOUT!

If you absolutely can't see yourself taking time away from your workout routine (you need help! ;-), then just do a

short training session first thing in the morning.

I like to do 5 minute cycles of jumping rope while I listen to audio books on my ipod.

5 minutes of jumping rope...drop down and do pushups...5 more minutes of jumping rope...Bodylastics side laterals...etc.

Jumpstarts my metabolism without taking a huge chunk out of my day!

How Much Protein Is "TOO MUCH" To Build Muscle?

2009-05-26T11:18:00.000-07:00

Protein supplements are a staple in any bodybuilder's supplement arsenal.

Depending upon who you listen to, you'll get different answers for "how much protein" you should consume in order to build muscle.

Bodybuilding magazines and supplement manufacturers tell you you should consume at least "2 grams of protein per pound of body weight" because you need all that protein to recover from your workouts and increase muscle mass.

But are they blowing these dosages way out of proportion?

I mean, supplement companies who promote massive dosages (I've seen up to 5g/lb of body weight!) couldn't POSSIBLY be trying to get you to consume more of their product so you'll go and buy another tub, right?

Fact is, I've caught a LOT of hell over the years from so called "experts" for my statements in my Optimum Anabolics program where I've said that the body CAN'T use more than 20-30g per meal.

Well a recent study looked at just how much protein is "enough" and how much is "too much".

Protein Study: How Much Protein Should You Consume?

A group of highly trained athletes consumed one of five different doses following a bout of resistance exercise.

* Og: The "control" group
* 5g
* 10g
* 20g
* or 40g

Following exercise, ALL groups increased muscle-protein synthesis, but the 20g dose produced nearly DOUBLE the amount of muscle-protein synthesis than the control group!

The 40g dose was even higher, but not by all that much. Therefore, it appears that even after resistance training, your body can only USE so much protein (somewhere between 20g and 40g) and then the rest gets burned up as fuel.

Even in Optimum Anabolics, I recommend way less protein than most people take in (1.17g/lb of LEAN body weight) with about 25% of your daily protein requirement taken IMMEDIATELY after training.

By not consuming "too much" protein, your body can focus on burning FAT for fuel instead of the excess protein which is why OA is considered more of a "build and burn" bodybuilding program.

So stop overdosing on protein, will you?

Consume about 20g in 5 meals throughout the day and add a separate 30-40g serving immediately after your workouts to ensure full muscle-protein synthesis when you need it the most.

"Skinny Fat Guy" Syndrome? Believe It!

2009-05-17T19:13:00.000-07:00

www.HardgainerProjectX.com

Are you a guy with small bone structure and excess body fat?

Guess what...YOU area a "skinny fat guy"! And here's what you can do about it...

And don't forget to LEAVE A COMMENT by clicking the "Comment" button below!

You guys are giving GREAT feedback and I want to hear about your experiences.

LIFT Big To GET Big? Really?

2009-05-16T18:01:00.000-07:00

Coming up tomorrow: "Skinny Fat Guy Syndrome"...and the WRONG way to gain weight!

Leave a comment below please............

No Such Thing As "Hardgainers"?! Think Again!

2009-05-15T06:58:00.000-07:00

Response to the FREE MP3 & eBOOK at www.HardgainerProjectX.com has been MASSIVE...

...and not all if it for the positive! ;-)

It seems that some people are still brainwashed into believe the myth that there IS no such thing as a "hardgainer".

In today's video response, I take on VICTOR...and has his own brand of advice for people who call themselves "hardgainers"...

(Also...leave YOUR COMMENTS on this topic using the "Comment" link under the video! Thank you!)

How To Get Rid Of Man Boobs!

2009-05-07T20:27:00.001-07:00

VIDEO: How To Get Rid Of Man Boobs!

"Man boobs" (actually a condition called "gynecomastia") are caused by a hormone imbalance in the body and can affect men at any age, but particularly for guys “over 40” who are experiencing a natural reduction in testosterone and may have more estrogen due to higher levels of body fat.

Now the good news is that there IS a way to get rid of "man boobs"!

Here are a couple of incredible techniques that not many guys know about...

First is to Naturally Increase Testosterone

This is going to help battle back the increase in estrogen and you don't have to resort to expensive and dangerous hormone replacement therapy.

For one, try supplementing with about 50mg of zinc on an empty stomach before bed. Zinc is a necessary mineral for the production of testosterone and nearly all of us are deficient in it thanks to poorer quality food coming off our farms.

Another way to increase hormones naturally AND at the same time reshape your chest is to incorporate MASS BUILDING WEIGHT TRAINING into your fitness program.

By working your chest and building up more muscle, you'll help to expand the tissue in that area as you stretch it from the inside with the increase in muscle mass. Plus, it will help you take off some of that extra belly fat!

The 2 exercises I like best for this are the Parallel Bar Dips (works lower chest) and the Dumbbell Pullover (works upper chest).

Adding both of these to your “chest day” in the gym will attack your chest muscle from both ends and really help you gain some serious muscle mass in your chest.

Now there are many more ways to attack gynocomastia and a friend of mine actually built an entire website dedicated to “man boobs” where he goes into more specific details about how to combat “gyno” and get rid of a saggy, female-like chest.

I’ve actually reviewed the program and it’s very good!

It comes with a complete manual that takes you through a simple, step-by-step program that has proven to help thousands of guys with this problem.

I highly recommend you go and check out the strategies he has on his site at You can check it out at www.ManBoobSecrets.com

Killer Mass Building Exercise For Shoulders

2009-05-06T16:25:00.000-07:00

Most people who train their shoulders are missing out on hitting all the muscle fibers they have available!

This video shows how taking a very simple exercise and extending your range of motion can build more muscle mass in your shoulders!

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Abs Exercises Bodybuilding Tip

2008-03-31T19:15:00.000-07:00

Abs Exercises for 6-pack abs means working your abdominals the way they are meant to move.
This exercise is appropiately called the "Ab Ripper" and works great at using weight training to pack on more muscle to your abs.

It may not LOOK like an ab exercise...but trust me, this one's going to hurt in the morning (in a good way of course)!

Does Exercise Make You Hungrier?

2007-03-28T04:52:00.000-07:00

For "dieters" trying to lose weight but are having problems with hunger pains, a new review may shed some light on your solution...

The paper just published about exercise and its effect on body composition recently attributed, in part, that exercise for losing fat helped reduce hunger and therefore could assist people who are trying to lose weight through dieting alone, but find themselves hungry a lot due to the calorie restriction. In other words, if you FEEL less hungry, you'll eat less, and it appears that exercise can be instrumental in combating hunger pains.

This is great news for dieters who were afraid to exercise more simply because they felt it would make them hungrier and they would end up eating more.

It appears that the result is quite the opposite and this is yet another reason why trying to burn fat through a fat burning diet alone is not the best approach. Exercise will speed up your results AND help you feel less hunger.

Here's the review page >> Effects Of Exercise On Fat Loss And Food Intake

Natural Testosterone And Growth Hormone Givaway!

2007-03-27T09:06:00.000-07:00

How To Naturally Increase Testosterone And Growth Hormone Levels For Faster Muscle Growth!

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