Body Part Isolation vs. Complex Movements in Strength Training

December 20, 2008 by boricuaf · Leave a Comment
Filed under: Fat Loss Programs 

Mike Geary, Certified Nutrition Specialist, Certified Personal Trainer, Author of The Truth About Six Pack Abs. Explains why, when you attempt to ‘isolate’ muscles by performing single-joint exercises, you are actually creating a body that is non-functional and will be more prone to injury. Essentially, you are creating a body that is a compilation of body parts, instead of a powerful, functional unit that works together. Click Here to Read More

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Weight Training Exercises to Avoid if You Want to Build Muscle Fast

December 7, 2008 by boricuaf · Leave a Comment
Filed under: Muscle Building, Workouts 

Hi,

This is a very important article written by one of the best fitness experts I’ve like to read. These exercises to avoid are not only bad for building muscle but really bad for losing fat and boosting your metabolism. Now you can see for yourself what exercises don’t belong in your workout routines.

Enjoy

Weight Training Exercises to Avoid if You Want to Build Muscle Fast Click Here to Read More

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Pre-Burn Your Halloween Calories with this Fat Burning Circuit

October 31, 2008 by boricuaf · Leave a Comment
Filed under: Fat Loss Programs, Workouts 

I just finished this workout and let me tell you; This is pretty intense! Is only 3 exercises but if you do them as a circuit is a “killer”. 

The workout was created by Craig Ballantyne from TT Fat Loss Workouts

Watch this video to learn how to do it.

Perform the following circuit 4-6 times

  • Dumbbell Swings 30 seconds

Rest 45 seconds

  • Burpees 30 seconds

Rest 45 seconds

  • Dumbbell Squat and Press 30 seconds

Rest 45 seconds

To get more fat loss workouts click here
Get the $4.95 trial version of Craig’s Turbulence Training here

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Workout Mistakes, “You Might be Sabotaging Your Results” How to Fix Them

October 29, 2008 by boricuaf · Leave a Comment
Filed under: Weight Loss Nutrition, Workouts 

Let’s face it, when you are training you work hard. Right?
 
But did you know there are 3 common mistakes most people make that sabotage their results. What is the point of working out if you don’t maximize your results?
 
Here are the 3 biggest mistakes made over and over again (along with quick tips on how to fix those mistakes!)
 
Mistake #1
 
Training only your favorite body parts
 
If you only train your favorite body parts – you are doing your body a grave disservice.  In addition to creating an unbalanced and out of proportion physique, it leads to overtraining, stubborn injuries and most Click Here to Read More

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I didn’t go to the gym today. I got a good home workout

October 8, 2008 by boricuaf · Leave a Comment
Filed under: Boricua Fitness, My Workouts, Workouts 

I didn’t go to the gym today but I still got a good workout  at home. I think Fitness doesn’t have to be so restrictive. You can workout in the gym, in your home or just outside. Free yourself once in a while. The important thing is that you are doing something, TAKING ACTION.

When I workout at home I like to super set push and pulls, or upper body exercises with lower body exercises.
If the resistance is too light then I go explosive. Like explosive pushups or squat jumps.

1st super set Click Here to Read More

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