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Four Muscle Building Foods

Luke May 4, 2017 7

Using natural foods to build muscle is good for your health. There aren’t any nasty side effects. Muscles are not only great for strength, they help you burn fat. As your muscle mass increases,

Common Sports Injuries and How to Avoid Them

Deano July 13, 2015 0

Hi, everyone, Whether you’re a weekend warrior or an avid health and fitness fanatic, as much as you take the precautions to avoid injury, unfortunately the most common sports injuries come from overuse. You

Bodybuilding Supplements: Top 5 Brands

Luke May 30, 2013 0

Hi guys and thanks again for reading. Bodybuilding supplement shave become extremely popular for body builders, sportsmen, athletes, dieters and gym goers over the years. With so many brands and new product developments, it

Ultimate Muscle Build for Home Body Building

Luke May 29, 2013 0

Not everyone has time to get to the gym before or after work every day. If your work or family commitments make it difficult for you to get to the gym as often as

Shredding Fat and Building Muscles

Luke February 14, 2013 0

Hi guys, Wanting a better body is part of the human condition (as Robbie Williams said, “all we ever wanted, is to look good naked”) but the goal seems out of reach for many.

Human Body Muscle Diagram

Stan May 1, 2012 7

Hi Folks, I always found a diagram of the human body to be very useful when it came to training. Below are two human body muscle diagrams, showing the front and back of the

The Kettlebell

Stan April 26, 2012 6

My brother recently asked me what a kettlebell was? I was amazed he hadn’t heard of one before but I described it as a weight with a handle. I guess some of the world’s

Warmup Exercises

Stan April 19, 2012 5

Good morning all, This is a topic that’s very, very important to me as I have neglected warmup exercises in the past and have paid the penalty. I have been known to skip warmup

Fat vs Muscle

Deano April 17, 2012 2

Hi everyone, Just a quick one today. What do you think about the image above? Thanks,

Best Exercises vs Program Design

Deano April 7, 2012 1

Good evening, I was just getting changed in the bedroom following my training session and my girlfriend asked me what some of the best exercises were? Which got me thinking, is there such a

Do change your exercise programme every 6-8 weeks or better yet invest in a trainer who can provide you with a periodization training plan.

Avoid fructose to lose fat for summer. Fructose is a sugar that is found in large quantities in processed foods in the form of high fructose corn syrup, but it is also present in fruit.Charles Poliquin

Drink more water! Fats cells are harder to break down when your body is dehydrated! Check out the 4Ever Fitness article on The Importance of Hydration.

Sometimes exercising can cause extra stress and it is better to follow more of a mindfulness program in order to restore your body's energy balance.

Not only does exercise improve your body, it helps your mental function.David Atkinson

Made your own lunch so you know exactly what your eating! that way your less likely to eat trans fats and other baddies.

Eating an organic/grass fed unsalted butter will help you lose weight. This Butter has high amounts of vitamin A and iodine supporting your thyroid gland to function more efficiently. The thyroid regulates your metabolism so this creates a faster metabolism and increases fat loss.Travis Jones

Use free weights, body weight exercises, power bands and the TRX instead of resistance machines to work your stability muscles.

Get off the fizzy drinks! research form the University of Oklahoma found that women who drink 2 cans a day are more likely to develop fat around their stomach due to the amount sugar content in the drinks!

Spinach is a brilliant source of iron and has amazing detoxifying powers which will help to get rid of that spare tyre for good.

Sugar is a BIG NO-NO its raises your natural level of blood sugar resulting in more insulin being released into your body. Insulin is one of the main culprits of fat storage. Read 4everfitness's article on Fats spots & Hormones for more information.

Did you know that when you eat a salad with a vinegar based dressing a signal is passed to your brain letting you know that you are full earlier. Vinegar also helps reduce insulin released in a carbohydrate rich meal creating less fat storage from the meal.Travis Jones

Can't afford a gym membership no problem try 4Ever Fitness' free downloadable outdoor workout!

Ignore the scales. Muscle weighs more than Fat so don't be alarmed if your weight spikes. Use a measuring tape instead so you can visually see how many inches you have lost :)

Agave nectar is not a substitute for sugar as it actually has the same molecular structure as High Fructose Corn Syrup (found in sodas and other processed foods). It is not a healthy alternative.Travis Jones

Water! invest in a good size water bottle to ensure you get enough water during the day not just during your workouts!

Get plenty of sleep as your muscles and mind need time to repair.

Try compound exercises as they target several muscle groups at once!

Trans fats are another BIG NO-NO they are found in processed meals and treats. They can help lead to weight gain and serious health issues.

Research from the university of Maryland Medical Centre found that cardio sessions longer than 45mins may break down muscle, causing your body to store fat.

Stress produces the hormone cortisol and to much of it leads to your body storing fat! Follow our mindfulness programme to help your body take on a more positive balance.

Don't target fat spots! shredding fat is a total body process, so try high density workouts for all over workouts.

Oily fish such as salmon and sardines are packed with fat melting omega-3 fatty acids.

Research shows that listening to music is a great way to stay motivated during a training session!

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Four Muscle Building Foods

Common Sports Injuries and How to Avoid Them

Bodybuilding Supplements: Top 5 Brands

Ultimate Muscle Build for Home Body Building

Shredding Fat and Building Muscles

Human Body Muscle Diagram

The Kettlebell

Warmup Exercises

Fat vs Muscle

Best Exercises vs Program Design

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