Since we're on the subject of motivation lately, especially with the holidays coming up, here is a link to a great guide that Vince featured on his blog. This is from Scott Tousignant, and is great for applying to bodybuilding/dieting/cutting goals.
Click here for the Motivation Report
Monday, October 26, 2009
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
The mentality of working out: keeping motivated
One of the biggest struggles for anyone, whether it's working out to lose weight or gain it, is staying motivated. Now that fall is upon us and the weather turns cold, it's that much harder to kick our butts in gear and get to the gym at 6 in the morning before class or work.
Well, there a few solutions to this. The one I recommend most is to invest in some home gym equipment (which won't cost you much more than a gym membership for a few months would) and avoid having to leave home at all for working out. Not only are you less inclined to skip the workouts in favor of staying in your nice warm bed, but you also get to avoid the crowds, the stink of old gym equipment, and the risk of getting sick - which is kind of a big deal this year if you are under age 24.
The other solution is to work out later in the day when you have more energy and are more inclined to go to the gym, or find a workout buddy to motivate you. It's a lot harder to skip a workout when you're planning to meet someone there and have to call and cancel to say you won't show up.
Well, there a few solutions to this. The one I recommend most is to invest in some home gym equipment (which won't cost you much more than a gym membership for a few months would) and avoid having to leave home at all for working out. Not only are you less inclined to skip the workouts in favor of staying in your nice warm bed, but you also get to avoid the crowds, the stink of old gym equipment, and the risk of getting sick - which is kind of a big deal this year if you are under age 24.
The other solution is to work out later in the day when you have more energy and are more inclined to go to the gym, or find a workout buddy to motivate you. It's a lot harder to skip a workout when you're planning to meet someone there and have to call and cancel to say you won't show up.
Friday, October 9, 2009
Tip: Don’t overtrain biceps and triceps
Most guys trying to bulk up focus very much on their arms. Who doesn’t want a set of rock hard, bulging biceps and triceps?
A common mistake made by skinny guys is spending hours doing every bicep and tricep exercise they can, set-after-set, week upon week. And what is the result? The same skinny arms.
The surprising thing is that for maximum muscle growth and strength, the biceps and triceps need very little direct stimulation.
The majority of training should be focused on large muscle groups – chest, back, shoulders, and legs. Stop worrying so much about your arms and focus on these other areas instead, and building muscle in your arms will actually become easier.
This doesn’t mean ignore your arms completely, but realize that less is frequently more, when training small muscle groups – like your biceps and triceps.
A common mistake made by skinny guys is spending hours doing every bicep and tricep exercise they can, set-after-set, week upon week. And what is the result? The same skinny arms.
The surprising thing is that for maximum muscle growth and strength, the biceps and triceps need very little direct stimulation.
The majority of training should be focused on large muscle groups – chest, back, shoulders, and legs. Stop worrying so much about your arms and focus on these other areas instead, and building muscle in your arms will actually become easier.
This doesn’t mean ignore your arms completely, but realize that less is frequently more, when training small muscle groups – like your biceps and triceps.
Thursday, October 1, 2009
Jason Ferruggia's Muscle Gaining Secrets Review
After trying Craig's program and Vince Delmonte's program, I wanted to take a look at what else was on the market for skinny hardgainers. One of the biggest factors for me in deciding whether to use a program is seeing who brands it, and if I like their style and information.
So, Jason Ferruggia is a professional bodybuilder and trainer. He has published articles in Men's Health, Today's Man, Maximum Fitness, and he has a column at Men's Fitness. He has an education in exercise science. What this tells us is:
1. He knows what he's talking about
2. He has real, proven, scientific facts to back up his claims
3. He is respected in the fitness/bodybuilding world
4. He knows how to write
These are all important factors in choosing a muscle gaining program. You need a guide written by someone who has real, proven knowledge and can present it in a helpful way (i.e., is a good writer).
Much like the other programs, this one gives you the same basic information:
-How to train, how hard to train, and how to rest
-How many reps to do for maximum gain
-What to eat for muscle and not fat
-How to reduce risk of injury
-How to avoid mistakes
One thing different about this program is that Jason emphasizes supplements a little more. Vince is pretty much against them, but with this program you'll learn exactly which ones will help you gain and which ones are a waste of time. So if you are more interested in using supplements, this guide is recommended over No Nonsense.
With Jason's program you get:
So, Jason Ferruggia is a professional bodybuilder and trainer. He has published articles in Men's Health, Today's Man, Maximum Fitness, and he has a column at Men's Fitness. He has an education in exercise science. What this tells us is:
1. He knows what he's talking about
2. He has real, proven, scientific facts to back up his claims
3. He is respected in the fitness/bodybuilding world
4. He knows how to write
These are all important factors in choosing a muscle gaining program. You need a guide written by someone who has real, proven knowledge and can present it in a helpful way (i.e., is a good writer).
Much like the other programs, this one gives you the same basic information:
-How to train, how hard to train, and how to rest
-How many reps to do for maximum gain
-What to eat for muscle and not fat
-How to reduce risk of injury
-How to avoid mistakes
One thing different about this program is that Jason emphasizes supplements a little more. Vince is pretty much against them, but with this program you'll learn exactly which ones will help you gain and which ones are a waste of time. So if you are more interested in using supplements, this guide is recommended over No Nonsense.
With Jason's program you get:
- Muscle Gaining Secrets E-book
- 34-Week Workout Plan
- 16-Week Dumbell and Barbell Workout
- High Powered Nutrition E-book
- Quick Meals E-book
- Truth About Supplements
- Interview with the Author
- 16-week Workout for Beginners
- Mass-Building Shake Recipes
- Injury Free for Life E-book
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