Every Saturday night between 6pm and 7pm , the Wand Fight Team in Las Vegas is open to the public to come watch the pros train. The gym is located at 4631 Dean Martin Dr. Unit 300 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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Great way to build forearms
The forearm is probably in the top ten most ignored muscle list. I, along with a lot of people am guilty of ignoring the forearms. That being said, i came across another great video that shows a simple way to get those nice forearms we all want but manage to miss out on. Building strong forearms will actually help you out with other muscles. For example, having strong forearms will help you increase your bench press. The workout in the video is pretty basic but very effective. Not to mention it can be done from home with nothing more then just a dumbbell.
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Building muscle with an ectomorph body
Have you ever wondered why some people who diligently work out for years and never fail to skip meals still don't get the brawny look they've always wanted? This happens because of several factors and one of them is because of their genetic make-up.
There are three somatotypes: the endomorphs, or those who gains fat easily; the mesomorph, who can easily lose and gain fat and muscle weight; and the ectomorph, or those who have low fat storage and commonly referred to as a "hard gainer."
But an ectomorph should not be discouraged when it comes to building muscle mass. Most research papers published in BodybuildingPro.com, suggests that an ectomorph has as much chance of winning a Mr. Olympia title provided that they follow a proper training, diet and rest regimen.
The main way for an ectomorph to gain muscle is to engage in short bouts of intense training or power movements. Cardiovascular training like treadmills should be limited. An ectomorph should also be keen on his diet. He should increase his caloric intake by eating complex carbohydrates such as pasta and whole grains; and protein-rich sources like grilled tuna and chicken breasts.
Adequate rest is equally important as the two. Muscles are not built while training or eating, but during rest periods where protein synthesis occurs. It is not proper for an ectomorph to train for more than an hour to avoid catabolism or muscle loss.
With the right knowledge and determination, an ectomorph can put muscle mass as effectively and quickly as possible. After all, bodybuilding icons like Frank Zane and Darrem Charles have the same body type but it didn't hinder them to achieve a well-respected status in the sport.
A versatile writer, Gabriel Esporlas hopes to become a contributor for a fitness and health journal or photojournalist for the National Geographic magazine. He is a graduate of Business Administration from Adamson University in Manila, Philippines. He worked as an abstracter for almost four years and is currently working as a full-time web copywriter. Gabriel is fond of doing nature photo shoots, reading young adult literature and watching films.
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But an ectomorph should not be discouraged when it comes to building muscle mass. Most research papers published in BodybuildingPro.com, suggests that an ectomorph has as much chance of winning a Mr. Olympia title provided that they follow a proper training, diet and rest regimen.
The main way for an ectomorph to gain muscle is to engage in short bouts of intense training or power movements. Cardiovascular training like treadmills should be limited. An ectomorph should also be keen on his diet. He should increase his caloric intake by eating complex carbohydrates such as pasta and whole grains; and protein-rich sources like grilled tuna and chicken breasts.
Adequate rest is equally important as the two. Muscles are not built while training or eating, but during rest periods where protein synthesis occurs. It is not proper for an ectomorph to train for more than an hour to avoid catabolism or muscle loss.
With the right knowledge and determination, an ectomorph can put muscle mass as effectively and quickly as possible. After all, bodybuilding icons like Frank Zane and Darrem Charles have the same body type but it didn't hinder them to achieve a well-respected status in the sport.
A versatile writer, Gabriel Esporlas hopes to become a contributor for a fitness and health journal or photojournalist for the National Geographic magazine. He is a graduate of Business Administration from Adamson University in Manila, Philippines. He worked as an abstracter for almost four years and is currently working as a full-time web copywriter. Gabriel is fond of doing nature photo shoots, reading young adult literature and watching films.
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Gabriel_Esporlas
Cardio without running
The word “cardio” and “cardio workouts” are becoming a bit of a misunderstood term. Cardio is short for “Cardiovascular” meaning your heart, arteries, lungs, and muscles. For simplicity sake this is what we will consider “Cardio” to mean. Cardio has become slang for any type of workout that keeps your heart rate elevated at some steady state for a prolonged period of time, for example: running on a treadmill or an elliptical trainer. Cardio training has obvious health benefits like reduced blood pressure, increased insulin sensitivity, reduced blood cholesterol and triglycerides to name a few. These however are most likely secondary to most people who are doing cardio for the expressed purpose of burning more calories in an effort to lose fat/weight. Traditional cardio type workout may not be the best answer.
Recent research has shown that doing high intensity intervals burns more calories than a normal slow paced cardio workout. So what is an interval? It is any exercise that brings your heart rate and the intensity to their upper limits for a short burst and then backs off for a short rest period. A series of intervals like this will burn more calories in less time than a slow long duration cardio workout could ever do. High intensity intervals will give you all the benefits of a normal slower cardio workout as well as building more strength and power that slow cardio cannot do. So how do you do a high intensity interval workout?
Intervals can be done anywhere, you can do them using traditional style cardio techniques, like sprint walk intervals on a treadmill, elliptical, or bike. But you can also do them without any equipment and without needed a track to run around. Moving your body weight can be an effective interval workout without leaving a space the size of the average living room. Here is an example of a body weight high intensity interval workout that you could do anywhere:
Complete each exercise for a timed interval of approximately 10-15 seconds, performing all four exercises in a row then rest at the end.
Step ups – simply step up on to a set of stairs continuously alternating feet (you can also hold small weights in your hands to make it tougher)
Body weight Squats – stand with your feet slightly wider than shoulder width apart and squat down like you are sitting back into a chair
Reverse Lunges – standing with feet shoulder width apart step back with one foot
Lower yourself down into a lunge position and step back up to the starting position and switch feet
Push up/stick ups – Do one push up and immediately get up into a standing position and raise your arms straight above your head like your being held up (this is why they call it a “stick up”)
This would be a great interval workout performing these 4 exercises back to back then resting for approximately 1 minute and repeating. Your heart rate will be up for the entire time during the set and will still be elevated throughout your rest periods. This type of high intensity interval has the advantage of working your whole body and building strength while it also burns calories as well as giving you all the health benefits of ‘cardio’ workouts.
John Barban is a Varsity Strength and Conditioning Coach and has his Masters degree in Nutrition. He is the author of a women's specific workout called the 6 Minute Circuits Workout you can find at http://www.6minutecircuits.com/ He is also the performance Training Advisor to a women's exercise and nutrition resource http://www.grrlathlete.com/ and http://www.womensworkout.blogspot.com/
Intervals can be done anywhere, you can do them using traditional style cardio techniques, like sprint walk intervals on a treadmill, elliptical, or bike. But you can also do them without any equipment and without needed a track to run around. Moving your body weight can be an effective interval workout without leaving a space the size of the average living room. Here is an example of a body weight high intensity interval workout that you could do anywhere:
Complete each exercise for a timed interval of approximately 10-15 seconds, performing all four exercises in a row then rest at the end.
Step ups – simply step up on to a set of stairs continuously alternating feet (you can also hold small weights in your hands to make it tougher)
Body weight Squats – stand with your feet slightly wider than shoulder width apart and squat down like you are sitting back into a chair
Reverse Lunges – standing with feet shoulder width apart step back with one foot
Lower yourself down into a lunge position and step back up to the starting position and switch feet
Push up/stick ups – Do one push up and immediately get up into a standing position and raise your arms straight above your head like your being held up (this is why they call it a “stick up”)
This would be a great interval workout performing these 4 exercises back to back then resting for approximately 1 minute and repeating. Your heart rate will be up for the entire time during the set and will still be elevated throughout your rest periods. This type of high intensity interval has the advantage of working your whole body and building strength while it also burns calories as well as giving you all the health benefits of ‘cardio’ workouts.
John Barban is a Varsity Strength and Conditioning Coach and has his Masters degree in Nutrition. He is the author of a women's specific workout called the 6 Minute Circuits Workout you can find at http://www.6minutecircuits.com/ He is also the performance Training Advisor to a women's exercise and nutrition resource http://www.grrlathlete.com/ and http://www.womensworkout.blogspot.com/