The Water Diet… as I call it.

Back in June when I got a phone call from the Corrections Department for a new job I knew I would be going to the doctor for a stress test, and getting blood work done and such. After all the tests and background checks and such I got the job....

On paper I'm Healthy

Well, last week I went and had a stress test done, and the doctor said I’m Healthy and passed. Now a stress test is nothing serious really, the nurse hooks all these wires to your body that are stuck to you with gel pads, that run to a main board...

Essential Leg Training Part II

Hamstring curls This exercise is best performed on a hamstring curl machine. Lie in the machine and set the foot pads and back pads so that they are comfortable for you (the foot pad should sit just above your ankle). Then slowly curl the weight down or up (depending on the...

Essential Leg Training

Good leg exercises to include in your program are: Basic squats Using a barbell or squat rack, place the barbell on your shoulders behind your neck. Then, with your feet shoulder-width apart, squat down as if you were going to sit on a box. Be sure to keep your knees in line...

Easy Abs

Quick-fix exercises are generally poor substitutes for hard work, but the following exercises are simple enough to do in the comfort of your own home without sacrificing effectiveness. If you perform these easy ab exercises a few times a week, you will stimulate your abdominal muscles enough to keep your...

Cardio Myths

Is cardio the answer for fat loss? There are many different views on what type of cardio is best, as well as how long and how often you need to perform it if you’re trying to lose weight. And what if you’re trying to bulk up? Will cardio undermine your...

Win The Man Boob Battle

It’s every man’s worst nightmare: man boobs. You saw it on the Seinfeld episode, “The Mansierre,” in which Kramer developed a bra for guys who were suffering from a little too much breast development. Let’s face it: No man wants to wear a bra. Getting man boobs will make you feel...

Get Cut Without Getting Huge

The days of trying to bulk up as much as possible are out. Now the body image most men are looking for and most women find attractive is that of a professional swimmer. They are lean and toned with just the right amount of muscle and body fat to turn...

Endurance Training

Here’s a basic rundown of what an endurance program could look like, coupled with a full-body weight-lifting program, as this is still important to include and promote strong muscles as well as for maintenance purposes: Monday: Aerobic capacity work in the morning; full-body lifting session in the evening * 30 minutes at...

Get a Colossal Chest

The chest has always been regarded as one of the sexiest muscle groups of a man’s body and a man with a strong chest is usually characterized as someone strong and virile. We’ve gotten many emails over the past weeks from people who want to start an exercise routine but...