Ten Quick Tips for People Who Want to Gain Weight the Healthy Way

Ten Quick Tips for People Who Want to Gain Weight the Healthy Way by Kyle Stewart

If youíre going crazy trying to pack on weight without getting fat, you know how difficult it can be. Donít get sucked into the latest gimmick or resort to illegal drugs. Here are 10 ways to increase your body-weight.

1. Eat more protein. If you add more lean protein to your diet you are giving your body the materials it needs to build muscle.

2. Donít eliminate fats from your diet. Some people try to cut fat entirely out of their diet, even when trying to gain weight. Your body needs fats to run on all cylinders, so donít deprive it.

How to Train for Military Boot Camp

Anyone looking to join the military needs to know one thing...GET FIT.  The better shape you are in the easier time you will have at Basic Training.  I wanted to write this post to help people prepare physically for Boot Camp.  Mental training will come at a later post but it should help to know that the better shape you are in and the easier time you have physically the easier the training will be mentally.  The better shape you are in the longer hours you can work, the easier it will be to stay awake, and the less painful the training will be.  Here's what you need to do to get ready...

How to Develop Quickness

Quickness is something all athletes wish they were just born with...then we wouldn't have to put so much focus on it.  The problem is many of us weren't, including myself.  It is so important to have a quick/powerful first step whether you are a basketball, football, soccer, or hockey player.  Being able to go by someone in a short burst of energy could mean the difference between you being a good player and a great player.  If you are ready to take the steps to become a great player read on!

The Body's Set Point: How Going Below that May Be Ridiculously Hard

Guest Post: Joesph Jackson

Hello, body. I am your brain. It has come to my attention that you are trying very hard to get yourself to a smaller weight than what I have deemed to be right for you. That is very foolish. I am the boss. I control the hunger, and I can make you eat Mallow Mars until your skin carries the faint smell of chocolate. I can make you crave crispy, crunchy, almost burned bacon on top of your wimpy salads, turning a healthy food choice into a complete waste of your time. Why are you trying to do this to yourself?

Strenuous Exercise Prolongs the Lives of Cells

Guest Post: Dr. Gabe Mirkin


Italian researchers showed that after running a marathon, a person's lymphocytes live longer (BMC Physiology, May 2010). This could help to explain why exercisers live more than 12 years longer than those who do not exercise (British Journal of Sports Medicine, March 2008).

Links I Like...May 25

Check out some more recent links I like.

Amy Layne has a great Video Log series out called 31 Days to a Better YOU.  Check out her most recent post called Love YOURSELF http://www.amylayneparadigm.com/2010/05/31-days-to-better-you-day-15-love.html


Great Summer Workout tips from Fitness Black Book! http://fitnessblackbook.com/main/summer-workout-tips-to-maximize-your-time-in-the-sun/

Turmeric Health Benefits!  A must read! http://www.marksdailyapple.com/health-benefits-turmeric/

Hope you enjoy!

Dave

Men's Health Magazine Leg Burnout

We all love to lift heavy on leg day.  Sometimes we have to sacrifice our cardio for a great leg workout.  If you find yourself struggling to get in your cardio after a long leg workout I want you to try this Leg Cardio Set.  It is from Men's Health and is a heart pumping Set that will leave your legs wasted.

After you have completed your leg workout try this set.

Jump Squats         x15
Squats                  x15
Squat Hold           30 sec
Rest                     20 sec
Jump Squats         x15
Squats                  x15
Squat Hold           30 sec


Let me know how it goes!

Dave

Muscles: Incredible Health Benefits

Guest Post by Dr. Gabe Mirkin


Almost all people should do some form of strength training as they age. Aging causes loss of muscles which increases your risk for metabolic syndrome, diabetes, obesity, heart attacks and premature death (Sports Medicine, May 2010). Contracting muscles remove sugar from the bloodstream to prevent high blood sugar levels which damage every cell in your body.