Testosterone Builders & Male Enhancement - December 2nd, 2009

If you are looking to improve male enhancement results, many of the best or most popular ingredients out there for the purpose are testosterone builders.  Testosterone builders of course help you to improve drive and energy in men while also of course enhancing the male anatomy in general terms, because without testosterone, the male body does not actually function correctly, not actually performing the way you want it to sexually speaking. 

There are a number of different types of testosterone boosters or testosterone supplements.  Some, like steroids are illegal, and of course steroids actually interfere with male sexual function, because ultimately speaking they stop your natural testosterone production, and otherwise give you the wrong results.  But in other supplements, in other ingredients like those you will find in products like Enzyte, you could potentially get even greater results.  Those ingredients could potentially give you the results you want without all the hassle and with those impressive results you associate steroids with in the beginning or prescription male enhancement pills with in the beginning.

The main one that is used by products like Enzyte, making some ask does Enzyte work, is a product called tribulus terrestis.  Tribulus terrestis puts the user’s mind at ease, because they see quick and effective results, and of course you can tell if there are side effects or not when you are using any given product.  does Enzyte work?  Potentially, yes.  It could work with the ingredients given.  But in other ways, that question would be answered much differently as they use only miniscule amounts.

Does Enzyte work to help you to enhance muscle, not really.  It doesn’t have enough.  Tribulus terrestis is measured out by the pound of the user.  The amounts used by Enzyte do not even cover a 120 pound man, let alone many men who would want to use a natural male enhancement product. In addition, it does not work to help you to achieve the other results often associated with it.

However, if you want to find a great product that will actually use testosterone boosters like this properly and otherwise give you the results you are actually looking for, you should look into a product called Orexis.  Orexis actually has all the right ingredients, all the right amounts, and it will effectively speaking give you the things you actually want and need.


Acai Berry - September 25th, 2009

I brought this up in an earlier blog, but the Acai Berry Diet is everywhere.  I mean, I look on news pages, and there it is.  I look on blogs, and there it is (and quite convincingly).  And, now, no matter what site I am on, there it is in the form of ads.  So, if it is everywhere, it must be good, right?

Well, not so fast, there are so many scams all over the internet, that you can never really know what is reality and what is not.  All of these things know how to walk that fine like that can make you question it, but still be interested.  I am not sure if the Acai Berry is doing this or not, but I would like to find out.

So, first I will ask you, my readers, to leave comments if you have ever taken or know someone who has.  Tell me about your or their experiences while and after using it.  I figure this is the best method of getting some legit feedback about the acai berry diet, while in the meantime, I find some other means about how effective they are.  Maybe I can find a free trial somewhere, that could be pretty sweet.


Warm Up - September 21st, 2009

One of the most important things about exercise is warming up.  The common perception, for some reason, seems to be “Why exercise just so I can exercise?”, but warm ups are important, and should not be ignored.  Why are they so important?  Well, it helps your body prepare properly.  Just going out and ripping off a bunch of intense sets can lead to injury because your body just won’t be ready for it.  Think of it like a surprise attack.

Well, are there any benefits? Yeah, there is a few of them.  For one, like previously mentioned, they make workouts safer.  Two, they will improve your stamina, and three, not only do they prepare you physically, but you will be more mentally prepared too.

That sounds good and all, but how long should I do these? Generally, you want to warm up for about 5-10 minutes.  Not too short and not too long.  Depending on your level, you can do them at different paces.

Great!  But, what exactly should I do? Well, you can run/walk on a treadmill, ride a stationary bike, run in place, do jumping jacks, or jump rope.  Any light exercises that are easy to do and don’t take too much out of you pretty much.


Benefits of Weight Training - September 19th, 2009

On the edge of deciding whether or not to weight train?  Well, we all know the main thing it is good for… and that is getting ripped to the point where it looks like you were chiseled by the gods.  That is pretty much the turning point for most people to get them into weight training, but there is a lot of advantages.  For this blog, I am going to put together a small list of these benefits for you to ponder over, and hopefully make your choice an easy one.

  1. Fast Metabolism: That’s right, not only will you lose weight, but your fast metabolism will make it possible for you to eat more without gaining weight – sweet!  This is usually used by weight lifters to add more mass.
  2. No Diabetes: OK, I can’t guarantee that, because it doesn’t outright make it impossible to get it, but weight lifting does decrease the risk of adult onset diabetes from forming.
  3. Osteoarthritis: Weight lifting makes your bones stronger which will reduce the likelihood of developing osteoarthritis.
  4. Heart Efficiency: Your resting heart rate will be lowered.  This increases the efficiency of how well the heart pumps your blood through out your body.

Recent studies have shown that it can possibly reduce the chances of getting colon cancer too, but I’m not sure how true that is yet.


Tendinitis - September 18th, 2009

Tendinitis is VERY common a problem among weight lifters and is growing.  This is usually caused from not training properly… the strain is just too great on the joints.  It really needs to be dealt with immediately.  If you don’t deal with it right away, you could end up with really annoying permanent problems.

Luckily, I have never had tendinitis, and hopefully I never do.  I always try to do things very carefully and with lots of research so I don’t have these sorts of problems.  But, we can all be perfect, especially me, and I have had other injuries.  So after one of my friends got tendinitis, I decided to research it some just in case if it ever inflicted me – well, I would be ready for it!

I found something very interesting in my search – Tendonitis.  It’s a website that deals with everything about tendinitis, and it’s very educational and a great read.  I strongly recommend you all read it.  Even if you don’t have it, it is a nice site to look at to learn all about it.  And, hey, who knows… maybe it will help prevent you from getting tendinitis one day?  Or maybe, if you do get it, it will help you get rid of it quickly.


Weight Training Injuries - September 15th, 2009

Unfortunately, if you are serious about weight training, there is one thing that you just can not avoid – and that thing is, Injuries.  It is sad, but they are pretty much a part of weight lifting.  A pretty popular weight training coach once acknowledged this and said that if you work hard enough to get sore, you will work hard enough to get injured.  It is pretty much inevitable.

But, just like with everything, there are things you can do to cut down on potential injuries.  One of the most important ones is form.  You may think you have the perfect form, but if you get injured a lot, you might want to reevaluate it.  Always study every single weight training session you do, it is very important you have the right form!  Not only could you get injured from having improper form, but you could also cause long term damage, which would be horrible.

Another great way to cut down on potential injuries is to start slowly.  Yeah, that can be boring, but it is much easier on the body to ease into these sessions.  It may be embarassing at first, but really, it shouldn’t be.  You’ll get cracking sooner or later.


Types of Squats - September 11th, 2009

Squats are a great way to build leg strength and endurance (and make them look nice).  If you are reading this, I would imagine you are somewhat interested in squats.  For this blog, I’m going to talk about different types of squat variations.  I feel they are good to know about, just in case you ever find yourself getting bored of the same ol’ thing.  Squats are also a good exercise to do because of all their variants.  You can even combine them to mix it up even more.  Here are some of the variants…

  • Back Squat: Hold bar on the back of your neck or your upper back.
  • Front Squat: Hold the bar along the clavicles.
  • Sissy Squat: Dumbbell held behind legs while the heels are lifted off the ground.  Then, lean back while keeping the torso area straight.
  • Jump Squat: Jump off the floor when going back up from the squat.
  • Overhead Squat: Hold bar overhead with a wide arm grip.
  • Zercher Squat: Hold bar on the inside of your elbows.
  • Box Squat: Sit on something, like a bench, at the bottom of the squat.
  • Hack Squat: Barbell is held just behind the legs.
  • Single-leg Squat: Raise one leg up while squating.

There are plenty more.  I will probably list them somewhere down the line.  Try these out for now.


Back Exercises - September 10th, 2009

How many of you struggle with pull ups?  What about lat spreads?  Well, the truth is, a lot of you probably do, but there is a secret to making them a lot easier.  That secret is – free weight back training.  That’s right, working your back muscles out is very important to be able to endure a lot of things.  Did you know that your back has the second most amount of muscles?  Well, it’s true.  And, if you were wondering, your legs have the most.  So, working out your back is a great idea, for various reasons.

  • You can burn a LOT of calories.
  • Condition your body strength-wise more effectively.
  • Help correct your posture.

Well, that’s cool, but what do they do?  What’s the point in having back muscles?  You’ll be able to…

  • You’ll be a pro at rowing boats.
  • Lift more weight from off the floor (make sure you put your legs into that as well).
  • Move through space much easier.
  • Burn just as much calories as when working your legs.

It’s actually really important to also work your back when you work your chest a lot.  If you don’t, it can cause some bad imbalances in your muscles.


Ways to Avoid Fat - September 9th, 2009

Many people can cut a lot of fat out of their diet, and don’t even realize it.  So, I decided to compile a list of drinks you can cut down on or completely.  Hopefully it will help you out on your quest for building muscles.  There’s probably a lot more, but I will just give some of the big ones.

  1. Soda: There is more sugar in a can of soda than most people put in their coffee.  Yeah, there is that much – approximately 16.4 teaspoons of sugar per can of soda.  Cutting it completely out of your diet can be a great way to lose weight.  So, what to drink instead?  Well, you can never go wrong with water, or flavored water.  Some teas can have a lot of sugar too, but if you drink them unsweetened, or diet tea too, that is also a great alternative.
  2. Fruit Juice: Fruit juice, like soda, can contain a lot of sugar.  Most of them don’t even contain 25% fruit.  So, what to drink instead?  Well the alternates for the soda work well here.  Also, look at the labels to see what the percentage is.  100% fruit juice is a great substitution too.
  3. Alcohol: Yeah, I know, we all love our booze.  But, one shot of alcohol contains around 70 calories – on average.  And who here just takes one shot?  One serving of beer or wine can contain up to 200 calories, and one mixed drink can contain up to 800 calories – yikes!  The best solution is to ditch alcohol all together, but you can also switch to light alcohol.  Using diet soda as a mixer is better too – but still not all that great.

Good Ab Exercises - September 9th, 2009

Want to trim down that spare tire around your gut and build up some kickin’ abs?  Well, I have got a treat for you.  I’m going to list a couple of  great ab exercises that are pretty easy to do!

  1. Medicine Ball Sit-up Toss: For this exercise you will need a partner.  It would probably be done without one, but it would get pretty hard.  What you do is lie on the floor with your knees bent and medicine ball in hand.  Make sure your feet are flat on the floor as well.  Then, like any other sit-up, you sit up.  While you do that though, throw the ball at your partner, hold your position until they throw it back, catch it and return to the starting position.
  2. Fold-ups: Fold-ups are a good way to work the abs, as well.  It is basically an advanced version of the v-sit.  Begin in a seated position on the floor, contract your ab muscles and legs up to a 45 degree angle.  Reach your arms forward so your hands can reach your shins or possibly your toes.  Try to keep good posture, and hold it.  That is the V-sit.  Keep doing this until you can build up your muscles and hold it longer.  The fold-up is the same thing, but you do a sit-up into the V-sit.


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