The Single BEST Type of Interval Training You Can Do For Rapid and Efficient Fat Loss…Near-Maximal Intervals

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Published on: October 22, 2011

Guest Article By Nick Nilsson

When I do cardio I want to get the greatest fat-burning effect in the shortest amount of time possible and get it over with fast. I want to burn a TON of calories and get the greatest “afterburn” for the time I put in.

Essentially, I want to do the most EFFICIENT cardio I possibly can.

And I’ll be honest with you right up front…I don’t do a whole lot of cardio. Cardio USED to be my thing back in high school, when I was a long distance runner, speedskater, cross-country skier, swimmer and soccer player.

Now my thing is lifting heavy things and putting them down again :)

That’s why the cardio that I do perform now is primarily in the form of what I call “Near Maximal Interval Training.” It allows me to work at near-peak levels for extended periods of time…and I’m talking 80 to 90% of my maximum pace for a period of 15 to 20 minutes.

And I have to tell you, the metabolic effects of this training style are INSANE. It burn RIDICULOUS amounts of calories and cranks your metabolism up long after you’re done. The fat loss you’ll get from it is extraordinary.

I’ll warn you right up front, though…as you can imagine, it’s hard work (VERY hard work) when done properly.

But when you do it right and do it regularly, it will help you burn fat incredibly fast and accelerate your cardiovascular capacity faster than ANY other form of cardio I’ve ever found.

I’m not going to go into the whole debate about which is better for fat loss…interval training or long-duration slow training. The best form of cardio is the one you’re actually doing to DO and if you hate the type you’re doing, you won’t put your best effort into it or do it regularly. Case closed. So do what you enjoy and stick to it.

For me, I actually enjoy interval training and using it to really push my limits. I don’t want to sit on a bike and mindlessly pedal in place while reading a magazine for an hour. If you prefer hard work, too, THIS is a technique you’re going to love…


How to Do Near Maximal Interval Training for Rapid Fat Loss:

This interval technique is going to allow you to work at near-peak levels for long periods of time. This has the benefit of burning a tremendous amount of calories for longer periods of work time than is possible with normal intervals.

The work intervals themselves are short but the rest periods are much shorter! Instead of pushing yourself to the max on every interval, you work at a pace somewhat short of your max (about 80 to 90%). This type of training allows you to perform near your max for longer periods of time. It is a VERY challenging and unique form of interval training.

So before I give you the nuts and bolts, I want to introduce you to your “Anaerobic Threshold”…

This is the point where your body switches from burning fuel aerobically (with oxygen) to burning fuel anaerobically (without oxygen). When you burn fuel aerobically, there is minimal build-up of waste products in the muscles…your body isn’t working so hard that it can’t deal with them and you can keep up that pace for longer periods.

This threshold is generally accepted to be at about 85% of your maximum work output.

When you go ABOVE that 85%, that’s when the waste product build-up begins….this threshold is also known as your “Lactate Threshold”…and yes, I’m talking about Lactic Acid.the average guy

When you’re training at that higher level, lactic acid builds up in your muscles as a waste product of anaerobic metabolism and your body can’t clear it out fast enough to keep up with that pace.

You get the burn, your blood pH decreases and your muscles don’t function very well.

What Near Maximal Interval Training does is take you over that threshold then brings you back under the threshold…under just enough to clear out some of that lactic acid before you go right back into the work interval and back over it.

And you repeat this for a period of 10, 15 or even 20 minutes.

Which means you’re working at a pace that is only just a bit short of your maximum workload for a time period 10 to 20 times greater than you normally could at that level if done straight through.

And I’m sure you can just imagine the calorie burning and fat burning you’re going to see as a result of that level of workload!

So here’s a sample of how to do it…(and I’ll give you a chart of this below to make it easier to see how it works with the progression). I would recommend performing this type of training no more than 2 to 3 times a week.

  • Start with a work interval of 10 seconds and a rest interval of 5 seconds. Your pace should be one that you would only be able to keep up steady for about 1 to 2 minutes before having to stop.
  • Do that pace for 10 seconds then go very slow for 5 seconds. After 5 seconds, jump right back in and do that same pace for another 10 seconds then very slow for 5 seconds.
  • Keep this cycle repeating for a designated period of time, e.g. 10 minutes, 15 minutes, etc.

This is the level I would recommend starting at…it’s a ratio of 2:1 work to rest. It’s the “easiest” level of intensity to learn how this exercise works. I also recommend starting here because you’ll need to use a progression of workload to develop your endurance.

  • So the first time you do this training, start with a 10 seconds work to 5 seconds for a total period of 10 minutes.
  • Repeat this for the second session.
  • On the third session, increase your work time to 15 seconds while keeping 5 seconds rest for a 10 minute block. Repeat on the fourth session.
  • On the fifth session, increase your work time to 20 seconds on 10 seconds rest for a 10 minute block and repeat this for the sixth session.
  • At that point, we’re going to increase the total work time to 15 minutes and go back to the 10 seconds work and 5 seconds rest. Then repeat the progression as I talked about above, going to 15 sec work, 5 sec rest then 20 sec work, 10 sec rest every second session.
  • When you finish your last 20:10 session on 15 minutes, then you’re ready for the big time :)
  • The work to rest interval is going to be 5:1…you’ll do 25 seconds work to 5 seconds rest…you’ll do it for 15 minutes for two sessions. Then, if you’re feeling good, you can increase that to 20 minutes for two more sessions (or you can just stick with 15 minutes).

 

Session 1 Session 2 Session 3 Session 4 Session 5 Session 6
10 sec work
5 sec rest
10 minutes
10 sec work
5 sec rest
10 minutes
15 sec work
5 sec rest
10 minutes
15 sec work
5 sec rest
10 minutes
20 sec work
10 sec rest
10 minutes
20 sec work
10 sec rest
10 minutes
Session 7 Session 8 Session 9 Session 10 Session 11 Session 12
10 sec work
5 sec rest
15 minutes
10 sec work
5 sec rest
15 minutes
15 sec work
5 sec rest
15 minutes
15 sec work
5 sec rest
15 minutes
20 sec work
10 sec rest
15 minutes
20 sec work
10 sec rest
15 minutes
Session 13 Session 14 Session 15 Session 16
25 sec work
5 sec rest
15 minutes
25 sec work
5 sec rest
15 minutes
25 sec work
5 sec rest
15 or 20 minutes
25 sec work
5 sec rest
15 or 20 minutes


This type of training works very well with cardio machines that allow you to switch resistance instantly or very quickly (stationary bikes, stair machines or elliptical trainers often allow this).

Machines that must cycle slowly through their speeds as they change do not work as easily for this (treadmills fall into this category, unless you feel comfortable hopping on an off the treadmill while it’s going full speed…if you DO decide to try this on a treadmill, hold onto the rails with both hands any time you hop on or off until you’ve got your balance and pace).

It can also be done with running fast then walking (which is the way I like to do it), cycling then pedalling slowly, or even swimming hard then doing a slow stroke.

You’re going to find it VERY challenging to be having to constantly restart your momentum from almost scratch on every interval, which is actually part of the benefit of this type of training…you work hard not only during the work interval but you also work hard to get up to speed for that work interval!

On a side note if you’re familiar with the Tabata Protocol, the framework will look similar to you. The difference with the Tabata Protocol is that you’re going as hard as you can during the work interval and doing it only for about 4 minutes.

Tabatas are also VERY good for conditioning and fat burning…I prefer Near-Maximal Training because of the ability to extend the time you’re operating at that higher workload to maximize the fat-burning effects.
Conclusion:

If you’re looking for some serious cardio training for the purposes of fat loss of increasing your cardiovascular capabilities, look no further. This Near Maximal Interval Training is EXTREMELY effective for achieving both goals.

It’s tough but it will absolutely give you the payoff you’re looking for for the effort you’re putting in.

And if you’re interested in an overall rapid fat-loss program that incorporates this style of interval training directly into a comprehensive weight, cardio and nutrition program, definitely check out my Metabolic Surge program.


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Nick Nilsson has a degree in Physical Education and Psychology and has been innovating new training techniques for more than 20 years. Nick is the author of a number of bodybuilding books including “Muscle Explosion! 28 Days To Maximum Mass”, “Metabolic Surge – Rapid Fat Loss,” “The Best Exercises You’ve Never Heard Of,” “Gluteus to the Maximus – Build a Bigger Butt NOW!” and “The Best Abdominal Exercises You’ve Never Heard Of”, all designed to maximize the results you get for the hard work you put into your training.

Be sure to grab your FREE copy of Nick’s 30-day “Dirty Little Secret Program for Building Muscle and Burning Fat FAST,”!

Gluteus to the Maximus Review | Build a Bigger Butt Program

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Published on: August 6, 2011

So today I want to talk about my Gluteus to the Maximus review. This program is by Nick Nilsson and it promises to add 2 inches to your butt in as little as a few short weeks. Is it possible did he deliver as stated on this program, let’s discuss the program and see?

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This program promises to take your booty from this <- and change it into that ->

 

Let’s read on a little further and see if it can stand up to the hype?

 

So I grabbed the complete program and started reading it, (click here to have a look at the program yourself) let me tell you there is a lot of information in there. It doesn’t just stop at your typical workout program. It has a ton of really informative tidbits of information. The two sections that I really want to talk about are the exercises and the programs section.


You could get information overload on both of these sections. The exercise manual is literally 250 pages of full illustrations for each exercise described in the book. There are well over a hundred exercises here, and each are designed to get the booty growing. The Gluteus to the Maximus exercise section is definitely over delivering. It is truly awesome. The actual best part is that after each exercise there is a link that you can click to go and check out a video of the exercise being performed by Nick.


Here is an example of the kind of info you are going to get, I posted a exercise on my site with instruction from Nick. The exercise is the 1 Legged Chair Squat I felt the same way about the actual workouts, these are amazing. There are a whole bunch of workouts for you to choose from, all broken down into categories and levels. You can choose beginner, intermediate and advanced workouts so this is really for everyone. There is even a workout to make your hips wider, believe it or not.

If you know anything about Nick Nilsson, you probably know that he is called the Mad Scientist of Muscle and that is because he is very inventive and he tests everything. Most of the time he actually test on himself, which makes him MAD! This program is not so different, he has a lot of really off the wall training techniques which will help you get great results and bust through plateaus like crazy.

I am going to share one of these workout techniques with you in my Gluteus to the Maximus Review. It is called Daily Specialized Training and it is a technique that takes place over a number of weeks and really only takes about 10 minutes a day.

Nick goes into greater detail on this one, but basically it is doing an exercise everyday once in the morning and once at night. You do this everyday no matter how tired your body part is, this is done to make this exercise become second nature to the body. When I started working out I did this with pushups and it worked amazing. I was very weak I could barely do 15 pushups to start, but I kept at it and by the time I stopped I could do well over 50 non-stop.

So for your glutes you could do this with one legged chair squats, you only do one set and you do it twice a day. This gives the body a chance to recover, and you can do it with your regular workout program. Once you do this for a number of weeks you will notice that your glutes pump up faster and they also stay pumped longer. This is feeding your muscle and making it grow, your butt will be showing some serious results in no time.

Grievances I have from my Gluteus to the Maximus Review -

Well I really only have one main grievance. That is there is an information overload that may occur when you read this. Although each program is laid out very well and explained it does take a lot to understand each, and there are a ton of different programs to understand.

If you are interested in growing your glutes, building your butt or making it rounder or firmer then I would suggest that you pick up this program and follow it. I can guarantee that you will see a rounder firmer larger behind as a result.

 

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How To Build A Better Butt

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Published on: July 27, 2011

So you want to build a better butt! Let me tell you “you’re are not alone,” there are a ton of women out there that just have a flat backside.  But it doesn’t have to be that way! Now I’m not saying you are going to get a butt like Kim Kardashian overnight.  I mean her behind is a mixture of exercise, diet and genetics.

kim kardashian better butt workout picture

That is not to say that you can’t change the way you look and have every guy turning his head to watch you walk out of the room!  A great butt is one of the first things men notice about women, and the reverse is also true.  Women notice a great butt on men as well; some women even say it is their #1 turn on.

 

There are a few simple exercises that will really help women build a butt that they can show off.  These exercises are for the most part lower body exercises, and really focus on the core as well.  If you think about it, if you have a great butt you need to have some good curves as well.

 

These are what I like to call my “Build a Better Butt Exercises”:

Squats

Deadlifts

Lunges

Kickbacks

Read an article on  6 Butt Building Exercises

There are several variations on each of these exercises that you can do.  The important thing is to really focus on squeezing your glutes when you are doing a contraction on one of these exercises.  You see each of these exercises are compound movements, meaning they use more than one muscle group.  So to get the most out of each workout you need to create a mind/muscle connection.

 

Focus on the three muscle groups of the rear end.  The gluteus maximus, gluteus minimus, and gluteus medius.  I think everyone knows the gluteus maximus.  It is the best known muscle, and it is the one that accounts for the majority of the butt.

butt muscle diagram, rear end muscles,

Remember to really keep your focus on these muscles when you are doing your butt workouts, these will really help build some great tush muscles and help you turn those heads.  If you are interested in how to build a better butt, we are putting together a whole section on this on the main site, (the internet health and fitness database).  We think that there is not quite enough info out there on this subject.

bigger better butt workout

I was doing a bit of research and I came across a site that was telling people to get a folding table, bend at the hips on it and do leg full leg extensions on this.  Now, this is not the best way to build that behind so we obviously need to get back to the basics and teach how to build a better butt…

 

I will be posting later on this page links to the other pages as they come along.  We are going to have a full section completely dedicated to building a great backside!

Update:

Read our Get A Bigger Butt Section

Read a Review of Gluteus to the Maximus

Read more on how to Build Firmer, Rounder Larger Glutes

 

 

Great Butt Workouts To Come As Well!

How to Build Muscle the Natural Way

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Published on: July 18, 2011

Male and female alike want to find out the secret on how to build muscle without the use of dangerous drugs. The fact is that one doesn’t have to be a rocket scientist in order to figure out exactly how to build muscle. Of course, it might take some will and perseverance on the person’s part, but other than that, learning how to build muscle naturally is easy.

30 inch bicepsPrior to considering how to build muscle, a person would need to consider their current body content. One of the biggest misconceptions on how to build muscle is that a person needs to gain weight first before developing the muscles. Hence, men tend to eat a lot, gain weight and go straight to target exercises. The result – puffy muscles or muscles that are buried under layers of fat.

 

In order to avoid this, the trick is to stick to a long-trusted formula: healthy diet plus cardio plus target exercises. Concentrate on eating fruits and vegetables and lean proteins, (eggs are great for this – read our article on how long to boil eggs)while trying to shred the fat and bulking up the muscles. Some believe that the trick of how to build muscle is to concentrate on the numbers which means calculating the amount of protein, calories, cardio and weight exercises done per day. However, this can be very taxing so just stick to a simple diet routine: more natural food types, more water, less processed foods.

 Here is a guy most men want to look like…  The truth is he is not a bodybuilder, just has great natural muscle.brad pitt showing abs

For those who want to learn how to build muscle through exercises, make sure to have a routine for the workouts. For example, MWF should be for cardio trainings, TTHS is dedicated for weight training and Sunday being the rest day. The reason for this is pretty simple: the muscles need time to relax and regroup for the next round of exercises; otherwise they might be damaged from continuous pressure.

 

Ideally, skinny males should skip cardio training or simply start off with very little before advancing to bigger numbers. The same goes for weight training so don’t try working on those 100 lbs. weight too soon. (read a cool article on choosing dumbbells or barbells?)

 Another great body with natural muscle tone.  Just so you know it can be done!

Keeping in mind this basic formula on how to build muscle, both males and females would find themselves getting toned after just a few months. That’s right, a few months. The fact is that muscle building doesn’t happen overnight so a person needs to dedicate some time to learn how to build muscle naturally. The good news is that compared to other methods, the natural path is the healthiest option possible.

How to Become a Bodybuilder | Tips To Success

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A common misconception that people may have on how to become a bodybuilder is that going to gym, running on the treadmill or lifting some weights is enough. However, being a real or professional bodybuilder is a different thing. Lifting weights in the gym is just one of the many aspects of how to become a bodybuilder. It is a serious and oftentimes life-long commitment to building an ideal and healthy physique.

 arnold schwarzenegger and ronnie coleman

(Above are 2 of the best of all time.  You can’t expect to get to this level overnight.  It would take a livetime of working out to look like this… and a few sterioids)

Some individuals may be attracted to becoming a bodybuilder using the easy way in—that is, through the use of illegal drugs or substances. This is not the right way on best way to actually do it. People who abuse substances are actually robbing themselves of good health. 

If one is serious about learning how to become a bodybuilder, he or she should have patience, discipline, commitment, and an inherent passion for achieving an ideal physique. Learning how to become a true bodybuilder would mean undergoing a systematic and professionally regulated exercise and fitness regimen. Professional fitness trainers would be able to provide the right guidance on to help you along the way.  You may be interested in the program No Nonsense Muscle Building.  I put together a review, have a read through it here -> No Nonsense Muscle Building Review.

 guy with great chest and ripped abs

There are basic concepts or ideas that one can start studying on their road to bodybuilding. First and foremost is diet and nutrition. People may have the impression that to be fit and healthy, they would need to starve themselves or restrict themselves to a diet. Somehow, this is true bodybuilding has a lot to do with proper diet and nutrition. However, dieting does necessarily mean restricting the volume of food. It means paying attention to the right types of food.

For instance, those wondering the right way to eat to become a bodybuilder may also wonder how to achieve a big body. This is achieved through the correct calorie level in one’s diet. It is said that a bodybuilder usually requires 24 times his or her weight in calories. These calories are needed for power and strength to do the exercises required for bodybuilding.

 strong fat guy bulking up for bodybuilding

Most professional bodybuilders also recommend bulking up first or gaining muscle mass before targeting to lose weight. Those wondering how to become a bodybuilder need to consider this strategy very carefully, because most people have the impression or idea of bulking up and losing fat at the same time. Fitness experts recommend aspiring bodybuilders to achieve muscle mass first, and then focus on losing the fat. This is supposedly a healthier and safer method to become a competitive bodybuilder.

For complete information and guidance on how to become a bodybuilder, it would be best to consult a fitness expert or a physical trainer at a gym or a bodybuilding association. If you are looking for some information on some of the best workouts for beginner bodybuilders have a look at this article -> Bodybuilding for Beginners. This will help you get on track!

HCG Diet | A Review on the HCG Way of Dieting

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Published on: July 12, 2011

The use of the Human Chorionic Gonadotropin hormone, or the HCG, in weight loss programs is becoming quite popular nowadays because of the fact that undergoing an HCG diet would help a person lose about one to two pounds per day on average.

hcg weight loss needle injectionDespite the popularity of the HCG diet, one should still find out if this type of diet is good for him or her.  They should learn that this kind of diet plan is not intended to be used by everyone.  It is a rather extreme form of diet which mostly includes applying a very low calorie diet and HCG hormone intake.  To have a better look at the HCG weight loss plan, this article shall start by giving basic information on it.

The HCG weight loss plan is a type of weight loss plan which incorporates the use of the HCG hormone to trick the body into feeling that it is not hungry.  This hormone, which is usually found on the placenta of pregnant women, is essential in the HCG diet plan since a very low calorie diet of 500 calories per day is to be carried out.  

This 500 calorie diet is by far the part of the plan that helps you lose weight.  The problem is when you stop the HCG will all the weight come back?  Well, I personally feel that this is a yoyo diet scheme, there are success stories out there, but as most yoyo diets there are many more failures that they don’t tell you about. Read another article on the Dangers of Using A HCG Diet Plan.  The idea is that it will turn change you like the picture below, but come on people you can’t fall for the diet company lies anymore.

hcg diet plan photo advertisementWhat type of food is advisable for those who are undergoing the diet plan?

For beginners, fruits are a good choice; however they should only be taken one serving per day.  As a person advances to the next phases of the HCG diet, he or she can add one serving to the original one serving per day.

Nuts and seeds are also a good choice but should be taken only in a single serving per day because of its high calories.  An excess in the consumption of these may ruin the whole HCG weight loss schedule.

Although the HCG way can be effective, there are still some negative effects which people may experience during the days they are on this diet.  This includes nausea, headaches, constipation, leg cramps, and at rare times, hair loss.  One may even faint or have faster heart rates.  The scam is probably the #1 deception when it comes to HCG read more about the diet scam and how it is mainly a yoyo diet which has been concealed. Have a look at this article HCG Weight Loss Program Scam?

However, even if there are negative sides to it, there are also positive side effects related to HCG diet plans.  This include the decrease in likelihood of people getting diagnosed with breast cancer, migraine attacks becoming less frequent, metabolism improvement, and many more.

If one is planning to go on the HCG diet, it is best to consult a medical professional first who is knowledgeable on the diet plan and can recommend the best way to make this diet effective and safe for you.  Also, the key to effective diet plans are determination and discipline; for without these, any kind of diet plan would be useless.

How to Build Muscle Size and Overall Strength

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Published on: July 11, 2011

In terms of how to build muscle size, there are practically three things to consider: the weight that is to be lifted, the manner at which it will be done, and the diet. There are different varieties at which doing these three things can be combined and they all lead either into how to effectively build muscle strength and size or muscle definition.

 before and after muscle gain

So, how to build great muscle size? If you are to make your muscles more toned, you must do high repetitions and more cardio workouts than you would lift weights. If you are then to execute programs, which are based on bulking to gain muscle size, then you must always push your muscles to its limit in terms of endurance and lifting capability. This does not necessarily mean that knowing building muscle require low repetition workouts. You must follow this principle on the absolute best ways to build muscle… as it is ‘push your muscles to its limits’.

However, being able to learn how to build muscle size doesn’t only involve lifting weights to the limit of your muscle. Your body should also have enough nutrition in order to repair your muscle and promote its growth, particularly in terms of increasing its size. This means that when it comes to growing your body, the composition of your diet is just as important as the exercise you are doing.

 (Working out and pushing your muscle is the absolute best way to build strenght, but never forget your diet, it is essential)

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Unlike the reduction of fat deposits, which leads to make one’s muscle more defined, the act of building dense muscle size involves having to take more calories compared to the diet of the former. This must be done so that all the energy that you use when lifting weights will be from the readily usable calories in your body. Since all the energy that you use for lifting weights will be from those calories, all of the proteins that you consume will be dedicated in the process of growing your muscle.

When it comes to bulking up, it is of course imperative that you take a lot of protein from meat and whey protein. It is not recommended that you take your protein from soy products because they can increase the production of estrogen in your body which instead of helping in how to build muscles size, you build “man boobs.”

Most programs that are based on how to build muscle size do not involve long periods of cardio-vascular workouts. It is recommended that instead of doing any form of cardio, you better take a rest when you finally reach the limit of your muscles as they are right now. This is because there is a possibility that when you do cardio, your body might finally use your muscles as its source of energy, which can lead to atrophy or the breaking down of your muscles, which ultimately destroys the purpose of your actual muscle building workout. Keep working hard and don’t forget about your diet, this is the absolute best way to build great muscle.

How to Build Biceps in the Shortest Time Possible

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Published on: July 8, 2011

             There are a lot of things that you can look into as means of how to build biceps, all of which will allow you to get the toned arms that you have been dreaming about. However, you should be prepared to put in the required amount of work for as long as you have to, because the process of building biceps is definitely not an easy one. Fortunately, there are some sure fire things that you can rely on in your search for the most effective ways to grab some serious guns. With these techniques, you would be able to minimize your waiting time and still get the results that you want.

arnold and ronnie coleman

(Above are a couple of guys who knew how to grow their biceps in the shortest time possible…  These guys are the two most amazing bodybuilders of all time.)           

The quickest way that you search for the best ways of answering the question how to build biceps is to increase the amount of resistance that you use for your workout routines. Any muscle builder would tell you that pushing your limits is the secret of surefire muscle growth… With this said, make sure that you use weights that are heavy enough to give you the definition that you want. Know your limits and try to get as close to it as possible when you perform your workout routines.

            Performing the right number of repetition will also help you on your search for the best ways of how to build biceps. Most people make the mistake if using the right resistance yet performing the exercises in fewer repetitions in the process of growing your biceps. For you to be able to get the results that you want from the process, you need to perform the exercises until as many times as necessary. Worry not for you can very well rest for a few seconds between your sets, to avoid placing too much strain on your body.

30 inch biceps

(Remember when it comes to pipes, more isn’t always better.  Here are the biggest biceps in the world.  Could you imagine walking around with those.  You could never find a t shirt that fits, and forget about doing anything other than working out!)

            Finally, make sure that you give your biceps enough time to rest. Sticking to the process of building rock solid pipes longer than you have to will not give you the results that you need. As a matter of fact, it will keep you from reaching your body’s full potential. For this reason, you need to ensure that you take part in the necessary rest periods between your routines. You cant constantly be pushing yourself, you will never learn how to get big arms that way.  Push your muscles when you need to so as to get the results that you want from your techniques of how to build biceps, but make sure that you give your biceps their recuperation time as well.

How Long To Boil Eggs | The Perfect Soft and Hard Boiled Egg

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Eggs are by far one of the most amazing and nutritious foods there are, but if you are anything like me you run into a major problem knowing How Long To Boil Eggs to get them to the right point.eggs with baby chickens

There is nothing worse than cracking open an egg and wanting it to be hard boiled and then all the sudden it is running all over the place. The next worse thing is wanting to enjoy some toast and soft boiled eggs and then all the sudden the yolks are hard.

(A Little Side Note, I know this is a bit off topic, but if you are into fitness like me you know eggs are an amazing part of a healthy diet…  Don’t eat eggs that taste bad, follow these directions)

These are the two most common occurrences when you don’t know how long to boil eggs for. Below are some good tricks of the trade when it comes to how long to boil eggs.

The Perfect Hard Boiled Egg

Step 1 – In a saucepan lay eggs flat and cover with at least an inch of water.

Step 2 – Bring water to boil. Once it is boiling let it continue for 1 minute

Step 3 – Turn burner off and allow the eggs to stay in water for 11 to 12 minutes.

Step 4 – Remove and rinse with cold water. Crack them open and enjoy.

how long to boil eggs

Above you can see a picture of a hard boiled egg using this method. The first pic is of the egg at 9 minutes, as you can see it is very runny still, the second is perfect at 12 minutes, the third is overcooked.

The Perfect Soft Boiled Egg

Step 1 – In a saucepan fill the water up to a level that will cover the eggs completely.

Step 2 – Bring water to a rolling boil, make sure it is really moving.

Step 3 – Put the eggs in gently so you do not break the shell. Make sure you do this one correctely.

Step 4 – Boil the eggs for 3 minutes for a regular size egg, for a larger egg you may need to boil for 30 seconds to 1 minute longer.

Step 5 – Run the eggs under cold water when you remove them.

soft boiled eggs

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Strong Fat Guys; Do Some Cardio

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Published on: June 22, 2011

Ok, let me start by saying all you muscular fat guys out there “You are not as impressive as you think you are.” I mean this in the nicest way possible, you know why…  I was as close to being a strong fat guy as you can get!

I mean honestly, who goes to the gym and models their body or workout routine after this guy?

strong fat powerlifters

 

Sure these strong fat guys are very strong… In fact these guys are probably benching more than two of you combined.  But you know what, no one is knocking at their door asking for their secrets to success.

Unless you are training for some kind of strongman or power lifting competition you really should be adding some cardio to your routine.  I can speak from experience, I hate cardio and you know what this was the main reason I was verging on becoming a strong fat guy once myself.  I have never been one of those guys in the gym that can actually sit on a treadmill for an hour before or after a workout (read cardio before or after weights for more insight)…

I had to look in the mirror, and see that I was starting to look like the guys who everyone knew were strong, but didn’t look all that athletic.  Then I figured it out, I need to do some sort of cardio work to lose fat on top of building muscle.  It simply isn’t enough just to strength train.

There is a guy at my gym who looks almost like this guy…

strong fat guy

While this guy has incredible strength, and he is probably pressing hundreds of pounds more than you are to be honest with you he could go for a few pounds lighter and a few pounds less fat.  He probably would look a bit more impressive if he was about 50 pounds lighter.

A lot of guys do this, and the above is a case where it works ok…  The problem is when guys who are not even as close to as muscular are not losing fat, because they think they look fine.  Well let me tell you, if your goal is to look good, then you need to have a slim and muscular look to you not a huge bulky look…

Have a look at what women consider sexy!

brad pitt showing abs

Yeah, that’s Brad Pitt…  One time worlds hottest man, and you know what he isn’t that bulky at all.  In fact he is muscular but not over muscular, and it is a physique that a lot of guys are capable of achieving. 

So, you need to think about it and pick the right kind of cardio.  For me, I wasn’t able to really get on the cardio train until I found some sports that I could play to lose the fat.

I choose squash and basketball, these are the sports that I play on the regular, but it is really up to you what you do to lose the bulge…

If you are interested at all, I have only found two actual workout program out there that really takes this kind of body into focus.  The idea of getting a very strong body but making it visually appealing is something that most programs don’t take into consideration. The two programs that i stand behind are called Turbulence Training and Visual Impact Muscle Building.

They are quite different, so I suggest you have a look at a review of each of them…

Turbulence Training Review

Visual Impact Muscle Building Review

These are both amazing programs, I am currently in stage 3 of the Visual Impact Program, I have lost about 10 pounds since doing this program but I look and feel even more muscular and athletic than I did before.

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