Have you ever heard the expression that "bodybuilding is 80% nutrition?" Well, who knows if that's the exact percentage, but you can rest assured that MOST of this game is won or lost in the kitchen - not in the gym! How do you know? Because thousands of people work out HARD, HARD, HARD. They bust their asses in the weight room... give it 110%. But then they blow it the minute they leave the gym and sit down at the dinner table. Could this be you? If so.

Up until September 2, 2003 my weight training equipment consisted of a cheap bench with butterfly and leg attachments, a barbell and a complete set of hex dumbbells (5-70 pounds in 5-pound increments). My cardio equipment includes a stationary bike, and an elliptical. Since September 3, 2003 I have upgraded my equipment and completely remodeled my home gym a couple of times. You can read all about it and check out "before" and "after" pictures here Back to index

Lifting is when the acrylic loosens from the nail plate, usually at the base of the nail. This can be caused by several factors. Improper preparation of nail plate prior to acrylic application, hands in water more than normal, or free edge too long causing too much pressure at the base of the nail are a few of the reasons. Whatever the cause, it must be taken care of to prevent breakage or mold. Call your nail technician for repair.

The law does not include maximum weight limits.The main legal requirements require avoidance or control of risk. HSE does not recommend weight limits. The Manual Handling Operations Regulations (MHOR) guidance gives basic guideline figures for lifting and lowering which indicate when a more detailed risk assessment should be carried out.

PROTEIN is necessary for the growth, repair, and maintenance of muscle and other lean tissue. Protein is composed of building blocks called amino acids. There are more than twenty amino acids necessary to build tissues, red blood ells, and the hundreds of other protein-rich molecules that sustain life. Many athletes and exercisers believe that a high protein diet will increase muscle mass and strength.

Glycogen stores are stores of energy that your body uses during weight training and cardiovascular exercise. Although, during weight training glycogen stores are the only energy source used. Thus, completing your cardiovascular routine before weight training will substantially deplete your energy (glycogen) stores needed to complete a proper weight training program. Also, completing your weight training before your cardiovascular program significantly decreases you glycogen stores.

Yes, weight lifting does stunt growth. However, if you follow advices presented in the book, your growth will not be affected. Moreover, the proper way to do weight lifting will help increase level of your growth hormone which will help you grow if the right food and right exercises are involved.

Recent studies by Dr. Fritz Hagerman would suggest that, unless you are using thhe C2 Dyno, spending more time on the Indoor Rower would probably help more than regular weightlifting. Dr. Hagerman has shown in two different studies that the specificity of activity has more impact than the strength gained from the lifting.

Yes, just like the nutrition tracker, our exercise tracker will allow you to log your training sessions with specific reps, sets and weight used. It will also track your cardio workouts and track how many calories you burn during your session. You can use this as an exercise journal or have the option to have the system automatically generate custom workouts for you.

Water and anti-oxidants could be called the keys to good health. Your skin texture is the best indicator of your body's health and water-content. If your skin's texture is dry, cracked and has many fine lines, it is obvious that your water intake is not sufficient. Common symptoms of dehydration are: thirst, loss of skin elasticity, dryness, decreased urine production, irritability, restlessness and fatigue. Fatigue can actually...Read More on Ways for Safe Weight Loss..

If your goal is to lose fat, it is recommended that you do cardio first and then weight training. However, weight training should be done first if your main goal is to increase muscle mass.

Well, I bet most people do cardio "whenever they get a chance." Sometimes during the middle of the day, sometimes before bed, sometimes directly after your weightlifting workout, sometimes directly before the weightlifting workout and sometimes first thing in the morning. The truth is, all of those times will get results. It doesn't matter what time of day you do your cardio workout, you will be burning calories every time.

This is the most frequently asked question concerning youth and weight training. I recommend you encourage your son to wait until he is at least 16 and instead develop his skills in other sports, such as football and baseball throwing. However, if he insists, here's what the American College of Sports Medicine suggests: limit the sets to one to two; attempt at least eight reps per set; and train one to two days per week using all of the major muscle groups in each workout.

Yes. Most competitions have a "seniors" or "masters" division. In some of those competitions there are few contenders, so one's chances of winning a medal can be quite high!! Hopefully this will change as more seniors do weight lifting.

A. It is advisable not to lift heavy items for the first three months following your surgery. Your muscles are weak and will be prone to straining. This can lead to a hernia. Click here for more information on parastomal hernias.

Beginners should stick to the basic exercises like leg press, bench press, shoulder press, bicep curls, tricep press, and back rows. Incorporating the whole body. Gradually adding more exercises as time goes on. Ask a trainer for help in formulating a program. Rest is very important. During the actual weight training the muscle is broken down, it grows/rebuilds while it's resting, usually taking 48-96 hours. So a program should also include "days off".

We work hard to maintain our equipment. Occasionally, we must wait for critical repair parts from the manufacturer to repair equipment. We are unable to warehouse all replacement parts.