GenXXLSports for the Real World Athlete (and Weekend Warrior)
Soy Free Vegan Protein Blends
If you’re like me, you want high quality protein but want to avoid soy if possible. I’ve come up with a mix of vegan proteins that works well together, tastes pretty darn good, and is great for both bulking and cutting.
I choose to skip soy for many reasons. First, because soy [...]
Soy: Myth Vs. Fact
Soy is touted as a wonder food, and it’s in just about everything these days. So what’s my beef, you ask? Well, I have lots of issues with your “wonder food”, and I wanted to let you know some of the facts!
Myth Versus Fact
Myth: Asian people have eaten soy for thousands of years, and that [...]
Supplements: The Good, The Bad, And The Downright Dangerous
It’s no secret that I’m not exactly on the same side of the health fence as Big Pharma. It shouldn’t come as any surprise, then, that I’m not a fan of your everyday supplements. If your average one-a-day multivitamin is bad, what’s good?
The Good
My favorite raw foods blog is Kristen’s Raw. Kristen explains in great [...]
Orthorexia: Misplaced Fixation
Orthorexia–ever heard of it? I came upon this term about 18 months ago when someone accused me of being orthorexic. The person didn’t know me, but thought I had the condition when I had the audacity to suggest (upon being asked) that organic fruits and veggies are better for her health than so-called Healthy Choice [...]
Dwayne Johnson’s Workout and Diet Routine
Former pro wrestler Dwayne Johnson currently stars in the movie The Tooth Fairy. Yes, he plays a Tooth Fairy in the movie. Prior to the Tooth Fairy role, he starred in the movie Return to Witch Mountain.
I thought he was great in Witch Mountain as a taxi cab driver who helps two teenage aliens save the world. Tooth [...]
A New Look At Smoothies
So you think you’re hardcore, eh? You might drink raw eggs. You might eat pounds of boiled chicken breast without salt when you’re leaning out. Do you drink greens?
If not, you need to start right away! Greens contain minerals such as iron, calcium, potassium, and magnesium.
They have vitamins, including vitamins K, C, E, and many [...]
Massage, an Important Part of Training and Competition
Massage is an important part of the training process for many purposeful athletes who want to achieve swift recovery after extensive training or competition. Massage also plays an important role in injury prevention due to overuse or overstraining the body and in the rehabilitation process after injury.
Every athlete has experienced heighten muscle tension from training [...]
Avoid any Excuse to Get Fit
There is simply no excuse not to work out because exercise can be performed anywhere. Motivation is what many people need, so training with a partner or listening to cool music will certainly help. What if you do not have a gym membership but want to get fit for the New Year. It would be [...]
Boost your Weight Training Workout
Weight training, bodybuilding, or body weight training is difficult in itself. A positive mindset is required to help to push through the pain. Whether you work on pyramid or reverse pyramid sets, plyometric training, or simple lifting of weights, it is important to know your own mind to achieve your aims.
Many people may hit a [...]
Body Massage for Stress Relief
Getting a body massage is a great way to help relieve stress naturally. We all know that stress causes illness. The things that are known to cause stress are children, job, money, relationships, and time – you name it – even extended family.
One can manage stress to a certain degree. Some people do better than others. The [...]
Pressure Point Therapy Relieves Stress Naturally
We are all under pressure. Pressure is another word for stress. When a person thinks of stress, they think of the things that cause the stress: job, children, relationships, money, and time – you name it.
One can cope with stress to a degree. Some people do better than others. Everyone has his or her own [...]
Finding a Chiropractor
Chiropractic care deals with manipulating the back to help the nerves flow throughout the body. A patient experiences great relief when a chiropractor treats his back. Finding the chiropractor that works best for you plays a part in getting the most out of your chiropractic treatments.
Decide what type of chiropractor technique you like best. Familiarity [...]
Bodybuilding Principles to Follow
Bodybuilding takes dedication and persistence without ever cluttering the mind with the idea of doubting one’s ability to make it to competition. The bodybuilder knows that he or she needs to train intensively. You need to be aware as you go through your training sessions that your workout is intense to the degree that you [...]
Eat the right fat and lose weight rapidly
All fats contain more calories per gram than both protein and carbohydrates. Fats contain 9kcal per gram of fat and protein and carbohydrates just 4kcal per gram. Fat, therefore, keeps the body fuller for longer if the right fats are consumed. Try to stick to essential fatty acids like those contained in nuts, seeds, and [...]
Eat Food That Benefits the Body
Bodybuilders are aware of the fact that with the purpose of building muscles, they have to train regularly and eat foods that benefit their physic. With all the information available, it might be hard to discern the right food choices in order to eat properly for muscle growth. I have listed some common foods bodybuilders [...]
Excuses on why NOT to weight train
Only cardio burns fat, right?
Wrong. Cardiovascular exercise is effective at torching calories and the larger the muscles worked, the better, but nothing is more effective at building that all important metabolic rate than weight training. Start light and increase as your body grows stronger. Weight training adds muscle bulk to the body and helps to [...]
Foods to Stay Away From
What are some of the foods you must absolutely stay away from as a Bodybuilder? I am sure if you took a moment or two you I am sure your mind can think of some foods that you know you should not consume at all. To help keep your mind from working overtime, I have [...]
Tips to get Killer Abs
Each of us has a six-pack. The only way the actual six-pack can be seen is if the fat percentage of the body is reduced. The stronger the abdominals are the stronger the internal muscles and back. The abdominals are used for almost every move. The core muscles, including the abdominals are required for strength [...]
Work The Back
The medicine ball works well with keeping the back in top working condition. This is helpful to the overall body because the muscles of the back maintain the spine, which controls the entire body. The front muscles of the spine (flexor) allow the back to bend forward. The back muscles of the spine (extensor) allow [...]
Fast and Slow Twitch Muscle Fibers
The right form of training can be exciting to the mind and push the body past its ‘comfort zone’ to develop endurance. Many people agree that whatever training is carried out; there is no way to improve on speed. Fast twitch and slow twitch muscle fibers have their importance when focusing the body and mind [...]
