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This week we’ll be talking about a fundamental exercise when training; the deadlift. Now, the deadlift has a bad rap. Whenever people mention the deadlift, they associate it with risk of injury, and danger. Really, this isn’t the case. The deadlift may be a tougher exercise to master, but when you have the form down, it’s much lower risk, and more beneficial than most exercises. The deadlift is not only simple, but it’s an exercise that can work your entire body with only one natural movement.   First of all, when you think of performing and exercise, for many people who don’t go to a gym and train from home, minimal equipment is important. The deadlift is perfect for anyone with minimal equipment. All you need is weight. Once you have the weight, you need to learn the proper form, and you’re good to go. It’s one of the most simple, yet extremely beneficial exercises you can do from home with almost no equipment. Even in a gym, the deadlift is one of the best exercises you can do. It works multiple muscles, from the legs to the back, to the arms, and many more secondary muscles. It’ll honestly help…

New article on VISUALIZATION! Without it, you won’t succeed. It’s the most important thing! My body reflects how my mind is made! You have to picture, and imagine getting to where you dream of being before you get there. Belief is the most powerful thing to bring you towards your goals. At the end of the day, I believe you can be more. You should read this! When training, or just living life, the importance of visualization cannot be stressed enough. If you want the results you hope for, you need to see yourself doing it. If you want to succeed in life, you need to put yourself there before you even get there. As Will Smith stated; “If you’re always ready, you don’t need to GET ready.”   As everyone who trains understands, getting the body you dream of isn’t a simple accomplishment. It takes quite a bit of time, but with the right motivation, it’s achievable. We already have an article about being positive, but now it’s time to focus on the visualization aspect. When you start training, achieving that dream body may seem difficult, at some times even impossible. This is where visualization really becomes important. If…

Article on Muscle Mass If you’re training, and your goal isn’t to lose weight, it’s most likely to gain muscle mass. Gaining muscle mass can come more easily for some than others, but no matter what body type you are, there are certain necessities for gaining lean mass. Throughout this article we’ll provide you with multiple little tips, so you can pack on the muscle you want. We want to emphasize, this is for gaining weight, cutting is a completely different concept. First, and most importantly, you must ensure your body is getting the fuel it needs. This means calories, carbs, fats, and protein. Often, as important as it is, this is overlooked. People think training consistently will be enough for them to add all the muscle they want, but they continue eating the way they did before they started training. Chances are, you need to eat more. When you train intensely, you burn way more calories than a normal person. Ultimately, this means what you ate before you started, though you might think it was a lot, really isn’t near to enough what your body needs. The first thing you should do after you’ve decided you want to pack…

Article on Having a Positive Outlook People constantly underestimate the importance of the mind, and your mental state. If you aren’t stable, and happy in your mind, how will you be able to find success in any aspects of your life, whether it be work, school, or the gym. Today we’ll explore the importance of having a positive outlook on life, how much it can actually change YOUR life, and how you can begin working towards always being positive. Let’s begin by admitting; it’s definitely easier to be negative than positive. The human mind has a tendency to focus on the negative sides of everything. Maybe it’s a class you dread every week, or the weather. Either way, being positive 24/7 is much more of a challenge. It’s even possible you don’t care for being positive, and don’t think it’ll make a difference in your life, or that it isn’t worth the effort. When you’re negative, you can definitely still be happy, but mood swings are more frequent, and they can really bring your overall spirits down. When you start working at becoming more positive, you immediately appreciate all the little things. Believe it or not, being positive will help…

Importance Many people ask just how essential a diet is when trying to lose/gain weight. Our answer to them always is; it’s the most important element. People assume by training their abs more frequently, they will start to come through, when really, 85% of your abs are made in the kitchen. In order to lose the fat, or gain the muscle mass, your diet must be perfect. It has to have all of the elements your body needs, so you can successfully accomplish your goal. Preparation The key to having a diet plan is preparation. Most people’s excuse is a lack of time. If your plan is completely laid out, all the way down to portion size, you will have a much easier time. This will allow you to prepare all of your meals for the week on one day, so all you have to do is grab it and go. The change in results you see will be noticeable, and worth the extra work. You don’t grow in the gym, you grow with what you give your body after the gym. The repair is what allows you to grow.   In order for you to see adequate results, your…

  With summer on its way, there are a lot of people trying to get into shape. Often, people are trying to achieve the beach body they desire. This means usually having to spend a lot of time in the gym doing the ever so hated; CARDIO! It’s long, and boring. Often, people don’t achieve their goals because they just can’t keep up the motivation to do cardio, because it’s just too bland. Doing HIIT can have the same, if not better results, and takes a lot less time. This article’s goal is to educate you about HIIT, and show you it’s advantages, so you can burn some quick calories. First off, HIIT stands for High Intensity Interval training. It means you work very hard for a short amount of time, and then you get a small recovery period. It’s kind of like bursts of hard work. For example, you sprint for 30 seconds, and get 1 minute to walk, and recover. For the best results you repeat the process over, and over, for around 7 times. As you can probably already tell, the first major advantage is the amount of time it takes. You can be done a HIIT…

  This week, we’ll be talking about an extremely hot topic in weight training; creatine. Creatine is one of the most misconceived supplements, and in this article, with Marc’s opinion, we’ll try to help clear up these issues using his knowledge, and more importantly; experience. Throughout his years, Marc has become extremely familiar with supplements. Creatine is one of his favorites, and one he believes is essential to every athlete who wants to take their training to the next level. Hopefully by the end of this article, we’ll be able to leave you with a more informed opinion on this awesome supplement. First of all, creatine is found in certain foods, such as steak. The supplement is just much more than you could get out of the food. Just to be clear, we are talking about creatine monohydrate powder. It’s important to make sure your creatine is 100% pure, and doesn’t have anything weird added into it. We are talking about this kind because it’s the best, and it’s the only one Marc has used. It’s one of the best supplements on the market to increase strength, and endurance. In turn, it also is one of the best muscle gaining…

This week is a subject that has an impact on tons of people who train nowadays. Especially among young people, partying and drinking are a huge part of their lives. Many young adults make it a weekly routine to go out with friends to a bar, or club, have some drinks and maybe smoke weed. Often, these people also workout at a gym regularly, and try to balance the two lifestyles. Is it possible? Well, today we’ll be telling you what you might be able to get away with and what might have a much larger impact on your body and training. First of all, if partying, drinking, and doing any kind of illegal substances can be avoided, that is 110% what we recommend. Marc never drinks, or smokes, and doesn’t believe in doing so. So let’s start with the most common one; drinking. It was proven by the US Department of Justice; quite a bit over 50% of 21 year olds drink alcohol. Obviously, this is something the majority of people do. We’ve all heard the “a drink a day is good for you, and your body line” but if that is the case, not drinking at all is…