Posted by admin | Posted in Weight Loss | Posted on 26-05-2011
If you need or want to lose weight while also looking to regain your youthful vitality you may be considering the potential for HGH weight loss by increasing your body’s levels of human growth hormone. And why not? Thousands of people like you are already enjoying the real benefits of increased growth hormone levels and HGH weight loss.
With all the hype surrounding the potential benefits of increasing ones human growth hormone levels many people could easily think it is to good to be true but, is it really and what IF it is NOT to good to be true? What if you could lose fat, especially stubborn belly fat simply by increasing your own body’s production of growth hormone thus accomplishing your goal of HGH weight loss?
Can HGH Weight Loss and Renewed Vitality Really Happen?
That is truly the million dollar question isn’t it? According to the Rudman study, where men gained 9% more lean muscle and lost 14% body fat, one could assume it is entirely true. And if you do further research online you can find where celebrities, Sylvester Stallone for example, have been linked to the use of human growth hormone to lose weight, build muscle and fight aging. And I know you really didn’t think Dick Clark, from American Bandstand fame, simply had good enough genes to keep him looking 29 at age 60 did you? In fact…
Stallone was convicted in Australia of possessing human growth hormone in 2007. And it doesn’t take a rocket scientist to conclude by looking at his bulging muscles, slim belly and relatively unlined face at the age of 60+, that he definitely has some secret formula for renewing his youthful vitality. Maybe Stallone knows about HGH weight loss and how to gain muscle.
Doctors in anti-aging clinics prescribe human growth hormone because of its reported ability to add thickness and elasticity to skin, improve vision, and make it easier to recover after physical exercise – a big advantage for athletes and bodybuilders who want HGH weight loss and muscle growth. And, apparently, for action heroes as well. However here’s the “kicker”…
HGH Weight Loss and Renewed Vitality Proven in Clinical Trial
On July 5, 1990, the New England Journal of Medicine published a landmark medical study done on human growth hormone that literally sent shock waves throughout the world. As a result, human growth hormone was almost instantly hailed as the new, probable “Fountain of Youth.”
In the study Dr. Daniel Rudman, and his colleagues at the Medical College of Wisconsin, injected 21 elderly men with the essential body nutrient known as human growth hormone over a 6-month period. The results were nothing short of amazing. At the end of 6 months…
The men gained 9% more lean body mass, lost 14% body fat, experienced thicker firmer skin, and the bones of their spines increased in density. Miraculously, this nutrient had turned these elderly men into sleeker, stronger, younger replications of their former selves. With a 14% reduction in body fat one can easily see the potential for HGH weight loss.
HGH weight loss by means of injection can be very costly even at the internet bargain basement prices of around $18 per injection because according to this author’s research you need to take that injection every day. That’s a minimum of $540 per month and probably more no matter how you do math.
Posted by admin | Posted in Men's Health | Posted on 02-04-2011
Weight Training Basics for Men
Resistance training is an extremely important aspect for men’s health. Unfortunately, many men will workout and stay active in their younger years only to later fall off the wagon. You finish college, jump into your career, start a family and other things tend to take precedence thus the gym gets neglected. Then you wake up one day and realize you need to get back in the gym and get in shape. Below you’ll find some basic exercise concepts for weight lifting that are essential to men’s health.
• Warm up thoroughly – Don’t just dive right into trying to lift heavy weights. Make sure you do a set or two of light weights to warm up with and don’t burn out on these sets.
• Increase resistance and weight in small increments – It’s good to move up a little in weight or add a little resistance each set progressively. You want to continuously push yourself to grow, as building lean muscle is vital to men’s health.
• Use proper form – If you don’t use proper form two things may happen: 1) you may injure yourself and 2) you won’t be building the actual muscle.
• Always use a spotter on free weight exercises – This is imperative especially with exercises such as bench press or overhead presses. Without a spotter you won’t be able to push to your maximum potential.
• Make your workouts short but intense – This is the best way to develop muscle definition and also burn fat. Use this concept unless you’re powerlifting.
Use these techniques when you’re starting out. The amazing thing about lifting weights and resistance training is that you will see results in a short amount of time. Not to mention you’ll see not only physical changes in your body but you’ll also notice your strength increasing. The overall goal of men’s health is to build muscle and burn fat.
Posted by admin | Posted in Nutrition | Posted on 19-01-2011
When we are talking about getting results, the first place one should look at is nutrition. With the proper nutrition the body will not function at 100% in turn the body will not maintain lean muscle and burn unwanted fat. It will actually create the opposite it will burn lean muscle and maintain or increase body fat. Nutrition is made up of 3 elements: carbohydrates, protein and fat. All three of these are essential in maintaining or increasing muscle and losing fat. The primary roll of each of the elements are listed below:
CARBOHYDRATES: (4 calories per gram)
Classified as simple sugars and starches which create a tremendous increase in blood sugar levels which in excess store fat
Carbs act as energy in the body preserving valuable muscle (protein). We want carbs early in the day and taper as we reach dinner. Carbs should be stopped about 3-4 hours before bedtime which gives your body the chance to burn them before rest.
A meal consisting of carbs should be eaten about 1-1.5 hours before exercise.
All breads (dark) not white because it is too high in sugar, rice (brown), potatoes (sweet potatoes) not white for the same reason and pastas (prefer wheat pasta) which is available at any wild oats or bread and circus.
If you are low on carbs and you exercise your body will have nothing to burn and utilize muscle for energy
PROTEIN: (4 calories per gram)
Build and repair body tissues
All meats, fishes, grains and dairy
Essential throughout the day especially after a workout and preferably with a carbohydrate, i.e.: 1 chicken breast with brown rice or sweet potato
Protein is broken down quick in the body and will not store as fat. All muscle in the body is made up of protein and muscle is the most valuable asset in the body…protein produces no energy component. Excessive protein in a diet will not promote lean body mass gain.
FAT: (9 calories per gram) same as alcohol
Provide energy, transports fat soluble vitamins (a, d, e and k), regulation and excretion of nutrients in the cells, organ protection and has a controlling effect on blood sugar levels…
We need fat in our diet…olive oil is a great fat that the body needs.
I am sure you can think of other fats but those are not necessarily as good as the fats we are talking about.
Lastly water which is a very important nutrient in the body…the body is made up of 75% water and without consistent water through the day the body will hold on to toxins and impurities that would be released when the level of water is increased. On average 96oz should be consumed everyday…a fat loss program will require an additional 8 oz of water for every 25 lbs a person carries above ideal weight. benefits is fluid retention is alleviated, liver function improves, increases the % of fat used for energy, appetite decrease, body temp regulates and body volume is maintained. Consume 16oz of fluid 2 hours before exercise; drink 20-40 oz for every hour after exercise, the goal is to replace sweat and urine loss.
In closing for FAT LOSS:
Distribute protein, carb and fat through every meal thru the day
Choose whole grains and fresh vegetables over refined foods and simple sugars
Should eat no fewer than 4 meals per day and no more than 6 total
Avoid empty calories and processed foods
Drink at least 12 glasses of water each day as well as following the water guidelines
For LEAN MUSCLE GAIN:
Eat 6 meals consistently every day including all elements
Increase your protein intake (protein powder) is a good way when food in unavailable
Consume protein and carbs within 60 minutes of exercise
Do not neglect the importance of carbs and fat in a balanced diet.
I hope this nutrition 101 helps…just remember it is great to workout but if you are constantly breaking muscle down in the healthclub and not repairing it with proper nutrition then no results will come from your efforts..With a good balance of working out and eating right your hard work will pay off…remember food is a way to help the body perform at 100%…if you think for a minute what you eat in the course of the day and equate it to performance…did the breakfast you ate today help your energy level? Did you even eat breakfast? Did the huge meal you ate last night help your muscle recover and replace fluid loss? Did your lunch revitalize your low energy level? Was the snack you just ate going to help your muscle recover? How much water did I drink yesterday? Everything you eat should serve a healthy purpose.
Posted by admin | Posted in General | Posted on 11-11-2010
Following the best fat burning exercise program involves using the interval training fat loss technique. If you want to learn how you can lose 5 pounds in a week then you need to be aware of the best muscle building techniques that work. Doing lot’s of treadmill exercises every day for an hour will only give you short term results. Over time you will rob your body of lean muscle and you will not be challenging your body enough. No challenge = no results. You need to really, really put in a lot of effort into your routines even if they are just 10 minutes long.
Shorter routines at higher intensity is the easy way to lose weight in a month and everyone can afford at least 10 minutes per day to do this. Using fun and easy workouts that work will keep your motivation up and you won’t get burnt out. As for your diet, an easy way to add protein which is essential for results is to buy some unflavored whey protein. These are healthier since they are lower in sugar and carbs and also is more versatile since you can mix it with virtually anything. This is the best fat burning exercise program, try out interval training fat loss routines if you haven’t already.
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Posted by admin | Posted in General | Posted on 23-10-2010
Many of us are concerned that we are not able to go to a gym for a regular workout. But there is good news. You can do very effective home workouts from the comfort of your home. One of the best types of exercises is home cardio workouts that help you to burn fat off your body. They are very effective and you will require less time for getting very good results. The best thing is that these cardio workouts at home do not require any kind of equipment, as you can do what is called circuit training.
There are a few important principles that you need to understand before doing the exercises. First, you will be performing resistance exercises without any rest between them. According to research, such exercises are very effective for burning fat when compared to the traditional methods. So you can get quick results in a short period of time. When you do the body-weight circuits you will be building lean muscle in addition to burning fat.
Building lean muscle helps you to increase your metabolism and you will be able to develop a good physique. This is not possible by using only the traditional cardio exercises, such as getting on a treadmill or elliptical machine. While doing these workouts you have to use a lot of muscle while performing the repetitions. So more calories will be burned naturally. And the best part is that you will be burning more calories for about 36 hours after the exercises are completed.
These circuit training home workouts consist of various exercises like advanced burpees, inverted rows with your palms up, one leg Romanian deadlift, close grip push ups, plank and jumping jacks. Do each one right after the other and repeat the whole sequence as much as you can. You should be able to complete a certain number of circuits in a set period of time, like 15-25 minutes. Once you start doing them you will realize their effectiveness.
The second type of exercises consist of squat thrusts, door pull ups, handstand push ups, Bulgarian split squats, reverse crunches and squat jumps. Just like the first set, perform these one after the other and complete as many repetitions as possible in the set period of time. The third set consists of the advanced burpees only. Try to complete as many burpees as possible in the specified time, at least about 50 times in 15-25 minutes.
When you do these home workouts regularly you will see a great transformation and your body will gain a lot of other benefits too. Apart from loss of fat you can enjoy a strong, healthy and athletic physique as well. Try to increase the number of repetitions if you want them to be more effective.