The Hulk

How would you like to be the Hulk for Halloween by putting on a pair of purple shorts and spray painting (with body paint) your body green? No fake muscles?

It might be a little late to get the Hulk look by this Halloween, but it is not too late for next year.  Plus you  would have the muscle look for your summer time activities at the lake and look great playing valley ball, soccer, etc.

How do you do  that?  Get started on your bodybuilding routines and keep at it.  When you have the look you want, maintain.  There are several articles on this site about body building such as 18 Ways To Arm Yourself,Rock Hard Abs: Converting that Keg into a Six Pack, and Do You Know How to Gain Muscle Fast?

Teens:  There are special ways for you to develop your muscles.  These pointers and helps are contained in the articles Top 10 Tips To Successful Teen Bodybuilding Part 1 and Top 10 Tips To Successful Teen Bodybuilding Part 2. These pointers will direct you to the correct techniques to build  your body to every girls dream guy.

Ladies – Women – Females:  Whatever label you like.  Read the article  Weight Lifting Rules for Skinny Guys and Gals to get started on the bikini look you want for summer and look sexy in that Halloween garb next year, whether you choose a witch or Cleopatra look.

The point is – don’t wait for New Years resolution time to get started.  Now is a perfect time to start.

My summary excerpts from the article “The Skinny Gal’s/Guy’s Guide To Gaining Weight” Vince DelMonte.  To read the complete article Click Here.

If the title of this post caught your attention, there is a good chance you are sick and tired of not seeing the weight on the scale budge.  People, predestined to be skinny, are commonly referred to as “hard gainers.”  These people have traits like Lamborghini-type metabolism, giraffe like limbs, and the strength of a senior citizen. You have to fight with every bone in your body to do something about your small frame and to keep up to your friend.  Even though you might think your genetic deficiencies have sentenced you to a life of frailty, there is hope.

If you are underweight, than your first step to gaining weight is to understand that you must play by a different set up rules.  Vince goes through these steps in the article

1. Double It Up: double whatever you are currently eating in the kitchen right now

2. Live Your Life Around Food:  Eat every 2-3 hours.  Set your clock on a countdown timer to go off every 2 and ½ hours to remind you.  Eat your first meal within 15-30 minutes of waking up – absolutely no later. This first meal of the day should always consist of REAL food to flood your body with quality nutrients.

3. Use BIG Eating Equipment: Get a BIG cup, get a BIG bowel, and get a BIG plate.

4. Never Train Hungry.

5. Eat Nutrient Dense Foods

Focus on caloric-rich foods that are loaded with nutrients.  Here are some of the best choices:

• Carbohydrates – Oatmeal, rice, breads, yams beans, potatoes, fruits and veggies.
• Proteins – Steak, chicken, lean beef, cottage cheese, whole milk, eggs and salmon.
• Fats – Olive oil, flax oil, avocados, nuts and peanut butter.
• Extras (high calorie cheat food) – Ice cream, raisins, dried fruit and trail mix.

6. Drink A Carb And Protein Drink While You Workout

7.  Live the motto, “Never Stop Eating”

Note:  Vince DelMonte is the author of No Nonsense Muscle Building: Skinny Guy Secrets To Insane Muscle Gain

We can work on losing weight, we can do cardio to burn calories, strengthen our legs and possible arms, help our heart and lungs. But for our Abs, we need exercises that work the ab muscles. Here is a video with a killer ab workout -- meaning you will really have to work to complete it!

Doing this once or twice won’t get it. You will need to repeat this everyday or every other day, rotating with workouts for the arms, legs, etc. And just like with the arms (The Popeye Syndrome -- Build Your Arm Muscles), we would look funny with a ‘washboard’ abs and flabby legs and arms.

Vincent Delmonte will be coming up with a ultimate package to be available soon.  If you want to be notified, please sign up in the column to the right.

I have noticed that people tend to think bodybuilding is just for men or over zealous teanage boys.  But it isn’t.  It isn’t limited to twenty year old females either.  A 60 year old woman can start out slowly and progress at her own pace.  Weight workouts build muscle which cut down on the flabby look and burns more calories.  It’s like losing weight -- or gaining weight -- while getting fit all in one swoop.  You don’t have to be trying to compete professionally or look muscle bound to benefit from weight training.  You don’t have to purchase equipment if you go to a gym, and you don’t have to go to a gym if you desire to purchase home equipment.  Either way, you don’t have to have everything to start.

By the way, Tony Little has 10% off all products in time for the holidays if you are shopping for equipment.

If you want to know the answer to the question ‘which is the best’ you go to an expert.  You want to know which is the best exercise to build your abs.  Let’s see what Vincent Delmonte, professional bodybuilder and personal trainer has to say:

There you have it -- the exercise and a visual of how to do it correctly by a professional and a personal trainer.  Now all you have to do is spend a few minutes a day -- probably at the gym unless you have a total Home Gym.  What would you do to have abs like Vince?

Right now he has a 2 week trial offer going.  Soon he will have a special on his two best body building packages.  To learn more, go to Six Pack Abs or No Nonsense Muscle Building.

Also check the links below, the article index page, or the far right column for other articles about building abs.

Don’t forget to sign up for notices on specials, news, etc. at the top of the right column.

A NEW ARTICLE has been added to give you tips about Bench Pressing.  It is entitled ‘Bench Pressing for Beginners: 7 Steps For Success ‘ By Dane Fletcher Body Building Today.  Bench pressing can be dangerous if you don’t know the correct way to do it.  This article gives the beginner wise counsel on the ins and outs of bench pressing.

I could re-write what Dane says, but it is better if you read it in his own words.  Take a minute to read this article – it will be well worth your time.

You can develop your legs, you can develop your arms, you can develop your shoulders, so why do you have a flabby or pot belly? What gives? How do you lose fat?

The answer is simple. Your technique, your program balance, your focus. Watch the video for some down to earth facts from Vince Delmonte. You will pick up some tips. (The sound track may be out of sync with the video, but the facts are still relevant.)

For more information about Vince’s Your Six Pack Quest click here.

So how do you develop your abs? Check out the article: Ab Exercises -- The Best Ab Exercises to give you facts about the weight workouts.

How do you find a good abs workout? Check out Ab workouts -- Finding The Best Ab Workouts for a good guide to help you choose.

Ladies -- here is a workout program to sculpt your body with a diet plan to go with it.  Want to get into those smaller clothes?  Six weeks of this and you are bound to be smaller and in better shape.

You have to be in some sort of shape to start this.  And it will take some equipment.  You can find the equipment at a gym, so you don’t have to purchase the equipment.  Take a deep breath and be ready to work -- then Shape that Body.

Vince DelMonte and Shannon Clark have a complete program just for females called Bodyshaping Success Kit for Women.

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Here is the second of two 4 minute routines to you can kick start your body’s Fat Burning to Lose Fat. Use Part 1 the first day, Part 2 the second day, and repeat the following days.  You will notice the difference in just a few days.

Remember, this is by a professional bodybuilder, so modify it to fit your abilities.  Use weights you are used to -- ladies, start with 2 lbs weights.  The box jump, use a low platform; you can easily build one out of wood or use an exercise mat folded up.  Be careful it is something you can jump on and off without falling or having it tip over on you.  Make other modifications as necessary.  Since you time each piece instead of counting reps, you will automatically start at your pace, then work up.

Use Part 1 one day and Part 2 the next

For more information on Vince’s Six Pack Quest click here.

We all like to ensure there is the minimum of fat in our bodies -- remembering that we need a certain percentage (based on height and weight) of fat to be healthy.  We want healthy ways to take the fat off.  After your weight workouts, your body is begging for nutrients.  Smoothies are one of the healthy choices.  Watch this video for Vince Delmonte’s smoothie snack.

These smoothies are to be used with weight workouts.  To see more about Vince’s workout programs for women, click here. Men, click here.

Also, check out the new article Protein Powder, The Skinny Guy’s Guide To Protein Powder.

While Popeye’s unusual arms may have caught Olive Oil’s heart, most of us would rather stay away from that look . . .

It’s obvious that although spinach gives one a lot of good vitamins for strength, it is not the total answer for big arms. Good news! There is an easy way to avoid it. – - – Just make sure that you work on all the arm muscle groups :

1. Biceps

2. Triceps

3. Forearms

4. Brachialis – this is the muscle that twines between the biceps and triceps. Arnold Schwarzenegger swore this was the secret to building big arms.

5. And don’t forget the shoulders – who wants big arms dangling off shrimpy shoulders? Let your back do the work on your deltroid presses.

I don’t want to see any of you with Popeye arms now, ya hear????

Supplements or no supplements – that is a question. And it is one that I have an opinion on. Everyone likes the ‘get it quick’ theme. In this day of drive-through everything (you can even get married in a drive-through), we want our results instantly. I am the same way. If I pass up eating a donut, then I want the scales to show I lost a pound the next day. Or, if I get out the resistance bands, I want that muscle to show by morning.

The truth of the matter is, there are no miracle methods. Sure, that drink might make you expel your body waste and drop your weight quickly. But once the body waste is gone, your weight loss is done. And if you keep on, your body gradually adjusts to the drink, so the one going results are minimized. Even those who need to gain weight fast – say wrestlers – eating bananas and whatever only gives a temporary fix.

Now, the truth about supplements: There are some good supplements out there that do help to reach the goal, but must be combined with good diet and exercise. We don’t like to think of weight workouts as exercise but it is. It is just a different method of exercising our muscles and obtaining specific results. When a valid legal supplement is discovered, it is quickly replicated into different forms, different brands, fancy names, etc.Just think about it. The ads we read – in newspapers, in magazines, online – or watch on TV or online – or hear on TV or online (isn’t online great) – are all produced to one end. TO SELL A PRODUCT. Although regulated by the government, they do not have to prove the statements made about a supplement. They are not ‘drugs’ so they do not have to pass the tests and provide the documentation that drugs do. So, they can sell any placebo they want and make any claims they want to get your money. For weight loss and body building, we have a lot of emotions to appeal to which makes this a profitable market.

As I said before, there are some good supplements out there that will help – HELP, NOT DO. The sidebar site has links for supplements for those of you who want to use them as well as exercise equipment and workout plans. Supplements can help accelerate your process. REMEMBER THIS: You still have to maintain a healthy diet which includes all the elements our body requires AND have a good exercise regimen that targets your goal. Only self-control and hard work will get the job done.

I wish I had a good Maxine comic to put here.  I can only imagine what she would have to say about this!

Look like a model?  Is that possible?  Well, first – really what is a model supposed to look like?  To really look like a model, you have to have perfect skin, perfect features, etc, etc.  And who decides what perfect is?

So, lets pretend that looking like a model only has to do with your body shape – having curves, not angles, no bulges, etc.  How do I get there?  Weight training is part of the process.  That is great for guys – isn’t the perfect guy muscle bound?  What about the women?

Vincent Delmonte – you know, the skinny guy that ‘grew’ muscles and now looks FABULOUS – has something to say about that.  In one of his articles How to Look Like a Female Model he says “Now, curves are back so long as they are created with muscle mass and have a softer appearance.”  ”Hot celebrities such as Jessica Biel and Jessica Alba are now gracing the covers showing off their new curves.”  First things first. Pink Weights” “Weights have the power to completely transform your body. They will make you a smaller, yet curvier version of your body now.”

In my words, basically it is the actual work out routine that allows a woman to make progress faster with weight training rather than cardio workout, but at a rate that curves the body rather than going ‘muscle bound’.  This allows you to develop the curves to your satisfaction, then stay at that level rather than going on to the ‘iron man’ contest (or the Women’s Figure Competition).

Vincent has teamed up with Shannon Clark to set up a fitness program just for women called Bodyshaping Success Kit for Women.

The news earlier this year was filled with speculations about the Man on Mars. Man? Who says it has to be a man?  Could this not be the picture of a woman body builder? You know, all muscular and such?

This is just to illustrate the misconception that if a woman body builds or muscle builds/tones that she will ‘look’ like a man. I was browsing through the web earlier and found an interesting article by Machelle Lee. Most women shy away from muscle building (or toning) fearing they will look like a man. Her article is a good synopsis of why women should have a muscle toning routine and how to use it. As she points out, muscle toning IS NOT for spot reducing.

Here is an excerpt from the article “Muscle Toning for Women“:

“. . . The key to muscle toning for women is that you need to realize what the results of building muscle will be. When you break down your muscles, they will build back up, creating more strength. These new muscles need to burn more energy in order to remain strong and healthy – and they burn this energy in the form of calories. As you increase the toning of your body, you increase your muscle mass, which means you’ll be burning more calories at rest than you do right now. And when this happens, you can eat more without gaining weight or you can eat the same amount as you are right now and lose weight.

The trick with muscle toning for women is that you want to learn how to create muscle mass. This means that you need to learn basic strength training exercises that will help stress your muscles. To be even more effective, you should learn how to lift weights for their larger muscles – i.e. glutes and thighs. Because these muscles are larger, they can help to burn more fat and calories when they are strengthened through regular workouts. Try to find a fitness program that focuses on your major muscle groups instead of just your specific ‘trouble’ areas. You will want to know now that you can not spot reduce areas with toning exercises. . . ”

You may read the rest of the article at www.stress-fat-heart-solutions-for-boomers.com

Two new Articles have been added:

1.   Muscle Fiber Types Vince DelMonte talks about the different types of muscle fiber we have and how to

and

2   Fat Loss For Idiots, Easy Ways To Lose Fat Vince speaks in response to the TOP SECRET FAT LOSS SECRET.  Interesting counter.

Who are bodybuilding/weight workouts for? For everyone.

• To Gain Weight
• To Tone the Body
• To Build Muscle Mass
• To Bodybuild
• To Lose Weight
• To Build Endurance
• To Build Strength
• Men
• Women
• Teens

To achieve your goal, you need to know how to use weight workouts.

Everyone has different needs to get to the body they want. Different people have different paths to get there. There are two elements to shaping up our bodies. One is weight or diet, the other is muscle building/toning. We can use all the buzz words we want, but it still comes down to weight management and muscle toning.

No matter what you look like or how fit you are, you still need a healthy diet. Adopt a daily diet with the proper balance of protein, sugars, fiber, and starches. Set a daily calorie limit. Take supplements if needed to get the minerals and vitamins you body requires. Adjust the diet for any physical conditions we have, such as diabetes.

You need to find a workout program that focuses on all your muscle groups. Weight training is not for spot reducing – you cannot work on a specific ‘problem’ area with toning exercise. Don’t do each and every activity every day. Start out your plan at the physical level you are at. If you are just starting out, don’t try to do 50 push ups and run 3 miles. Start out slower and work up your endurance and strength.

When you start your weight, realize what happens as you tone. You break down the muscle, the muscles will build back up, and you gain strength. We want to create muscle mass because as the new muscle grows, it burns more energy while remaining strong and healthy. There will also be more muscle mass, thus it burns even more calories. What does this mean? Surprise! As you tone your muscles and adjust your weight, you can eat more as the muscles will use more calories. If part of your goal is to lose weight, this is a wonderful plus.

For the novice, weights can be purchased economically.  I have several sources listed in the right hand column. Many routines can be purchased online as e-books or DVD/videos. The workout plan can be cardiovascular aerobics, muscle toning exercises, or weight lifting – OR – and this is best – a combination of the three. Investing in a good body building program is more economical than picking up an ineffective one off the bargain rack. A good workout program created especially for women by a renown body builder is the best investment you can make. Usually they will also tell you which exercise equipment is best for you.

Information on all aspects of bodybuilding/gaining muscle/ managing weight can be found in the middle column.  Also, check the site map for the articles listed by categories.

To wrap it up – this combination will allow you to make you look like the person you want to be.

• Change your attitudes,
• Change your eating habits
• Get a good bodybuilding workout program.

This combination will allow you to make the ‘you’ you want to be.