Fitness and Muscle

When I first started weight training there was so much information from different workouts, to supplements that I felt a little overwhelmed.  There was so much conflicting information that I spent alot of wasted time in the gym, as I didn’t know which direction I was going.

One important thing I discovered, that finally pointed me in the right direction was an article I read on different body types.  I realised that because I was an ectomorph, I was tackling my workouts from the wrong angle.  I assumed that the more training I did the bigger I would get, but I couldn’t have been more wrong. Read the rest of this entry »

For some people, being thin is a burden, especially when trying to build lean muscle.  When I first set out in the world of weight lifting, I was thin and wiry, and found it difficult to put on weight.  Many people would see this as a blessing but not me!  I wanted to bulk up and fast.  Here are a few tips that I eventually learned on the way to building lean muscle, in this guide to bulking Read the rest of this entry »

Let’s face it, we don’t all have time to spend hours in the gym, strutting around in front of the mirrors wearing that two sizes too small muscle top. Supersets are a great way to slash your gym time and reap the benefits of a high intensity workout. Read the rest of this entry »