Thursday, April 30, 2015
Get Fit, Fast: Your 30-Minute Workout Plan!
20 Healthy Ways to Eat More Spaghetti
Yes, spaghetti can be healthy and delicious, and yes, you will find something you love in these 20 recipes. ..Read the full article on Muscle for Life
Wednesday, April 29, 2015
Jerk Mobility & Positions Drill – Weightlifting Academy Episode
Practice how to optimize your Jerk Positions, and start fixing your mobility with this variation of the “go your body forward” drill. The Jerk can sometimes cause new lifters pain in the shoulders and/or in the lower back. Two big possible reasons are: Your positions on the jerk suck. Your t-spine mobility sucks. Use this […]
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Nice Comment & a Lesson About Training for Weightlifting
Here’s what Olympic Weightlifter, Chris, had to say about one of my contest-prep programs: This is the 4th meet I’ve prepped for using the 4-Week peaking program from the old Iron Samurai blog. Results speak for themselves: Comp PR 127kg snatch, lifetime PR 160kg clean and jerk. PR 287kg total and qualified for American Open! […]
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Tuesday, April 28, 2015
Ashley Conrad's Clutch Life: Nutrition And Supplement Overview
Monday, April 27, 2015
How to Bulgarian Split Squat – Weightlifting Academy Episode
Build your foundation so that you can squat heavier, more often, safely. Athletes are notoriously lazy. They avoid the “small” stuff (the work they know they should be doing) because they’d rather spend their time doing the “big” stuff like squats, snatches, etc. Then… they get hurt doing something that shouldn’t have been a problem. […]
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Do Nitric Oxide Supplements Work? An Evidence-Based Review
Nitric oxide supplements are sold like they're as good as steroids but what does the research say? Worthwhile or worthless. Read on to find out. ..Read the full article on Muscle for Life
Sunday, April 26, 2015
Muscle for Life Success: Miro B.
Miro loves the way her body looks and feels after her transformation. Check out her story! ..Read the full article on Muscle for Life
Saturday, April 25, 2015
Coaching, Secrecy, & Insecurity
“If you’re secure in your knowledge, you don’t have to hide it.” — Dan Inosanto1 The field of Olympic Weightlifting (and other strength sports) suffers from something not unlike what you’ll find in the traditional martial arts: an inane tendency towards secrecy. I keep telling you that there are no secrets. That’s true. However, many […]
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Friday, April 24, 2015
Lyons' Roar: A Bodybuilder Battles Multiple Sclerosis
The Freedom & Relaxation of Training – Moy Yat: Quote
“The purpose of Wing Chun Kung Fu is to lead you to be free and relaxed. This can never be achieved if you are tied physically and emotionally to techniques. You must free yourself from dependence on mechanical expression and trust your body, your Kung Fu to protect yourself.” — Moy Yat From Moy Yat, […]
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Hollow Body, NOT “Hollowing”: Core-Bracing for Strength Athletes (Clarification, Just in Case!)
I like to use the term “Hollow Body Position” to describe the way I want you to brace your core during heavy lifts because that’s the name given to it by Gymnasts, who I’ve spent a great deal of time around. You can watch my video on HOW to do the Hollow Body position HERE. […]
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Thursday, April 23, 2015
Jamie Eason's 12-Week Post-Pregnancy Trainer Day 60
Snatch “Secret”? 1000 Reps Minimum (per Drill) – Weightlifting Academy Episode
We make beginners do 1000 reps on the snatch (minimum) with an empty bar before they get to learn anything else in weightlifting. No cleans, no jerks, no advanced snatch work — nothing until they’ve got their 1000 reps! They will also squat, do RDL’s, and a ton of “ninja” training (push ups, pull ups, […]
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MFL Podcast 48: Dell Farrell on biggest fitness lessons for women
In this podcast I interview coach and bikini competitor Dell Farrell and we talk clean eating vs. flexible dieting, feeling intimidated at the gym, dealing with water retention, and more... ..Read the full article on Muscle for Life
How to Get Spiritual Diabetes: Anger vs Aggression in Weightlifting
“A healthy appetite for righteousness, kept in control by good manners, is an excellent thing; but to ‘hunger and thirst after’ it is often merely a symptom of spiritual diabetes.” — C.D. Broad That could have been said by a Samurai. Passion is good, but only when it’s passion you are in control of, directing, […]
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Wednesday, April 22, 2015
7 Tips To Rekindle Your Fitness Relationship
How to FAIL on a Snatch Safely – Weightlifting Academy Episode
Today, let’s learn how to avoid death (at least for now). Missing a snatch behind you is easy, but it’s scary at first. Because of this, you have to PRACTICE failing. So after you learn how to do this, practice it with light weights, many many many times There are 3 rules: Arms LOCKED at […]
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Reading as Thought Stimulation – Wittgenstein: Quote
“I should not want my writing to relieve others from thinking. Rather, if it were possible, stimulate someone to thoughts of his own.” — Wittgenstein While I wouldn’t consider myself a “Wittgensteinian”, he was one quotable guy. And this is a sentiment most teachers share. Now go lift something heavy, Nick Horton PS. The pic […]
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10 Squash Recipes That Will Make You Forget They’re Healthy
These ten squash recipes all excel at showcasing the unique properties and flavor notes of each kind of squash. ..Read the full article on Muscle for Life
Tuesday, April 21, 2015
7 Protein-Rich Vegetarian Breakfasts
How To Be A Real-Life Superhero
“We find not much in ourselves to admire, we are always privately wanting to be like somebody else. If everybody was satisfied with himself, there would be no heroes.” ― Mark Twain It is the age of superheroes and any trip to the movie theater or toy store will prove it. Men, women and children […] ..Read the full article on Muscle for Life
Monday, April 20, 2015
Jamie Eason's 12-Week Post-Pregnancy Trainer Day 57
Triple H on Pre-Fight Rituals, Injury Avoidance, and Floyd Mayweather, Jr.
The Ultimate Guide to Bulking Up (Without Just Getting Fat)
If you want to know how to build muscle as quickly as possible without piling on body fat, you want to read this article. ..Read the full article on Muscle for Life
Sunday, April 19, 2015
Muscle for Life Success: Jordan P.
Jordan shows us how it's done! He used Bigger Leaner Stronger to lose 35 pounds! ..Read the full article on Muscle for Life
Friday, April 17, 2015
Go Your Body Hollow? How to be Stronger on Squats, Olympic Lifts, Everything – Weightlifting Academy Episode
Gymnasts and Martial Artists know something you don’t know: how to stay TIGHT, no matter what. This is an essential skill for a strength athlete, but it is rarely taught at all, let alone correctly. We make this such a feature at our place that it’s the VERY first thing we talk about with a […]
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Failure: Foundation of Success in Strength & Science – Daniel Friedan: Quote
“Recognizing failure is a useful part of the scientific strategy. Only when failure is recognized can dead ends be abandoned and useable pieces of failed programs be recycled… recognizing failure is an essential part of the scientific ethos.” — Daniel Friedan Daniel Friedan was directing his comments at the string theory community, but he could […]
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Thursday, April 16, 2015
Jamie Eason's 12-Week Post-Pregnancy Trainer Day 53
Avoid Coaching Arrogance: The “Expert Fallacy” – Weightlifting Academy Episode
If something seems too basic to talk about, that’s a sure sign that you need to talk about it! It’s hard enough for coaches to remember what it felt like to be a beginner, but it’s even worse if you’ve distorted your image of what a beginner ACTUALLY knows already. The “Expert Fallacy” is assuming […]
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Swan Pulls: Mobility Drill for Your T-Spine – Weightlifting Academy Episode
When your thoracic spine lacks mobility, your lower back will pay for it. That’s bad news, Jack! Let’s fix it! In this episode of Weightlifting Academy: How to do a “Swan Pull” to save your lower back, improve T-Spine mobility, and get stronger in your upper back all at the same time. Coming Up The […]
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MFL Podcast 47: Mark Rippetoe on making gains in your 40s and beyond
In this podcast I interview Mark Rippetoe and we talk about how training changes in your middle and even later years, how to keep joints healthy, how to avoid injuries and overtraining, and more... ..Read the full article on Muscle for Life
Advocare Distributors
Find an Advocare Distributor When you want to become a distributor you, understandably, want to find the best advisor and team you possibly can. You want the team to be on the same page as you and want an honest…
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Wednesday, April 15, 2015
10 Rice Recipes That Prove It’s the Ultimate Healthy Grain
With how many flavors and textures it can take on, it's hard not to love rice. Here are ten recipes that showcase its tastiness and versatility. ..Read the full article on Muscle for Life
Tuesday, April 14, 2015
Gender-Bias Flip Not a Sign of Progress in Science (Society)
“But in a sign of progress, a 13 April study finds that faculty members prefer female candidates for tenure-track jobs in science and engineering — by a ratio of two to one.” From an article in Nature. This is good? Evidence that bias is being eliminated? I call bullshit. But before I explain, here’s more: […]
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Advocare Thermoplus Reviews
Advocare Thermoplus Reviews – An Introduction If you happen to be like most people living on this planet, then there’s a very strong chance that either in the past, the present, or the future, you will have, or you will,…
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Monday, April 13, 2015
How I Use Calorie Cycling to Build Muscle and Stay Lean
Calorie cycling is a great way to continue making progress in the gym while also staying really lean. Here's how it works. ..Read the full article on Muscle for Life
Sunday, April 12, 2015
Muscle for Life Success: Dom B.
Dom built muscle and lost fat for a consistent three months, check out the difference! ..Read the full article on Muscle for Life
Saturday, April 11, 2015
Weslo Elliptical Trainer Machine Reviews
When it comes to our health, fitness, and general well-being, none of these things should be taken lightly which is why each and every single one of us should ensure that we take the best possible care of ourselves by…
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Friday, April 10, 2015
How to Earn Your Freedom…And A Motorcycle Ride Across China?
18 Swedish Death Metal Workout Songs
Advocare Fibotrim Reviews
Advocare Fibotrim Reviews These days, all it takes is the mere mention of the word “fat” and people suddenly find themselves feeling decidedly anxious and self conscious. For years upon years now the human race has been finding itself becoming…
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Expert vs Amateur Chess Players: Pattern of Focal Gamma-Bursts
A large and well-organized storehouse of information in your long-term memory is one of the key difference between an amateur and pro chess players. See Patterns of Focal Gamma-Bursts in Chess Players by Amidzic, et al. Abstract “The brain’s medial temporal lobe struc- tures are thought to be important for the initial formation of long-term […]
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Thursday, April 9, 2015
Schwinn Elliptical Trainer Machine Reviews
These days, people are always looking for shortcuts and for quick and easy ways of doing things when in actual fact, most of the time there are no shortcuts or quick and easy ways of doing things as the only…
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7 Lean Steak Recipes That Really Sizzle
Lean meats are one of the best sources of high-quality protein and these recipes show how versatile and delicious they can really be. ..Read the full article on Muscle for Life
Wednesday, April 8, 2015
Livestrong Brand Elliptical Trainer Reviews
These days, thanks to the internet, buying large and sophisticated pieces of equipment like the Livestrong elliptical has never been easier, and that statement rings especially true in the health and fitness industry. These days, after the shock announcement of…
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MFL Podcast 46: Interview with Dr. Layne Norton on preserving muscle while cutting and more
In this podcast I interview the one and only Dr. Layne Norton and we talk contest/photo shoot prep, how to maximize fat loss and minimize muscle loss while cutting, reverse dieting, and more... ..Read the full article on Muscle for Life
Advocare Fiber Drink Reviews
As a race, we humans have picked up some pretty nasty habits over the years and it looks as if these nasty habits are finally beginning to really catch up with us. We smoke cigarettes, we drink too much alcohol,…
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Tuesday, April 7, 2015
5 Tips To Become A Successful Personal Trainer
Advocare MNS Max 3 reviews
These days it seems as if people are far too willing to part with their hard earned money based solely on the prospect of a quick fix for whatever problem it is that they’re hoping to overcome. Obviously one problem…
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Confused? Do This: 21-Day Squat Challenge Tip
The 21-Day Squat Challenge starts TODAY. If you’re confused about what to do — TMI situation — try this. Every new member of our gym does TWO “challenges” at the same time for the first month. The first is a Snatch Domination challenge, where they try to get 1,000 reps (with an empty bar) on […]
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The Top 5 Things All Women Need to Know About Working Out
If you're a woman wanting to get fit, your understanding and application of these 5 points are going to determine how far you get. ..Read the full article on Muscle for Life
Monday, April 6, 2015
Reebok Elliptical Trainer Machine Reviews
If you’re looking to get yourself fitter and healthier in a bid to help prolong and improve your overall quality of life, you obviously shouldn’t need anybody to tell you just how vital regular physical exercise actually is in terms…
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Advocare Spark Energy Drink Reviews
Advocare Spark: An in-depth review Have you ever found yourself waking up in a morning and still feeling absolutely exhausted and drained, both physically and mentally, feeling as if you basically don’t have the energy to do anything? If so…
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Sunday, April 5, 2015
The Vulgarization of Science – Miguel de Unamuno: Quote
“In the second half of the 19th century, an age essentially unphilosophical and given to technique, dominated by a myopic specialization and historical materialism, this scientific ideal took a practical form, not so much of the popularization, as of the vulgarization of science — and expressed itself in the proliferation of democratic sets of cheap […]
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Yowza Elliptical Trainer Machine Reviews
Fat is a word that fills many people with feelings of dread and despair and it is something that many people wish they could eliminate from their lives permanently, a Yowza Elliptical Trainer can help with that. All over the…
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Saturday, April 4, 2015
Advocare Pumpkin Spice Meal Replacement Shakes
For everyone who wants to get in the Halloween spirit or just loves everything pumpkin. I’ve got my order in. Get Yours Now 200 calories Meal replacement with vitamins and minerals your body needs Protein 22 grams half of your…
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Friday, April 3, 2015
Coaches: Stop Stealing Jobs from Cheerleaders!
When I first started coaching, the word “no” was much harder for me to say. Now it’s my favorite word. In Tamara’s new article, she recounts overhearing me in the gym using the word “No” over and over: “Last night, I watched two of our lifters snatch together. Nick kept telling them no. No, you […]
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Thursday, April 2, 2015
MFL Podcast 45: Staying fit while traveling & advice from Buffett on setting goals
In this podcast I give you several diet and training tips for maintaining muscle and strength and minimizing fat gain while traveling and some simple, powerful advice from Warren Buffet on setting and pursuing goals in life. ..Read the full article on Muscle for Life
Advocare Compensation Plan
Breaking down the Advocare Compensation Plan Advocare breaks down the compensation plan in five parts which are retail, wholesale commissions, overrides, leadership bonuses, and incentive pay period bonuses. Advocare has quite a complicated compensation plan because they want to compensate…
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Wednesday, April 1, 2015
7 Healthy Granola Bar Recipes That Blow Away Store-Bought Junk
Packaged granola bars, whether they’re sold in boxes or individually wrapped, are designed for convenience first and nutrition second. But it is surprisingly simple to make them at home and ensure they have all the nutrients you need. ..Read the full article on Muscle for Life