Archive for June, 2008

Transitioning from Split Training to Full Body

June 27, 2008
By Parth
Transitioning from Split Training to Full Body

I’m a huge proponent of using a full-body routine as opposed to a split routine for fat loss, mass gain, and strength. My philosophy is that the body is one unit, and so it should be trained as one unit. The majority of my workouts incorporate only two to three movements and last no...
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The “Punisher” Workout

June 26, 2008
By Parth

A good workout to me is one that covers all the bases: 1) It’s full body, and 2) It’s intense, and 3) It’s mentally stressful, but satisfying.Developing a workout is like writing a recipe. You keep tweaking and working at it until what your cooking becomes just right. And despite being such a bad...
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Glad I sprint, Do you?

June 25, 2008
By Parth
Glad I sprint, Do you?

Saturday, June 21, 2008Saturday afternoon I was working at my father’s store in the city and a customer held up a five dollar bill. “I found this here. Did someone drop this?”I said, “Yeah, maybe that old man.” So I grabbed the bill and politely asked the customer to stay there and watch the...
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Coming Back after a Layoff

June 24, 2008
By Parth
Coming Back after a Layoff

We all go through phases in our lives that prevent us from training on a consistent basis. However, the main problem is that we sometimes try to make up for the lost time and create some training program that has us do the same or more amount of work from where we left off....
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Experience the Simplicity of Training in your Own Home with Resistance Bands

June 23, 2008
By Parth
Experience the Simplicity of Training in your Own Home with Resistance Bands

The resistance band is a great tool for those that may not have as much experience with free weights, are just starting out with their fitness programs, or if you’re stuck in a hotel room or place without free weights. Choosing the right resistance band is almost as crucial as performing the right exercises....
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What do you want to know?

June 21, 2008
By Parth

Hey guys, this is an opportunity for you guys to tell me what you want to read about. I usually write my posts a few days a head of time and have a few good things planned for the upcoming week. But I want to know what questions lie in your mind. What do...
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From Student to Teacher

June 20, 2008
By Parth

Thursday, June 19, 2008 Dominic brought a friend of his to workout with us. Preston looked like what I did about a year ago: overweight, but not obese. The first question I asked him was if he’d ever worked out before. He said he used go to the gym. Right then and there I...
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Post Workout Nutrition

June 19, 2008
By Parth

In my opinion, an important meal is one that feeds your immediate need and your long-term need. You only have one immediate need: replenish used nutrients. Read more. If you liked this post, then subscribe via rss Also check out: The Second Reason You’re Fat Why I’m Not a Bodybuilder Get some help creating...
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Another Hectic Morning

June 18, 2008
By Parth
Another Hectic Morning

This morning felt more like a Monday. I woke up to a hectic morning which was catapoulted by the fact that my grandparents were leaving for South Carolina and I had to drop them off at the bus station. I wasn’t able to train until 12:30. Workout: 3 rounds for time: 10 push-ups 10...
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Turbulence Training

June 17, 2008
By Parth


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