Archive for October, 2008

Lose Fat with Supersets and Trisets!

October 31, 2008
By Parth
Lose Fat with Supersets and Trisets!

“But I don’t have Time to Exericise!” – Image by higekuma The single biggest excuse people state for not exercising is a lack of time. This is due to the belief that you must train for 90 minutes a day at an expensive gym, or purchase some expensive equipment or a set of DVD’s...
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Shah Training is Not Bodybuilding

October 29, 2008
By Parth
Shah Training is Not Bodybuilding

Well, obvious, isn’t it? I’ve written a lot of article about my training philosophy and why exactly I am not a bodybuilder. I’m not these guys! (No Offense) – Image by daioni1976 But I think more clarification is in order. Because I really do not like being called a bodybuilder. Hence, I will be...
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Fat Loss is a Battle Explained

October 28, 2008
By Parth
Fat Loss is a Battle Explained

A while back I started a series known as “Fat Loss is a Battle.” I started FLB without much of an explanation, and I temporarily suspended FLB without much of an explanation. So, let me explain: Image by Nicole Hamm I wanted FLB workouts to be starting points of progression. For example, FLB 3...
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Two Elements to Help You Lose Weight Without Lifting Weights

October 24, 2008
By Parth
Two Elements to Help You Lose Weight Without Lifting Weights

We’ve been brainwashed to believe we need expensive gym memberships or fancy equipment to improve our health and physique. Nine months ago, I launched my site ShahTraining.com to debunk this myth. I’m going to take everything that I’ve been talking about in the past few months and let it all loose right here. In...
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You’re Not Too Busy for Fitness

October 20, 2008
By Parth
You’re Not Too Busy for Fitness

The following is Guest Post by Ali from The Office Diet. I run two blogs, aimed at very different audiences – one is for office workers, the other for students. At first glance, the “busyness” problems faced by each group might seem very different: • Office workers typically have an 8am – 4pm or...
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The Push-up Workout Program for People Who Can’t Do Push-ups

October 14, 2008
By Parth
The Push-up Workout Program for People Who Can’t Do Push-ups

Image by rondavis The Push-up is where it all begins. However, many beginners do not have the basic strength to start a push-up program. Here is a video to help: I have put together a short progressive routine to help you develop the required strength to perform your first full push-up. Week One: Wall...
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12- Week Advanced Strength Program – Month One (With Free Printable Workout Logs)

October 13, 2008
By Parth
12- Week Advanced Strength Program – Month One (With Free Printable Workout Logs)

Image by Steve Collins Photography Strength is the backbone of every art. Whether you want to lose fat, build muscle, improve your health, or become a superior athlete, strength is where it all starts. I have created a 12-week program to help you improve your strength levels. This workout is for advanced trainees only...
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Am I a Bodybuilder or a Crossfit Athlete?

October 12, 2008
By Parth
Am I a Bodybuilder or a Crossfit Athlete?

Image by Nadeem I’m not a bodybuilder! I’m not a Crossfit athlete! No matter how many times I try to tell people that I do not belong to a particular category of fitness, people still tend to categorize me! “Oh but you’re a bodybuilder,” says a customer at my Dad’s store while we’re talking...
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Simplify Your Fitness With The 50-Burpee Challenge

October 11, 2008
By Parth
Simplify Your Fitness With The 50-Burpee Challenge

Stocks are down, the banking industry is in peril, and many industries are suffering the brunt of Wall Street’s greedy ways. I don’t know much about finance, but I do know one thing: The Health Industry is Still Making Money! Read More.
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Mr. Busy Guy Newbie: The Perfect Fitness Program if You’re Overweight

October 10, 2008
By Parth
Mr. Busy Guy Newbie: The Perfect Fitness Program if You’re Overweight

I’ve been waiting this for a while. For the first time, the government is telling Americans to perform both aerobic and strength training exercises. Well….it’s a start. I mean, I honestly don’t agree with all the guidelines prescribed by the US Department of Health & Human Services in their 2008 Physical Activity Guidelines for...
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