Archive for December, 2008

Oprah Winfrey’s Proven Formula for Fat Gain: Diet and Training Tips for Easy Fat Gain!

December 28, 2008
By Parth

Oprah Winfrey is a talk show host and celebrity with a loyal following. In her latest issue of O, The Oprah Magazine, she states that she has let her weight balloon back up to 200 lbs. Check out this podcast to hear my thoughts about Oprah Winfrey’s massive fat gain: Powered by Podbean.com The...
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Fat Loss in the “Land of Tea”

December 21, 2008
By Parth
Fat Loss in the “Land of Tea”

I’m going away to India in February for my cousin’s wedding. I like to call it the “Land of Tea” because everywhere you go, you are offered “Chai” or Tea. In fact, after my first visit to India (as a teenager), I became addicted to Indian Chai. One of the problems I always have...
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12-Week Advanced Strength Program – Month Three (with Free Printable Workout Logs)

December 15, 2008
By Parth
12-Week Advanced Strength Program – Month Three (with Free Printable Workout Logs)

Image by TMX142 Welcome to the Last Month of the 12-Week Advanced Strength Program. This month we’re only performing two exercises per workout. Why? Cuz it’s gonna hurt. Here is what the schedule looks like: Workout A: Bench Press Deadlift
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For Fast Mass Gain, Train to Failure

December 14, 2008
By Parth

When your hard work and dedication to improving your body and mind does not pay off, you start to second guess yourself. You start to wonder what you did wrong and how you can go about fixing it. You start to wonder if you actually did work hard, or were you just going through...
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What’s Your Biggest Obstacle to Achieving your Fitness Goals?

December 5, 2008
By Parth
What’s Your Biggest Obstacle to Achieving your Fitness Goals?

Image by Rickydavid We all have obstacles in our lives that prevent us from doing certain things. What I want to know is, what is your biggest obstacle when it comes to improving your health and fitness. What’s really keeping you from achieving your goals? I would love to hear your responses. Please post...
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Three Ways to Avoid Training Frustration

December 4, 2008
By Parth
Three Ways to Avoid Training Frustration

Image by Chris Wigginton Training Frustration is when you are unable to reach your goals. This may happen for a number reasons: You were unable to meet your fat loss goal. Your training session was not as intense as you’d liked. You’re stressed out with your life. Your nutrition was not perfect due to...
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Is your Fitness Program Prepared for Violence?

December 3, 2008
By Parth
Is your Fitness Program Prepared for Violence?

Image by ACU armadillo combat unit The recent attacks in Mumbai really made me wonder if I am prepared to face such a situation. What would I do if I were in that hotel? What would I do if I were held at gunpoint?My spiritual background preaches Ahimsa, or Non-Violence. But there are two...
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How to Train for Strength

December 2, 2008
By Parth
How to Train for Strength

Dave Tate. Photo by Elite Fitness Systems. Most trainees believe that training for muscle mass is the same as training for strength. This couldn’t be farther from the truth. There is some correlation between the two. If you train for strength, you will put on a little bit of muscle mass, and if you...
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