Archive | July, 2007

Less Time Equals Better Results?



Less Time Equals Better Results?

Why is it that almost everyone you see working out in the gym does high volume bodypart splits? Today is Monday and in just about every gym in America that means it’s chest day. Tomorrow is back, Thursday is legs and Friday is arms…or something like that, I guess.

Why the lack of variety or rational thought? What is the need for all that training volume?

You need to understand that most forms of training have just been passed down for decades from one generation to the next, without the inclusion of [...]

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Lemon Cinnamon Sweet Potatoes



Lemon Cinnamon Sweet Potatoes

By Dave “The Muscle Cook” Ruel

Makes 6 Servings

Ingredients
* – 3 good-sized sweet potatoes
* – 1 1/2 cups apple juice
* – 1 tsp nutmeg
* – 1 tsp cinnamon
* – 1 tsp freshly grated lemon zest
* – 1/2 tsp sea salt
* – 3 Tbsp olive oil
* – Juice of one half lemon

Directions
* 1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F
* 2. Prepare a large baking dish by spraying Cooking Spray
* 3. Place sweet potatoes in a saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and let simmer until just tender. [...]

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Q&A Time



Q&A Time

Question: Jay, I figured you would have some good advice on these questions. First of all, my buddy does the eliptical machine for cardio. Isn’t that a little gay for a man to be doing? I mean, isn’t any kind of cardio in the gym a little gay? Is it ever acceptable to wear old school sweat pants to train in? What about wind pants? Just wanted to get your thoughts on these subjects. Thanks buddy.
Marty T

Answer: Marty, the eliptical machine is unacceptable for a man to ever be seen [...]

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The Hard Way



The Hard Way

Before we get to training I have to mention the fact that I saw The White Stripes play at the worlds most famous arena, Madison Square Garden Tuesday night. I knew this going into the show but after seeing him rip the guitar for two hours straight with hardly a five minute break, I can honestly say that Jack White is one of the most talented men in music today. If you get the chance to see them in your area I highly recommend it. Seeing just two people on [...]

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Top 10 Mass Building Tips



Top 10 Mass Building Tips

1. Strength train no more than three to four days per week. Doing so is not only unnecessary but can lead to over-training, especially if you are doing other physical activities such as hill sprints, jumping rope, etc.  on a regular basis. When in a mass building phase, recovery time is just as important as training time. You build muscle when you are recovering; not when you are training.

2. Train for 45-60 minutes max and do no more than 12-18, total, top end work sets per workout. If you can’t [...]

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