Author: Sean Lau

If you want to pack on muscular size and strength, it can be tempting to head straight for the weights and do compound lifts such as bench presses and squats rather than press-ups, lunges and other body weight exercises. There’s a common assumption that body weight moves are too easy to be effective in building muscle, whereas heavy lifts break down the most fibers in your muscles, shocking them into growing back bigger and stronger. While body weight training does have its limitations – it can’t effectively target your back and biceps, for instance – it offers many more benefits…

Usually this exercise is done on the leg curl machine. No exercise works more directly on the backs of the thighs, the leg biceps. Lie on your stomach on the bench of the machine, hook your heels under the lever bar, then, holding the sides of the bench, pull the weight toward your buttocks. Bring your heels as far forward as you can, then lower the weight slowly. Let it go all the way down to give your muscles a long stretch. Be sure that your legs move only from the knees down. While training your legs do not allow…

BREAKFAST: Asparagus Frittata Amount of calories:100 calories per serving Contains:1⁄2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil1⁄2 cup thinly sliced onion1 clove garlic, minced1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme12 cooked asparagus stalks, cut into 2-inch pieces1⁄2 medium tomato, seeded and diced11⁄2 cups liquid egg whites1⁄2 teaspoon salt1⁄2 teaspoon pepper1⁄2 cup freshly grated reduced-fat Parmesan cheesenonstick cooking sprayMethod of PreparationHeat the olive oil over medium heat in a nonstick, ovenproof frying pan. Addthe onion, garlic, and thyme. Saute until the onion is soft but not brown. Addthe asparagus and cook for a minute longer. Add half of the tomato and stir afew times. Remove…

There are three main methods to preserve the fruits: 1 Drying- the majority of the original water content has been removed either naturally, through sun drying, or through the use of specialized dryers or dehydrators. 2 Freezing – is a method of preserving fruits in which the fruits contents are processed and sealed in an airtight container. Canning provides a typical shelf life of several years. 3 Canning – it is a method of preserving fruits in which the fruits contents are processed and sealed in an airtight container. Canning provides a typical shelf life of several years Drying fruit…

BananasThis humble fruit contains bromelain, an enzyme linked to male libido. More importantly, they are rich in B vitamins and potassium, vital for the efficient product of testosterone. CarrotsEating carrots makes you sexier than having a suntan, according to research in the journal Evolution And Human Behaviour. The study found that faces given a golden hue by the consumption of carotenoids, the antioxidant found in carrots and leafy veg, were more attractive than faces darkened with melanin, the pigment released from exposure to the sun. And the bigger your increase in consumption, the more noticeable the results will be. Brazil…

Glucosamine is an amino sugar and a prominent precursor in the biochemical synthesis of glycosylated proteins and lipids. Glucosamine is part of the structure of the polysaccharides chitosan and chitin, which compose the exoskeletons of crustaceans and other arthropods, cell walls in fungi and many higher organisms. It represents one of the most abundant monosaccharides. Commercially it is produced by the hydrolysis of crustacean exoskeletons or by fermentation of a grain such as corn or wheat. Nowadays it is becoming one of the most common non-vitamin, non-mineral, dietary supplements used by adults. Glucosamine is a derivative of an amino acid…

Endermologie represents a med‐spa procedure that does not hurt and that actually breaks down fat cells, allowing fat to be flushed out of your system, thus smoothing out the appearance of cellulite and banishing it for good. In addition, its been scientifically proven to be as much as 200% more effective than a manual massage for releasing built up toxins and lactic acid. Many top athletes and sports competitors use endermologie to help “suck out” the built up lactic acid in their muscles and relieving the soreness in their bodies.By way of background, the Endermologie machine was created overseas in…

With a static stretch you hold a relaxed muscle under tension. This helps lengthen the muscle, which will have contracted after weight training, and provides several benefits. First, it will help with flexibility, so you’ll be able to work your muscles across a wider range of motion, leading to bigger muscle gains. But stretching also helps reduce injuries as your muscles and tendons are less likely to tear when they are relaxed. Stretching also improves blood flow to your muscles, helping to flush out toxins, meaning you’ll be ready for your next workout sooner. And stretching can also aid posture,…

The GI’s importance relates to blood sugars affects on the hormone insulin, which is the primary hormonal mediator of fat storage, among the hundreds of functions of insulin. Among its hundreds of different functions, the body uses the hormone insulin to control the amount of sugar (glucose) in the blood, help pull amino acids into the cells and turn on protein synthesis in lean tissues, and is directly linked to regulating body fat storage. Problems with the body’s ability to regulate blood glucose appear if insulin does not properly bind to its receptors on the membranes of the cells or…

These chins widen the lats and work on the entire shoulder girdle. Many top bodybuilders have built great upper backs with this exercise alone. It primarily develops the upper and outer regions of the lats and spreads the scapula, making it easier to widen the lats. Using a wide grip pull yourself up until your chin is over the bar; lower the body slowly and give the lats a good stretch on the way down. Preferably is 10 reps, and sometimes I add weight by placing a dumbbell between legs for a few sets of 6 to 8 reps. You…