Archive for January, 2010

Beverly SuperPak

My good friend in Kentucky told me about Beverly products several years ago and since then that is all I have used. Ultimate Muscle, Creatine Select and SuperPak’s - they are always near by! I love especially with the SuperPak how all in one serving I get pretty much everything I need plus some when it comes to a daily multi-vitamin. i-Supplements has great prices on Beverly products too and I love how they can ship to me where I am stationed overseas. Thanks again guys, I really appreciate it. Matt Rogers – TN.

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Get Massive Pecs With Proper Bench Press Techniques

We all have ideas in our heads of the proper form when weightlifting. Each and every one of us has our own way of lifting weights and exercising.  We have all seen those guys in the gym who we think have bad or improper form, you know the guy doing standing straight bar curls and working his lower back or the guy on the bench press and the only part of his body touching the bench is his shoulders. Sometimes I honestly wonder if those guys can walk the next day??

We all want to lift as much weight as possible and some will sacrifice form over proper lifting techniques..  The higher weights will come maybe a little slower if you lift properly but, when you are finally up to those heavy weights you will do them easier and with fewer injuries.

 Let’s go over some proper bench press forms, remember this is for muscle building and not power lifting:

1.    Grip Width – As a general rule the wider you grip the bar the more you will work the pectoral muscles. The narrower the grip the more you work your shoulders and triceps. You also do not want to go to wide while benching you can put your shoulders into a weaker position. Even those with long arms should not let your little finger go no farther than the outer ring on the bar. For most of us shoulder width or a little past is going to be perfect placement.

2.    Thumbless Gripping - I have no idea how this got started but, the thumbless grip while bench pressing is not only bad form but very dangerous. There is no evidence to show that you can lift more by using this grip. Your pec’s, front delts and tri’s are the muscles that push the weight the position of your thumb has nothing to do with it. Grip the bar with your thumb around the bar not only for safety but, good form too.

3.    Contact Points – Using three point’s of contact while benching will not only get you in good form but, also help to increase your weights..  Your feet should be in contact firmly with the floor at all times. Your butt and shoulders should maintain solid contact with the bench. Arch your lower back, but do not lift your butt off the bench into the air.

4.    Shoulder Placement – Start by tucking your shoulder blades underneath your body and focusing on pulling them inward so they touch, then downward as if toward your hips. This should force your chest outward and upward. This is exactly what you want and what will help you to train your pec’s, not use your front delts so much. This should also give you the best natural arch to your lower back. An added benefit to this part of the technique is that it will also stabilize your rotator cuffs more.

5.     Proper Movement - Lower the bar at an even pace touch the bar to your chest lightly while maintaining control and don’t bounce the bar off your chest. Remember, this is not about how much weight you can lift, it’s about how full and thick you can get those pec’s(the heavy weight will come later) Keep the tension on your pec’s at all times and touch the bar to your chest about 2/3 of the way up your sternum (breastbone). Finally, return it in virtually a straight line to the lockout position and go again. Remember 2 seconds up and 2 seconds down is a good pace.

6.    Proper Breathing – Proper breathing is also an important part of form. Breathing helps you to maintain your form and not start moving or shifting your body around on the bench. You should inhale and the bar is lowered to your chest and then exhale as the bar as pushed back up. Holding your breath is not only bad but, dangerous. There is also no scientific evidence that screaming or grunting uncontrollably helps you to lift more. Nice even breaths in and out will get the proper amounts of oxygen into your body.

With some time and patience, you’ll find that with proper form you will maximize your pectoral muscle development. By isolating your pec’s and by not using your front delts so much, this form forces your chest to overcompensate for the lack of deltoid involvement. By doing this your pec’s have no choice except to grow.

By doing this form right you should expect to feel some great pumps and have some very sore pec’s the following day.

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Eating for a Healthy Heart

Did you know that what you choose to eat has an effect on your heart? Choosing the right foods may be the best source of keeping your heart as healthy as possible. Here are some tips to help you choose food items to keep you heart healthy & fight heart disease.

• Eating a variety of fruits and vegetables is a must. These items are rich in vitamins, minerals and fiber. They will also help your body to naturally control weight and blood pressure.
• When eating breads choose whole grain breads and cereals, these items will help to naturally lower cholesterol levels in your body.
• Eating a variety of different fish such as salmon, trout and herring at least two times a week will give you a healthy amount of Omega 3 Fatty Acids. If you just cannot eat fish, EFA’s and Omega 3 Supplements taken daily will ensure heart health.
• The last thing and it may be the most important one, don’t skip breakfast. Research has shown that those who skipped breakfast even 2 times a week were more likely to have some type of heart disease than those who ate even a small meal every morning. i-supplements knows how busy some of us are that is why we carry MRP’s that are perfect for a quick and healthy breakfast on the go.

Always look for the American Heart Association’s heart check mark while shopping to be sure that the foods you’re choosing are heart smart foods.. i-Supplements also carries a whole supplement line of heart care supplements for any added benefits you may want to look in to.

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Stay healthy all year round with fitness products

When the weather outside drops in temperature, take some time to restore your energy. Don’t resist the urge to nestle into your snug, warm home, wrapped up in blankets comfortable and cozy. Here are 5 secrets that will help preserve your energy, bringing you health and tranquility not only in the winter months, but all year round.

The winter season is when nature sleeps, and everything experiences the slowing of natural processes, including our bodies. Humans stopped hibernating like their ancestral cousins long ago, but our bodies still experience the natural inclination to slow down during winter. The winter is a time to come back to quietness and rebuild your energy reserves for warm weather months when the hunt is back on!

1. Bedtime comes earlier, wake with the sunrise

Try to go to sleep earlier and wait (if you can of course) to let the sun bathe the house before rising from bed. Get your zzz’s in — at least 8 hours of sleep every night. Try taking a 20- to 30-minute easy walk one hour before you go to bed to improve the quality of your sleep.

2. Be contented

Avoid experiencing excessive emotions in the winter because they drain your energy reserves. De-stress with relaxation tips, breathing methods or even yoga!

3. Be wise with your energy reserves

The three months of winter are when all living things should return home and be conserved. Engage in activities that are in harmony with the energies of winter. Avoid perspiring excessively; be active in a moderate way. Walking is a simple activity to keep your energy up.

4. Eat for the season

To keep your health and energy up in the cold months of winter, avoid cold and raw foods, reducing salt to protect your kidneys, and increasing bitter flavors (like kale, for instance.) So steer clear of raw vegetables, cold salads, and icy cold foods and beverages. Instead your diet should follow nature’s menu for the seasons. Hearty soups are good for you during the winter months. Drink only warm or hot water.

5. Avoid coldness and linger around warmth

Dress warmly, paying special attention to your middle section. The abdomen is considered the storehouse of the body’s energy reserves. Keeping your abdomen warm and protected from weather extremes has immense immunity benefits. A good way to replenish your energy bank is to regularly place a hot water bottle on your stomach.

If you choose to go against these winter rules, it is said that weakness and coldness in the extremities will leave your energy levels weakened in the spring.

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Just Say No To The Taco Bell Diet!

In almost every American household, at least one person began the new year with the typical weight loss resolution. Millions began diets and workout routines to follow through with their vow to shed the extra pounds, tens of thousands join fitness centers, and an undetermined number began their diets at their local Taco Bell. Yes, you read that correctly, Taco Bell.

Taco Bell has begun a controversial ad flurry campaign introducing the new Taco Bell Drive-Thru Diet. According to Taco Bell, their new “Fresco Menu” can help people reduce daily calorie consumption and intake. The fine print though says this menu is not a weight loss program, making the fact that they call it the Drive-Thru Diet highly misleading, but totally consistent for a chain whose single item “Fiesta Taco Salad” contains more than 770 calories and 41 grams of fat alone!

Taco Bell has followed the well publicized lead of Subway, following the success of Jared Fogel, the young man who claimed to have lost 240 plus pounds eating twice a day at Subway. Fogel then became their national spokesperson in 2000 and has religiously appeared in over 70 commercials pushing Subway as a healthy fast-food alternative. Following the success backing Jared, Subway has used eating healthy as its marketing platform and even started a foundation to fight childhood obesity. Although, more than a few menu items at Subway are far from “healthy”

Taco Bell has jumped in the driver’s seat of the bandwagon and is now singing the same tune, hiring Christine Dougherty as a national spokeswoman. Dougherty claims to have lost more than 50 pounds over 2 years because of eating at Taco Bell. As proof, new TV ad’s show a picture of a heavier Christine followed by a slim and sexy new fit version, fresh off of her Taco Bell diet.

Taco Bell has really done its homework, and has found a new way to take advantage of people’s lack of health and fitness knowledge with their new campaign. American’s alone spend over $50 billion a year on diet related products that they see or hear about on TV or radio. On any given day for instance, 45% of women and 25% of men are on a diet in the United States. Now Taco Bell is focusing their marketing attention on winning over that grouping of dieters to test out and follow the new diet and menu options they have to offer.

Researchers state that diets followed by both Jared and Christine are calorie restrictive and are the most difficult to do and nearly impossible to maintain. Experts explain that any diet that severly restricts calroic intake will lead to weight loss, no matter the food choice. But the problem is that these diets are too narrow in focus and not sustainable in the long term.

This is why the Taco Bell diet is such a joke! Scientists predict that by 2015 alone, more than 75% of Americans will be overweight blamed in part because misleading food advertising such as Taco Bells Drive-Thru Diet. Consumers who do not educate themselves on health and fitness information find it difficult to read into these false claims and get accurate information about such diet foes like empty calories, trans fat and reasonable serving sizes. I understand that America is all about freedom and choice, and unfortunatley because of this, I believe that people will buy into this Drive-Thru Diet and Taco Bell will have their ad campaign pay off in the long run. Healthy lifestyles must be the choice of the individual, but when it comes to those individuals uneducated in the health and fitness field constantly being filtered with false advertising claims I believe they will choose what they see on TV, which isn’t always the healthiest choice.

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A body that is flexible is a requirement for proper performance when weight-training. Not only is flexibility important for technique it is also a must to reduce your risk of injuries.  Including a stretching routine in your exercise program is an absolute must for anyone from novice to expert. 

Stretching Basics

Stretching should become a lifetime habit for all, developing and maintaining a flexible body helps with overall health, joint care, and even our moods.  The older that you become the more important flexibility will be for your body and health.

Here are some basic guidelines for stretching:

• Never stretch when you’re cold, Always stretch when your body is warm. This will ensure maximum flexibility without pulling or straining a muscle.
• Do not stretch vigorously before lifting weights, this can actually irritate certain body parts and aggravate the chance of injury. Light stretching before and during weight training is best.
• Stretch after weight training, stretching immediately after weight training is recommended. Joints are warm and the body reacts better to the muscles stretching at this time.  Also stretching after weight training helps to reduce muscle soreness or stiffness.
• Never force a stretch, Stretching can be done incorrectly you will need time to learn good form and know your limits. Start off slow and use light stretching moves, as your body adjusts you will be able to stretch body parts farther each day. Forcing stretches can cause injuries and discomfort to muscles.  You will also have to start over and possibly lose the gains you have made.
• Stretching reps, to start make three stretching reps of each body part being stretched try to hold between 15 and 30 seconds each. You can also increase the stretch and the time of holding the stretch as you feel comfortable.
• No Pain, do not stretch until you feel pain, you do want to feel some tension in the parts being stretched but, at no point do you want to feel pain. Remember haste makes waste.
• Change it up, instead of doing the same stretching routine day after day, change it up a little bit.  Incorporate a moderate schedule of stretching to be done on different days. You actually have a better chance of not becoming bored and dropping your stretching routine.

Stretching when done properly makes you feel great. This is important as you grow older and you body loses it natural flexibility.  Remember to not overdo stretching, maintain a good routine and the longer that you stretch daily the easier it will become.

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I am getting married in March and was hell bent on shedding all of this fat I have just surrounding my body. My best friend had been using ephedra diet pills for sometime and showed noticeable results, so I asked to borrow some. The first time I used Diablos I was blown away! My energy levels sky-rocketed and I felt amazing the whole entire day. I have now been using Diablos for almost 2 months and I have already lost 35 pounds. I really can’t believe that I have achieved so much with the help of these weight loss pills and steady diet and exercise. My fiance can’t stand it either, this weight loss has really added much more than I expected to my love life and relationship. Thank you guys so much! This is really an amazing product.  Cassie Newport, KY.

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Colostrum by Immune Tree

Every week the CDC analyzes information about influenza disease activity throughout the United States and publishes its findings of the key flu indicators in a report called fluview. Last week Jan.4th-10th, influenza activity decreased in some key indicating areas and increased in others. Overall though, the CDC announced that influenza activity remains high for this time of year still and potentially deadly. To prepare yourself for the dangerous flu season, try using an immune boosting supplement such as Colostrum to help strengthen your immune system to help ward off illness and even the flu.

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Lepti-Trim System

After I started using the Lepti-Trim system of protein shakes and cleanses, I noticed a drop in my blood pressure, heart rate and increased signs of energy as well as substantial weight loss. I have been using it not for just a few months and I feel wonderful. I have been so impressed after using this product that I refer my family and friends to it constantly and recommend it to everyone I know looking to live a healthier lifestyle. The line of products is truly outstanding, everyone should check it out for themselves! John – Batesville, IN.

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