Archive for the ‘Women's Bodybuilding and Fitness’ Category

Do Women Only Need Cardio to Lose Weight?

Tuesday, August 3rd, 2010

This is a big myth that has plagued women in their efforts to lose weight!  The truth is that while cardio can definitely help you lose weight and get into great shape, it is only one piece of the puzzle.

Now what I am about to say may come as a shock to many, but pay close attention because it is the truth!

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Using the 10 Sets of 10 Reps Natural Bodybuilding Workout for Women

Wednesday, June 2nd, 2010

In this article I talk about why10 sets of 10 reps natural bodybuilding workouts can also be used by women who are looking to get in great shape and even compete in figure competitions! (more…)

Women’s Fitness Topics and How To Use Natural Bodybuilding for Body Sculpting

Saturday, May 22nd, 2010

In this article I discuss several women’s fitness topics and how to use natural bodybuilding for body sculpting. (more…)

I Added Bodybuilding Workouts to my Weight Loss Plan and Stopped Losing Weight – Why?

Sunday, May 16th, 2010

In this article I talk about why if you add natural bodybuilding workouts to your weight loss program sometimes you stop losing weight. (more…)

Natural Bodybuilding Exercises for the Legs and Abs That You Can Do at Home Without Equipment

Thursday, May 13th, 2010

In this article I talk about what natural bodybuilding exercises women can do to shape up the legs & abs at home without equipment. (more…)

Aerobic Exercise Basics – Aerobics for Fat Loss

Saturday, April 3rd, 2010

Aerobic exercise such as walking, riding a stationary bike, or running is a good way to accelerate the fat burning process, as long as it is not overdone and as long as it is used only in addition to a good weight training program. It should never be used as a substitute for weight training since it does not permanently increases your metabolism and since it does not has the ability to re-shape your body.

Fat Burning Zone

In order for aerobic exercise to be effective, it needs to be performed within the fat burning zone. The fat burning zone is the zone at which you are doing enough work to burn fat. Your pulse (how fast your heart is beating per minute) determines this zone.

The fat burning zone formula is the following:

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Myths of Women’s Weight Training and Female Bodybuilding

Saturday, April 3rd, 2010

The myths about women’s weight training and female bodybuilding do not ever seem to go away. With this article, I’d like to share the facts regarding weight training and female bodybuilding.

Women’s Weight Training Myth #1 -Weight training makes you bulky and masculine.

Due to the fact that women do not, and cannot, naturally produce as much testosterone (one of the main hormones responsible for increasing muscle size) as males do, it is impossible for a woman to gain huge amounts of muscle mass by merely touching some weights. Unfortunately, the image that may come to your mind is that of professional female bodybuilders. Most of these women, unfortunately, use anabolic steroids (synthetic testosterone) along with other drugs in order to achieve that high degree of muscularity. In addition, most also have good genetics coupled with an unbelievable work ethic that enable them to gain muscle quickly when they spend hours in the gym lifting very heavy weights. Believe me when I say that they do not look like that by accident. Women who conduct weight training without the use of steroids get the firm and fit cellulite-free looking body that you see in most fitness/figure shows these days.

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7 Tips to Make Your Cardio Workouts Exciting and Effective

Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010

Cardiovascular exercise is necessary for most of us in our quest to achieving the lean bodybuilding look that we are looking for. Few can achieve the lean appearance required to see a full six pack of abs without cardio. In addition to fat burning, cardiovascular exercise offers many benefits such as an improved glucose metabolism as well as a lowered heart rate, blood pressure, and cholesterol. Now that we know why we need cardio, let’s look at ways to make it more enjoyable and effective.

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