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Keeping Track of Rest Periods…Is It Worth It?

By Eric and Chris Martinez – On February 11, 2013

Keeping Track of Rest Periods…Is It Worth It? “Time is the most precious commodity out there. It’s the one thing...

How Can I Increase My Bench?

By Alex Borja – On January 15, 2013

How Can I Increase My Bench? One of the most common questions asked in the bodybuilding world: How can I increase my...

Rapid Backload Peaking: Carbs, Water, and Sodium

By Directlyfitness Team – On December 27, 2012

Rapid Backload Peaking: Carbs, Water, and Sodium Bodybuilders always want more – more muscle, more fat loss, more...

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Mental Imagery For Training

Mental Imagery For Training

Mental Imagery For Training By: Eric and Chris Martinez “In sport, mental imagery is used primarily to help you get the best out of yourself in training and competition. The developing athletes who make the fastest p[...]

Keeping Track of Rest Periods…Is It Worth It?

Keeping Track of Rest Periods…Is It Worth It?

Keeping Track of Rest Periods…Is It Worth It? “Time is the most precious commodity out there. It’s the one thing you can’t buy or ever buy back. Give it your absolute all to whatever task it is your doing, no matter how[...]

How Can I Increase My Bench?

How Can I Increase My Bench?

How Can I Increase My Bench? One of the most common questions asked in the bodybuilding world: How can I increase my bench? The answer is actually quite simple, yet complex at the same time. There are many minute variab[...]

Butternut Squash Health Benefits

Butternut Squash Health Benefits

Butternut Squash Health Benefits Being winter time grocery stores are starting carry a lot of squashes; butternut, acorn, turban, spaghetti, and some I am still trying to figure out. Since I started eating Paleo one of [...]

Come On Man! Why No Glutes?

Come On Man! Why No Glutes?

Come On Man! Why No Glutes? We remember when all we cared about was having a big chest, massive arms, and a ripped mid-section. As we got older, we came to realize that why follow the other typical male standards of a [...]

Rapid Backload Peaking: Carbs, Water, and Sodium

Rapid Backload Peaking: Carbs, Water, and Sodium

Rapid Backload Peaking: Carbs, Water, and Sodium Bodybuilders always want more - more muscle, more fat loss, more results. In this constant quest for more, many bodybuilders sabotage themselves. To show you what [...]

Determining Meal Composition For A Better Physique With Diet Percentages [Part 1]

Determining Meal Composition For A Better Physique With Diet Percentages [Part 1]

Determining Meal Composition For A Better Physique With Diet Percentages [Part 1] Author: Lyle Mcdonald Commonly, when you see diet plans laid out, the intake of the various macronutrients (protein, carbohydrate, fat[...]

Cortisol Control: Weight loss has you stressed out

Cortisol Control: Weight loss has you stressed out

Cortisol Control: Weight loss has you stressed out Trying to lose weight for most of us is stressful the way it is and the last thing we need is another thing to worry about. Whether your goal is just to reduce your bod[...]

5 Game Changing Off-season Nutrition Tips

5 Game Changing Off-season Nutrition Tips

5 Game Changing Off-season Nutrition Tips “Tis the season to be Jolly”…You all have heard this Xmas song right? Well, I say “Tis the season to be BULKY,” except you won’t be eating all those damn cookies like Santa [...]

Exercise Improves Sleep Quality

Exercise Improves Sleep Quality

Exercise Improves Sleep Quality Author: Regie Simmons Do you have trouble falling asleep, staying asleep or both? If so, then you just might have insomnia. What you might not realize is that you are not alone. In[...]

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Mental Imagery For Training

By Eric and Chris Martinez – On March 09, 2013

Mental Imagery For Training By: Eric and Chris Martinez “In sport, mental imagery is used primarily to help you get...

Keeping Track of Rest Periods…Is It Worth It?

By Eric and Chris Martinez – On February 11, 2013

Keeping Track of Rest Periods…Is It Worth It? “Time is the most precious commodity out there. It’s the one thing...

How Can I Increase My Bench?

By Alex Borja – On January 15, 2013

How Can I Increase My Bench? One of the most common questions asked in the bodybuilding world: How can I increase my...

Butternut Squash Health Benefits

By William Sucik – On January 13, 2013

Butternut Squash Health Benefits Being winter time grocery stores are starting carry a lot of squashes; butternut,...

Come On Man! Why No Glutes?

By Directlyfitness Team – On January 09, 2013

Come On Man! Why No Glutes? We remember when all we cared about was having a big chest, massive arms, and a ripped...

Rapid Backload Peaking: Carbs, Water, and Sodium

By Directlyfitness Team – On December 27, 2012

Rapid Backload Peaking: Carbs, Water, and Sodium Bodybuilders always want more – more muscle, more fat loss, more...

Determining Meal Composition For A Better Physique With Diet Percentages [Part 1]

By Lyle Mcdonald – On December 19, 2012

Determining Meal Composition For A Better Physique With Diet Percentages [Part 1] Author: Lyle Mcdonald Commonly, when...

Cortisol Control: Weight loss has you stressed out

By William Sucik – On December 11, 2012

Cortisol Control: Weight loss has you stressed out Trying to lose weight for most of us is stressful the way it is and...

5 Game Changing Off-season Nutrition Tips

By Directlyfitness Team – On December 07, 2012

5 Game Changing Off-season Nutrition Tips “Tis the season to be Jolly”…You all have heard this Xmas song right?...

Exercise Improves Sleep Quality

By Directlyfitness Team – On November 26, 2012

Exercise Improves Sleep Quality Author: Regie Simmons Do you have trouble falling asleep, staying asleep or both? If...

Cracking Knuckles: What is That Sound and is it Harmful?

By Directlyfitness Team – On November 16, 2012

Cracking Knuckles: What is That Sound and is it Harmful? Author: Alex Borja B.S. SPT, HFS You all have done it. You...

Breaking The Myth – Women Who Lift Heavy Will Look Like Men!

By Rosie Chee – On November 15, 2012

Breaking The Myth – Women Who Lift Heavy Will Look Like Men! Author: Rosie Chee, BExSpSc This article will...

The Length of the Rest Between Resistance Exercise Sets: A Research Review

By Lyle Mcdonald – On November 08, 2012

The Length of the Rest Between Resistance Exercise Sets: A Research Review Author: Lyle Mcdonald Research Article...

An Apple A Day

By William Sucik – On November 07, 2012

An Apple A Day Author: William J Sucik I have always been one to go against the grain, no pun intended. You see, I...

Conventional Sprints or Resisted Sprints?

By Directlyfitness Team – On October 26, 2012

Conventional Sprints or Resisted Sprints? Author: Eric and Chris Martinez What does a body well? Walking, treadmills,...

The Tanning Debate: Are The Dangers Really Great Enough to Stop?

By Directlyfitness Team – On October 17, 2012

The Tanning Debate: Are The Dangers Really Great Enough to Stop? Author: Alex Borja B.S. SPT, HFS The dangers of...

Organic or Conventional Foods… Which One Bro?

By Directlyfitness Team – On October 01, 2012

Organic or Conventional Foods… Which One Bro? Author: Chris and Eric Martinez “Time to put on your grown up hats...

Back to Basics: Are We Activating Our Glutes Properly?

By Directlyfitness Team – On August 27, 2012

Back to Basics: Are We Activating Our Glutes Properly? Author: Eric Martinez When the phrase “Glute Activation”...

Elements Challenging the Glycemic Index

By Directlyfitness Team – On August 06, 2012

Elements Challenging the Glycemic Index Author: Alan Aragon Another Magic Bullet is Bound to Ricochet To this day,...

Research Review: An In-Depth Look Into Carbing Up On The Cyclical Ketogenic Diet

By Lyle Mcdonald – On July 25, 2012

Research Review: An In-Depth Look Into Carbing Up On The Cyclical Ketogenic Diet Author: Lyle McDonald Although...

Transform Your Tummy With These 8 Essential Tips!

By Rosie Chee – On July 16, 2012

Transform Your Tummy With These 8 Essential Tips! Author: Rosie Chee, BExSpSc Introduction The flat stomach. The sexy...

The Cardio Debate for Fat Loss: High Intensity versus Low Intensity

By Rosie Chee – On July 11, 2012

The Cardio Debate for Fat Loss: High Intensity versus Low Intensity Author: Rosie Chee, BExSpSc Introduction It is a...

Workout Routines: King T.U.T (Time Under Tension)

By William Sucik – On July 03, 2012

Workout Routines: King T.U.T (Time Under Tension) Author: William J Sucik Was searching the web the other day for...

Shred The Fat: 5 HIIT Cardio Workouts

By Directlyfitness Team – On June 27, 2012

Shred The Fat: 5 HIIT Cardio Workouts Author: Eric and Chris Martinez These days’ cardio machines are everyone’s...

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