This blog is my way of getting re-involved with one of my personal passions in life...living a healthy lifestyle and helping others realize they can do it too.
If I can provide inspiration, motivation or information on your journey to being a healthier you, I'm stoked :)
Catching Elephant is a theme by Andy Taylor
Well every person is different (as are their goals), but generally I prefer to make a switch every 4-6 weeks to keep the body from plateauing. Bulking phases and leaning phases also differ in their style of exercises being performed not just the amount of food being taken in so that’s another reason for my personal preference to switch things up every 4-6 weeks.
Unless you have a serious timetable that needs to be met for a competition or event I would recommend the back and forth process every month and a half until you reach the weight you want to be at to ensure that the weight being added is proper weight that will stick around .
Ok, first thing. You already have abs so I assume you mean getting them to show. This can only be done by reducing any small layers of fat over the top of them. Because you are taking in more calories than you will be burning during a bulking phase it will be tough to reduce fat over the abdominals while adding bulk elsewhere. Just as in the weight loss realm…you cannot spot reduce fat. You cannot spot increase gains. You can, however, have intensified focus with your weight training that will increase muscle mass based upon your routines.
My advice: do your bulking phase eating as cleanly as possible. Take your mind off your abs if you truly are intending to bulk up. Once your 4-6 week bulking phase is complete turn your attention to leaning up around your new healthy bulked areas.
that’s a pretty loaded question….
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There you go. Pretty good list to start with (and apologies to any of the other blogs that I follow that I didn’t mention. I couldn’t just go ahead and list EVERY damn blog I follow. I love you all equally)
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Make fitness fun.
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One of my favorite exercises for clients; both men and women (myself included)
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“Dear Hard Work” A Love Letter.
Not in the mood to get your workout in? Give this a play ON BLAST next time you need a nudge. Works best if you get your workout clothes on while it’s playing. :)
erykah blockman
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Great exercise options for tightening up the butt and hamstrings and even the lower back. If you don’t have a ball you can do this on a bench or chair. You can even perform the exercise on the floor and challenge yourself to perform the motion with one leg at a time.
Getting creative with your routines can challenge the body in fun new ways that really work!
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