Fitness Facts — Training

“Intensity” is one of those terms that's as subjective as it is ambiguous, if not just completely downright misconstrued. It is, however, the apex requirement in your list of things you're going to have to learn to generate if you intend on using your tine in the gym to  increase your strength/ performance.  Every athlete knows this. In fact, it is widely accepted among the fiteratti that the best athlete is the one who can focus the hardest, concentrate, and generate the most intensity. Every single world class athlete known to man is prone to this formula. There are literally...

Pondering whether or not a 30-minute workout is enough to build muscle is a bit like wondering if 30-minutes is enough to cook a meal. Sure, it could be. Depending on who you are. It could also be a disaster. Clearly, it's what you do with those 30-minutes that may or may not trigger muscle growth. Whether it be a good circuit workout, “popsugar” workouts, or whatever 30-minute fitness thing you can come up with, the reality is, that it's largely irrelevant. What is relevant – the only thing that's relevant. - is exercise intensity. And I'll tell you why.......

Creatine, more specifically, creatine monohydrate, is one of the most studied dietary supplements in history. Reams of peer reviewed and published research indicate numerous ergogenic benefits of creatine supplementation, as well as eating creatine rich foods (meat). Depending on how you cycle creatine, and how much creatine a day you take, the apparent gains in muscle mass have caused many a coach to wonder if creatine is a steroid. Well, right off the bat, creatine is not a steroid, or even a drug. It's a naturally occurring compound of three amino acids, (glycine, arginine, and methionine) that the body manufactures,...

Do you want to look like you can bench press 300 pounds, or do you actually want to be able to truthfully say that you can bench press the 300 pounds?  

Dan Palacios of Kinetic Training in Davie, Florida takes Team Gaspari members Alex, Aliona, Melissa and Alex through a training regiment designed for military personnel and policemen to improve their tactical skills. This outdoor workout works all muscles in the body for complete physical conditioning!

Rich Gaspari takes Jose and Alex through an old school chest and back superset workout, just like the sets he used to do to prepare for the Olympia and the Arnold Classic.

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I really don't like to make predictions about contest outcomes, particularly for contests as big and as important as the Arnold. In order to make such a prediction, I can only do it fairly if I can imagine everyone being at their best. You can't really do it any other way. I am, however, expected to give my Arnold predictions, in spite of what I might feel about making predictions about guys I haven't seen – and it wouldn't matter if I have seen them anyway, because the only time when it's gonna matter how they look is still weeks...

Deloading is used by many athletes to increase their performance on the field or in the gym. This break from your regular routine gives your body a little rest. After a deload, you should feel better and ready to get back to challenging yourself in the gym. If you are curious about the benefits of…

Soccer can take a lot out of your body. If you are looking to be one of the top players in the league, you need to follow an intense workout. Competitive team play can help you to raise your fitness level, but it is essential to add some conditioning to your workout. These workout tips… The post Improve Your Soccer Game With These Fitness Tips appeared first on Gaspari Nutrition.

MMA is more popular than it has ever been. With gyms opening all over the world, this kind of martial arts training is also more popular than ever. Today’s article is meant to give newcomers to the sport an introduction that will prepare them for the harsh world that they are about to enter. Selecting… The post How To Get Started Training For MMA appeared first on Gaspari Nutrition.

Baseball season can be grueling for pitchers, catchers, and the rest of the field players. Every player is looking to gain an advantage on the field. Trainers and coaches all have different methods for players to keep up during and after the season. You might want to think about hitting the pool. Swimming pools are… The post How You Can Use The Pool To Get In Shape For Baseball appeared first on Gaspari Nutrition.