Healthy Fitness Network

There are no shortages of opinions about the right way to lift weights – the best set/rep spectrum, the ideal rest periods, the optimal exercises, lifting tempo, sequence, etc, etc. Let’s put those things aside for now and key in on some of the most foundational aspects of strength training.

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Who wants 6 to 10 pounds of muscle added to their body in the next 28 days? Win a FREE COPY of the rapid muscle building program Muscle Explosion, by Nick Nilsson as part of his Fitness Bailout Sale.

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Stretching is usually done in one of three ways: 1 – In a Yoga session, where it is performed with precision and purpose; 2 – Before and/or after a workout, when it is done as more of an afterthought; or 3 – Not at all. Save for the first way mentioned, stretching is something most people kind of do (or don’t do) because they think they’re supposed to. It loosens you up before exercising and it helps ease muscle tension caused by a workout. But does it really do those things?

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The Rapid Fat Loss program Metabolic Surge takes fat burning to a whole new level as it literally uses the stored energy in your fat to build muscle. Under the right training and nutritional conditions, your body has the capability of actually building muscle while burning tremendous amounts of fat. In fact, under these conditions, your body can actually use your own bodyfat to provide the energy for building that muscle, practically DOUBLING the speed of fat loss!

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This weeks hearty Orange Vegetable and Lentil winter stew is loaded with all things orange that are good for you! It is another magazine find, and yet again I’ve altered a few things to make it healthier.

Vegetables and fruits that are bright orange get their color from a high concentration of Beta-carotene. Why is that important for your health? Because Beta-carotene helps your body create Vitamin A and is a powerful antioxidant that helps boost your immune system. It also aids in good vision – didn’t your mother always tell you to eat your carrots?

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