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		<title>Chest Training &#8211; How to Build Big Pecs</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2009 09:39:31 +0000</pubDate>
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So you want those perfect chest muscles that shout out your manliness? I’m sure you’ve heard and experienced how difficult chest training can be, but worry not. Here are a few steps to get you going in that direction. And if you follow these steps staunchly, there’s absolutely no hindrance to achieving a perfect wide [...]]]></description>
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<p>So you want those perfect chest muscles that shout out your manliness? I’m sure you’ve heard and experienced how difficult <b>chest training</b> can be, but worry not. Here are a few steps to get you going in that direction. And if you follow these steps staunchly, there’s absolutely no hindrance to achieving a perfect wide chest:</p>
<h2>Chest Training Exercises</h2>
<ol>
<li>Perform push ups. This frequently ignored exercise permits a great pump, driving nutrients to the muscles. Keep your hands spaced out at shoulder width. When you initially start with push ups they are likely to be tough. But when you continue doing them, they will seem relatively simple. Push ups also exert your triceps and shoulders (deltoids). Push ups also have a result on shoulder/back muscles, as an additional benefit.</li>
<li>Bench presses. Bench presses are the most popular chest      building work out of all time. Decrease the bar along the chest till the      time you reach about 1 inch from your chest. Bench presses also work out      your triceps and shoulders (deltoids). Bench press again and again, and then      a little more to really feel the burn &#8211; maintain it to a point where you believe      that you are snapping, but you won&#039;t, hardly. This assists the blood flow      carry glycogen all through your body, so calories will be effortlessly be      burned and the exercise can persist with the help of adrenaline.</li>
<li>Incline bench presses. These are similar to bench presses, the difference being that it centers more on your upper pectoral muscles.</li>
<li>Decline bench Presses: Similar to bench presses, it      focuses on your lower pectoral muscles. A good number of people don&#039;t use this exercise but it is necessary in obtaining a full and rounded      chest, or else your chest can look rather odd.</li>
<li>Perform flies: This will not radically amplify your      strength, but shapes your pecs in a grand way; what&#039;s more, it’s a great      stretch for your pecks.</li>
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<p>While you are fully endorsed in working out yourself to the extreme, do not forget to take rest at least 72 hours amid working the same muscle group, rather if all soreness is gone. The nutritional value of protein has been highlighted time and time again. And when your body is sweating under pressure from exercise, you need as much nutrition as possible. You would need about 1 gram of protein per pound of body weight. Acquire your protein from meat, chicken, milk, beans, pulses, fish (tuna has a very low quantity of fat and calories but a large amount of protein), and eggs as they are economical and a fine source of protein.</p>
<p>In case you’re among the vegans, worry not. Vegetarians do not have to be short of protein, soy products (typically hold the majority protein of all) are available inexpensively at grocery stores and food markets.</p>
<p>Make sure you get a healthy dose of sleep when working out or exercising yourself. It is imperative that you relax your muscles in turn to develop. Remember, you have to work out intelligently.</p>
<p><i>What are some of your favorite chest training exercises?</i></p>

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		<title>How to use Creatine for maximum effect</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2009 15:41:27 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[ Get your dream body: It’s in human nature to always be in a rush to get things done; a rush to get slim or a rush to put on some muscle. In the fitness industry, there are different ways to approach this. Artificial pills are discouraged by medical and fitness experts alike. So how [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p></p><p><img class="alignleft" src="http://www.bodybuildingsuppliments.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/creatine.jpg" alt="how to use creatine" title="how to use creatine" width="300" height="300" /> <strong>Get your dream body: </strong>It’s in human nature to always be in a rush to get things done; a rush to get slim or a rush to put on some muscle. In the fitness industry, there are different ways to approach this. Artificial pills are discouraged by medical and fitness experts alike. So how can you naturally put on some muscle mass without compromising on your health? Thankfully, it’s in our reach: Say hello to Creatine. It is a supplement which is believed to help athletes boost their performance, and helps just about anyone to build muscle mass, if you really know <b>how to use creatine</b>. Creatine should ideally be used as an addition to your regular workouts and exercise – to help reach your fitness goals more effectively and quickly.</p>
<p><strong>Understand your supplements well: </strong>Creatine is essentially an amino acid compound which is made by the body and is used to supply energy to muscle and nerve cells – it is also found naturally in red meat and fish in very small amounts. The Creatine formed in our body is first directed to the brain and heart and then to the rest of the body. Creatine supplements were introduced for athletes back in 1993, and since then have been a medically approved supplement for sportsmen. And why shouldn’t it be &#8212; it’s all natural and practically safe for the body. Not only that, it also helps decrease the reliance on drugs by naturally inducing the adrenaline thrill and strength to the body.</p>
<p>Apart from this, Creatine also helps you achieve the perfect amount of muscle on your body – thus becoming a great choice for body builders. Who doesn’t want their dream of having an 8 pac to materialize as soon as possible?</p>
<p>However, like all things, adopting a certain routine and procedure can help maximize the effects of the Creatine supplements. Here’s how:</p>
<p><strong>Be inquisitive – this is your body we’re talking about: </strong>The best tip would perhaps be to read the instructions given on the packaging very carefully, for there are different types of Creatine being manufactured. Pure Creatine is the best to use.<br />
<strong>How to use Creatine for the best results: </strong>There is a lot of confusion about how to use Creatine, what amounts are best to use, and when to stop its use.</p>
<p>Our body reacts to Creatine in a positive way, but hits a plateau after several weeks of usage. To avoid that, it’s good to follow some best practices that can help you keep benefiting from the supplement. The best way to use dietary supplements is to understand their effect on your body:</p>
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<li> Loading Phase: The most important phase in the Creatine cycle, this is where you get your body accustomed to the intake of this amino acid. For the first week, the best suggestion is to have a daily intake of 20 grams, phased out in 3-4 times during the day.</li>
<li> Maintenance phase: Once your body is accustomed to the intake of Creatine, it’s time to lower the consumption. Switch your phased intake to 10 grams a day.</li>
<li> Resting Phase: Give your body a rest from Creatine to maximize the outcome. From the fifth to the eighth week, use no Creatine.</li>
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<p>The Resting phase assures that the used-to behavior your body has towards Creatine is barred, so that during reuse the effects are maximized. By following the prescribed method, you can protect yourself from all side effects and enjoy the healthy and safe use of Creatine.</p>
<p><i>What is your favorite or preferred method of how to use creatine?</i></p>

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		<title>Performance Enhancing Drugs in Sports &#8211; Your Questions Answered!</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[With the recent release of the Mitchell Report, performance enhancing drugs in sports is the headline of the season.
While most people think they understand this topic on a basic level (put needle in butt, become magically stronger, Tarzan hit ball far), we&#039;re going to look at the issue in further detail.
First, any drug, performance-enhancing or [...]]]></description>
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<p>With the recent release of the Mitchell Report, performance enhancing drugs in sports is the headline of the season.</p>
<p>While most people think they understand this topic on a basic level (put needle in butt, become magically stronger, Tarzan hit ball far), we&#039;re going to look at the issue in further detail.</p>
<p>First, any drug, performance-enhancing or not, can be dangerous and even deadly, given that 2 of the players named in the Mitchell Report, Steve Bechler and Ken Caminiti, are, in fact, already dead.</p>
<h2>History of Steroids and Performance-Enhancing Drugs</h2>
<p>Steroids were used heavily in the Olympics, particularly by the Germans and Russians, as far back as the 1950&#039;s.</p>
<p>A doctor by the name of John Ziegler is thought to have been the first to synthesize a performance enhancing drug in the U.S. in 1959.</p>
<p>These new &#034;wonder drugs&#034; quickly spread throughout the country among <a href="http://www.fitbuff.com/daddy-where-do-muscles-come-from/">bodybuilders</a>, eventually making their way into professional sports like the NFL.</p>
<h2>How Do They Work?</h2>
<p>Every drug is different, but one thing is clear: You still have to put in the hard work and training effort to get results.</p>
<p>As Gary Gaffney, M.D., associate professor at the University of Iowaâ€™s College of Medicine, says, &#034;[Performance enhancing drugs are] going to pay off most for the person with a tremendous amount of talentâ€”you can give me all the steroids and HGH in the world, and Iâ€™ll never dunk a basketball.&#034;</p>
<p>Many steroids shorten recovery time, allowing an <a href="http://www.fitbuff.com/steroid-use-in-sportshigh-school-sports/">athlete</a> to train harder and longer than he could without them.</p>
<h2>What is HGH?</h2>
<p>Human growth hormone is usually used to help older people and/or accident victims regain lost muscle and necessary abilities to function and live their life.</p>
<p>Athletes, who are already usually in great physical shape, use HGH to spur even faster and greater muscle growth. But as with any drug, there are several side effects of human growth hormone:</p>
<ul>
<li>Increased growth of existing tumors</li>
<li>Rise in blood pressure</li>
<li>Retained fluid</li>
<li>Body aches, specifically joint-related pains</li>
<li>Potentially habit-forming</li>
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<p>As you can see, steroids, HGH, and all performance enhancing drugs can be dangerous in the wrong hands, and players may be trading years of their life for <a href="http://www.fitbuff.com/power-of-the-mind-much-stronger-than-your-biceps/">bigger biceps</a> today.</p>

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		<title>Grip Strength &#8211; Perfect Training Formula Revealed!</title>
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		<dc:creator>FitBuff Brandon</dc:creator>
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<p>Have you ever shaken someone&#039;s hand whose <b>grip strength</b> was off the charts, leaving you wondering if you would ever be able to open a jar or pick up a dumbbell again?</p>
<p>That should be motivation enough to get in the gym, so you can be ready the next time the two of you greet each other.</p>
<p>But, just in case you aren&#039;t quite that vain or vengeful, there&#039;s another great reason to improve your grip: A study in the European Journal of Applied Physiology showed a correlation between increased hand strength and reduced blood pressure.</p>
<p>In only two months, study participants lowered their systolic blood pressure by an average of 15 points and their diastolic blood pressure by an average of 5 points. Even more surprising, the researchers found the grip training to be more effective at lowering blood pressure than aerobic exercise.</p>
<h2>How to Increase Grip Strength</h2>
<p>All that is great, but how exactly do you increase grip strength, you ask? Why not follow exactly what the study subjects did to achieve their dramatic results:</p>
<p>Squeeze a <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000UMFT22?ie=UTF8&#038;tag=fitbucom-20&#038;linkCode=as2&#038;camp=1789&#038;creative=9325&#038;creativeASIN=B000UMFT22">Grip Exerciser</a><img src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=fitbucom-20&#038;l=as2&#038;o=1&#038;a=B000UMFT22" width="1" height="1" border="0" alt="" style="border:none !important; margin:0px !important;" /> for 2 minutes, four times a day, three times per week.</p>
<p>That&#039;s only 24 minutes per week, and thanks to the small, portable device, you can perform grip training anywhere: in the car, at your desk, in bed, etc.</p>
<p>Besides lowering your blood pressure and competing with your hard-handshake rivals, increasing your <i>grip strength</i> will also lead to bigger gains in larger muscle groups.</p>
<p>For example, pull-ups, deadlifts, bench presses, and several other exercises depend on your ability to grasp the bar for multiple reps and extended periods of time. As your hand strength increases, you will begin to notice gains in all of your grip-related lifts as well.</p>
<p>So, &#034;put her there, Jack,&#034; and show those hand-shakers who&#039;s boss!</p>
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		<title>Rowing Technique and Training</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 18 Sep 2007 02:20:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>FitBuff Brandon</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Rowing training can provide an interesting change-up to your usual treadmill or cycle routine.  With proper rowing technique, you can work nearly every muscle in your body, while getting a great aerobic workout.
You use your legs to push off, your abs and core to sit upright, and your arms and back to pull. If [...]]]></description>
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<p><b>Rowing training</b> can provide an interesting change-up to your usual treadmill or cycle routine.  With proper rowing technique, you can work nearly every muscle in your body, while getting a great aerobic workout.</p>
<p>You use your legs to push off, your abs and core to sit upright, and your arms and back to pull. If you&#039;re too macho to dedicate a full workout to the rowing machine, it can provide a great warm-up at the very least.</p>
<p>As with any exercise, proper form is essential. Here is a list of <a href="http://fitsugar.com/415975">Rowing Machine Do&#039;s and Dont&#039;s</a> brought to you by FitSugar:</p>
<h2>Rowing Technique: Do&#039;s</h2>
<ul>
<li>Use the straps to secure your feet in the pedals.</li>
<li>Start on a low resistance until you feel comfortable with the proper form.</li>
<li>Sit up straight with a natural arch in your back, bending forward at the hips.</li>
<li>Keep your elbows tucked close to your sides.</li>
<li>Ease arm fatigue by switching grips from overhand to underhand.</li>
<li>Use your legs to help push away while pulling with your arms.</li>
<li>Pull until the handles/bar are about an inch from your stomach and your elbows are slightly behind your torso.</li>
</ul>
<h2>Rowing Technique: Dont&#039;s</h2>
<ul>
<li>Row barefoot.</li>
<li>Try to row on a high resistance that forces you to use poor form.</li>
<li>Hunch forward or slump your shoulders.</li>
<li>Flare your elbows way out to the side.</li>
<li>Use one arm.</li>
<li>Use only your back or arms without assistance from your legs.</li>
<li>Lock out your elbows or knees at any time throughout the exercise.</li>
</ul>
<h2>Rowing Training: Beginner&#039;s Guide Book</h2>
<p>Are you more of a visual learner? No problem. This is a great and simple beginner&#039;s guide to <i>rowing technique and training</i>: <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/144001082X?ie=UTF8&#038;tag=fitbucom-20&#038;linkCode=as2&#038;camp=1789&#038;creative=390957&#038;creativeASIN=144001082X">&#034;How To Use a Rowing Machine&#034;</a>.</p>

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		<pubDate>Mon, 03 Sep 2007 13:00:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>FitBuff Brandon</dc:creator>
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<h2>Brain Power</h2>
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<h2>Dating</h2>
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<h2>Exercise</h2>
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<h2>Work</h2>
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		<title>Top 5 Lower Ab Exercises</title>
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		<dc:creator>FitBuff Brandon</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[You may have already chiseled away most of your dangerous belly flab, but you&#039;re abs still aren&#039;t &#034;popping&#034; the way you would like. Perhaps you&#039;ve been concentrating too much on traditional sit-ups and crunches, while ignoring these great lower ab exercises.
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<p>You may have already chiseled away most of your <a href="http://www.fitbuff.com/losing-belly-fat-could-save-your-life/" title="Losing Belly Fat Could Save Your Life">dangerous belly flab</a>, but you&#039;re abs still aren&#039;t &#034;popping&#034; the way you would like. Perhaps you&#039;ve been concentrating too much on traditional sit-ups and crunches, while ignoring these great <b>lower ab exercises</b>.</p>
<p>The key is to use specific movements that target the two main components of your &#034;lower abs&#034;:</p>
<ul>
<li>Lower portion of the Rectus Abdominus (the main &#034;abs muscle&#034; that you see in the mirror)</li>
<li>Transverse Abdominus which runs horizontally under the Rectus Abdominus and wrap around your back, effectively acting as a girdle for support and stabilization (without the need for cross-dressing)</li>
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<h2>Top 5 Lower Ab Exercises</h2>
<p>Perform these exercises in order, as they are arranged to get progressively harder and more advanced, with each building on the one before it:</p>
<ol>
<li><b>Finding and Priming the Transverse Abdominus</b> &#8211; The first step is to actually locate this all-important muscle, so you will be able to perform the more advanced lower ab exercises safely and effectively.</p>
<ul>
<li>Sit up straight in a chair, or get down on your hands and knees (whichever is more comfortable or convenient).</li>
<li>Now, pull your belly button in towards your spine. Many people do this instinctively when bracing for a punch to the gut.</li>
<li>Hold your belly button in as tight as possible towards your spine for about 10 seconds, then repeat 5-10 times. (Remember to breathe normally throughout, and resist the urge to hold your breath.)</li>
<li>Once you can easily hold this position for 1-2 minutes straight, you are ready to move on to the next lower ab exercise.</li>
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<li><b>Final Preparation</b> &#8211; Just one more priming exercise, then you&#039;ll be ready to go all &#034;G.I. Jane (or Joe)&#034; on &#039;em!
<ul>
<li>Lie flat on your back on the floor. Because of the natural curvature in your lower spine, you should have a small gap between your lower back and the floor.</li>
<li>Activate your abs to close that space, bringing your lower back flat against the floor.</li>
<li>Again, work your way up over the next few days (or weeks, depending on your fitness level) until you can hold that position for about 2 minutes</li>
<li>These exercises may seem relatively easy for some, but they are essential in making sure you are ready for the more advanced moves.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li><b>Leg Lifts</b> &#8211; This is a great follow-up to the previous preparation exercise, because you begin the movement in the same position as above.
<ul>
<li>Lie flat on your back, and use your abdominal muscles to keep your lower back flat against the floor, closing the gap that would exist naturally.</li>
<li>With both legs straight, raise one slowly off the floor, while keeping the other flat. Raise it as high as you can until you begin to feel a stretch</li>
<li>Now, still keeping your inactive leg flat against the floor, slowly lower your leg towards the floor, stopping right before you touch (never let your active leg/foot touch the floor until the set is done).</li>
<li>Repeat this motion 8-12 times for 2-3 sets as your lower abs become stronger, and, obviously, repeat with the opposite leg each time.</li>
<li>If you ever feel your lower back start to arch, it means your lower abs are not strong enough yet to keep up with the demand, so lower your number of reps and/or range of motion. It is very important to slowly work your way up to avoid any major injuries.</li>
<li>Once you&#039;ve mastered the one-leg variation of this lower ab exercise (which could take months), you can do the same exercise raising and lowering both legs simultaneously for added difficulty.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li><a href="http://www.fitbuff.com/exercise-of-the-week-the-plank/" title="Exercise of the Week: The Plank"><b>The Plank</b></a> &#8211; At first glance, this exercise may seem like a piece of cake. After all, there is no movement involved, and all you have to do is hold a certain position for a short period of time. But, let&#039;s see how you feel after a couple minutes of the Plank!
<ul>
<li><a href="http://www.fitbuff.com/exercise-of-the-week-the-plank/" title="Exercise of the Week: The Plank">Click here for a detailed description of how to perform The Plank</a></li>
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<li><a href="http://www.fitbuff.com/exercise-of-the-week-hanging-leg-raises/" title="Exercise of the Week: Hanging Leg Raises"><b>Hanging Leg Raises</b></a> &#8211; If you&#039;ve made it this far, congratulations! You&#039;ve won access to one of the most difficult and advanced ab exercises there is: Hanging Leg Raises. Prepare to feel the burn!
<ul>
<li><a href="http://www.fitbuff.com/exercise-of-the-week-hanging-leg-raises/" title="Exercise of the Week: Hanging Leg Raises">Click here for a detailed description of how to perform the dreaded Hanging Leg Raises</a></li>
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<p>Master these lower ab exercises, along with a healthy diet, and I promise you will be sporting those eye-popping, cover-model abs you&#039;ve always wanted!</p>
<p><i>How long can you hold the plank, and how many hanging leg raises can you do?</i></p>

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		<title>Foods High in Protein: Top 10 Healthy Choices</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 16 Aug 2007 14:56:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>FitBuff Brandon</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Foods high in protein should be a staple of everyone&#039;s diet. Besides being absolutely essential in helping your body build big, bulging muscles, a new study proves that even Grandma needs protein to preserve her healthy (no matter how small) muscle mass.
So, the question becomes, &#034;What are the healthiest, leanest, and tastiest protein sources?&#034; Below [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p></p><p>Foods high in protein should be a staple of everyone&#039;s diet. Besides being absolutely essential in helping your body build big, <a href="http://www.fitbuff.com/fitbuffs-morning-mix-steroid-experiment-mood-swings-cell-phone-danger/">bulging muscles</a>, a new study proves that <a href="http://www.reuters.com/article/healthNews/idUSSCH47521320070814?feedType=RSS&#038;feedName=healthNews">even Grandma needs protein to preserve her healthy (no matter how small) muscle mass</a>.</p>
<p>So, the question becomes, &#034;What are the healthiest, leanest, and tastiest protein sources?&#034; Below is a list, in no particular order, of the <strong>10 best foods high in protein</strong>. Vegetarian? We&#039;ve got you covered too with a mix of non-meat products, so no excuses!</p>
<ol>
<li><b>Chicken Breast</b> &#8211; 3.5 oz., 30 grams of protein (Go with the 99% fat-free boneless, skinless variety for the leanest choice.)</li>
<li><b>Turkey</b> &#8211; About 7 grams of protein per ounce</li>
<li><b>Tuna</b> &#8211; 6 oz. can, 40 grams of protein</li>
<li><b>Salmon</b> &#8211; 3.5 oz., 27 grams of protein</li>
<li><b>Eggs</b> &#8211; 1 large, 7 grams of protein</li>
<li><b>Milk</b> &#8211; 1 cup, 8 grams of protein (Go with 1% or skim)</li>
<li><b>Cottage Cheese</b> &#8211; 1/2 cup, 15 grams of protein</li>
<li><b>Almonds, Peanuts, Cashews</b> &#8211; 1/4 cup, 8grams, 9 grams, 5 grams of protein</li>
<li><b>Peanut Butter</b> &#8211; 2 Tablespoons, 8 grams of protein</li>
<li><b>Yogurt</b> &#8211; 8-12 grams of protein per cup</li>
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<p>Add at least a few of these to your grocery list this week, and give your body the tools it needs to grow (or maintain in Grandma&#039;s case)!</p>
<p>While you should get the majority of your protein from whole foods, a protein supplement can provide a quick and convenient source as well. Have a protein shake between meals to keep your metabolism working:</p>
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		<title>Daddy, Where Do Muscles Come From?</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 09 Aug 2007 23:27:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>FitBuff Brandon</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Well Jimmy, when a Mommy loves a Daddy&#8230; oh wait, you said muscles!
When you workout, instead of building muscle, you are actually tearing muscle. That&#039;s why rest is so important. You don&#039;t build muscle in the gym, you build muscle in between training sessions.
After your workout, you body begins repairing the micro trauma you created [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p></p><div style="float:left"><img src='http://www.fitbuff.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/08/muscle-building-process.jpg' alt="Muscle building process" title="Muscle building process"></div>
<p>Well Jimmy, when a Mommy loves a Daddy&#8230; oh wait, you said <i>muscles</i>!</p>
<p>When you workout, instead of <i>building</i> muscle, you are actually <i>tearing</i> muscle. That&#039;s why <a href="http://www.fitbuff.com/do-a-38-hour-workout-in-30-minutes/" title="Your workout keeps working long after your last rep">rest is so important</a>. You don&#039;t build muscle in the gym, <b>you build muscle in between training sessions</b>.</p>
<p>After your workout, <strong>you body begins repairing the micro trauma you created in your muscle tissue</strong>. What&#039;s the main ingredient in this rebuilding process &#8212; the hammer and nails of it all? Human growth hormone.</p>
<p>You&#039;ve probably heard that term used negatively in the sports world alongside words like &#034;juicing&#034; and steroids, but that&#039;s only the artificial form of HGH. <strong>Everyone&#039;s body produces it&#039;s own supply of HGH</strong>, but some athletes inject more of the hormone into their bodies using outside sources to speed up their recovery and improve their performance. Unfortunately, this can be both dangerous and career-ending if they are caught cheating.</p>
<p>Now, back to us natural lifters. The human growth hormone uses a variety of resources, including body fat, to rebuild the torn muscles, making them bigger and stronger than before. This is one of the reasons why <strong>fat isn&#039;t always a bad thing</strong>. You need certain amounts of fat for several processes and functions to keep your body running at an optimal level.</p>
<p>The rebuilding process is a slow and small one, but it occurs every time you perform an intense workout. Over time, several of these small additions of muscle mass <strong>begin to increase your metabolism</strong>.</p>
<p>Why? Because <strong>one pound of muscle burns 30-50 more calories per day than one pound of fat</strong>. That means with no additional work on your part, your body is burning more calories just to &#034;feed&#034; those bulging biceps of yours.</p>
<p>Are you starting to see why <strong>strength training is such an important part of burning fat</strong>? Drudging along on a StairMaster for an hour just isn&#039;t going to cut it, if you want to make dramatic changes to your body.</p>
<p>You get out what you put in, so go pick up those dumbbells!</p>
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		<title>How to Perform a Squat with Perfect Form Video Demonstration</title>
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		<dc:creator>FitBuff Brandon</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The squat is easily one of, if not the best exercise you can do. If you were stranded on a desert island and could only take one exercise with you, it should be the squat.
It works nearly every muscle in your body, from your abs to your calves, and everything in between. The key, as [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p></p><p>The squat is easily one of, if not <b>the</b> best exercise you can do. If you were stranded on a desert island and could only take one exercise with you, it should be the squat.</p>
<p>It works nearly every muscle in your body, from your abs to your calves, and everything in between. The key, as with any exercise, is to perform the move with perfect form, both to increase the benefits of the exercise and to lower the risk of injury.</p>
<p>Even some of the most seasoned workout veterans are guilty of having less-than-perfect form. There is one key point in the following video that many people forget when squatting.</p>
<p>Men&#039;s Health leading workout trainer, Craig Ballantyne, shows you exactly how to perform the perfect squat in this short video:</p>
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