Superpump 250 by Gaspari Nutrition

SuperPump 250 by Gaspari Nutrition
Superpump 250

Super Anti-Catabolic/Myotrophic Stimulant Cocktail
• Independently Tested
• Significant Increases in Lean Mass & Strength
• Causes Rapid andMeasurable Full Body Pumps
• Stimulates Roadmap Vascularity
• Triggers Explosive Energy and Acute Mental Focus
• Simultaneously Reduces Body Fat Percentage
• Effects Become Noticeably More Potent Over Time With Regular Use
In the Pre-workout category, SuperPump250™ is the reigning King of dramatic effects. Athletes who try SuperPump virtually never go back to any other pre-workout supplement, and its effects are so profound that the thought of training without it is simply out of the question for most users. In the groundbreaking
independent clinical trial, increases in lean muscle mass nearly tripled in a single
workout with just 1 dose of SuperPump250™ as compared to not taking the supplement. If that's not enough, body fat percentages simultaneously dropped as opposed to no changes in body fat recorded without the supplement. Consider all this with the added effects of explosive energy, mental focus and strength, and you're left with seemingly very little to consider. Ask anyone who tries this super anti-catabolic powerhouse and you'll hear the same answer over and over – you're going to look and feel incredible on SuperPump250!

Superdrol NG by Anabolic Xtreme

Superdrol NG by Anabolic Xtreme


Read the entire insert before taking Superdrol-NG
Superdrol-NG (Next Generation) contains the worlds #1 selling prohormone
Prasterone, which will provide immediate results that you
can feel from the very first dose. Superdrol-NG is a combination of
four synergistic components that produce incredibly dry gains in lean
muscle mass, muscle hardness, and massive strength gains. While
on cycle you will notice an increase in aggression, a surging rush of
intense energy, mental focus and drive, and an enhanced sex drive!
Superdrol-NG is also non-toxic. No liver toxicity, no elevation in
blood pressure and best of all, there is zero negative impact on blood
lipid levels this time around! Welcome to the world of Superdrol-NG,
brought to you by Anabolic Xtreme!
Anabolic Driver: Prasterone (Delta-5-androsten-3b-ol-17-one)
Superdrol-NG provides 170mg of Prasterone per serving. Prasterone is a
chemical relative of testosterone that is well researched, safe, and healthy
for your immune system. Produced in the adrenal glands, Prasterone
is a very potent anabolic/androgenic hormone which converts into
Androstenedione, Testosterone the mother of all bodybuilding hormones,
and 5-AD (5-androstenediol). 5-AD is an active anabolic on its own, and
greatly amplifies the effects of testosterone while converting directly to
testosterone at a rate of about 15%. Both testosterone and 5-AD can then
bind to your androgen receptors and signal your muscles to GROW!
Why are androgen receptors so important? Our bodies are made up of
various kinds of cells. Cells are the engine that drives all life. On every cell’s
surface, there are anywhere from thousands to millions of receptors, each
with its own purpose and function. These receptors act as “keyholes” that
allow direct access to the cell’s nucleus when the proper “key” is inserted.
Each of these different receptors requires a specific key to unlock the cell
and deliver its’ specified message and control the engine. When it comes to
muscle growth, there is one receptor that matters the most – the powerful
androgen receptor. Testosterone and 5-AD are the precise keys that snuggly
fit into the androgen receptor keyhole to unlock the cell’s powerful muscle
building potential. It does this by delivering a very simple yet powerful
message to the interior of the cell. That message is GROW! And when
properly nourished and stimulated with hardcore resistance training, the
cell carries out the requested action, protein synthesis, meaning GROW
muscle!
After Prasterone enters your body, converts into Testosterone and 5-AD,
then triggers your androgen receptors, you will experience intense muscle
hardness, incredible gains in size, and a monstrous surge in strength. You
will also experience a drastic increase in positive aggression and a sense
of confidence we call “The Alpha Male”.
Estrogen Eliminator
When you go on cycle, nobody likes to look fat, puffy, bloated, and to look
into the mirror and see a “soft” body staring back at them. Hard and dry
are how you like your gains to come so that nobody looks at you afterwards
and says “Dude, you were HUGE for a while! What happened? You’re
small again.” Yep, excessive conversion of male androgens into female
estrogens will do that to you. To prevent you from ever having to hear that
statement, we loaded Superdrol-NG with a very precise dose of the most
efficient compound for controlling estrogen - ATD.
ATD (6-Etioallochol-1,4-diene-3,17-dione) is an aromatase inhibitor, with
an incredibly strong binding affinity. Aromatase is an enzyme in your body
that binds to your male androgens like testosterone and converts them into
estrogen. By inhibiting the activity of aromatase, Prasterone and 5-AD are
free to crank up the anabolic machinery in your muscle cells to make you
grow. Now you won’t have to worry about excess estrogen, and you’re
free to build a more muscular body that not only looks massive, but is lean,
hard, and dry!
Injection Matrix
Anabolic Xtreme has infused Superdrol-NG with a very powerful,
performance enhancing formula to ignite Xtreme intensity, drive and focus!
The Injection Matrix is fueled by two components: MX-C and Aphrodine.
MX-C fools your cells into burning an alternate fuel source first and sparing
your cellular fuel for later use. MX-C (methyl xanthine) shares similar
chemical properties to ATP and cAMP, which are major sources of energy
for your cells and can therefore bind to the adenosine receptors. Ok, so
what? When cAMP is broken down inside the cell, the body can no longer
use it as energy. So you run out of energy and your set comes to a grinding
halt mid-rep! However, MX-C keeps levels of cAMP and ATP elevated
by tricking cellular enzymes to break down the MX-C instead. So now
you’ll have more fuel to crank through more sets and more reps, leading
to greater growth!
Aphrodine injects a heightened sense of mental and physical alertness,
greater skeletal-muscle readiness, increases lipolysis and enhances blood
flow. Aphrodine works by increasing the levels of noradrenalin (NA), a
neurotransmitter in the brain and hormone in the body that also inhibits an
enzyme known to break down cAMP. The resulting effect is more energy
for your workouts! Aphrodine and NA then work synergistically to stimulate
the beta receptors and inhibit the alpha receptors on fat cells. Blood
vessels expand massively as a result and fat cells get the signal to release
uncoupling proteins that break down and release stored fat.
So what does this mean for us guys looking to build more muscle?
Heightened awareness and increased muscle tissue readiness means
that you can focus with razor sharp intensity on your workouts, along with
generating stronger muscle tissue contractions for a greater period of time.
This ultimately yields more strength and more muscle due to the more
intense stimulus you can now provide to your muscle tissues.
HPTA Support Matrix
The Hypothalamus Pituitary Testes Axis (HPTA) regulates testosterone
production in the male body. More importantly, it keeps your sex drive
going! Fueled by 25A-diene and Gokshura, the HPTA Support Matrix will
optimize the male hormonal environment, thereby maintaining and elevating
your sex drive while on cycle! This will greatly minimize the effects of HPTA
suppression when your cycle is complete, making recovery a breeze!
25A-diene (25A-Spirosta-3,5-diene), the first component of the HPTA
Support Matrix works by increasing androgen production from the adrenal
cortex. These androgens are then converted into testosterone. More
testosterone = more sex! Our unique 25A-diene also has anabolic/
androgenic activity similar to testosterone, and can bind to the androgen
receptor, igniting the GROW signal. So now you’ll have three pathways
cranking up your anabolic machinery through androgen receptor stimulation
while providing a major boost in the bedroom department!
Gokshura is the second component utilized in Superdrol-NG’s Metabolic
HPTA Support Matrix and is renowned for its libido boosting effects. It
contains a very high 45% potency of the steroidal saponins protodioscin,
furostanol, and tribol. The steroidal saponins found in Gokshura can serve
as the back-bone for additional androgen production in the male body,
further increasing your sex drive and desire!
Okay, time for a little icing on the cake! 4-Hydroxyisoleucine (4-HIL)
dramatically amps up the effects of insulin, causing insulin to shuttle
nutrients, especially carbohydrates, into your muscle cells. This carbloading
effect is identical to what competitive bodybuilders do to get that
thick, full muscle belly look on stage. So now, your muscles will not only
look and feel swollen like a competitive bodybuilder, but they’ll also be
in an explosively anabolic environment. Couple the increased glycogen
storage in your muscle cells with the unchained anabolic cascade of an
unstoppable growth signal that Prasterone delivers through the androgen
receptors on your muscle cells, and your muscles will have no choice but
to grow!
Post Cycle Therapy (PCT). What is it and why do I need it?
The power of Superdrol-NG lies in its’ ability to convert to testosterone and
5-AD, successfully enter the bloodstream, and unlock powerful androgen
receptors to make your muscles GROW. However, anytime you introduce
an outside source of hormones to your body, your body will respond by
decreasing its natural output of those hormones, including testosterone.
When you finish a cycle, your natural production of testosterone is slightly
depressed, estrogen levels are typically elevated, and cortisol levels are
wreaking havoc on your newly earned muscle tissue. This is not the ideal
environment to maintain your gains! Enter Post Cycle Therapy (PCT).
The goal of any PCT is to restore normal hormonal balance to your body,
especially testosterone. To raise testosterone production you must lower
estrogen, and 6-bromodione, found in our Advanced PCT, will do just that.
Your hypothalamus will sense the imbalance of estrogen and respond by
signaling your testes to restart testosterone production. By following your
cycle with PCT, you will preserve the muscle and strength gains made and
minimize side effects such as decreased libido that are often experienced
post cycle. Anabolic Xtreme Advanced PCT will effectively restore balance
to your natural testosterone production and is strongly recommended
following all Superdrol-NG cycles.
† These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This
product is not intended to treat, diagnose, cure or prevent any disease. Individual results
may vary. Must be combined with a proper diet and exercise program.
5 tips to maximize your results while on Superdrol-Next Generation™:
1. Take Superdrol NG once every four (4) hours with a meal that includes a quality fat content. On workout days, you may take two (2) caps at once
if your tolerance level permits, approximately one (1) hour prior to working out.
2. Try taking Superdrol NG (1-2) caps pre-workout for intense training.
3. Keep your protein intake high and frequent. To gain lean mass, consume at least 1.5 grams of protein per pound of body weight. Divide your
protein intake into six (6) or more evenly spaced meals per day, three (3) hours apart.
4. Train consistently and get at least eight (8) hours of sleep a night. On workout days, try to get nine (9) hours of sleep to insure proper recovery.
5. While cycling Superdrol NG, keep your fluid intake very high and consume 1 to 1.5 gallons of water daily.
25R-diol has been developed exclusively by
Anabolic Xtreme.. This powerful pro-anabolic was
designed to be stacked with 3-AD to create the
most potent lean muscle building stack available
today. Mass FX will increase testosterone levels,
deliver rock hard pumps, promote the Alpha Male
mentality, increase aggression, build xtreme
muscle mass and give immediate strength gains.
Mass FX will deliver the results you want in just
a few days of usage and will continue though out
your cycle. Welcome to the world of Mass FX.
For more information please visit our website at www.anabolicx.com.
Get your questions answered or share your excellent results on our Message Boards at
forum.anabolicx.com.
Week 1 Week 2 Week 3 Week 4 Week 5 Week 6 Week 7 Week 8
Superdrol-
NG 4 caps/day 4 caps/day 4 caps/day 4 caps/day
Trisorbagen 4 caps/day 4 caps/day 4 caps/day 4 caps/day
Mass FX 4 caps/day 4 caps/day 4 caps/day 4 caps/day
Advanced
PCT 3 caps/day 3 caps/day 3 caps/day 3 caps/day
Retain 3 caps/day 3 caps/day 3 caps/day 3 caps/day
The Hardcore Superdrol-NG Cycle
Every ingredient in Advanced PCT was carefully
researched, tested, and integrated in precise
ratios to create the new standard for post cycle
therapy products. Advanced PCT will propel
your hormones back to healthy levels quickly,
allowing you to keep those hard earned gains
and avoid the effects of the body’s reaction to the
end of any pro-hormone cycle. For additional
protection against other non-hormonal post
cycle factors that can affect muscle retention,
see Anabolic Xtreme Retain2 and add it to your
post cycle regimen.
Trisorbagen™ 3-Way Bioabsorption Agent & Anabolic Amplifier
In today’s pro-hormone world absorption is everything! Trisorbagen was developed
to maximize the absorption, potency, and duration (half-life) of any oral hormonal
supplement to include Superdrol-NG. In order for any oral supplement to be effective,
it must get into the bloodstream and then remain there to do its’ work. Trisorbagen is
specifically formulated to overcome both of these challenges to exponentially increase
the absorption and duration of Superdrol-NG. All of this is accomplished by combining
three (3) powerful ingredients in a precise blend.
Bioperine® - This powerful patented supplement plays a critical role in the absorption
within the digestive system and increases its active nutrient transportation in the
bloodstream. We use the most active extract available for maximum effectiveness.
Bioperine has been tested in several clinical studies and has shown to increase the
absorption of minerals, fat-soluble and water-soluble vitamins.
Emblica Officinalis - Another active component increasing absorption within the
digestive system and has been used for centuries in Ancient East Indian Medicine
(Ayurvedic) as a potent digestion, absorption and assimilation enhancer of food and
nutrients. Emblica Officinalis has also been utilized for its’ overall positive influence on
physiology, help strengthen the liver, and rid the body of toxins while on any hormonal
cycle.
6,7,-dyhydroxybergamottin (DHB)
– After optimizing the absorption into
the bloodstream, DHB acts to prolong
the activity by extending the half-life
and duration within the bloodstream.
Many studies on this natural extract
show large increases in active
concentrations within the blood when
ingested with or around the same
timeframe as the target compound.
Larger blood concentrations give you
more ability to GROW!
These three (3) ingredients are
combined in large amounts and
specific ratios to maximize the power
of any oral hormonal supplement.
You will know it when you try it.

DREN by MHP

Clen will get you 5 to 10 in the state pen---
DREN will get you RIPPED and Flipped!
Researchers are calling the discovery of an exclusive new compound, Beta-Methoxy-Phenylethylamine, a bigger and more promising breakthrough than Ephedra and are comparing DREN to Clenbuterol. Scientists have been looking at the basic form Beta-Phenylethyamine (also called Beta-PEA) for years, but unfortunately, its short half-life prevented this compound from ever being very effective. The first attempt to overcome the short half- life was to combine Beta-PEA with MAO inhibitors, but this also proved to NOT be effective. However, this new form isn't just showing promise, it's also showing amazing results. And while Beta-Methoxy-Phenylethylamine is the new general in the war against obesity, a few good soldiers have been added to DREN for total annihilation of stubborn adipose FAT!
Advanced Pharmacological Approach To Fat Annihilation!
DREN uses an advanced pharmacological approach to trigger the process of lipolysis for maximum fat burning. DREN (patent pending compound name DRENBUTEROL) belongs to a powerful new class of compounds called mesolimbic Beta Agonist Fat Burning Agents. Its mechanism of action is similar to that of the popular old ECA (Ephedra, caffeine and aspirin) stack, but even more parallel to those of Clenbuterol. Like Clenbuterol, DREN poses more selective and powerful beta-adrenergic fat burning activity than Ephedra. Plus, in addition to extreme thermogenic effects, DREN also has powerful psycho-active euphoric effects.
Step 1: Sympathometic Thermogenic Activation:
Beta-Methoxy Phenylethlyamine (also called Beta-Methoxy PEA) is an exciting new ingredient used exclusively in DREN. Beta-Methoxy PEA works in part by increasing noradrenaline (NA) release from sympathetic nerve terminals. As a sympathomimetic, Beta-Methoxy PEA acts to stimulate the sympathetic nervous system. It does this by causing pre-synaptic nerve terminals to release norepinephrine, or what is commonly called noradrenaline (NA), into the synaptic space. It also has the effect of increasing circulating adrenaline, the body's chief beta-2 agonist. Noradrenaline, once released into the synaptic space, interacts with adrenergic receptors on the surface of adipocytes (fat). This initiates a sequence of events within the adipocyte that increases lipolysis (the breaking down of fatty acids) by the enzyme hormone sensitive lipase (HSL). This fat burning effect is dependent on long and steady activation of the receptor by the agonist. It is what makes the discovery of Beta-Methoxy PEA so critical and why it is much more effective than other Beta-PEA formulas.
Beta-Methoxy PEA is the most effective B-PEA beta-agonist by virtue of its long half-life (stays in the body longer) as well as its affinity to be absorbed in fat tissue and better permeate the blood/brain barrier. In contrast, the half-life of many other Beta-PEA forms is only minutes as the enzyme MAO-B quickly metabolizes them and are less lipophilic, which prevents significant concentrations from reaching the brain, therefore no psychoactive and weight loss effect is achieved. As mentioned earlier, while the inclusion of MAO inhibitors would seem to work, the evidence shows otherwise. Beta-Methoxy PEA does not have to worry about being broken down by MAO-B due to its unique configuration. The beta "Methoxy" moiety on this compound protects it and allows for increased absorption across the blood/brain barrier and deep penetration into the fatty tissues of the brain where it interacts with the adrenergic receptors. This increase in noradrenaline and adrenergic receptors activation increases cAMP levels in fat cells (increasing its breakdown) and muscle cells (increasing protein synthesis). Beta-Methoxy PEA's
unique configuration or moiety is what gives it its long duration of action, its exceptional ability to permeate fat tissue and extremely powerful fat burning effects. I can't emphasize the point enough: It's the "Methoxy" in Beta-Methoxy PEA that makes it simply unmatched to all other forms of Beta PEA- no matter what jargon you read- and it's only found in DREN!
In addition, Beta-Methoxy Phenethylamine's enhanced moiety and ability to better penetrate the blood/brain barrier elicits extreme euphoric "feel good' neuro-sensory. Beta-Methoxy-PEA, is an alkaloid and monoamine, therefore, it is believed to function as a neuromodulator or neurotransmitter and elicits extreme psychoactive effects on the body while burning body fat at an unforseen rate. To sum up, Beta-Methoxy Phenethylamine freely enters the brain barrier and triggers a cascading release of norepinephrine, dopamine and serotonin and stimulates the mesolimbic reward pathway, causing euphoria and excitement.
Step 2: The Inclusion of an Alpha 2 Agonist Works as a Clenbuterol Mimetic to Further Enhance Beta-Methoxy PEA Fat Burning!
While Beta-Methoxy PEA by itself is a remarkably effective thermogenic, the scientists at MHP wanted to take fat burning to a new level. Let's face it, ever since the FDA banned Ephedra, everyone has been looking for an alternative. Clenbuterol will get 5 to 10 years in prison! MHP wasn't only looking to develop an Ephedra alternative, we were looking to take it way beyond the ECA stack. Once we isolated Beta-Methoxy PEA and saw its similar, yet superior, mechanisms of actions as Ephedra, we knew we could do it.
In response to Beta-Methoxy PEA's beta-adrenergic stimulation, negative feedback mechanisms are activated as well. This negative feedback can shut down lipolysis (fat burning). Just the same way in which this negative feedback affected Ephedra, the stimulation of the Alpha 2 receptor as well as the production of phosphodiesterases and adenosine occurs. The alpha 2 receptor, phosphodiesterases and adenosine try to slow down or halt the fat burning process, which is the reason why caffeine and aspirin were often added to Ephedra products. Caffeine and aspirin overcame much of the negative feedback mechanisms and made Ephedra even better. In the case of DREN, Beta-Methoxy PEA works in exactly the same ways that Ephedra does, only better. It also undergoes these negative feedback mechanisms. Therefore, measures had to be taken to maximize Beta-Methoxy PEA's actions in the body and minimize these negative feedback mechanisms. In doing so, MHP scientists were able to mimic the actions of Clenbuterol.
Ephedra and all forms of Beta-PEA are considered non-selective adrenergics through the release of noradrenaline because they don't just activate one type of receptor. Unfortunately, noradrenaline functions as its own negative feedback signal by activating both the beta and alpha adrenergic receptors. As you recall, the stimulation of beta receptors is good as it initiates the fat burning process, but the Alpha 2 receptors actually shut down lipolysis (fat burning). MHP scientists added Yohimbine HCL to the DREN formula to bypass Alpha 2 receptor binding and increase the effectiveness of DREN. Yohimbine HCL is a selective alpha 2 antagonist and can thus short circuit this feedback loop, maximizing noradrenaline levels and the overall fat loss actions of Beta-Methoxy PEA. What we have created is a mechanism of action, which closely mimics that of Clenbuterol, which is long acting activation on the beta receptor with little to no activity at the alpha receptor resulting in the most powerful thermogenic activity in adipose tissue possible.
Step 3: Phosphodiesterase Inhibition and Adenosine Receptor Interference
Most people like caffeine because of its stimulatory and energizing effects. But, caffeine has a much more important role than that in DREN. Stimulation of Beta-adrenergic receptor also means an increase in phosphodiesterase and adenosine activity. Phosphodiesterase (PDE) acts to hydrolyze cAMP into inactive fragments while adenosine inhibits cAMP accumulation halting the stimulation of HSL and the fat burning process. Caffeine possesses the ability to inhibit phosphodiesterases within the cell and has even been shown to have the ability to prevent some re-uptake of norepinephrine while also acting as an adenosine receptor blocker. As you can see, caffeine provides important powerful synergies to maximize DREN's fat burning effects.
Step 4: Powerful Psycho-active "Feel Good" Neurostimulation
The mind is a powerful thing! DREN will not only transform your body with the most powerful fat burning thermogenic experience, it will also alter you mind and put you in a place you want to be "On Top of The World". There is no denying it- Beta-Methoxy PEA is very psycho-active and triggers a euphoric "feel good response". To further enhance DREN neuromudulator activity L-5-Hydroxytryptophan has also been added to the formula. L-5-Hydroxytryptophan is a naturally-occurring amino acid, a precursor to the neurotransmitter serotonin, which is a monoamine neurotransmitter with feel good and appetite suppression properties. L-5-Hydroxtryptophan like Beta-Methoxy-PEA also passes through the blood/brain barrier into the brain. Its psycho-active actions are thought to be derived from its effect on serotonin synthesis in central nervous system tissue. It is believed that a high supply of L-5-Hydroxytryptophan causes the brain's serotonin-producing neurons to increase production leading to increased serotonin release. The serotoninergic system is known to modulate mood, emotion, sleep and appetite and thus is implicated in the control of numerous behavioral and physiological functions. L-5-Hydroxytryptophan helps to keep serotonin and norepinephrine levels in balance therefore increasing metabolism and fat loss through synergistic actions with other ingredients in DREN. The end result is an extreme "feel good" state of euphoria.



Even hardcore Ephedrine junkies who were popping 50 to 100mg per day in their ECA stacks consider the fat burning and euphoric effects of DREN to be extreme. The word on the street is that DREN is like taking a 'hit' of pure adrenaline stacked with Ephedrine. The fact is, DREN (Drenbuterol) belongs to a powerful new class of compounds called mesolimbic beta agonists, which have extremely powerful fat burning and euphoric activity and should be taken with caution. DREN stimulates both metabolic and mesolimbic pathways for extreme thermogenic fat burning and neurotropic "feel good" sensory. Each DREN capsule provides the maximum 409mg dose of Drenbuterol and should only be administered once daily and should not be used with other stimulants. When taken as directed, DREN will help potentiate thermogenic fat burning, increase energy levels, suppress appetite and illicit a state of heightened mental euphoria.

Staying on track by Angela Mraz

Staying on track
Consistent and productive exercise is nothing less than - hard work.
It's all about commitment, adhering to a schedule, planning daily exercises and diets, executing all of it and finally coming to grips with the fact that changes to your body are normally slow and subtle. Hence lies the need for motivation. Sometimes, a whole lot of it. For me the biggest pool of motivation is the inner and outward feelings of living a healthy lifestyle. Eating unhealthy makes you feel sluggish. Not exercising, which is a great reliever of stress, doesn't allow for a good night's sleep. There are so many great reasons to exercise regularly, so the examples could go on and on.
Most places I go people will stare at my arms or shoulders, the brave ones will actually ask me if I work out. Compliments, especially from strangers, about the condition or shapeliness of your body can probably be ranked as the number one form of motivation. But what if you are just starting out? First and foremost, let me tell you that a proven formula for disaster is a lack of knowledge and a good plan. FITLatina.com is a great source of information to help you learn and develop a plan. I have seen many new gym members come and go. They exercise for several weeks and then one day vanish, never to be seen again. Where did they go? Did they have a well thought out plan? Or were they too unrealistic with their expectations. Unrealism will dry out your motivation pool in rapid fashion.
The boys and girls you see in the magazines are extremely dedicated to their craft. This is our job and what we love to do the most. Unless you are gifted genetically, plan on working out for many, many years if you want to come close to some of these physiques.
Ok, so now we have the foundation set with knowledge and a good plan chocked full of realistic goals. Your plan needs to be structured around short and long range goals. Short range goals shouldn't require a tremendous amount of effort to be accomplished. Getting to bed a half and hour early on Sunday so you can get up earlier on Monday to hit the gym is a good example of a short range goal that can be easily accomplished. Short range goals can and should also be created each and every day! Long range goals take a little more thought and planning. To simply say that you want to get in shape does not constitute a long range goal! For this goal, you need to be much more specific. What exactly does getting into shape mean to you? Is it being able to climb 3 flights of stairs without being winded? Is it to decrease you waistline or drop a dress size? Or is it to tighten the muscles in your arms or to lose a few pounds from your thighs? Remember, be specific and be realistic and most importantly - write down all your goals!
One of my best friends in the world is my workout journal. And honestly, I have come to learn the value of keeping one. In the beginning I would just go to the gym and lift weights, run on the treadmill and try to eat healthy. Like most people my memory is limited in its ability to recall how much I squatted last week and for how many reps I did it for. My portable workout journal, which travels with me to the gym each and every time I go, is an IPAQ with a simple spreadsheet broken down into the days of the week. Believe me when I tell you that the times I do forget to bring it, I am lost and never feel that I worked out as hard as I should.
Here is a great place to talk about an "on the fly"; short range goal. Let's say that the last time you did dumbbell presses your heaviest lift was 20lbs at 4 reps on the 4th and final set. Now here you are in the gym, workout journal in hand and you just wrote down your rep count for your 3rd set. A sudden rush of energy overcomes your body while you reach for the 20lbs dumbbells and you set out to beat your last week rep count of 4. An "on the fly" short range goal! 1 press, 2 press, 3 press, 4 press and 5 press! It's simple accomplishments like these that will continue to fill up your motivational pool. Journals can be simple or complex friends. They may contain daily information on workouts, the way you feel when you wake up in the morning, aches and pains, times to eat your meals, supplement information and anything else that you feel is important to write down. As the days go by your journal will contain a wealth of information. Sometimes I look back a year ago and see what my best squat or curl was. I can see how far I come as well as it helps me set more realistic goals down the road.
Another great idea is to take full body pictures of yourself (front, back and side shots) each month. Don't be over critical by what you see as the months go by. Changes are often subtle but you should see some positive results. When the motivational pool runs shallow the excuses not to exercise start to amass and take priority, so what do you do?
1) Look at your journal and re-read the reasons for why you started to work out in the first place. Did you accomplish some of your goals? Do they need to be more realistic?
2) We all go through stressful situations in our life. Remember one of the best stress relievers is working out.
3) Sometimes a simple thing like a buying new workout outfit will do wonders.
4) Make friends at the gym. Your gym should be a place where you feel comfortable, a place where you have someone to say hello to, and trust me, your hard work and dedication will pay off. Fellow workout-er's are quick to realize and pay compliments.
5) Find a workout partner that can help keep you motivated. When you may be low in motivation your partner may be high and vice versa. Also you now have an additional commitment to go to the gym. It wouldn't be fair to leave your partner hanging, would it?
6) Take a week off. Sometimes a simple re-charge of the batteries will do wonders! If you do decide to take the week off then do exactly that! Don't let the guilt of not hitting the weights pull you back into the gym early. By the time the week passes your motivational pool will probably be overflowing.
7) Get your hands on a fitness related magazine. I constantly find gallons of motivation by looking at my competition in the magazines.
8) You are not alone. We have all been there - burnt out, fed up, tired, hurt, or what ever you want to call it. There are hundreds of obstacles and set backs that lie in the wait. Keep your chin up and stay the course - you will be successful!
9) Find a role model. Someone who you may be able to communicate with via e-mail or written correspondence. There are many wonderful athletes out there that fully understand what you want to accomplish and just how difficult it can be.
10) Read 1-9 again!
Best success,
Angela

Training by Angela Mraz

Information overload, a host of healthy recommendations complete with exercise illustrations and points for adopting healthy eating habits. What do you do, where do you begin and exactly what is right for you?
I am an advocate of forming good lifelong habits in lieu of flash in the pants diets or advertising campaigns boasting overnight changes. It takes approximately 21 days of doing something day after day for it to become habit forming. I can’t stress it enough; the importance to make time for doing something healthy as well as all the wonderful gifts you garner through it.
One of the first things I realized when I came to the United States was the amount of advertisements featuring slender, confident looking women. I wanted the adulation that I knew these women got but in the beginning I feel prey to the difficulties in accomplishing this goal. I remember "bumping around" in the gym - doing a little bit of this and that – eating healthy on the weekdays yet enjoying the tastes of Spanish foods on the weekend. Years of staring in the mirror not happy with what I saw promising myself that I will do better tomorrow. As I look back I can see how and where I fell short. I didn’t realize the personal commitment needing to make positive changes. What was healthy food, how much time and how often I should exercise and what types of exercises I needed to do. In November of 2005, at the wonderful age of 34, I was crowned Champion in both the WNBF Figure & Best Body Competitions. I stood on that stage in adulation, my personal result of turning learning and exercise in to a habit.
We first make our habits, and then our habits make us.
A wonderful quote by John Dryden -

The following exercises are geared for working "trouble spot" areas. Both the medicine and stability ball can be easily purchase at your local sporting goods store.
SUMO SQUATS (legs spread wide apart)
Performing sumo squats works more of the inside leg muscles than does the standard squat. I personally like the feel I get doing this movement. Stretching is important since flexibility will allow you to go deep into the movement imploring greater use of your glutes when you push back up. Keep your toes pointed out, slowly lower yourself, count to 3, and then mentally focus on your muscles in your legs. Push yourself up for a count of 1. In the photo Angela is holding the medicine ball out. This movement can also be done hugging the ball or holding it down between your legs.
RECOMMENDED SETS AND REPS: 2-3 Sets of 12-15 Repetitions.
REST: 30-45 seconds between sets.
LUNGES
Lunges are a fantastic exercise that targets both your leg and glute muscles. It takes some time and dexterity to get the movement down and flowing but learn and use it for great results. The focus is on the muscles in the extended forward leg. Stand with feet together, step out with either leg (the length of a normal walking step) and then lower yourself down. Feel for the stretch in your muscles, hold for a count of three and push back up. Lunges demand your concentration on the mind and muscle link. Feel your muscles work.
RECOMMENDED SETS AND REPS: 2-3 Sets of 12-15 Repetitions.
REST: 30-45 seconds between sets.
DEAD LIFTS
Dead lifts can be perhaps described as the Queen of back of the leg exercises. Standing with feet together you should begin bending at the waist. Concentrate on lower the ball down on a direct straight line until it touches your toes. Hold this position for a count of 2. Then put a slight bend in your knees and push forward with your buttock as you rise back up to a full standing position. The key to this exercise comes at the point where you bend your knees slightly and push your buttock forward. This action will ensure you use your leg and glute muscles instead of lower back muscles.
RECOMMENDED SETS AND REPS: 2-3 Sets of 12-15 Repetitions.
REST: 30-45 seconds between sets.
ONE LEGGED DEAD LIFTS/GLUTE BLASTERS
This movement is a mainstay in Angela’s legs workout. It isolates the muscles per leg allowing for a perfect blend of mind to muscle focus and a great workout. Use the stability ball as a rest for the non-working leg. Standing straight and tall begin bending at the waist. The path of the medicine ball should be straight down toward your toe. Allow the ball to touch your toe and hold the position for a count of 2. Rising back up the standing position should consist of the following key elements. Bend slightly at the knee and concentrate on pushing your buttock down and then out as you rise back to a standing position.
RECOMMENDED SETS AND REPS: 3-4 Sets of 15-20 Repetitions.
REST: 30-45 seconds between sets.
STABILITY BALL HACK SQUATS
Hack squats are a wonderful exercise you can use to work the muscles in the front of your legs. To perform this exercise, situate the small of your back on the stability ball with your legs extended fully out. Your Feet should be flat on the floor and the medicine ball should be held directly over your chest. Without moving your feet, slowly roll down the ball moving your buttock to the back of your ankles. In the bottom of this movement your buttock should be nearly touching your ankles and the upper portion of your back should be resting on the stability ball. Hold this position for a count of two. To complete the hack squat you must push back using the muscles in the front of your legs. One full repetition results in your legs in the full extended position and the small of your back once again resting on the stability ball. You can add variation to this exercise by beginning in the starting position as described above however; hold the medicine ball straight over you knees. As you work your way down to the bottom part of the movement carry the medicine ball over and behind your head. Again, hold for a count of 2. As you push out of the position, carry the medicine ball over your head back toward your knees.
RECOMMENDED SETS AND REPS: 2-3 Sets of 10-15 Repetitions.
REST: 30-45 seconds between sets.
GLUTE RAISES
The old adage of "no pain, no gain" holds true for this exercise. So if you’re looking for a single exercise targeted specifically for your buttock this is the one. Using the stability ball for support, place the medicine ball in the behind your knee holding it in place by bending your lower leg up. Your fixed leg should remain straight throughout the movement. The correct start and finish position is having both knees side by side. The upward movement should be a focus on pushing the ball upward using the back of your leg or "trying to touch the ceiling with the bottom of your foot." Almost immediately you should feel your glutes begin to work. Push up as far as you can and hold that position for a count of 5 or more. Slowly lower your leg until your knee comes alongside the other. Work both sides of your buttock.
RECOMMENDED SETS AND REPS: 3-4 Sets of 15-20 Repetitions.
REST: 30-45 seconds between sets.
HIP EXTENSIONS
This exercise targets the outside of your hips. Lying with your back and buttock flat on the ground, place the back of your lower legs on the stability ball. Hold the medicine ball over and beyond your head. The movement begins with moving the ball over your head. As soon as the ball is directly over your chest, begin pushing your stomach up in an effort to meet the ball. The goal is to achieve a straight body position with only your shoulders touching the floor and the back of your lower legs remained fixed on the stability ball.
RECOMMENDED SETS AND REPS: 2-3 Sets of 10-15 Repetitions.
REST: 30-45 seconds between sets.

STABILITY BALL SQUEEZE
In doing this exercise you need to focus on using the muscles that are on the inside of your upper legs. Sit on the floor and place the stability ball between your knees. There are several different variations in performing this exercise. Angela recommends the "Triple 10’s". The first 10 repetitions of squeezing are performed in rapid succession followed by 10 repetitions of a slow, hard squeeze, holding the squeeze as hard as you can for 10 seconds. The final ten repetitions are performed again, in rapid succession. This is a great exercise geared toward working the inside of your legs.
RECOMMENDED SETS AND REPS: Triple 10’s
10 reps fast, 10 slow, stead squeeze and hold (10 seconds), 10 reps fast.
Repeat the above 3 times.
REST: 30-45 seconds between sets.
ABDOMINAL CRUNCHES
Having a fit tone tummy requires two things; a healthy eating regime and a certain amount of exercise. The latter, abdominal crunches are a perfect exercise which focuses on the abs. Using the stability and medicine ball for abs provides unique ways to target the upper, mid and lower portions of your stomach. Lay back on the stability ball so that your lower back is balanced on the ball. Feet should set flat and wide enough to prevent rolling off the stability ball. Hold the medicine ball directly over your forehead and begin to lean back slowly. Using only your abdominal muscles lower yourself backwards. You should continue back until your head is parallel to the ground. Hold this position for a count of 3 and then slowly decent back forward again using only your abdominal muscles to get you back to the start position. You can add degrees of difficulty to this exercise by shifting the medicine ball further away and out from your body.
RECOMMENDED SETS AND REPS: 3 Sets of 20-25 reps.
REST: 30-45 seconds between sets.
BICEP CURLS
This is simple exercise that targets the meat and muscle of the front upper arm (bicep). Place the medicine ball in either hand, kneel in front of the stability ball and rest the length of the back of your arm on top. Extend your arm all the way down and out. You begin the movement by curling or bringing the medicine ball towards your shoulder. When the medicine ball comes in contact with your shoulder, focus on your bicep by squeezing it as hard as you can for a count of 3. Relax and slowly extend your arm back to the start position.
RECOMMENDED SETS AND REPS: 2-3 Sets of 10-15 Repetitions.
REST: 30-45 seconds between sets.
TRI-UPS
The large muscle in the back of your arm is called the tricep and is called in to action by performing the Tri-Up exercise. Sitting on the stability ball, raise the medicine ball directly overhead. Arms are fully extended with elbows pointed toward the front. Slowly lower the medicine ball behind your head by bending your arms backwards. Lower you arms until your forearms are parallel to the ground. Hold for a count of 3 and then extend your arms upward.
RECOMMENDED SETS AND REPS: 2-3 Sets of 10-15 Repetitions.
REST: 30-45 seconds between sets.
TRICEP PUSH-UPS
This is a great exercise that will get the blood flowing to the back of your upper arms. Stand in front of the stability ball, reach back and place the palm of your hands on the top of the ball. Hands should be spread far enough apart so good balance can be achieved. In the proper start position your upper legs will be perpendicular to your lower legs. From this position you bend at the elbows allowing your buttock to lower to the floor. At the point where your upper arms become parallel to the ground, stop and hold for a count of 3. Using your upper arms press yourself back to the starting position.
For added resistance you can place the medicine ball on top of your lap when performing this exercise.
RECOMMENDED SETS AND REPS: 2-3 Sets of 10-15 Repetitions.
REST: 30-45 seconds between sets.
HOW MUCH, WHEN & HOW
These exercises target problematic spots we all must exercise in the effort to develop a body shape we desire. For the beginner I recommend choosing 1 exercise for each body part, doing the recommended set and rep counts at least 3 to 4 times per week. Do everything possible to make this a habit. If you have a calendar, mark down the days and times when you plan to exercise. As I mentioned earlier, the equipment used for this article can easily be purchased at your local sporting goods store.
I tell people I train to go out and buy yourself a dress or bathing suit a couple sizes smaller than what you are wearing now. Make fitting in to it a goal for several months down the road. I follow that statement up with the old adage that Rome wasn’t built in a day. Making change to your body is a slow process. Stepping on the scale or mirror gazing should be done no more than once per week.
Be selective when you go grocery shopping. Simple measures like buying skim milk and diet sodas go a long way. Salmon, tuna, chicken breast, lean meats, and turkey should be substituted for less healthy alternatives. How about starting each morning with a couple egg whites and half a bagel, or snacking on vegetables or apples during work?
I’ve been exercising for nearly 10 years. For the last five of those years my life has changed significantly by making exercise and eating healthy a habit. You can do it too! There are so many wonderful outcomes that most anyone, despite age and condition can achieve. At 35, I am in the best shape of my life. You should understand that personal success and reaching your goal requires allies. There are many great people from my family, Gold’s Gym in Totowa, and Ruth Chris Steakhouse in Parsippany who have helped me stay the course by simply acknowledging my accomplishments.
Angela Mraz can be reached for personal training, seminars, or QA at www.angela-mraz.net

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