Just the other day I did an audio interview with Suneet Sebastian from Sebastian Fitness Solutions. Suneet has been a follower of my website for a few years now. And many of you may recognize his name as a regular commenter on my blog as well as the Total Fitness Bodybuilding Facebook Page.…
A few weeks ago I was contacted by one of my younger online followers who wanted to interview me about the basics of bodybuilding training and nutrition for a school project that he was doing. I thought it would make for an interesting blog post because we covered some good solid fundamental bodybuilding information. You can check it out and then please post your feedback in the comments section. …
One of my favorite Cheat Foods to eat is french fries. Burger and fries, fish and chips, etc. French Fries are the staple side dish at the greasy spoon diner and fast food joints. Now the way most places cook them they are deep fried, loaded with fat, and not very healthy. But I’ve got a nice tasty alternative to French Fries that are not only Low In Fat, but they are also Low In Carbs as well. Just check out this blog post for all the details.…
ShareToday, Thursday January 26 at 2:00 pm Eastern Standard Time I’m going to be doing a Live Bodybuilding Q&A Talk Show at: http://www.leehayward.com/tv During the live I’ll be answering your questions on a first come, first serve basis. So if you have a question that you want to ask me, make sure to login early ...…
It's no surprise that chicken breasts are staple bodybuilding food. After all, they are a good source of high quality protein and low in fat. And unfortunately they are also Low In Taste especially the way that most bodybuilders cook them. But I've got an awesome recipe for Baked Crispy Chicken Nuggets that is both HEALTHY and DELICIOUS!…
In this blog post I'm going to reveal the REAL Secret To Muscle Building Success. This "Secret" can mean the difference between struggling in the gym with nothing to show for your efforts. Or making consistent muscle gains week after week. It's what separates an OK bodybuilder from a GREAT bodybuilder. And NO, I'm NOT talking about steroids or supplements …
Learn The “Short-Cut” To Quickly Building A Ripped Muscular Physique… If you are looking to get in your Best Shape Ever, then you’ve come to the right place. Let me be YOUR Muscle Building Coach who helps you build a stronger, leaner, more athletic physique!…
Sodium is a mineral element and an important part of the human body. For hard training athletes too little sodium can cause more problems then consuming too much. Low sodium intake causes muscle cramps, dizziness, and electrolyte imbalances, which can cause neurological problems, or even be fatal - yes you read right! …
Astaxanthin is a colorful antioxidant that occurs naturally in a few different foods – mainly of marine sources. It's the primary reason some fish and seafood are colored red; the pink flesh of salmon is a perfect example. However, you have to be careful. Many farmed fish are given a synthetic version of astaxanthin in their diet, or their flesh is dyed with it before being sold in the market because astaxanthin is lacking in farmed fish feed.…
Of all aspects of bodybuilding training, stretching is the one part that is most often ignored by the majority of people. It is just one of those things that seems to get pushed off to the side as not that important. You probably say to yourself in the back of your mind. However, when stretching is properly integrated into a weight training program it can actually speed up your muscle growth…
How would you like to be able to roll up your sleeves and reveal a set of Ripped Muscular Forearms? The kind of freaky forearms that bulge with awesome power and unprecedented muscular size! After all, if there is one muscle group that gets more attention then any other and instantly let’s the world know whether you are strong and muscular – or weak and puny – it’s the arms, specifically the FOREARMS.…
The calves are a very dense muscle, there are literally more muscle fibers in the calves than any other muscle group in the body. They also have a very high work capacity from having to carry heavy weight for high reps all throughout the day. Because of this it’s much harder to push the calves into the GROWTH ZONE compared to other muscle groups.…
Here we are at the start of a brand new year, and the gym is going to be packed with people who are all committed to whipping their lazy butts into shape in a hurry. Now while I appreciate their enthusiasm and desire to get in shape, it's generally short lived. Do you know the BIGGEST mistake that these people make?…
To help kick off your New Year on the right track I want to give you 2 FREE e-Reports that will show you how a simple cycle-diet trick can help you pack on as much as 12 pounds of rock solid fat-free muscle mass this January. Don't even think about starting a new muscle-building workout or nutrition plan in 2012 until you read this info! It'll change the way you build muscle - Forever!…
The standard bodybuilding diet calls for a high protein meal every 2-3 hours during the day. So if you can consume a solid food high protein meal, great, by all means do that. But if you can't, then this would be an ideal time to supplement with protein to make up for that high protein meal.…
First off, for all the absurd questions; like if protein will stunt your growth, shrink your junk, or if it contains steroids... The answer is NO to all of the above. Those are just stupid BS myths that get spread around by people who don't have a clue what their talking about.…
It seems every fitness coach out there has the need to share some tips this time of year on how YOU can minimize the damage of over indulgence during the holidays. Well, I'm not your typical bodybuilding & fitness coach. But I'm still going to offer some Holiday / Christmas Eating Tips. However, my tips are going to be totally opposite of anything you'll hear from any other fitness coach.…
Trying to figure out the complexities of a modern woman is about as futile as searching for the meaning of life, or trying to understand the ingredients on a package of hot dogs. But I did discover 1 thing in particular that maybe of interest to muscle building fitness fanatics.…
How many days per week should you workout? How many exercises should you do for each body part? How many sets and reps should you do? There are countless variables that come into play when designing a workout program. So in this blog post I’m going to clear up some of the confusion about working out and provide you a complete workout program that you can follow.…
These days it seems that everything needs to be bigger, faster, and stronger. Going to the extreme is the norm. Everything from extra strength headache pills, to energy drinks, and high speed Internet. Bottom line is that people want change and they want it now! When it comes to bodybuilding things are no different we want results ASAP. The desire to build a better body unites all bodybuilding and fitness enthusiasts, but for most of us, the muscle gains come too slow and they never come easy. So we look for shortcuts. Is the secret to fast muscle gains training harder, lifting heavier, eating more, popping this pill, or slugging back the latest hyped up magic muscle drink. In this article we are going to dive into 5 of the most common workout “shortcuts” that people take and pick them apart to find a better plan of action. More often then not the best methods for building a stronger and more muscular physique involve a less extreme approach.…
SharePicture this… You are out in the middle of a lush green jungle, you are totally relaxed and asleep in a little thatched palm roof villa just off the beach, the soft gentle breeze is blowing in off the water, the sun is rising over the horizon, and you are gently awaken to the beautiful ...…
What's The Most Anabolic Muscle Building Substance You Can Get Your Hands On? Is It A Black Market Steroid? Is It The Latest Bodybuilding Supplement Stack? Is It Some Exotic Herb From The Amazon Jungle? All the training, drugs, and supplements in the world won’t build an ounce of muscle mass without this one critical thing...…
ShareOk, before I get into this blog post I’ve got a confession to make… “The #1 Muscle Building Mistake” could cover A LOT of different factors; from training – to nutrition – to mindset – to being consistent, etc… But this particular blog is a guest post from IFBB Pro Bodybuilder Ben Pakulski and it ...…
ShareYesterday I sent out an e-mail sharing my Top 5 Fat Loss Tips to help you stay lean and ripped this Holiday Season. Note: If you missed that one you can watch the video right on my YouTube Channel by clicking here. Today I’m going to do a full 180 and share 5 Killer Mass ...…
Share Last night during my LIVE Total Fitness Bodybuilding Talk Show several of the participants asked me if I would be having a “Black Friday Sale” on my bodybuilding & fitness programs. And quite honestly I wasn’t planning on doing anything special, simply because I have been so busy with preparing and coaching people for ...…
ShareWe just had an ACTION Packed Weekend with our local Bodybuilding Championships here in Newfoundland. There was a record number competitors with 65 men and women competing in the show. That’s A LOT of competitors especially considering that we are a pretty small province population wise. Both my girlfriend Trish and I competed. I placed ...…
ShareWhen it comes to building bicep peak 2 of the best exercises you can use are the Hammer Curl and the Preacher Curl. Hammer Curls help work the brachialis, which is that “bump” of a muscle that’s between the biceps and triceps. The brachialis muscle looks awesome when developed because it adds more lines to ...…
ShareI’ve got some pretty exciting news to share with you today… YouTube has created a program called “YouTube Next Trainer” where they are going to work with 16 different online fitness coaches from around the world, give them a $15,000 video equipment and promotional package. Along with a 12 weeks of video training directly from ...…
ShareI’m currently in training for my next bodybuilding competition, the 2011 Newfoundland Provincial Championships that’s on November 19. Below is a quick video clip of a practice posing session that I did, this was shot 3 weeks out from the competition. My body weight is currently 200 pounds (and I’m 5’6 tall). My goal is ...…
ShareOne of the best exercises you can do to help build a wide V-shaped muscular back is the Lat Pull Down. However, a lot of people will make some very critical mistakes when doing this move that actually limits it’s effectiveness. Lee Hayward demonstrating the “Close Under Hand Grip Lat Pull Down” for building back ...…
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