ShareAs we begin a new year a lot of people are setting goals for themselves and being very optimistic about what the future will bring. Some people want to transform their physiques, others want to succeed in sports and athletics, some want to become more financially successful, start a new career, build a business, and ...…
ShareAs 2009 draws to a close it’s nice to look back and see what you’ve accomplished over the past year and set some goals for what you want to achieve in the coming year… 2009 has been a really good year for me, in fact it was the most successful year ever for www.LeeHayward.com and ...…
ShareHome gym workouts are convenient, but you are very limited in the exercises you can do. A barbell and dumbbell set along with an adjustable bench will cover a lot of the basic free weight exercises, but you are kind of screwed when it comes to cable and machine exercises. One option is to purchase a big ...…
ShareI hope you had a great holiday. I certainly did… Got to spend some quality time with family and friends. That’s the stuff that really matters the most. I did “cheat” on my diet a little, but nothing too drastic. A second helping here, and a bit of dessert there, but I never gained any ...…
ShareHere’s a little holiday greeting from your muscle building coach. Wishing you and your family a very happy holiday and all the best in 2010! Share…
ShareOn average, people gain 5 pounds of blubber during the Christmas holiday period. But it doesn’t have to be this way. When you step back and take a look at the Big Picture it’s actually easy to see how you can maintain, or even lose bodyfat during this time of year if you plan things ...…
ShareLooking for a pre-workout energy boost that can also help jack up your natural testosterone levels? Well just reach for a cup of Joe before you hit the gym! Bodybuilders and athletes have been know to use caffeine (i.e. caffeine pills, energy drinks, coffee, caffeine & ephedrine stack, etc.) prior to training to help increase ...…
ShareRegular cardio has been shown to improve digestion, strengthen bones, improve sleep, increase energy levels, strengthen the heart and lungs, and improve circulation. Cardio also helps to rid the body of lactic acid build up. Lactic acid is what causes the burn that you feel after a hard set. It slows recovery and can contribute ...…
Share What if I told you that there is a simple exercise that you could do that would pack on solid muscle mass to your shoulders. Dramatically increase your pressing power and functional strength. And this simple exercise would only take 15 minutes per week. It doesn’t cost a cent, doesn’t require any exercise equipment, ...…
ShareBlast Your Biceps Workout: Power Barbell Curls In this video I’m training with my good friend Dave Ruel, and Dave shares a unique workout tip that you can use when curling that will allow you to lift more weight, use better lifting form, and stimulate more muscle growth. To get more unique arm building exercises ...…
ShareThis is a killer tricep push up exercise that will help pack on some serious size to your tris. It’s kind of like a doing a bodyweight skull crusher tricep extension. Give it a try in your next arm workout! To get more unique arm building exercises check out my brand new website http://www.blastyourbiceps.com Share…
ShareI posted up a whole rant about Acai Berry on my old blog back in November. But I’m still getting several e-mail on a daily basis from guys asking me: “Does Acai Berry Really Work?” So that’s why I’m sharing this info again here. Please read it and then forward it on to your friends ...…
ShareOne of the fastest ways to gain size and strength in the entire body is by following the squats and milk program. This is an old time routine that has been around for over 50 years, but it works awesome for fast gains. Even if you are a hard gainer. The way it works is ...…
ShareThis is a guest post Fat Loss Expert Tom Venuto www.BurnTheFatProgram.com The controversies over cardio for fat loss are endless: steady state versus intervals, fed versus fasted, long and easy versus short and intense, and so on. Obviously there is a lot of interest in cardio training and how to do it right. Sadly, most people ...…
ShareShaving Body Hair For Men… If you follow the wonderful world of bodybuilding, fitness, and physical culture long enough there will come a day when you realize that all the fit muscular dudes that grace the magazines, the competition stage, and who strut their stuff down on the beach with sculpted 6 pack abs and ...…
ShareThis is a quick upper body circuit routine that I did the other day. The entire workout uses just bodyweight exercises. We go through a circuit of chin ups, dips, hyper extensions, and hanging leg raises. Share…
ShareMax Effort Squat Workout Warm up with 10 minutes on the concept 2 rowing machine (ergometer). Low box squats pyramiding up in weight to a max effort heavy set of 3 reps. Lying leg curls 5 sets of 5 reps. High rep partial deadlifts 2 sets of 20 reps. Pull Down Abs 5 sets of ...…
ShareIn this ab workout video I share some of my favorite abdominal exercises for getting six pack abs. However, the real key to building a shredded 6 pack is simply losing all the excess bodyfat that is covering your abs. Everyone has ab muscles, the only problem is that for 99.9% of the population those ...…
ShareYou can watch the replay of the Total Fitness Bodybuilding talk show at: http://www.leehayward.com/tv You can also download the MP3 audio and subscribe to the RSS Podcast feed so you can listen to the talk show on your MP3 player or mobile device. Click Here To Download The MP3 Audio File. Share…
ShareWhen I’m preparing for a bodybuilding competition I like to compare myself to the toughest and fiercest competitor that I’m going to have to face and see how well I stack up to him. Now my toughest competition is a seasoned bodybuilding competitor who knows how to get in top shape. He’s going to be ...…
ShareTonight, Thursday December 17th, the live Total Fitness Bodybuilding Talk Show airs at: http://www.LeeHayward.com/tv So if you have any questions about your workouts, building muscle, fatloss, nutrition, or any bodybuilding topic that you would like to know more about then nows your chance to get your questions answered by me personally. Just tune in live ...…
ShareWell, I didn’t get a make over myself… but the Total Fitness Bodybuilding website did… www.LeeHayward.com has been online since January 1999 and during that time we’ve changed A LOT. From the simple cheesy HTML pages of the 1990’s, to the not so cheesy HTML pages of the 2000’s, and now we’re moving right along ...…
ShareWhen it comes to weight training there are generally 2 schools of thought when it comes to exercise form. First you have the typical personal trainer “fitness experts” who say you should perform all lifts with light to moderate weights and use very slow and controlled movements. Then you have the power and strength athletes ...…
ShareDumbbell Pullovers (A Forgotten Exercise That Can Add Inches Of Solid Mass To Your Chest) The pullover is an exercise you seldom see done in the gym anymore. Yet back in the “Pumping Iron” days of bodybuilding it was a staple in almost everyone’s routine. In fact, way back in the old days before the ...…
ShareI’m a complete beginner to weight training. I’d like to make gains as fast as possible, but when I ask people how I should go about it all I keep getting different answers. Please help me, I need advice on all areas: diet, routine, exercises, supplements, etc. This is one of the most common questions ...…
ShareDo you have problems with sore joints? Do you sometimes find your elbows, knees, shoulders, hips, etc. hurt? Do these aches and pains limit your strength and mobility? Overtime weight training can put a lot of stress on your joints, tendons, and ligaments. This can really slow down your workouts and progress in the gym. ...…
ShareAEROBIC EXERCISE Prolonged, moderate-intensity work that uses up oxygen at or below the level at which your cardiorespiratory (heart-lung) system can replenish oxygen in the working muscles. Aerobic literally means with oxygen, and it is the only type of exercise which burns body fat to meet its energy needs. Bodybuilders engage in aerobic workouts to ...…
ShareI’m often asked what are the best bodybuilding supplements to take. Let’s face it supplements can be a very confusing topic because there is so much crap being pushed at you. You see every single magazine out there is owned by, or affiliated with, a supplement company. That’s why virtually everything they publish is geared ...…
ShareWelcome To The Brand New Total Fitness Bodybuilding Blog! I’m super pumped to get my new bodybuilding blog up and running. This is really going to help me deliver even more killer muscle building and fat loss advice that will help you take your physique and muscular development to the next level. There is a ...…
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