Back in the classic era of bodybuilding, before steroids were a thing, the “squats and milk” routine was the number one method for getting ectomorphs jacked. What most people forget though is the third piece to this routine: pullovers. Squats for testosterone boost and whole-body muscle growth, and pullovers for the wide and thick barrel-chest,…
Dumbbell Pullovers and why you should do them was originally published on Self Evolve
Muscular endurance and strength Whether you’re a runner, cyclist, or body builder, you need muscle. Even for those couch potatoes out there who don’t lift, muscle is still needed for everyday basic functions such as walking and sitting upright. Or for those times you have to carry every grocery bag all at once (team one-trip!).…
Protein: building blocks of muscle was originally published on Self Evolve
My first FitExpo experience was a blast! This wasn’t my first fitness expo ever, but it was the first time I attended this specific event in Chicago. Actually, it was in Rosemont at the Donald E. Stephen’s Convention center. With the help of Groupon, I got in on the low for a few hours Saturday…
The FitExpo Chicago 2018 was originally published on Self Evolve
Have you ever worked out so hard you puked? After a recent extra-tough training session, the topic of vomit came up at the gym. Some people think it’s not the worse thing to push yourself until you puke, especially if you’re out of shape. These people see puking as a side effect to working out,…
Should you work out until you puke? was originally published on Self Evolve
Do you take supplements? If so, which ones? Fitness isn’t just about hitting the gym, it goes beyond those intense workouts. Your diet plays a huge role in your fitness and health. Some say even more so than lifting or running all day. Supplements are trending more and more, even making their way to India.…
Health supplements to take to unleash your fitness was originally published on Self Evolve
Cardio only gets you so far More and more women are stepping out of their comfort zone and lifting weights, which is great news because the benefits of weight training greatly outweigh those of cardio. Cardio may burn calories, but once you step off the treadmill that effect ends. With weights, you build muscle which…
Go big or go home: why women need to lift heavy was originally published on Self Evolve
Get plyometric! Jumping isn’t only for basketball players. The right explosive exercises can help make your next run feel lighter and faster than ever. Most runners think about speed work, hills, and strength training to improve their run times, but often overlook adding power. Adding plyometrics- explosive, energy-honing exercises- to your training can make your…
Find your power: get explosive by adding plyometrics was originally published on Self Evolve
Rest to rise above Sometimes it’s necessary to take a few days, a week, or longer off from your workout routine. Things happen, like a vacation where you can’t get your normal workout routine done. Or perhaps an injury that forces you to take it easy. But sometimes you’re just tired, sore, or unmotivated and…
Taking extra rest days to achieve the next level was originally published on Self Evolve
I don’t know about you.. But I love cookies. I can go months without bread, but barely a week without eating a cookie. The struggle is real. But during my fitness journey, I’ve discovered protein cookies. Eating these helps me sleep at night as they help curb my cookie craving AND help me make gains.…
Cookies and why you should eat them was originally published on Self Evolve
I’m guilty as charged There are days where I just say “F it” and eat whatever I want. While these days are few and far between, I used to have these days all the time. There was at least a solid year when I was working out 3-5 times a week all while going home…
Pizza and Beer: You can’t out-train a bad diet was originally published on Self Evolve