Workouts That Fight Fat

There are always parts of your body that seem more "resistant" to losing fat than others. For women it tends to be their hips, thighs, belly or arms. For men it's usually the chest, belly or lower back.

Most people approach the problem in the same way, which is to exercise the area of the body where the fat is located.

You’ll see men attempting to “burn off” the stubborn fat from their stomach with hundreds of sit-ups, or trying to lose their “man boobs” with dozens of sets on the bench press and cable crossover machine. To get slimmer hips and thighs, many women seem prepared to spend what seems like hours on the inner and outer thigh machines.

There is, however, a better way. And it’s one that actually works.

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How To Tame Your Belly Fat

PJ, like many of my Online Coaching Club members, wants to drop some belly fat. But since he started back in the gym after a short time off due to an injury, he noticed that he was actually gaining fat instead of losing it.

"About a month ago I started building up to my usual workouts after a few weeks off injured. But since upping the training I've started to gain fat, especially around my belly. I've heard that too much exercise can increase my cortisol levels, which can lead to fat gain. I think I have a tendency to overtrain, though I'm not really sure what overtraining is. Is overtraining causing me to gain fat in my belly?"

Here's what I told him...

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Another No Gym Muscle Builder

You’ll like this.

Not only is it a highly effective exercise for working both the front and back of the thighs, it’s also great for the glutes (perfect for ladies wanting a firmer backside).

WARNING: If you've never done it before, then approach with caution. This exercise is almost unrivalled in its ability to generate extreme muscle soreness. If you push it too hard you’ll be limping around for days!

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Cardio Carnage For Fitness And Fat Loss

If you’re bored with your current workout, or you just want to try something a little different, Cardio Carnage is an extremely challenging and highly advanced four-discipline workout that uses several different types of high-intensity interval training (HIIT) to push your cardiovascular fitness to the next level.

But be warned... it’s not for the faint hearted!

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More Supplement Industry Secrets Revealed

Last week, I told you about a few of the “tricks” used by some supplement companies to create those before and after pictures you see in the magazines.

Today, I’ve got another short (69 seconds) clip from the documentary Bigger, Stronger, Faster that will "pull back the curtains" and reveal another supplement industry "secret"...

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The Truth About "Before And After" Pictures

If you've ever wondered whether some of those "before and after" pictures you see in the magazines are real or not, this is a short (68 seconds) video clip you might be interested in.

It's taken from a documentary called Bigger, Stronger, Faster, which is worth watching if you haven't seen it already.

Even though it's old news to anyone who's seen what goes on "behind the scenes" in the supplement industry, a lot of people are surprised when they realize that this kind of thing goes on.

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5 Simple "Rules" For More Muscle

True or false?

Is it true or false that once you hit the age of 35, your chances of building a decent body are all but over?

At least once a week, I get an e-mail that goes something like this:

"I'm 37 and wondered to what extent is my age an obstacle to muscle growth? What are my chances of ever having the kind of muscles that would be worthy of appearing on the cover of Men’s Health?

Here's my answer…

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The Secret Weight Watchers Points Formula Exposed

Like all weight loss programs, the weight watchers points system is not without limitations. One of the main problems is that the formula doesn't take into account the amount of protein in your diet. Why does this matter?

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How to Fight Fat and Win

Today, I'd like to tell you about an exercise program that I believe is one of the most effective ways to lose the love handles, flatten your stomach and get the kind of muscle definition that will make you stand out on the beach or in the gym. In fact, you could even lose those last 5, 10 or even 15 pounds of stubborn fat — and it won't involve hours…

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10 Reasons Why You’re Not Building Muscle

If you're not getting the results you really want from the gym, or you're frustrated because you think you could (and should) be doing better, I’ve put together a simple muscle-building “troubleshooter” you can use to find out what's holding you back...

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