Author: rxbodybuilders

Studies have shown that immediately after intercourse, there is an increase in the blood concentration of the hormone prolactin. This hormone can have an undesirable effect in the sport activities, as it reduces testosterone levels and inhibits mental activity. However, this effect does not last long, and as shown by tests, testosterone levels do not go down so easily. Thus, we can say that an orgasm does not lead to a decrease in testosterone levels in the blood. In addition to short-term effect of sex on testosterone levels, the researchers decided to see what effect have a long-term abstinence. A…

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This is an article on how to use the biorhythm for the benefit of muscle growth and development. Here are several interesting facts on how to choose the best time for training. Your circadian rhythm – a 24-hour cycle of biological activity which is  set your internal clock. Change of sleep and wakefulness is one of the processes defined by your circadian rhythm The level of hormones in your body and the change in body temperature is subject to circadian rhythm. The combination of these indicators, leading to the peak of physical activity, as well as for optimal learning occurs…

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The fundamental principles of high-intensity training are equal for all of us. But individual response to such training may vary widely. This factors depends in most of cases on the genetic characteristics of an organism. It is practically impossible to evaluate the practical  potential of a beginner bodybuilder. However, there are certain by genetic aspects that can help a trainer to make a prediction for the future. This is the width and length of bones, muscle length, the ability to restore the muscles density and tissue. There is also a set of genetic and physiological traits which compose a series…

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Dorian Andrew Mientjez Yates was born on April 19, 1962 in England. He grew up in Heli (Staffordshire village) near the city of Birmingham in England. His mother was an equestrian instructor. At 13, Dorian lost his father, who died of a heart attack at the age of 42. When Yates was 14 years old, he and his mother and sister moved to Birmingham. His mother met another man, but he died before they could get married. After the second tragedy, his mother decided to return to Heli, but Dorian stayed in the city (for 16 years). He was in…

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1. Eating too little This mostly affects women because they tend to eat less food. This will result in the lacking of enough energy needed to make significant improvements to their bodies. One needs a bigger portion of food in order to supplement the energy needed to create muscle mass. Adding some calories may add a little fat to the body but this will shed off while training. 2. Eating unhealthy foods I mentioned above stocking up on calories, however this doesn’t mean indulging in fast food and junk food which are calorie dense. While bulking up, one should obtain…

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Bodybuilding isn’t just a walk over. You don’t wake up in the morning and have it all figured out. Every bodybuilder will tell you that they have had their ups and downs. At times the progress they were making was so fast and evident such that their colleagues at work and the guys they work out with compliment them. At other times, the progress is so slow they have to go back to the drawing board to ask them where it is exactly that they went wrong. If you have ever had a serious injury then you will agree with…

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Are you one of the muscle men? Do you train hard, eat right, use the right supplements, and give your body plenty of time to recover? Or are you just spinning your wheels, spending your days talking about how one day you’ll be some great bodybuilder – but you never quite make the steps necessary to achieve this incredible feat? If you’re all talk and no walk, it’s time to make a change. It’s time to get in shape! The first thing you will want to do it adjust your diet. Start slow. Don’t begin an entirely new diet, or…

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About Jim Badra : Jim Badra was born April, 1961 and is a Greek and Jordanian American former professional bodybuilder, businessman, investor, and spokesperson for health and nutrition. Badra competed in bodybuilding and became a Mr. World Champion in 1988. He also featured on the cover of Muscular Development magazine. Jimmy began weight training at the age of 19. He won the Mr Western USA title at age 24 and went on to win the Mr. World and became Bodybuilder of the Year in 1988. Badra remains active in the bodybuilding world and gives seminars on nutrition and health around…

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About Clarence Ross : Clarence Ross (October 26, 1923 – April 30, 2008) was a bodybuilder from the United States. Ross was born in Oakland, California on October 26, 1923, the second of the four children of Hershel Ross, a teamster, and his wife Jeannette Levi. His mother died when he was young, so he grew up in a series of foster homes. He started weight training at age 17, weighing 135 pounds at a height of 5’10”. He was motivated by the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor to enlist in the Air Force, which he did on October 31,…

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The world’s star of bodybuilding and cinema, Arnold Schwarzenegger was born July 30, 1947 in the village of Tal, near Graz (Austria). His traditional Catholic family visited the church every Sunday until 1938, when Arnold’s father (Gustav Schwarzenegger) joined the Nazi party. When the war was over, he was allowed to work in the local police for lack of evidence of crimes committed in wartime. However, the salary of the chief of police was not particularly developed for a family – they lived poorly, and Arnold still considers one of the most vivid memories to be the purchase of a…

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