Gironda, a legendary bodybuilder once said that, :Bodybuilding is 80% nutrition!” When a champion bodybuilder says something like that it should not be taken lightly. But, unfortunately diet & nutrition are the most overlooked aspects in gyms across India. Gym trainers are mostly looking to make profits by selling supplements to their clients. Believe it […]
How Often You Should Train & Eat – Body Building Basics
Dieting, supplementation and weight lifting- all these actions are done for one reaction and that is muscle gain. The process of muscle growth is called hypertrophy. And in order to cause hypertrophy in our muscles we need to train them. So here’s the BIG question. How often should we train each body part? Arnold “The […]
Personality Development – Can You Change Someone’s Personality?
Personality development or personal development means a collection of decisions made by people throughout their lives. Personality development is the improvement of the organized pattern of behaviors and attitudes that makes a person distinctive. Personality development occurs by the ongoing interaction of personality, character, and environment. Personality is a combination of attitude, emotion, decision and […]
How to Select a Gym? 10 Features To Look For Before Joining a Gym
Selecting an ideal gym can be challenging, exciting but also confusing. Today, there are several gyms in almost every block of every neighborhood. With the lucrative packages that gyms across the city now offer, most people opt for an annual, half-yearly or quarterly membership. So, if you select a gym that’s not appropriate for your […]
Reverse Periodization- Modern Way of Growing Muscles
If you’ve been lifting weights for a while & noticed that the gains have come to a halt, this article is going to be your savior. I’m quite sure if you go to a gym, the usual way for you (or anyone) to train is likely similar to this: Set 1 15 reps Set 2 […]
3 Mass Building Exercises For Quick Gains
So you’ve decided to get BIG. But have you thought of getting stronger? If you’ve been following my articles on FitnessMonkee you must have noticed one thing I always say: “The stronger you are, the bigger you are.” I am a firm believer of this notion. Without wasting any time let’s plunge into the regime […]
Mistakes That Beginners Make When They Start Working Out
What are the top mistakes people make when they start working out? Are you too making any of these? It is inevitable to make mistakes. The important point is to learn from those mistakes and stop repeating them. If you don”t want to miss the gains train, give these tips a thorough read. 1) Strategy […]
Mind-Muscle Connection – What & Why It Matters?
“Bro, I cannot feel my left bicep bro.” “Macha, my right calf has a better pump.” “Dude, I squat 300lbs but still my quads are not up to the par.” You must have heard at least one of these rants in the gym. Body builders like you and I look for an answer everywhere but […]