Guys who work out regularly at the gym probably want to achieve at least one of the following things: lean muscle mass growth, loss of excess body fat, bigger biceps, “six-pack” abs, and a massive chest. Actually, they probably want it all… Sadly, grip strength is rarely mentioned as a top fitness and muscle-building exercise. …
Thanks to “Jersey Shore”, MTV’s blockbuster reality show, Mike “The Situation” Sorrentino (b.1982) has become a household name in American and international households. An unemployed fitness center manager in 2007, Sorrentino now commands a seven-figure annual salary thanks to a keen business sense, regular appearances on the talk show circuit, and high profile activities like …
When it comes to chest exercises, nothing beats the push-up for all-around efficiency, convenience, and results. While primarily targeting the chest (pectorals), this compound body-only exercise also works the shoulders and triceps area. No wonder serious athletes and muscle-building beginners alike enthusiastically integrate it into their workout routines. 5 Ways to Power Up Your Push …
I’ve been seeing a lot of press and publicity lately about the Dukan Diet. Usually my take on any kind of “diet” is that it’s a short term thing and not going to give people the results they want, especially over the long term. In all fairness, I haven’t personally had a chance to look …
Thanks to his tremendous dedication during four months in the unforgiving Moroccan sun, actor Jake Gyllenhaal transformed his body for Disney’s “Prince of Persia: Sands of Time” to stunning effect. Not only did droves of females have some sweet “eye candy” to stare at for two hours, even the most hardened strongman-types were forced to …
Fueling up, Mutant Style By now, most of you have heard about Hugh Jackman’s Wolverine workouts, especially the punishing “X-Men Origins” plan he followed to better prepare for the 2009 film. However, to make sure Jackman avoided injury and exhaustion during training, fitness expert Mike Ryan had to put together a special meal plan that …
James Bond becomes Leaner and More Athletic It’s late 2007, and Daniel Craig is still being lauded for his Casino Royale performance and workout routine. Obviously, the results spoke for themselves – recall the famous beach “swimsuit” scene where Craig comes out the water, wired to kill. However, for his second James Bond appearance in …
In the 2010 action-war summer blockbuster “The Expendables”, five-time Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) champion Randy “The Natural” Couture (b. 1963) trades in his trunks for military fatigues and an amazing ride through some explosive on-screen mayhem. Couture’s Expendables character, demolitions expert Toll Road, is the intellectual within the team. However, don’t think for a second …
Hale Caesar is Heavy on the Guns (Boom-Lay Boom-Lay Boom!) Did you know that one of “The Expendables” is ‘The Old Spice Guy’? No, not THAT ‘Old Spice Guy’… Former National Football League (NFL) player turned actor Terry Crews (b. 1968) may not be the most recognized mercenary in Sylvester Stallone’s blockbuster “The Expendables” (2010). …
One Push is All You’ll Need to Get Started! At the risk of offending the easily offended, English tough guy Jason Statham (b. 1972) is one serious bad-ass… Known for his collaborations with fellow Englishman Guy Ritchie (“Lock, Stock, and Two Smoking Barrels” (1998); “Snatch” (2000); “Revolver” (2005)), Statham has garnered rave reviews for his …