How to Build Muscle Using Body Weight Exercises

I wrote a post over at the main site, Muscle-Build.com, about building muscle without weights, using standard body weight exercises like pushups, pullups, and squats. Check it out. There's really no excuse any more not to work out and build the body you want. Guys like Herschel Walker did nothing but body weight exercises. He turned out pretty good. By the way, did you know Herschel is 47? And he's starting his Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) career? He's a 6th degree blackbelt in taekwondo.

Try the 300 Workout

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Setting Goals For a Healthy Life

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Setting goals is a great way to make a positive change in your life. If you want to succeed at reaching your goals you may want to try these simple ideas. Read more…

Bodybuilding Hall of Fame #17 – Tim Belknap

I just posted my #17 entry for the Muscle-Build.com Bodybuilding Hall of Fame (the Men) here (it's Tim Belknap, a little-known bodybuilder to many, but very well-known to old-time fans of the sport).

How to Protect Your Health From Plastic Meal Containers

By  Cassandra Forsythe-Pribanic, PhD, RD

They’re a common lunch item, especially among “weight-conscious” 9 to 5’ers because they’re quick, convenient, and boast low calories and sodium. They have no preparation required unless you count taking them out of their box, which is why people buy them.

Frozen vegetables are also now taking this quick-preparation route and are touted as easier to eat due to “steamer” technology plastic bags. In fact, two-thirds of our frozen vegetable aisle is now these plastic bags of veggies.

But just how safe are these plastic-contained microwave meals and vegetables anyhow? Even containers that claim to be BPA-free still have unknown health effects.

What is BPA?

Bisphenol A (BPA) is a chemical produced in large quantities, mostly for the production of polycarbonate plastics and epoxy resins.

Read more about how to protect your health from plastic meal containers here.