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https://howistayfit.com/training/abolic4/ Another Supplement That Works! My “A-Bolic4” Review   admin   28/02/2019 As you probably already know, I am generally not a big fan of nutritional supplements.  The reason being, is that most of the time I don’t notice any results that warrant spending money on them. Apart from Alpha Lipoic Acid (ALA), I usually just stick to the few basics like whey protein, creatine, omega-3 fish oil, and multi-vitamins. However, I am quite excited by the results of a new supplement that I have been experimenting with: A-Bolic4 A-Bolic4 The product I have been using is called A-Bolic4.  It is made by an American company called The Lab, and it is marketed as an “anabolic growth supplement”.  They claim that it “supports anabolic growth, increased metabolism, cellular integrity, and male sexual health”. My Experience Before I talk more about the supplement, and what’s in it, let me talk about my results with using A-Bolic4. I have been

https://howistayfit.com/diet/caffeine/ Is it worth taking caffeine? Caffeine is found in almost all pre-workout supplements.  It is found in energy drinks (like Red Bull, Monster, etc), as well as in coffee.  It is also present in various other things we often don’t suspect, like chocolate, soft drinks, and even cold and flu capsules. For the moment, lets ignore inadvertent consumption of caffeine.  I’m going to focus on those who intentionally take caffeine with the purpose of seeking an energy boost.  Considering how many coffee drinkers there are in the world, caffeine is one of the most commonly used “drugs” globally!  So many of us feel like we can’t even function before having that morning coffee! But what’s really the deal with caffeine?  And how can it effect performance? Mental and Physical Performance Let’s cut the chase: caffeine “works”!  It’s true. The “energy boost” experienced by those who take caffeine is not imaginary or placebo.  Caffeine actually does

https://howistayfit.com/cooking/feta-cheese-chicken-breast/ Feta Cheese Chicken Breast   admin   05/02/2019 These taste great! Chicken Breast sliced length ways with Gherkin and Feta Cheese in the middle! Cook for about an hour. Season with paprika, parsley, sugar-free ketchup, and mustard…or your own choice of herbs and spices! Serves 2 people. Just a quick video here! I had these with mixed vegetables on the side, and lentils. But you could have them with rice or couscous or whatever else you fancied! Also note that I opted for reduced-fat Feta Cheese to lower the calorie content. The condiments and herbs and spices I used were super low calorie too! Nutritional Info Per Feta Cheese Chicken Breast: Calories = 214 cals Protein = 30g Carbs = 6g Fats = 8g Read more:  https://howistayfit.com/cooking/feta-cheese-chicken-breast/#ixzz5ef8Y5nml   Follow us:  @DanMarashi on Twitter  |  dan.marashi on Facebook

https://howistayfit.com/training/traps-training/ Traps Training   admin   04/02/2019 Big traps are cool! In fact I’d say having big traps is freakin awesome! Abs are obviously cool too. But the problem is that unless you walk around all day without a shirt on, nobody will even know you have that coveted six pack! But a big pair of traps on the other hand, are noticeable with or without a shirt on! Even while wearing a long sleeve shirt! I don’t think any other body part can get the same admiration and attention even while covered up! Trapezius By “traps”, I am of course referring to the trapezius muscle, that is visible on top of the shoulders, tying in the shoulders to the neck. In my opinion it gives the impression of a powerful strong physique! How to train your traps The traps are hit INDIRECTLY through exercises like deadlifts and rows. And to an extent presses, pull ups, and pull downs. They are also used in back squats. But to isolate and hit the traps

https://howistayfit.com/training/shoulder-cable-complex/ Shoulder Cable Complex   admin   04/02/2019 Why and When to do it This is a shoulder cable complex I came up with a little while ago. Well to be honest I am a little reluctant to take full credit for this, since I am always keeping an eye out for new training ideas. So it is quite possible that I was influenced by something I saw someone else doing. *Sorry the lighting in the gym wasn’t too great! I have been using this lately either at the beginning of workouts for the purpose of “activation” of the shoulder muscles before beginning my main exercises. If so, I perform the exercises very slow and deliberately, focussing on concentrated contractions. Or this serves the purpose of pre-exhausting the shoulder muscles before performing compound exercises. In which case, I will perform the exercises in more of a pump set fashion, emphasising controlled and constant tension. Otherwise, I might perform the shoulder cab

https://howistayfit.com/training/box-splits/ I want to do the Box Splits!   admin   03/02/2019 I want to do the Box Splits! I want to be able to the box splits!  I’ve always thought it would be a cool “party trick” to be able to do.  Not to mention how useful it would be for martial arts for me to be able to kick that high!  Keep in mind that I’m only 5’7 – maybe 5’8 on a good day!  For me to deliver a head kick to an opponent, it is all likely that any opponent will be taller than me!  I can already kick above my own head height to be honest.  But I want to be able to kick higher!  I want to be able to do the splits! What am I going to do about it? I’ve realised that groin and hip flexibility isn’t going to improve by itself for me!  I already have my dynamic warm up routine (SEE IT HERE) that I do daily.  And this helps keep me nimble and mobile and agile.  And it does help maintain a level of flexibility.  But for me to improve my flexibility to the extent of being a