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Dec 19 - 2009
Thinking About Preparing for your 1st Competition.. Learn from Watching!

 Another fantastic year has come and almost gone.. how fast does time truly pass us by? Hopefully many of you have had great memories and successes in life during 2009 - including goals set out to improve our personal health and fitness. No matter how big or how small, each step is significant to the eventual finish line. Looking ahead to the next year, let's try to improve once again and reach for the sky when it comes to our dreams. There truly is nothing that can hold anyone back besides themselves. Believe it first, then achieve it with ease. Nothing is impossible if you put your mind to it.

 Many of us often want to take results and progress to the next level - and in some cases the level of competition. Whether it's bodybuilding, fitness, figure, bikini competition - it's a great way to push yourself to reveal your absolute best physique. Getting ready for a competition is very hard mentally.. as it's a day-to-day grind that takes dedication, disclipine and commitment. But the rewards are countless. I often get questions as to how to getstarted, or how to find out what it's all about. Well once again, I've put together a simple write-up as to what I suggest. Read below and hopefuly it will guide you in the right directions as it has with others.

 Before you even think about entering your first competition, you should attend several to determine precIsely what goes on at a pre judging and evening show. This will limit the number of surprises you'll face once you're finally up there onstage. What should you be looking for? First, objectively compare your degree of development with the cornpetitors onstage. This will give you an idea of whether you are ready to enter a show at that competitive 1ev- el. If you aren't ready, you'll know how much you still need to improve before competing.

 Be alert at the prejudging for the commands the judges give to the contestants and hw the group onstage responds to them. You'll always see some idiot who turns left when everyone else Is rotating ci quarter turn to the right. Take note of how aggressively each potential champion conducts herself onstage at prejudging, because you hope to be in their place soon.

 To gradually work up your own personalized free-posing routine, you need to take special note of which transitional movements between individual poses look best and most creative. Also note any unique poses you might be able to adapt to your own physique. All of this data will help you to choreo- graph your routine when the time comes. All of the other data will help you to conduct yourself optimally onstage at a prejudging.

  From the entire team here at fitFLEX, we wish everyone a safe, sound and enjoyable Holiday season. Take the time to relax and enjoy much needed time with loved ones. We are extremely gratefull for each and every single visitor to fitFLEX and the many emails we are happy to respond to each day to help each and every one of our visitors. Our free online resource is our passion and we strive to improve it with each year. We've become the number one website for unbiased reviews, ratings, testimonials, Q&A, Journals of supplements; moreover, in the years since we began in 2002 we have taken fitFLEX to much higher levels with endless interactive and useful resources, guides & valuable information un-mathced by any other websites in our niche. Thank you once again and we promise to make 2010 the best year yet!

November 8 - 2009
Lagging Triceps? Read about the 'Big Three' Exercises for Big Triceps!..

 Greetings fellow visitors to fitFLEX. Seems that the year is closely coming to an end, and a new one is about to begin. And we all know that with a new year comes new goals and aspirations, especially with our physiques. Well before we look ahead, lets not forget to look back at the year we are in and assess our accomplishments, no matter how big or how small they may be. The key to reaching any size goal is consistancy and persistance. We are happy to provide you a simple guide, that is fitFLEX, to help you in whichever step you are about to take next in your health and fitness paths.

 As I have done over the past few blogs, I will tackle another common question that I get asked nearly on a daily basis from the visitors to fitFLEX. How can I make my arms larger. Well one must first consider that the triceps is actually a larger muscle in the arm over the bicep, so one of the keys to increase your arm size is to make your triceps grow.

Lagging triceps means a lagging arm, and on the bodybuilding stage, that means a gravely deficient physique. Fortunately, while the triceps muscle group is a complex bodypart, it will respond quickly toa simple but intelligent program.

  Keep in mind that the triceps consists of three heads - lateral (outer), long and medial (inner) - each of which must receive specific treatment in your training.

  In order to develop massive triceps, the natural bodybuilder must gear his training toward basic, heavy movements and keep his repetitions for the last three sets of each exercise in the range of six to eight. I recommend the following exercises.

  Close-grip bench presses. Hands should be placed six to eight inches apart. Slowly lower the bar to your sternum and press traight upward with strict control, concentrating on full triceps lockout, If you experience wrist discomfort, try a reverse, shoulder-width grip.

  Barbell or dumbbell seated triceps extensions. Arms should be overhead and angled slightly backward in order to maintain tension on the triceps. Lower the bar to the base of your neck, then press upward using triceps only, not shoulders. Do not allow your elbows to drift outward during the movement or they will be placed under excess stress.

  Triceps pushdowns. Keep your grip shoulder width, arms close to the body and elbows angled slightly forward. Begin the movement with the bar at mid- chest; finish with knuckles pointed toward the floor. Do not allow upper arms to swing during the exercise.

  Stretch adequately between sets and keep these "Big Three" basics in your program, and you'll be second to none in natural triceps mass.

October 14 - 2009
Keeping our Gains & Results Progressing with Different Training Techniques..

 Welcome back to another day at the fitFLEX BLOG! We're pleased you continue to join us, the thousands of you, with our hidden little jewel in this land of the internet. We're happy to have you suck up all the information you possibly can to help yourself gain further in your goals. This is what truly drives us to work around the clock each day to bring you the most informative and resourceful collection of information out there. Keep up the great work.. you guys are the ones that inspire US!

 Training day-in, day-out, you eventually learn how to continually pump yourself up mentally if you want to get that massive muscular pump workout after workout. Sometimes it can be difficult, to be sure. One of the techniques I use is to feed off of people. Let me give you an example: I was in the gym the other day and a couple people were sitting around watching me, so I made a game of it. I told my training partner: "See that guy watching me? Well I'm suckin' all the energy out of him. He's not gonna be able to train by the time I'm done." What I was doing was using his attention to pump me into a frenzied, insane level of intensity. Like a vampire I drained his focus and attention and flooded my own being with his energy. Trust me, I got juiced for the session.

 I'll play this game whenever I feel I need an assist with my training. Just before I start a set, I'll glance around making an effort to note whether someone's staring at me; then I'll sit down and stare at myself intently in the mirror for a few seconds, letting myself feel positive power flood my body. I'll stare into my eyes, grit my teeth and then go into it. Other times I'll latch onto certain things in memory that fire me up, or I'll mimic certain mannerisms that pump up my confidence (I use a lot of facial expressions of ferocity for this purpose). I get off on that, keying the intensity that begins flooding my mind to whatever body-part I'm doing-legs, biceps, triceps and so on. Just before I launch into a set, I'll always scan myself in the mirror; I don't want to have a lackluster expression, because that's just too self-defeating. I not only need to feel ferocious, I need to look like it too.

 If you're experiencing less than perfect sets and workouts, try some of my mental pumping up tricks to see how they work for you. And on that note, we'll see you again shortly for another blogging day in the life of fitFLEX!

September 3 - 2009
Keeping our Gains & Results Progressing with Different Training Techniques..

 Summer is coming closer to an end but that doesn't mean we can get lazy again and prepare to hibernate for the winter! The key to success in any health or fitness goal is consistancy, that is the true and essential goal to strive towards. Once you have that down-pact, you're unstoppable!

 Training at times can become boring and even at times can yield little or no results if we do the same thing over and over. The reason is that our bodies adapt and need to be challenged in a different way to stimulate new growth or results. The Real key to success is to learn and master all different types of training methods so one can keep things always new. I often get questions at fitFLEX about different training ideas and what can be done to spice things up a bit, well this month I will dive a bit deeper and hopefully answer this question in depth.

 Cheating and forced reps the most common methods used to push a set past the normal failure point, thereby improving its intensity and resulting in greater muscle hypertrophy. If you have two training partners available, you can have them strip plates from your barbell to make it lighter as your muscles grow progressively more fatigued. This third method of extending a set past failure is called descending sets.

 Let's use barbell curls to illustrate the practice of descending sets. Load up the barbell with plenty of two-and-a-half-and five-pound plates, but leave the collars off the bar. Be sure the weight is appropriate for about six reps in strict form. Stand holding the barbell for your curls and station your training partners at each end of the bar. Start with a set of strict barbell curls to failure at about six reps. Don't put the bar back on the floor at the end of the set. Hold it across your upper thighs while your partners quickly strip a total of 5-10 pounds from each end. Immediately try to force out three or four more strict reps with the decreased poundage.

 Have more weight stripped off the bar at the end of this extended set and force out a final three or four reps. This montage of three sets in one is a full descending set. You can do multiple descending sets on many basic exercises. Descending-sets training is grueling work, but it's very productive in terms of increasing muscle mass, tone and quality. You will discover that one of these descending sets is equal to three or four normal sets carried to failure in strict form.

 Always strive for your absolute best. Trust me, you will have some days that are better than others but the main key is to stick with it, to pick yourself up the next day and get at it once again. The power of the mind is the strongest instrument we have - and we at fitFLEX strive to help you excel in your frame of mind which will lead you down the path of success in the end!

August 16 - 2009
Is There Really Any Benefit to High Rep Training? Let's Take a Closer Look ..

 How is everyone doing? The summer months are fading away and we hope everyone is making the best of the season as well as maintaining their health and fitness goals. The warm summer months always equal less clothing so it's prime time to show off all the hard work we put into looking slim and fit! Be proud of your achievements. Training hard and eating right takes commitment and dedication but the rewards are life changing and the boost in confidence and self-approval are un-matched.

 A popular question I am faced with at least once a week from the many visitors at fitFLEX revolves around the question of high repetition training vs low and the benefits, if any of each. Well, here is a simple answer to get down to the facts of this issue. My answer is to this topic, in a general scope view of things is a conditional yes!

 The body reacts differently to all rep patterns, but no one has achieved his fullest potential using just one system of repetitions. And while we Ye talking reps, it's a good idea to also vary the speed of your reps. High-rep training (50-100 reps per set) has a stimulatory effect on the mitochondria, the capillary section of the muscle that is not forced to gain in size by low reps. In fact, high reps can increase not only the size of the capillaries but also the number of capillaries. These tiny blood vessels feed muscles with nutrients, supply them with oxygen, and transport waste products away There are some pros who support regular high- rep training workouts, but no thinking bodybuilder limits himself forever to sets of high, low or moderate reps.

 Certain muscle fibers are stimulated by a fast exercise pace. The smaller slower- contracting fibers (often termed red or slow-twitch fibers) are stimulated by superslow reps while faster-contracting (white, or fast-twitch fibers) respond best to high-speed reps. Some researchers claim to have evidence that high-speed reps may cause hyperplasia, the splitting (and increasing) of muscle fibers. Warning: Speed-rep training must be done with a minimum of bouncing or jerking. Keep constant tension on the muscles during each set.

 Continue to train hard and we encourage you to interact with the millions of visitors that have made their mark at fitFLEX whether it's through our reviews & ratings, Q & A's or simply starting a journal.. every little bit is another step towards your final destination! Until next month ..

July 7 - 2009
What's the Difference between Steroids and Corticosteroids?

 Here we are again, well into the summer heat (most of us at least!) and really leaving the bad memories of the cold, wet, dark, dreary winter months behind! Half way through the year, fitFLEX is extremely happy and proud to see our community growing by leaps and bounds.. there really is no limit if you put your heart and soul into something, and that clearly applies to all facets of this life we have. This months blog, we're digging back into our mailbag and answering a common question asked of us..

 The question revolves around individuals that have come off an injury and have been prescribed corticosteroids. The concerns is about the scare of the similarities, if any, to actual steroids. We all know steroids can cause severe damage to the kidneys and liver and other health effects. So why would these types of steroids be prescribed if there are any dangers? Well here's what we suggest..

 These concerns are unfounded. There is a major difference between the corticosteroids your physician wants to prescribe for your shoulder injury and the anabolic steroids bodybuilders and athletes take to increase muscle mass and strength.

 Corticosteroids are any one of the hormones made in the outer layer of the adrenal gland (adrenal cortex). They influence or control key functions of the body, such as making carbohydrates and proteins, and functions of the muscles, kidneys, and other organs. The release of these hormones increases during times of stress, especially in anxiety and injury. The skeletal muscles need corticosteroids to work normally Corticosteroids are often given to patients with joint, ligament and tendon injuries because they reduce swelling and speed healing. They are powerful anti-inflammatories.

 One of the most well-known corticosteroids is prednisone. It is used to treat severe swelling and inflammation and pain associated with these symptoms. It is sometimes used to stop the body from having a severe immune response to an allergic substance. Cortisol is a steroid hormone found naturally in the body which is made for use to reduce swelling. Cortisone is another steroid hormone made in the liver and is also used to treat swelling.

 Anabolic steroids are a completely different kind of drugs. They increase protein synthesis and make it easier to develop muscle mass. As they are synthesized through the liver they can cause liver damage. They are also associated with heart disease and a number of other health problems. Although corticosteroids also have some negative side effects they are generally used for shorter durations of time and in much smaller dosages than anabolic steroids, so the risk of negative side effects is reduced.

 We are so grateful for the daily, seems like almost hourly support we receive from our visitors! Please keep the question and interaction coming..

June 9 - 2009
Making Solid Progress with Gains - Optimize Your Diet & Exercise!

 Alright, welcome back to another episode of the fitFLEX Blogs! We are happy that you care to take the time to read our simple blog each and every month. The heat is starting to pick up and guess what.. summer has arrived! Most people are aiming to get the summer body for the beach or bikini that has been hanging in the closet all winter long! It's time to show some skin and show off all the hard work. Even if you're not there yet, you've got plenty of time. Just set those goals and COMMIT!

 Getting those results sometimes just doesn't seem to be possible. At times no matter how hard we try, all the effort and persistance, the mirror or scale just doesn't seem to show any progress. Well this is normal and can be caused by many different variables, that's for sure. Sometimes we just don't have the right formula for our bodies.. the drive.. the commitment, etc. Well this month I'll answer a common question we are asked, concerning hardgainers. This particular question dealt with an individual that claims to have been training for 9 months but just doesn't seem to have the results, any results actually. Let's see what I suggest..

 As far as training goes, cut back on the number of exercises you do. If you're training for mass you don't need leg extensions, concentration curls, kickbacks most isolation exercises. Stick to the heavy, basic, compound movements such as squats, leg presses, chins, rows, shrugs, upright rows, deadlifts, power cleans, behind-the-neck presses, front military presses, heavy dumbell presses, bench presses, incline presses, dips, pullovers, barbell and dumbell curls, close-grip bench presses, lying extensions and weighted dips. Do two exercises per bodypart for four or five sets each. Train each muscle group twice every eight days, except quads, which can be trained twice every nine or ten days.

 Make your training progressive. I suggest either a two day on/one day off routine, an every-other-day routine, or a one-muscle-group per day routine. Keep total sets per workout to 20 or less and restrict workouts to an hour or less. Most importantly make your training progressive - add weight to the bar whenever possible, or do more reps with the same weight used the previous workout (for example, if you did 9 reps with 200 pounds on bench presses the last workout, try to get 10 reps). You've got to either add weight to the bar or do more reps whenever you can.

 Diet-wise you have to eat a lot more calories and eat frequently. I recommend eating every two hours. You might have four or five meals a day plus another three or four protein drinks a day. You don't have to make each meal huge. A chicken breast and a baked potato is a meal, and you don't have to think a whole blender of protein drink - a cup will do. But you've got to stoke your body with plenty of protein, calories, carbs, and moderate amounts of fat.

 If you can afford it, try to have several meal replacement drinks a day, such as Myoplex, MET-Rx, or MESO-Tech, plus your meals. Shoot for a minimum of one gram of protein per pound of bodyweight and two would be better. Also take a creatine monohydrate, glutamine, a good multi-vitamin and consider a pre-workout drink as well such as SuperPump, SizeOn or Nano Vapor.

 I recently spoke to a young bodybuilder (18 years old) who could not gain an ounce of weight. He was only 162 pounds at six feet. I gave him some recommendations. He cut his sets into half he increased his meal intake from three to six meals a day, and he stacked together several supplements. For two months he used SuperPump 250 (pre-workout only), creatine monohydrate (3 heaping teaspoons a day) and MESO-Tech (one serving after his workout a day). He gained 18 pounds in only two months and is now 180 pounds.

 Also, be patient. Even if you gain one solid pound of bodyweight per week. That's 26 pounds in half a year. The thing is to be consistent. Don't miss meals. Don't miss workouts. Set goals and don't quit until you've attained them.

May 4 - 2009
Biceps Training - Getting the most out of your arm size!

 So here were are again with another blog entry. We've noticed since the start of this blog feature at fitFLEX that hundreds more are ready what we have to say each month, it's very exciting and motivating for us to keep it up to date! Perhaps in the near future we'll be able to blog weekly and then eventually on a daily basis. All is possible, thanks to the tremendous support from you guys!

 If perhaps not the most asked question besides chest training, how do I get big arms seems to be the most popular subject when it comes to bodybuilding - especially the males. Everybody want's to achieve 20" arms that hang out of our sleeves and demand respect from everyone that is witness to them! Arm training is a combination of both triceps and biceps, and many don't actually realize that the triceps is the bigger of the two. So if you really want big arms, triceps may actually be more important to focus on then biceps. However, in this months blog we deal with the basics of biceps training and what works best for the general public, let's take a look!

 There are many, many exercises that you can do for your biceps. Which ones you do are up to you, but I'm going to tell you some of the biceps exercises that have been successful for me. You can experiment for yourselves from there.

 For the lower biceps, it is very important that each time you do a curl, your arm is absolutely straight when you come down. A lot of guys make the mistake of coming only partway down so that they can handle a little more Each time you do a curl, you want to come all the way down to the bottom - so that your arms are hanging at your sides and you want to curl the weight all the way up. When you curl the weight up, make sure that your elbows are always pointing down. Don't cheat your elbows up to make the curl easier. The only part of the arm that should move the weight is the forearm.

 The best exercise for the lower biceps is the preacher curl on a preacher bench. It is the best for this part of the biceps because you put the most stress on the lower biceps when you do curls on a preacher bench. Preferably, curling with dumbells rather than a barbell because with dumbells you can turn your wrist up (supinate) on the upward motion. Turning the wrists as you curl is the secret of getting good definition and separation in the lower biceps. Famous IFBB professional bodybuilder and legend of the sport, Sergio Oliva always liked to do curls with a straight bar, and though he had huge biceps, he never developed the separation he could have had in his lower biceps.

 Another good feature about preacher curls is that they really stretch the biceps in the extended position. Preacher curls stretch the lower biceps so well that you should do them as your first biceps exercise. I always did them first and then went on to maybe a concentration curl to take care of the other parts of the biceps.

April 2 - 2009
Proper Elbow Position - In our Out During Bench Press?

 Here we go again! It's always a pleasure to share our knowledge and to be able to answer any questions that our fellow fitFLEX member have. We often receive training questions in various degrees. As we all know, training is just part of the puzzle of our final health and fitness goals, but it's an essential one. We want to maximize our results and keep the progress continuous. When we see results, we are motivated to continue to train and progress and exponential rates.

 For our April edition of our monthly fitFLEX Blog, we are going to tackle a proper form question. It happens to be from one of our visitors whom is curious on the proper execution of his bench pressing. The question revolves around which is better, to have your elbows pointing out or in during a barbell bench press, and which, if any is actually a better choice for power? Here's what we think ..

 Thanks for your question, we're happy to help you with your concerns! We're very impressed, you bring up a good point in regard to elbow position and the role it plays in bench pressing. Most people don't pay too much attention to these details, which are quite significant. Typically, flaring the elbows out to the sides contributes more to strength with most lifters, but not all. Flaring out the elbows will bring into play more pectoral/lat power than f you kept the elbows in toward your sides. Keeping the elbows in puts more emphasis on your deltoids and triceps, which are smaller groups than the pecs and lats. World records have been broken by men and women using both styles, so there is not a right and wrong to this question.

 Body type also plays a role in determining which way to go, as do strengths and weaknesses. If you are like me and have tons of pec strength that overpowers your triceps strength, I suggest using the elbows out along with a wide grip. If your pectorals are missing in action, but you have triceps that just won't quit, lets go with the elbows in and a closer grip. Not knowing your exact situation, I cannot tell you a right way, but I hope from here you can decide what is best for you. Be patient and never sacrifice good form. The power comes to those who wait.

March 3 - 2009
Pregnancy & Fitness - How to Adapt to Training while Pregnant!

 We often get many questions regarding fitness and nutritional plans, apart from our hundreds of daily supplement questions. We always strive to do our best here at fitFLEX to provide ALL the answer so you can succedd with your health and fitness goals, we pride ourselves in being the one-stop-solution to your needs.

 We often receive questions about pregnancy and training from expecting or already pregant women. This is a common concern as the added weight gain, which is necessary while pregnant, is not something any woman looks forward to. So, in our most recent question to us, a young female has just discovered she is pregnant yet wants to continue with her training regime. She was asking for some hints and tips as to be safe yet also active during this wonderful new and exciting phase of her life. Here is the advice we share with her and all others reading this blog entry..

 "Congratulations on your pregnancy! What an exciting and wonderful time for you! First you should see your doctor and follow any and al/orders he/she gives you. You need to tell your doctor about wanting to continue workouts through your pregnancy. There may be feedback from him/her that will he very important to your program. If all checks out, I see no reason why you cannot continue to engage in some form of fitness program.

 While carrying your baby, however; you'll not be doing high-impact aerobics (of any kind), heavy weight training, squats, lunges or abdominal training (especially crunches). What you are looking to achieve during this time is gentle, regular exercise to aid in circulation, relaxation and general well-being for both you and the baby. This is not a time to lose fat, gain muscle or set any fitness goals for yourself other than the few mentioned. I cannot stress enough that, ([you have never exercised before, pregnancy should not be the motivation to start an intense program. Always consult with your doctor first.

 Remember; too, that eating healthful food is important for both of you. You do not need to eat like a cow at this time either You need only 300 extra calories a day to grow a healthy baby, and they do not have to come from ice cream & hamburgers!"

 As always, we thank everyone for their daily support of fitFLEX and the new, improved, bigger and better community that we are working around the clock to create. This is truly the start of something special!

February 9 - 2009
True Essentials - What Supplements Do You Really Need at Minimum?

 Welcome back to our fitFLEX BLOG! We haven't had a chance to blog more often as our team is hard at work with some major upgrades soon to be released! We truly feel these next steps will greatly enhance your health & fitness experience with us to the true max! Our fitFLEX Mission continues to only focus on the end user, our visitors, as the number #1 priority - you come to fitFLEX for answers, advice, information, guidance & more and it's our absolute task to make sure your needs are met!

 In this edition of our BLOG we take a closer look at what truly are the essential supplements that one needs, especially in this recent downturn recession we're in. Everyone needs to cut back in some areas, save a little here and there to have more security for the future. We'll we've broken down the key supplements we feel are adequate for you to continue to reach your health and fitness goals! One essential tip is to get as much of your nutrients from your daily meals, this way you don't have to rely on supplements to meet your daily requirement. Now of course, it's nearly impossible, or very difficuly to reach 100% those requirements by solid foods alone and can get very hard to eat and chew every 2-3 hours of the day, but you can surely cut your supplement bill generously if you find the right balance for you!

 The first essential supplemental category that we recommend, above all, even if you have to choose just one, is a good whey protein shake supplement. Whey protein is very important for all athletes, bodybuilders, pretty much basically everybody to be quite honest! Protein is a direct precursor to building new lean muscle, repair, better health and another key benefit includes an aid with weight loss, more specifically fat loss. As well, you'll increase your immune function as well. Protein is idealy taken following your workout, and if you can afford more often then anytime throughout the day when you don't have time for meal is ideal.

 Now, if you wish to get even better results with your fitness goals, then we also suggest a well balance multi-vitamin as well as a creatine/glutamine product to top it off. Creatine is naturally forming in our bodies and is safe, when we supplement with it we increase its effects of supply to the muscle with more energy, ATP. Glutamine plays a very important role in protein metabolism, as well as aiding our immune system. Of course vitamins are essential for our bodies, athletic or not, to perform at the maximum potential possible. All three of these product, are very in-expensive and often produce very beneficial results to our hard work.

 Finally, for those wishing to truly get the most out of their workouts and take their results to that next step, there are a vast variety of weight loss and fat burning supplements, as well as a new and powerful spectrum of muscle building products out there. The sports industry is creating new and exciting products into the market that are proven to provide dramatic results.

 But wait, this can get a little overwhelming right? Well not with the thanks of fitFLEX! You can browse all the supplements in the industry today and see what REAL people just like you had to say about the effects, results if any! That is perhaps the biggest piece of advice we can share when trying to save your money for the few supplements that work and to make the best decision for your goals.. browse our hundreds of thousands of reviews and make the best decision with your wallet that is possible anywhere on the internet with fitFLEX. Best of luck and we'll chat again soon!

January 1 - 2009
New Years Resolutions for a Healthier You - Success is Within Reach!

 We welcome all of our loyal returning and all new visitors to our official (and very much long overdue) BLOG! It has been 7 years since fitFLEX was created to help the millions of people across the world find a genuine resource with the un-biased truth regarding the immense & overwhelming world of health & fitness supplements and other such related products. With hundreds of thousands of testimonials and reviews expanding by the minute, fitFLEX remains the #1 trusted resource for the truth that finally puts the power of real life experiences above anything else! We continue to expand & improve and have many new and exciting changes planned for the 2009 and for many generations to come. We're honored to have each & every visitor.. thank you for the loyalty!

 With the new year comes the all too familiar New Years Resolutions.. and based on research, improving health and general fitness is always on the top of the list. No doubt weight loss stems the very top of the list each year. As the pattern goes year after year, most people will join new gyms, hire personal trainers, buy new fitness equipment or even purchase supplements or vitamins all in the grand (and many times very expensive) effort to reach these new aspirations. But ultimately, most people don't make it past the first month or two.. and return to their old way of life and let their dreams of success slip away.

 Well, we at fitFLEX have some simple helpful tips to keep in mind that will aid you in sticking with your resolultions allow you to realize the results you know you can achieve! The first key is to set reasonable goals and very much attainable goals. If you make the mistake of setting grand, un-realistic goals, this will lead to dissapointment and loss of drive. Instead, set small, weekly or monthly goals that you can reach; this will keep you motivated. Another great tip is to pin a photo of a male or female of the physique you are aiming to look like on your fridge or somewhere you regularly walk by daily. This will be a great reminder and motivator to stay committed!

 Also, do not limit your exercise to your local gym.. you can workout at home, take walks or jogs at the park or even a bike ride is an excellent choice! Choose exercises you prefer, don't get stuck in a rut with a program that is boring and repetitive from day-to-day! Be sure to eat healthy.. but allow yourself a cheat meal two to three times a week to relieve some of that hunger and routiness of the bland stigma of dieting.

 Combine these tips and others and you'll stand a much stronger chance at reaching your new resolutions in your wellness journey! ..................... check back often for our latest BLOG entries!