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Brian Boyle Beats All Odds: Dramatic Recovery Continues With Ironman Training!
By: Brian Boyle
Brian's dramatic recovery after being hit by a dump truck is phenomenal to say the least. Find out what he is doing now... Also included are the training and nutrition programs he uses to prepare for Ironman events. Learn more! 2722 Words - Date Added: Aug 20, 2009

10 Things Fitness Teaches You About Life!
By: Maria Kang
Not only does my article capture the beauty and passion that underlines fitness, but it also teaches how you can apply the lessons you've learned when challenging your body and challenging yourself in everyday life situations. 644 Words - Date Added: Aug 27, 2004

39 Year Old Bodybuilder Goes Back To His Roots To Overcome Adversity - Part 1.
By: Jeff Behar
This is a one man's personal account about overcoming a series of particually challanging events using an uniue approach; through bodybuilding. I am about to tell one mans story. The following is a personal account of a three-month period in my life. 1603 Words - Date Added: May 17, 2004

5 Mistakes - The Not-To-Do List To Achieve A Great Physique!
By: Pauline Nordin
Diet and exercise are great if you are not making mistakes in the process. Here is a quick list of common mistakes and some suggestions to prevent them from taking over your goals and results. 1051 Words - Date Added: Dec 30, 2005

A Bodybuilding Revelation
By: Derek Charlebois
My will power and motivation have been weak. But that all changed that night. 894 Words - Date Added: Aug 04, 2002

A Comeback Story: Big Red & Anthony Break Through The Haze!
By: Anthony P. Church
One slowly rose to his feet, helping his partner before brushing away the nuclear dust… - Jay & Anthony had reached rock bottom. Can they turn it around? Jay & Anthony account for their mistakes with dreams of redemption! 3817 Words - Date Added: Mar 24, 2008

A Day In The Life Of A Hardcore Bodybuilder!
By: AnimalPak
Find out what a typical day is like for a hardcore bodybuilder. Good luck to who ever attempts this training regimen. You will need it! 744 Words - Date Added: Aug 18, 2003

A Fatal Crash That Changed Many Lives Forever.
By: Other Writer
The story of how John Leonard's life was shaped as well as the reason he has dedicated his life to helping people become fit, healthy, and most importantly, happy. 1702 Words - Date Added: Mar 14, 2005

A Freestyle Success Story of Geri Centonze
By: Sherry Gideons
Like many women who have dreams. Our biggest competitor is ourselves. What is the barrier to realizing your dreams? Most of the time, improper information and not enough time to focus on thing own self. 3428 Words - Date Added: Jul 26, 2002

A Guide To Effective Weekly Training Analysis
By: Ryan Mackie
I like to look at everything I do with my training very closely. Knowing exactly why I'm doing certain routines, training methods and why I'm following a certain type of diet strategy. 1451 Words - Date Added: Sep 19, 2002

A Little About Me...
By: Phano Som
I'm 21 years old and am currently attending Berry College in Rome, GA. I will be transferring to the University of GA in the fall though. See his strugles and how he got to where he is today. 1080 Words - Date Added: Sep 22, 2001

A Mind & Body Transformation Series For Extraordinary Results (Part 1)!
By: Eyad H. Yehyawi
The following is the beginning of a series of articles that will allow all of you to reach your health, fitness and appearance goals. Don't quit reading. This isn't a spelling lesson. It's the first lesson of many in achieving a better body. 2708 Words - Date Added: Jul 01, 2008

A Thirteen-Year, Overnight Sensation To Becoming A Pro!
By: Bob Cicherillo
Since I was 12 I wanted to become a bodybuilder. By the time I was 13 I was competing. It took over 13 years to become a pro, find out how I did it! 1553 Words - Date Added: Feb 02, 2004

An Interview With Inspiring 1992 NPC Junior USA Winner, Joe Carrero.
By: David Robson
In the following interview, Joe Carrero tells us how he built his physique to become one of the best amateur bodybuilding champions in the world and discusses his philosophy on bodybuilding and life. 4445 Words - Date Added: Feb 12, 2008

Another Week Older, Again!
By: Dave Draper
The training plan is not only the routine of exercises practiced in the gym, but the time allotted for the workout, the timing of the workout, your eating and nutritional habits and your rest and sleep. Of course, your devotion and attitude are major players in your training scheme. 1634 Words - Date Added: Mar 07, 2003

Avoiding and Overcoming Burnout in Bodybuilding
By: Ryan Mackie
In the quest for survival in competitive bodybuilding, here's what you need to know about this burnout, a mental nightmare. Let me take you on a journey to help understand this psychological phenomenon, so that you are well equipped to face burnout head on and win! 2117 Words - Date Added: May 22, 2002

Avoiding Five Common Mistakes At The Gym!
By: Myron Mielke
I've seen many people performing ineffective exercises with sloppy form when executing movements... Hopefully you can avoid some of these common mistakes if you're made aware of them. Learn more... 1922 Words - Date Added: Jan 24, 2006

Awesome Musclesâ„¢ Podcast Special Topic Series
By: Daniel Gastelu
Welcome to the Awesome Musclesâ„¢ Podcast Series, where you learn about the best training and nutrition scientific breakthroughs, and approaches, directly from your favorite fitness expert, Daniel Gastelu. 436 Words - Date Added: Jun 13, 2006

Balancing Act
By: Delbert Hickman
What you decide to do in the 24 hours is based on your individual priority. That priority is defined by your attempt at self-actualization or the need to feel a sense of being. As each day comes and goes, those priorities can and will change. 1023 Words - Date Added: Aug 21, 2002

Basic Instinct: Harnessing Your Powers of Intuition for Explosive Growth!
By: Ron Harris
We have all been conditioned to look to the "experts" to guide us through this often confusing maze of bodybuilding. After all, few of us have all the relevant information in terms of physiology, kinesiology, nutrition, biochemistry, and applied chemistry that we would optimally desire. 1809 Words - Date Added: Oct 01, 2002

Be The Hero That You Need To Save You!
By: Mike Mahler
If you are following a self-destructive path now, just ask yourself one question: Is your life better due to your actions? There is no in between, the answer is yes or no. If the answer is no, you need to get the help that is necessary to carry forward. Not everything can be dealt with alone and some burdens are too big to carry. 1439 Words - Date Added: Jul 29, 2003

Being The Wife Of A Bodybuilder
By: Lance Sganzini
Lance has been an avid bodybuilder and personal trainer for years! You can learn a lot from him! Stay tuned as he trains to become a Pro Natural Bodybuilder! 581 Words - Date Added: Dec 29, 2001

Benefits Of Living A Healthy Lifestyle.
By: Francis Benfatto
Today my interest is how we can live a long and healthy life by using a specific lifestyle while having to deal with our daily lives like work, family, relationships, etc. Read on and learn why training can be beneficial. 1112 Words - Date Added: Jun 11, 2007

Big Red & Anthony Break Through The Haze - A Comeback Story!
By: Jay 'Big Red' Cholewa
One slowly rose to his feet, helping his partner before brushing away the nuclear dust... - Jay & Anthony had reached rock bottom. Can they turn it around? Jay & Anthony account for their mistakes with dreams of redemption! 3817 Words - Date Added: Mar 24, 2008

Bodybuilding - The Good, Bad and the Ugly
By: Todd Blue
As with anything that you will do, there are both good things and bad things about it. Now some will experience these on a day-to-day basis. I never really experienced any of the bad things until I hit 220lbs and ever since it's almost a daily struggle with them. 2077 Words - Date Added: Dec 21, 2001

Bodybuilding Challenge Teaches Teen About Himself, Goals, And Achievement!
By: Other Writer
Sioux City Bandits wide receiver Erv Whitehead, explained what it is to go through a football tryout camp. 'There are pretenders, and then there are contenders,' he said. 921 Words - Date Added: Jun 06, 2002

Bodybuilding for Babyboomers!
By: Diane Fields
From the babyboomers in your 40s and 50s and beyond, this new section of Bodybuilding.com will focus on improving your physique through nutrition, cardiovascular exercise and resistance training. 688 Words - Date Added: Aug 27, 2002

Bodybuilding Quest While Being Called To Duty!
By: James Mace
Parts of our military are on a body transformation quest when they are called to duty. Check back for updates! 480 Words - Date Added: Jun 19, 2002

Bodybuilding With Cystic Fibrosis - My Story.
By: Other Writer
What the hell does Cystic Fibrosis have to do with bodybuilding? Well for me it has everything to do with bodybuilding. I'm 23, live in Melbourne, Australia and was diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis at 18 months of age. Here is my story about how I got big to save my life. 1737 Words - Date Added: Jul 31, 2002

Bodybuilding, The Early Years: 'The Equalizer' Reveals Rise To Success!
By: Ric Drasin
It all started when I was about 12 and saw my first issue of Muscle Builder Magazine. I kept reading these articles... Former professional wrestler Ric Drasin shares accounts of what led to his incredible success. Learn more. 3162 Words - Date Added: Nov 02, 2009

Bodybuilding: My Story
By: Sean Nalewanjy
Sean Nalewanjy talks about how he got to where he is today and what it takes to become a bodybuilder when you are young. 1435 Words - Date Added: May 18, 2002

Bodybuilding: The Definition of Who I Am
By: Ken Bragg
To me, bodybuilding means primarily three things: it is an integral part of my profession, it keeps me healthy and strong, and it is a way of life. Listen to this 24 year of the bodybuilding world. Date Added: Mar 06, 2002

Bodybuilding: The Mental Game!
By: Anthony Monetti Jr
Learn what bodybuilding is all about for me & why I took a 3 year break! 1070 Words - Date Added: Dec 05, 2002

Brenda Kelly's Tools & Rules
By: Brenda Kelly
The question I've been asked the most often over the years are: What is your diet program? What exactly do you eat? How often, how much, how come? Learn what I eat and how I keep in shape! 1069 Words - Date Added: Dec 05, 2002

Brenda Kelly's Tools & Rules: Part 2
By: Brenda Kelly
How do the fitness models I see keep their arms small and lean? I notice some models and competitors have drastically different arm sizes in different pictures. How do they do this? 887 Words - Date Added: Jan 16, 2003

Brian Boyle Beats All Odds: Dramatic Recovery Continues With Ironman Training!
By: Brian Boyle
Brian's dramatic recovery after being hit by a dump truck is phenomenal to say the least. Find out what he is doing now... Also included are the training and nutrition programs he uses to prepare for Ironman events. Learn more! 2722 Words - Date Added: Aug 20, 2009

Bulking: What I've Learned!
By: Russ Warren
Reading this article will change your life and the way you think about bulking. Bulking is the bodybuilders term to putting on muscle mass. Thats right MUSCLE MASS, not FAT ! The amount of misinformation out there is what caused me to waste almost 2 years of my bodybuilding life. 812 Words - Date Added: Mar 10, 2003

Carmen's Success Story.
By: Carmen Garcia
My name is Carmen Garcia and I have been a successful International fitness model for almost 3 years. Receiving countless e-mail requests on how to gain/lose weight has prompted me to share my own true story on how I gained weight, fought an eating disorder and became a successful working fit model in my later years. 618 Words - Date Added: Aug 07, 2003

Changing Your Workout Routines!
By: Mike Murphy
Learn how changing your workout routine can help break a plateau and get huge gains! 610 Words - Date Added: Jan 21, 2003

Competing At 74? Oh Yes!
By: John Pasco
Now I will discuss rising from the level of working out for reasons of exercise for well-being to the level of being a competitor in bodybuilding contests. 1341 Words - Date Added: Oct 08, 2002

Contest Day: A Breakdown Of What Happens
By: James Sadek
Learn the secrets on how I won the 2002 teenage Mr. Australia! Find out what I did to kick so much ass! 3657 Words - Date Added: Oct 23, 2002

Corey VS. The Dumbbell
By: Corey St. Clair
The Inch Dumbbell has a rich, interesting history that goes back as far as weights themselves. This is what would end up making them so popular and so difficult to lift. 1258 Words - Date Added: Dec 21, 2001

Daniel Przyojski's Inspirational Story!
By: Daniel Przyojski
This amazing journey of a bodybuilder that had a horrific accident and came back. 648 Words - Date Added: Jun 19, 2002

Dare To Dream
By: Sherry Gideons
How many missed opportunities for joy and fulfillment are waiting for you, right now as you read this? 1228 Words - Date Added: Aug 08, 2002

Dave Draper On Tour
By: Diane Fields
Find out what Dave is up to these days when Diane visited Dave when he was on one of his latest book tours! Also, find out why so many young bodybuilders are admiring Draper. 955 Words - Date Added: Dec 02, 2002

Dealing With The Critics!
By: Zach Marcy
People can be completely insensitive and nonunderstanding. Bluntly, i'd say SCREW EM! Not one single person knows what it's like to be in anothers shoes. Learn how to deal with the people who try to put you down! 852 Words - Date Added: Aug 18, 2003

Draper's Dungeon
By: Dave Draper
It was a legendary time of bodybuilding history, and eight-week period in 1970, when, at Joe Gold's original gym in Santa Monica, these men shared their training energy. 2377 Words - Date Added: Jul 31, 2002

Driven From Within - Living With Cerebral Palsy!
By: Jordan Frantz
The struggle to adapt and push through my shortcomings has been a life long process, one that continues today. Learn to be driven within. Learn more about this inspirational story! 1951 Words - Date Added: Nov 01, 2005

Episode 49: Victor Konovalov Shares His Journey From Tragedy To Success!
By: The Fit Show
Inspirational IFBB Pro Victor Konovalov shares his journey from tragedy to success. 30 Words - Date Added: Jan 17, 2007

Episode 55: How Carrot Top Got Ripped! Hilarious Interview From His House.
By: The Fit Show
See how the totally hilarious and totally ripped Carrot Top got his physique, and how he manages to stay fit with his busy schedule. 42 Words - Date Added: Mar 27, 2007

Eric's Q & A
By: Eric Satterwhite
I have been so flooded with e-mails, I decided to put a handful of them together to further help everyone at Bodybuilding.com. 5022 Words - Date Added: Jul 30, 2002

Exercise & Rest Principle Formula
By: Paul Becker
Using the 1-legged squat as an example, begin by performing this exercise for as many ultra-strict repetitions as possible within a 10 second time frame. 417 Words - Date Added: Sep 01, 2002

Fastest, Easiest, Guaranteed Method of…
By: John Gray
Last night I awoke from an incredible dream; at least I thought I did. It was one of those metaphysical, out-of-body, New Age kind of things. I was in a state of such cognitive lucidity, and the gods were bestowing upon me their collective knowledge on bodybuilding. 1029 Words - Date Added: Jul 02, 2002

Finding Our Way
By: Patsy Rabdau
It's not just about strong muscles, or winning trophies. The real rewards come from having the strength to just get through the day, carry your own groceries, and play with your kids. 613 Words - Date Added: Dec 27, 2001

Fistful Of Time: An Inside Look At Dave Draper
By: Dave Draper
See what Dave Draper is up to these days and also find out what is going on that is new and anything else that is going on in his life! 1784 Words - Date Added: Nov 25, 2002

Fitness & Nutrition Radio Podcast: Dr. Christopher Mah Interview.
By: Dave DePew
Christopher Mah is one of Greenwich Sports Medicine's treating physicians, Chiropractor, and Personal Trainer. Chris shares a history of his success in the fitness industry. Listen in to this powerful podcast interview with radio host Dave DePew! 383 Words - Date Added: Mar 19, 2007

Fitness & Nutrition Radio Podcast: Jack La Lanne Interview.
By: Dave DePew
Hear this exclusive Legends Interview with the Godfather of Fitness himself, Jack La Lanne! Hear him speak with radio host, Dave DePew in this unique podcast interview! 244 Words - Date Added: Apr 27, 2007

Fitness & Nutrition Radio Podcast: Mark Verstegen Interview.
By: Dave DePew
Mark Verstegen shares his experiences in his long time career in the fitness industry. Listen in to this powerful podcast interview with radio host Dave DePew! 244 Words - Date Added: Mar 19, 2007

Fitness Cure Podcast By Maria Kang: Episode #2 - Sandra Augustin.
By: Maria Kang
The Fitness Cure Podcast features Bodybuilding.com's favorite fitness expert, Maria Kang. Listen in as she interviews friends and industry leaders. This episode: Fitness Champion Sandra Augustin and the 2007 Hero Challenge! 370 Words - Date Added: Jun 20, 2007

Free-Hand Your Way To Fitness!
By: Randy Herring
Freehand exercises have a tonic effect on the muscles and internal organs. They tone up the circulatory system and are beneficial in safeguarding the general health of the body. Advanced freehand exercises shape and muscularize the body. 1403 Words - Date Added: Oct 15, 2002

Gaining Weight With A 'Fast' Metabolism!
By: Randy Herring
When I first began training, I was 15 years old and weighed a mere 115 pounds. I trained every day, three times a day in the garage with a barbell and dumbbell set doing basic exercises and with no nutritional guidance. 1173 Words - Date Added: Jul 26, 2002

Herculean Champions!
By: Curtis Dennis Jr.
Everyone has a person who motivated them into lifting. Many of us would say Arnold because his physique is something we all wanted. 1051 Words - Date Added: Aug 22, 2002

How Bodybuilders Are Born
By: Mike Murphy
Remember the first time that you saw a bodybuilding competition or an arnold flick as a kid? It was incredible! Those huge bulging biceps, those big, round things on the back of his arms, his massive chest, and finally his small, defined waist and abs, and then you can't forget those huge 'frog-legs.' 1290 Words - Date Added: Jul 18, 2002

How Bodybuilding Can Heal The Soul!
By: Reform Mag
Can countless hours of gym time ever prepare you for life's great adversities? Does the ability to toy with heavy weights strengthen you to handle the burden of a real crisis? Do the full muscle bellies and deep striations of a well-chiseled body suggest a character that is equally defined and unwavering? Tragedy visits us all. How each of us faces those desperate situations tells the story of who we are on the inside. Written by Rich Wynn. 1631 Words - Date Added: Jul 03, 2003

How Bodybuilding.com Can Propel Your Career Like It Did Mine!
By: Matt Weik
I found Bodybuilding.com while in college and found it to be like my second family. Everyone on the forums was helpful and knowledgeable and I learned a lot. Find out what this led to and what you can do for similar success! 2334 Words - Date Added: May 11, 2009

How Can We Educate Others About Bodybuilding?
By: Topic Of The Week
How can we educate others about bodybuilding? Find out what other people from the message boards think... 4149 Words - Date Added: Dec 09, 2005

How Far I Have Come
By: Nathan Underhill
You may have your training down but your still not gaining size, the problem probably is in your diet. If you aren't eating enough, you simply won't grow. 1162 Words - Date Added: Feb 15, 2002

How Fitness Saved My Life: The Remarkable Comeback Of Adam Kirby!
By: David Gluhareff
An unforgettable journey - Adam Kirby is a man with the heart and physique of a true bodybuilder and has persevered through some real hard times this past year... Learn more! 5482 Words - Date Added: May 14, 2008

How I Am Training To Win The 2002 Australian Teenage Nationals
By: James Sadek
I thought I might give you a bit of an insight into how I prepare myself for training each morning. 844 Words - Date Added: Aug 15, 2002

How I Changed My Life!
By: Dean Goudie
There are many things different people believe in, so it is very hard to give general advice that could apply to everyone, but those things seem to be agreed upon by a large number of people. Find out what I did and what worked for me! 1075 Words - Date Added: Aug 05, 2003

How I Got Stuck (Literally) Into the World of Bodybuilding
By: Russ Warren
A kid came up to me and said you probably can't even bench the bar. I said yeah that's easy. He said, 'Fine, prove it At this point every person in the gym stopped doing their exercises and was staring at me... 1129 Words - Date Added: Mar 07, 2002

How Supplements & Diet Have Changed To Help A Bodybuilder Grow!
By: Ric Drasin
When I began training in 1957 very little was known about taking food supplements for bodybuilding. At best was the overall vitamin and 'load up with Vitamin C...' Here's a look at the progression I saw. 1556 Words - Date Added: Aug 14, 2009

How To Become A Better Bodybuilder!
By: Shawn LeBrun
In fact, I could end this article with that said (some of you probably wish that I would. 445 Words - Date Added: Nov 14, 2002

How To Make Your Supplements WORK!
By: Eric Satterwhite
For the past few years I have taken upon my self to learn as much as possible about the human body, both from a structural and a bio-chemical stand point. 1673 Words - Date Added: Jul 29, 2002

How To Stay Safe & Have Pain Free Workouts
By: Traci Shoop
Research has shown that people who were very active athletically as a kid will be more prone to injuries then others who start out at an older age. Learn how to prevent it! 726 Words - Date Added: Nov 04, 2002

How Well Do You Know Your Body?
By: Ryan Mackie
Trying various training methods really motivates me and fires me up to know that at the end of the year I will have a much better understanding of how my body responds to differing training and nutrition strategies. 1658 Words - Date Added: Feb 26, 2003

In The Trenches: Uncensored, Unedited, And Hardcore!
By: AnimalPak
True, no-holds-barred stories about life in the trenches. Uncensored, unedited, and hardcore. Covering topics from Most Memorable Moments In The Gym, Best Competition Moments, What Defines Hardcore, and many others. 2671 Words - Date Added: Jun 23, 2003

Inspiration To Help Defeat Depression!
By: John DeFendis
Learn to be happy and then set goals. If you want to lose weight and be healthier than start your program immediately. Do not wait for Monday to come around. Don't even wait for tommorow. Start NOW! 555 Words - Date Added: Jun 20, 2003

Interview With Josh Henkin, Famous Sports Coach
By: Josh Henkin
He tells us his ideas on sports training, his personal history and his advice for youg athletes. 975 Words - Date Added: Jul 23, 2002

Interview with Reem Khashou - Mediterranean Splendor!
By: Curtis Schultz
They say the place to see out of this world Mediterranean babes is the French Rivera, well you don't have to book a flight to see what the Med has to offer just look right hear in the States and you'll see exactly what I'm talking about. Reem Khashou is not your typical fitness competitor, she is what I would refer to as a fitness enthusiast. 1137 Words - Date Added: Jul 05, 2002

Iron Game: Insights And Expressions
By: Paul Becker
By the time he completes his schooling, the average American has learned of weight training. 849 Words - Date Added: Aug 22, 2002

Iron Rules - Gym-etiquette
By: Dave Draper
To make a muscle look good, you need only train it in isolation, but to make it work efficiently in useful, everyday activities, it must work synergistically with other muscle groups. 1146 Words - Date Added: Jul 19, 2002

Is Someone Jealous Of Your Progress?
By: John DeFendis
These are typical situations that you will come across when you follow a successful weight loss program. Find out why many people have a natural tendency to be jealous when you are successful at something that they have consistently failed at. 714 Words - Date Added: Jun 24, 2003

It's Been One Year! (The Story of Me)
By: Derek Charlebois
It takes time to develop the physique you want. If it was easy, everyone would be huge and ripped and in shape. I remember the very first time I lifted weights. 1865 Words - Date Added: Aug 21, 2001

James Mace's Q & A
By: James Mace
James Mace is back with his own questions and answers section on Bodybuilding.com. Because of all the great e-mails he has been receiving regarding fitness and bodybuilding, here is a small portain, look for more in the future. 1241 Words - Date Added: Jul 31, 2002

James Sadek's Q & A
By: James Sadek
I just wanted to say thank you to everyone who has emailed me wishing me their support and luck for my show, also thank you to those who's questions I have used for this article. 2222 Words - Date Added: Sep 13, 2002

John Hansen's Natural Bodybuilding Radio: Why Natural Body Building? Meet John Hansen!
By: John Hansen
John tells his story of how it all began; about his temptations to use steroids; his training routine and diet; and why, at age 45, he still looks every bit the natural champion who captured so many titles. 334 Words - Date Added: Nov 07, 2008

John Lemare Q & A
By: John Lemare
Got questions? Get the straight answers on working out, nutrition and more right here! 1093 Words - Date Added: Jul 03, 2002

Keeping Score: A Look At The IFBB Judging System
By: Bill Dobbins
Many early bodybuilding contests also involved evaluating the personalities and public speaking abilities of the contestants, who would talk briefly on stage in addition to showing off their physiques. Learn what the difference is between NPC judges and IFBB! 1871 Words - Date Added: Nov 07, 2002

Kevin DeHaven's 10-Week Transformation!
By: Kevin DeHaven
Over the past 3 years I have taken 3 "Before" pictures always intending to have an "After" to follow up with. Well, finally I have one! Learn how I did it! 947 Words - Date Added: Sep 14, 2002

Learning About Teenbodybuilding.com Stars
By: James Sadek
The questions and there answers are posted below in what I believe to be a pretty decent way to somehow get to know these guys a little better in regards to there bodybuilding. 2758 Words - Date Added: Sep 03, 2002

Learning From a Legend
By: Diane Fields
Lessons learned from training with legendary bodybuilder, Richard Baldwin! 547 Words - Date Added: Jul 15, 2002

Learning From Dave Draper's Mistakes!
By: Dave Draper
Dave Draped teamed up with Learnfrommymistakes.com to create a great article on how to not make the mistakes that Dave did! 2241 Words - Date Added: Dec 20, 2002

Legalization of Anabolic Steroids
By: Other Writer
This article has been removed. 1 Words - Date Added: Jun 28, 2002

Lenda Murray Podcast Interview: 8-Time Ms. Olympia!
By: Daniel Gastelu
Dan Gastelu interviews IFBB Pro Female Bodybuilder Lenda Murray! In this audio interview, listen in as Dan and Lenda talk shop about the Ms. Olympia title and career bodybuilding for women! 521 Words - Date Added: Jun 29, 2007

Life Of A Bodybuilder: The Story Of Me!
By: Big Cat
We all have a point in our lives where something has to change. We feel we can no longer live with the person we are, can no longer accept our shortcomings. Listen to what Big Cat has to say with some expert advise. 1652 Words - Date Added: Jul 03, 2001

Lindsay Mulinazzi Interview
By: Curtis Schultz
In today's confusion between women's bodybuilding and fitness, one beauty has found her niche after a long battle with judges, and life's unexpected roadblocks. Some of you know her as the Fitness Inferno girl, others, like myself just know Lindsay Mulinazzi through her name... 2120 Words - Date Added: Dec 03, 2002

Living with Perfection
By: Eric Satterwhite
Simply put, bodybuilding is a sub-culture. That alone makes being a bodybuilder all than much harder. 1123 Words - Date Added: Aug 12, 2002

Looking For The Buff Chick Within.
By: Par Deus
By: Icequeen. In my teens, I was all "knees and elbows". In my 20's I was obsessively thin. At 30, after giving birth to my second child, I felt my metabolism lurch. Suddenly I couldn't eat all that I wanted and stay perfectly thin. Find out how what I did to get the lean muscular phisique that I have today! 1488 Words - Date Added: Jul 01, 2003

Lying To Myself: Discovering Health & Fitness...
By: Tisha Rodrigues
If there is one thing I can say about myself, to those who do not know me, is that I am honest. I am far from phony or catty and I am not going to lie to you... We all have skeleton's in our closet. Mine could have killed me. 1496 Words - Date Added: Apr 12, 2004

Making The Change!
By: Other Writer
I knew I had to do something so I thought why not weights? I can remember going into the gym for the first time, my mother took me and sat while I worked-out (the first of many). 986 Words - Date Added: Oct 04, 2002

Married With Children... And Still Working Out!
By: Other Writer
Bodybuilding is a full time job. Try doing it with a wife and two kids. Find out how Joe made the transition from working out whenever to being on a time fixed scheduale. 1487 Words - Date Added: Dec 23, 2003

Meeting The Bodybuilding.com Family: Captain Ahab Shares His Experience!
By: Other Writer
My wife and I had planned on attending the Fit Expo in Boise, Idaho in early April of ‘08 but were unable to. What happened next is absolutely amazing. See what happened as we looked into visiting Bodybuilding.com. Here is my story! 2630 Words - Date Added: Jun 27, 2008

Microburst Chest Workout
By: Paul Becker
Always try to do more each workout! Don't settle for less than one additional rep per workout. Rest two to three minutes between these sets. 312 Words - Date Added: Sep 05, 2002

Moving To The Mecca?
By: Matt Danielsson
Raise a hand every one who have been to Gold's in Venice, CA. Yes, the famous one by Muscle Beach. All the pros are stacked thick, and if you ever wanted to live the bodybuilding lifestyle, this is the place to be. Learn what it is all about! 1057 Words - Date Added: Apr 24, 2003

My Bodybuilding Journey
By: John Pasco
Some of these began working out at an early age and have continued on to their present vibrant seniority. 1688 Words - Date Added: Sep 15, 2002

My Experience On The ABC Television Show, 'Wife Swap.'
By: Melissa Johnson
Miss Natural Northern Figure 2006, Melissa Johnson, shares her experiences on being picked to live a sedentary lifestyle for a week on the ABC television program, 'Wife Swap.' Hear about her frustrations and trials. Could you handle it? 1014 Words - Date Added: Jan 23, 2007

My Experiences At The Arizona Open
By: Will Duggan
Will's class got up on stage for prejudging; I sat within the first couple rows video camera in hand, as usual! 1901 Words - Date Added: Aug 22, 2002

My Experiences At The NPC California Collegiate!
By: Will Duggan
From the 4:00 AM cardio training, the all protein diet to the after work extreme training and the posing practice, Will's focus was on the "win" was apparent to the end. 1046 Words - Date Added: Aug 07, 2002

My First Arnold Classic Experience.
By: Russell Yeager
This article takes a different view and discusses my inaugural experience at the biggest bodybuilding and fitness exposition in the world. 1810 Words - Date Added: Mar 05, 2003

My First Powerlifting Meet!
By: Curtis Dennis Jr.
I loved the workouts my coach put me through, I was hurting when I left the gym which was great for me. 1522 Words - Date Added: Jul 01, 2002

My History: The College Years
By: Layne Norton
The gym at my college sucks so my roommate and I decided that if we were serious about getting big that it would be a good investment to go to Gold's. The next week was spent adjusting to college life and then came the weekend. 1693 Words - Date Added: Mar 29, 2002

My History: The Elementary and High School Years
By: Layne Norton
I feel many people can relate to my story and may be inspired by it. So here it goes, here is how I came to be the person I am today. 1391 Words - Date Added: Feb 28, 2002

My Journey Back To Life: Strength Training For The Mind And Body!
By: Brian Boyle
The Brian Boyle Story: Learn about a normal very athletic person and how, in just a split second, his life would never be the same. Learn about this story about a comeback after being hit by a dump truck. 4132 Words - Date Added: Jan 03, 2008

My Journey To Become An IFBB Pro
By: Rosemary Jennings
My name is Rosemary Jennings and I would like to share with the avid readers of Bodybuilding.com my journey leading up to my Pro status. 443 Words - Date Added: Nov 29, 2002

My Journey To Get Big
By: Ron White
The bulk of the time in between was spent dreaming of muscles, lifting and bodybuilding. Why the delay? Sheer timidity and embarrassment! 908 Words - Date Added: Sep 11, 2002

My Life As A Fitness Competitor
By: Tiffany Pristelski
At work on my desk is a picture of me with medals draping around my neck. I was nine years old with French-braided hair, warm-ups and a huge smile. I had found a passion: gymnastics. 366 Words - Date Added: Sep 21, 2001

My Megabol-X/Anabol-X Experience.
By: Todd Blue
I recommend the Anabol-X/Megabol-X stack to anyone looking to add some size and strength. Todd Blue is living proof that megabol-x works. 634 Words - Date Added: Apr 24, 2002

My Mike Mentzer Training Experience
By: Paul Becker
He won the 1978 Mr. Universe and became the first bodybuilder in history to get a perfect score from the judges, the next year he placed second to Frank Zane at the Mr. Olympia, some felt Mike should have won that contest. 1490 Words - Date Added: Oct 07, 2002

My Story
By: Dorian
I started at over 300 lbs and completely out of shape. I lost over 100 pounds in 1 year using the ideas I came up with. I kept it off and then I went on to gain 80 lbs of muscle. And you can too. 1590 Words - Date Added: Dec 13, 2001

My Story: 6 Months & 60lbs Lighter
By: Yunier C.
I was on my way to lose 60lb of fat and forever change my life! 2089 Words - Date Added: Oct 02, 2002

My Success Factors
By: Delbert Hickman
In this article, I am going to talk about what I perceive as necessary "Success Factors" that helped to guide me to achieving my ultimate goal, winning an overall championship! Learn my success factors so you can use them too! 836 Words - Date Added: Apr 02, 2001

My Teachers Are Sometimes My Clients!
By: Christine Hardy
Every now and again, I will have the privilege of training people that inadvertently teach me a lesson or two about my own training, about myself, really... 1007 Words - Date Added: Aug 04, 2003

Never Stop Growing!
By: Ron Harris
Ask yourself, is this exactly the way you wanted to look? I didn't think so. Don't worry. I'm not going to leave you hanging. 2402 Words - Date Added: Sep 07, 2002

New Years Resolutions: Changing The Focus.
By: Shannon Clark
The problem with most resolutions however is that many times they're based on superficial reasons that don't truly affect the individual and mean something to them. Learn why... 1191 Words - Date Added: Dec 30, 2004

Old Glory Days: Vince Galanti And John Hnatyschak.
By: AnimalPak
For many hardcore bodybuilders, the name John Hnatyschak should be a familiar one. He was truly an inspiration for when I thought about competing. Learn how we meet and motivated each other as training partners. 1293 Words - Date Added: Jul 07, 2003

Old School, New School: The Quest For Victory!
By: AnimalPak
In the 80's, when bodybuilders would train for a show, cardio was taboo. Today it is part of a normal routine. Find out what happened when we traied with John for the 2001 Master's Olympia! 958 Words - Date Added: Feb 24, 2003

Old Time Gyms.
By: AnimalPak
Some things have changed over the years, some things haven't. Take gyms for instance. Gyms are for training, not for feeling or looking good. What happened to the old hardcore gyms? 1071 Words - Date Added: Aug 14, 2003

On Target With Dave Draper
By: Dave Draper
How come it was Dave Draper achieving such an unusual feat? Because he's recognized as a major figure in the sport of bodybuilding and he's now firmly back in action in the iron scene after a prolonged absence of almost 15 years. 2747 Words - Date Added: Aug 04, 2002

Peary Rader's One Day Program Of Specialization
By: Paul Becker
In The Rader Master Bodybuilding and Weight Gaining System, Peary told us about a program he developed that could add up to 3/4 of an inch to a trainees arms in one day. 703 Words - Date Added: Aug 01, 2002

Peter's Introduction Into Competitive Eating Competition!
By: Peter Czerwinski
You may have heard about me before through various articles and threads on the forums related to Eating Disorders and my successful recovery... What you may have not known... is that I am now a competitive eater. Learn more. 1123 Words - Date Added: May 22, 2008

Positive Lifting
By: David Knowles
Have you ever heard someone say to his training partner "get your mind right" before a set? That's what I mean by having a certain mind-set. 1083 Words - Date Added: Sep 09, 2002

Power/Bodybuilding - (Before Steroids) - My Own Story
By: Paul Becker
The initial flame that would change my physical being for the rest of my life was ignited three times. Written with Dennis B. Weis. 3223 Words - Date Added: Sep 08, 2002

Preparing For The Police Academy - A Success Story!
By: Other Writer
Just graduated from York College of Pennsylvania, Josh Pedalino put aside all the excuses, bad habits and poor judgment and embarked on a serious training, nutrition and supplementation program. After 10 months he has lost over 100 Lbs. Learn more... 1287 Words - Date Added: Jun 19, 2006

Prepping For The NGA Pro Western America
By: Lance Sganzini
It's show time once again. One week to go and my good friend Mark Tilden and I are heading to Salt Lake City to compete in the NGA Pro Western America on November 2nd. 535 Words - Date Added: Oct 29, 2002

Pursue Your Passion: Are You Following Your Dreams?
By: Alissa Carpio
Do you have a dream that seems so far away, so impossible and out of reach? Find out how Alissa got through the army and overcame the obstacles that were presented in her journey to become a successful fitness competitor. 1261 Words - Date Added: May 20, 2004

Random Thoughts On Bodybuilding
By: Merry Christine
I have been in this industry, pumping iron, and creating clothing specifically for bodybuilding and fitness athletes since around 1984. I notice there are two sides. The Lifetime Naturals, and the Steroid Users. Read what I think! 1013 Words - Date Added: Feb 15, 2003

Randy's Advanced 6-day Routine
By: Randy Herring
If you are an advanced trainee, want to lose fat or get into contest shape quickly and wish to gain more muscle due to a greater blood flow to the working muscles though larger capillaries owing to higher rep range/cardiovascular type training than normal this routine is for you. 2077 Words - Date Added: Jul 26, 2002

Rebounding From Setbacks
By: James Mace
Keep up the tenacity, and never give up no matter what life throws your way, and your dreams will become reality! Learn how to bounce back from setbacks! 2064 Words - Date Added: Feb 11, 2002

Record Breakers!
By: Curtis Dennis Jr.
I hope to increase the involvement of powerlifting by delivering news from the powerlifting world every other month or so. 914 Words - Date Added: Aug 26, 2002

Relaxation: The Key To Success!
By: Jonathan Stehlik
Do we truly understand the stress we place upon all our varying joints and muscle from strenuous physical activity? Learn why relaxing is so important! 1052 Words - Date Added: Jan 27, 2003

Results From The Mid-America Muscle Classic
By: Layne Norton
At one week out I'm holding steady at about 191 lbs. By the end of the week after I carb deplete I should be around 187. 1873 Words - Date Added: Sep 03, 2002

Revisiting Treasures From The Past!
By: Intensity Magazine
The road I took was educating myself through exhaustive research for the very best in training material. I would literally tear into anything that offered the possibility of elevating my natural abilities. It wasn't all that uncommon for me to spend a Friday or Saturday night reading training literature. 1528 Words - Date Added: May 20, 2003

Road to Final Destination II
By: Delbert Hickman
I knew in my mind that my next stop was the INBF Eastern U.S. Championships, a WNBF pro-qualifier, in only two weeks! No matter how long the journey, if your heart is committed to it, there is no road too long to travel. 2430 Words - Date Added: Nov 09, 2001

Ron Harris
By: The Tortoise and the Hare
You wonder why you bother training and eating seven meals a day for years, when someone else can look bigger and better in months. 3072 Words - Date Added: Aug 16, 2002

Ryan McLane's Latest Article Reviewed!
By: Big Red
This is a review of Ryan McLane's recent article titled 'A New Thought!'. The article below is by Big Red and Anthony Church, famous writers on TeenBodybuilding.com. 3672 Words - Date Added: Jun 25, 2002

Sam Bakhtier: Winning It All
By: Will Duggan
You heard me right, Bakhtier is the 2002 light-heavyweight class winner of the Border States Classic and middleweight class winner of the Tournament of Champions. 966 Words - Date Added: Nov 18, 2002

Shara Vigeant!
By: Transformations
Shara Vigeant has always battled with her weight until she met Erin Winters and Jay Hutton. These two helped Shara transform her into a chissled hard body. 2147 Words - Date Added: Aug 12, 2002

Sherry Gideons' Motivation!
By: Sherry Gideons
Sherry Gideons explains her life and her motivation in bodybuilding. See how she got to be the superb bodybuilder she is today. 2634 Words - Date Added: Dec 21, 2001

Stand & Be Strong!
By: Dave Draper
Learn that no one is perfect and why some choose to quit rather than train to succeed! 1050 Words - Date Added: Jan 20, 2003

Static Reps
By: Paul Becker
Static reps are done by holding a weight in a fixed position, usually fully contracted, for an extended period of time. 373 Words - Date Added: Sep 05, 2002

Stop The Madness: A Meal Plan That Works!
By: Maribel Sanders
In regards to the abundance of information concerning dieting and exercise, do what works and feels good to you. You need to stick to the diet. 754 Words - Date Added: Oct 02, 2002

Stretch And Flex
By: Lisa Sutton
Typically, it is these individuals that cannot help disrespecting the equipment not to mention fellow gym members by literally dropping the weight from unbelievable heights. 1095 Words - Date Added: Aug 06, 2002

Suggestion Boxes Loom Large
By: Lisa Sutton
They lurk in the dark shadows of every single gym. They lay in wait, fixated upon you and the exercise that you are performing. They let you get into an excellent training groove and then... out of nowhere... they POUNCE! 848 Words - Date Added: Sep 09, 2002

Supplementing For Size
By: David Knowles
So, you're looking to gain some weight, but don't know what to buy. Well, search no further; you have come to the right place for the information of which you are seeking. 1957 Words - Date Added: Sep 10, 2002

Supplements In the Real World
By: Dean Goudie
There are many supplements out there, and there are tons of questions being asked constantly about all them. 1064 Words - Date Added: Oct 23, 2002

Tanji Johnson's Biography.
By: Tanji Johnson
2001 NPC National Fitness Champion Tanji Johnson helps YOU succeed in fitness! 580 Words - Date Added: Feb 11, 2002

The 4 Concepts Of New Year's Resolutions!
By: Zach G.
Learn the four concepts so many people are looking for. Learn the secrets on how to keep your New Year's Resolutions! 684 Words - Date Added: Dec 31, 2002

The Attitude and Life Of a Bodybuilder
By: Justin Ritter
Every writer is always making suggestions about how to lift and what to eat. But in life there is so much more than just eating a lean cut steak and lifting a bar. These are only principals to abide by. 1232 Words - Date Added: Jun 19, 2002

The Business Of Brawn!
By: Dave Draper
Dave Draper's body is his business. His physique, once familiar in the movies, has flexed all over the world. Yet his name is not a household word. 921 Words - Date Added: Aug 18, 2002

The Choices We Make Dictate The Life We Live
By: Maribel Sanders
This piece of writing will not be your typical bodybuilding article. The article you will begin to read could be a life changing experience. 1301 Words - Date Added: Aug 08, 2002

The Devil Is In The Details
By: Matt Danielsson
There are many details you want to make sure to get right in order to get the diet as effective as possible. 537 Words - Date Added: Oct 01, 2002

The Evolution Of A Bodybuilder
By: Lisa Sutton
Without fail, I arrived armed with my meticulously planned workout etched in stone. Once I committed my routine to paper, absolutely nothing could alter my charted course. 1209 Words - Date Added: Sep 13, 2002

The Final Week
By: Tony LeBlanc
This week has been another tough week, but things are progressing. I am pretty much always tired and ALWAYS hungry, I expected this. 1037 Words - Date Added: Oct 26, 2002

The Fitness Divas - Lea and Sara Waide
By: Curtis Schultz
These Fitness Divas combine their sisterly rivalry, seductively good looks, and passion for dance to blow the lid off the glamorous world of Las Vegas and put a lid on all fitness competitions. Sara and Lea Waide are getting bigger in the fitness realm. Both possess stage presence from two girls living in the town of Vegas... 1112 Words - Date Added: Aug 13, 2002

The Golden Path Is Not Easy...
By: Mike Mahler
Regardless, if you want to lead a fulfilling life you have to be the master of your own destiny. You don't want to have major regrets on your deathbed as many people do. Starting the Golden Path is always hard. Learn how I did it! 1385 Words - Date Added: Aug 25, 2003

The Good, The Bad, The Bodybuilder
By: Delbert Hickman
During your quest for perfection, you many times feel lonely and isolated from the rest of the world. Learn how Delbert delt with his wife and going through competitions. 927 Words - Date Added: Jun 13, 2001

The High Cost Of Inactivity
By: Randy Herring
Statistics show that it costs much less to stay fit than it does to heal health ailments or complications brought on by not living a healthy lifestyle. 353 Words - Date Added: Aug 09, 2002

The Importance of Bodybuilding in Our Lives!
By: Jeff Galterio
It's important to share experiences and really see and think about what bodybuilding was done for us. It's also fun to look back at what we used to look and act like before we found are great secret... BODYBUILDING! 861 Words - Date Added: Mar 07, 2002

The Large Professor - You Are An Abnormal Eater!
By: John Berardi
In this month's Large Professor, one of my closest friends, Lori Hill, gives us some insight into her experiences as a newbie abnormal eater. 1546 Words - Date Added: Oct 14, 2004

The Lighter Side Of Pro Sport With Guy Grundy. Installment One.
By: David Robson
Guy Grundy's insightful commentary and entertaining experiences... Now, on a monthly basis at Bodybuilding.com, we can look forward to outrageous experiences of his 'never a dull moment' life. 850 Words - Date Added: Dec 02, 2005

The Low Down On Creatine
By: Eric Satterwhite
This is the one sport that that has never made it into mainstream media and probably never will. Simply put, bodybuilding is a sub-culture. That alone makes being a bodybuilder all than much harder. 1206 Words - Date Added: Sep 04, 2002

The Mind Muscle Connection
By: Zach G.
Something is missing, but how could it be? The answer may simply be in your mindset while working out, the mind-muscle connection, or lack thereof. 771 Words - Date Added: Oct 14, 2002

The Professional Muscle Building Diet - Part 2
By: Mike Murphy
Many times you find yourself on the run or you have to go to class or work all day. This is okay, just tell your teacher/boss what your bodybuilding goals are and usually they will be glad to allow you to eat and drink in class/at work. 833 Words - Date Added: Jul 15, 2002

The Shadowy Valley Of Death: My Journey And Re-Birth.
By: Simon Forsyth
I woke up early this morning, just before dawn. I hadn't been sleeping well for the last few nights, almost endless nights being lost in an abyss of emotions and uncertainty... 1690 Words - Date Added: May 11, 2004

The Struggle
By: Fit for Life
People say you will never succeed or will never get bigger than you are; they will poke fun of you, and laugh at you because that's all they know how to do; it is all good until someone like me proves them wrong, and it comes back and bites them later on in life. 2215 Words - Date Added: Dec 21, 2001

The War In Iraq: A Bodybuilder's Story.
By: David Robson
Hostilities are still alive and well in Iraq. Today we are going to get a bodybuilders perspective on the action and live's of those in Iraq. Get Damion Ricketts story right here. 2787 Words - Date Added: Sep 27, 2005

The Way I Do It!
By: Brian Lane
Before I go on, I want to let everyone know that I do train in high volume, so if you don't like that, don't bother reading the article. 1220 Words - Date Added: Aug 19, 2002

The Will To Win: My Story
By: John Gray
The story begins just over a year and a half ago, and it chronicles my transition from avid weightlifter to Champion Bodybuilder. Oh yeah, and the bumps and bruises and obstacles that I encountered along the way. 2141 Words - Date Added: Jul 15, 2002

Tom Molnar
By: How I Mix Training and Trucking
I read these articles in the magazines about guys who do split routines - part in the morning, part in the afternoon. Must be nice. 1375 Words - Date Added: Aug 16, 2002

Top 10 Bodybuilding Habits
By: Matt Danielsson
Find out the top ten bodybuilding habits that we acquire over time and see if they compare to yours! 936 Words - Date Added: Sep 19, 2002

Training Past 40!
By: Dave Draper
If you've been training since your teens or twenties and you're now over 40 you know, of course, you're hooked. You can't let go. But then conventional wisdom slaps you in the face and tells you you're in for a change in your training and expectations. 2103 Words - Date Added: Sep 12, 2002

Transformation Of The Month - Dan Boylan.
By: Male Transformation Of The Week
See how he went from 225lbs to 148lbs! 1763 Words - Date Added: Mar 01, 2004

Trials & Tribulations: Be A Positive Role Model To Your Children!
By: Guy Grundy
Health and fitness is a huge part of my child's life and I can see how it provides her with confidence and stability in other areas of her life. Here's a glimpse into my life and how I am being a positive role model for my own! 2250 Words - Date Added: Apr 21, 2008

Tunnel Vision And Myths: The Education STOPS Here!
By: Curtis Schultz
Certain individuals are swept away in their own tunnel vision, their own way of thinking and if anyone's ways are different or someone challenges their philosophy they attack. Read about it and learn the truth. 1395 Words - Date Added: Jul 18, 2002

Uncensored Secrets Podcast: Nino Savona, The 'No Excuse' Natural Bodybuilder.
By: Marc David
Nino Savona is an inspirational natural bodybuilder who has overcome a physical handicap requiring him to permanently use crutches. Despite the odds, Nino trains, competes, & wins bodybuilding contests! Tune into this podcast to hear his amazing story! 487 Words - Date Added: Nov 17, 2006

Watching Dave Draper
By: Dave Draper
This year I was able to see Dave Draper go through a workout and I would like to tell you about it. 736 Words - Date Added: Aug 24, 2002

Weekend Special: Joe And Ben Weider Highlight!
By: Other Writer
Joe Weider, the Father of Modern Bodybuilding, and his brother, Ben Weider, former IFBB President and Nobel Peace Prize Nominee are honored in this tribute to their tireless service to the Bodybuilding community for over 60 years! 1510 Words - Date Added: Nov 03, 2006

What Bodybuilding Means To Me!
By: Other Writer
Finding a niche in life is hard enough in itself. I think that people who find their niche in bodybuilding and other related lifestyles are special. It takes a special person to live this lifestyle... 1067 Words - Date Added: Jan 14, 2004

What Competition Means To Me!
By: Merry Christine
I made my first bathing suit when I was 9 years old. As long ago as that is, I still remember being frustrated because it didn't quite fit the way I wanted it to. 1110 Words - Date Added: Sep 08, 2002

What I am Doing Right Now
By: Jason Bennett
My workouts were quicker paced and the reps were high. I took off about 30 pounds in three months slowly. That has been a big factor in my success, the expectations of other people. 1100 Words - Date Added: Nov 22, 2001

What Is The Most Important Aspect Of Bodybuilding?
By: Topic Of The Week
What is the most important aspect of bodybuilding? Find out what other people from the message boards think... 6182 Words - Date Added: Jan 13, 2006

What Would You Change If You Could Go Back In Time?
By: Topic Of The Week
What would you change if you could go back in time? Find out what other people from the message boards think... 5516 Words - Date Added: Nov 04, 2005

Wheelchair Bodybuilder Of The Month Leon Bostik - June 2007.
By: David Robson
Although technically a quadriplegic, Leon, who professes to be an 'undercover quadriplegic' has to overcome far more than your average gym-goer. Learn more about his accident and what he has done to turn his life around. 1139 Words - Date Added: Jul 03, 2007

Where I Am, Where I'm Going: A Personal Look at Todd Opheim
By: Todd Opheim
Anyway, I, like most of you have set some new goals for myself for the new year. If you already have a monster chest and weak arms, don?t continue to try to impress people with how much you can bench. 1085 Words - Date Added: Jan 09, 2002

Winning The Dating Scene!
By: Jeffrey Kippel & Mindy Blackstien - WNSO/FAME
This article goes beyond the skills of the gym and the actual components of making your body and your muscles stand out in a crowd. This piece is geared towards the fellas that think they have a handle on their game... 3030 Words - Date Added: Nov 04, 2004

Year In Review
By: Todd Blue
One of Bodybuilding.com's biggest physical change. Needless to say I am both very excited and pleased with my gains and progress I made in the past twelve months. 1444 Words - Date Added: Dec 21, 2001

Year Of The Bodybuilder
By: Delbert Hickman
Another year has come and gone and, as I look back, I can remember how excited I was when it all began. I had high goals to achieve both professionally and personally and I was focused. Now that the year is almost at an end, I reflect back to all those times when I felt I was not going to reach that goal or that things were not going to turn out the way I had envisioned. Reflect with me. 976 Words - Date Added: Dec 27, 2001

You Win, You Lose, You Crawl!
By: Dave Draper
Seldom do I drag myself to the gym unwillingly. That's all behind me and has been for a long, long time. Today, I roll out the ole Harley, run a cloth over the chrome, crack the pipes and let'er rip. 1365 Words - Date Added: Apr 07, 2004

Your 12-Week Transformation Guide: Tips From The Top - (Section 6)
By: David Robson
In compiling my research for this feature I also figured it could use the input of a larger number of respected professionals from within the bodybuilding and fitness industry offering their additional pearls of wisdom. 11480 Words - Date Added: Feb 05, 2008

Your Personal Preferences Hurt Your Fitness Success
By: Randy Herring
While most individuals know exercise is important, many people still don't engage in physical activity on a regular basis. 903 Words - Date Added: Oct 29, 2002

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