Fitness Health Network » Training http://www.fitnesshealthnetwork.com Wed, 20 Jan 2010 19:20:56 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 For Big Guys Who Run … http://www.fitnesshealthnetwork.com/for-big-guys-who-run/ http://www.fitnesshealthnetwork.com/for-big-guys-who-run/#comments Mon, 26 Jan 2009 10:30:05 +0000 Muata http://www.mrlowbodyfat.com/?p=1537 After reading a post by my good buddy Israel over at his blog on his running for 1 hour straight on the treadmill, it made me think about the cardio I would perform when I was part of the 300+ pound club too.
My problem wasn’t running on a treadmill or even running in the streets.  [...]

]]> http://www.fitnesshealthnetwork.com/for-big-guys-who-run/feed/ 0 President Obama Pulling His Own Weight! http://www.fitnesshealthnetwork.com/president-obama-pulling-his-own-weight/ http://www.fitnesshealthnetwork.com/president-obama-pulling-his-own-weight/#comments Wed, 21 Jan 2009 17:10:57 +0000 Muata http://www.mrlowbodyfat.com/?p=1528 Like most of you, I watched TV yesterday, along with the 1.5 million in DC, as the new President of the United States was sworn in.  Amidst the sea of red, white, and blue flags, I couldn’t help but feel a sense of pride in being Black and American.  I truly feel that our country [...]

]]> http://www.fitnesshealthnetwork.com/president-obama-pulling-his-own-weight/feed/ 0 “The Power of Patience” by Ross Enamit http://www.fitnesshealthnetwork.com/the-power-of-patience-by-ross-enamit/ http://www.fitnesshealthnetwork.com/the-power-of-patience-by-ross-enamit/#comments Mon, 19 Jan 2009 10:30:52 +0000 Muata http://www.mrlowbodyfat.com/?p=1468 Fellas, I think that this is a post you might want to bookmark or print out because what Ross discusses in this article is something that we all need to be mindful of.  As you start or continue on your fat loss journey, keep in mind the sage advice Ross gives below.  It’s not a [...]

]]> http://www.fitnesshealthnetwork.com/the-power-of-patience-by-ross-enamit/feed/ 0 Chocolate Milk As A Post-Workout Drink? http://www.fitnesshealthnetwork.com/chocolate-milk-as-a-post-workout-drink/ http://www.fitnesshealthnetwork.com/chocolate-milk-as-a-post-workout-drink/#comments Wed, 14 Jan 2009 22:53:52 +0000 Muata http://www.mrlowbodyfat.com/?p=1499 In case you’re wondering, no this post is not about some “magical” protein shake’s latest flavor.  Don’t get me wrong, I use protein shakes everyday for their convenience and nothing more.  I’ve been reading different “weight” loss forums, and I hate to see folks fall for the whole “this protein shake is better because ….” [...]

]]> http://www.fitnesshealthnetwork.com/chocolate-milk-as-a-post-workout-drink/feed/ 0 Chocolate Milk As A Post-Workout Drink? http://www.fitnesshealthnetwork.com/chocolate-milk-as-a-post-workout-drink-2/ http://www.fitnesshealthnetwork.com/chocolate-milk-as-a-post-workout-drink-2/#comments Wed, 14 Jan 2009 22:53:52 +0000 Muata http://www.mrlowbodyfat.com/?p=1499 In case you’re wondering, no this post is not about some “magical” protein shake’s latest flavor.  Don’t get me wrong, I use protein shakes everyday for their convenience and nothing more.  I’ve been reading different “weight” loss forums, and I hate to see folks fall for the whole “this protein shake is better because ….” [...]

]]> http://www.fitnesshealthnetwork.com/chocolate-milk-as-a-post-workout-drink-2/feed/ 0 Bare Bones Training for Big Guys http://www.fitnesshealthnetwork.com/bare-bones-training-for-big-guys/ http://www.fitnesshealthnetwork.com/bare-bones-training-for-big-guys/#comments Mon, 05 Jan 2009 15:30:06 +0000 Muata http://www.mrlowbodyfat.com/?p=1036 Recently, my brother and nephew have started their own fat loss journey, but they didn’t know where to start.  So, I worked out a nutrition plans for them, but, more importantly, I gave them what I call the simplest training program to follow, and I wanted to share it with you guys today.  For all [...]

]]> http://www.fitnesshealthnetwork.com/bare-bones-training-for-big-guys/feed/ 0 New for 2009 @ MLBF’s Blog http://www.fitnesshealthnetwork.com/new-for-2009-mlbfs-blog/ http://www.fitnesshealthnetwork.com/new-for-2009-mlbfs-blog/#comments Thu, 01 Jan 2009 00:18:56 +0000 Muata http://www.mrlowbodyfat.com/?p=1433 First of all, Happy New Year to everyone reading this post!  I know I’ve said this in other posts, but I appreciate you taking time out to read my blog and supporting me as I try to spread the word that inside every obese man is a Mr. Low Body Fat begging to be released!
OK, [...]

]]> http://www.fitnesshealthnetwork.com/new-for-2009-mlbfs-blog/feed/ 0 “The Low Body Fat Secret Of Bodybuilders And Fitness Models” by Tom Venuto http://www.fitnesshealthnetwork.com/the-low-body-fat-secret-of-bodybuilders-and-fitness-models-by-tom-venuto/ http://www.fitnesshealthnetwork.com/the-low-body-fat-secret-of-bodybuilders-and-fitness-models-by-tom-venuto/#comments Mon, 29 Dec 2008 10:00:46 +0000 Muata http://www.mrlowbodyfat.com/?p=1404 Fellas, one thing that I’ve learned on my fat loss journey is that if you want to achieve low levels of body fat, then you should listen to folks who have traveled that road before.  As I’ve said before, bodybuilders and fitness/physique models have pretty much created a blueprint for getting really lean and shredded.  [...]

]]> http://www.fitnesshealthnetwork.com/the-low-body-fat-secret-of-bodybuilders-and-fitness-models-by-tom-venuto/feed/ 0 “Lat Science: Exploring the Pull-Up” by Charles Staley http://www.fitnesshealthnetwork.com/lat-science-exploring-the-pull-up-by-charles-staley/ http://www.fitnesshealthnetwork.com/lat-science-exploring-the-pull-up-by-charles-staley/#comments Thu, 23 Oct 2008 10:30:49 +0000 Muata http://www.mrlowbodyfat.com/?p=732 I really appreciate Charles Staley’s approach to training.  It seems to be the right balance between scientific jargon and a language the layman, like yours truly, can understand.  His article below breaks down why the pull-up is such a great exercise and one that you should definitely be doing NOW!  So, step away from the [...]

]]> http://www.fitnesshealthnetwork.com/lat-science-exploring-the-pull-up-by-charles-staley/feed/ 0 Combat Fitness–UK style! http://www.fitnesshealthnetwork.com/combat-fitnessuk-style/ http://www.fitnesshealthnetwork.com/combat-fitnessuk-style/#comments Mon, 20 Oct 2008 10:30:01 +0000 Muata http://www.mrlowbodyfat.com/?p=974 This week’s B.O.S.S. entry comes from our friends across the pond in the UK.  I had a brief email exchange with the webmaster of this site, whom I assume is the guy in the pics.  However, he never gave me his name.
It’s OK because we don’t need know his name to know that he’s serious [...]

]]> http://www.fitnesshealthnetwork.com/combat-fitnessuk-style/feed/ 0 Training Like An Animal – Beast Skills.com http://www.fitnesshealthnetwork.com/training-like-an-animal-beast-skillscom/ http://www.fitnesshealthnetwork.com/training-like-an-animal-beast-skillscom/#comments Thu, 02 Oct 2008 12:40:28 +0000 Muata http://www.mrlowbodyfat.com/?p=818 The site that I’m spotlighting today has been in my MLBF’s Favorite Links since I’ve updated my blog; however, I think that it’s now time that special attention is brought to Jim’s great site because there is so much information (complete with various tutorials) on his site related to bodyweight exercises, training like a gymnasts, [...]

]]> http://www.fitnesshealthnetwork.com/training-like-an-animal-beast-skillscom/feed/ 0 Feed Your Brain to Lose the Fat Newsletter – Issue #2 http://www.fitnesshealthnetwork.com/feed-your-brain-to-lose-the-fat-newsletter-issue-2/ http://www.fitnesshealthnetwork.com/feed-your-brain-to-lose-the-fat-newsletter-issue-2/#comments Mon, 29 Sep 2008 10:00:22 +0000 Muata http://www.mrlowbodyfat.com/?p=734 The latest issue of my newsletter is available for you guys.  Here’s the table of contents with links:
September 2008 – Issue #2

“The Top Five Reasons I HATE Doing Burpees!” By Muata Kamdibe (aka MrLowBodyFat)
“7 Reasons Why You Can and Will Lose Weight and Reach Optimal Health Fast with Bodyweight Exercises” By Kevin Gianni
My Interview with [...]

]]> http://www.fitnesshealthnetwork.com/feed-your-brain-to-lose-the-fat-newsletter-issue-2/feed/ 0 “The 3 Best Bodyweight Exercises” by Craig Ballantyne http://www.fitnesshealthnetwork.com/the-3-best-bodyweight-exercises-by-craig-ballantyne/ http://www.fitnesshealthnetwork.com/the-3-best-bodyweight-exercises-by-craig-ballantyne/#comments Thu, 25 Sep 2008 10:00:05 +0000 Muata http://www.mrlowbodyfat.com/?p=813 It never ceases to amaze me the amount of money folks are willing to fork out for the latest and greatest fitness gadget or machine when all they need to do is use their own body’s weight for free! If you are not sure where to start with your strength and conditioning program, then you [...]

]]> http://www.fitnesshealthnetwork.com/the-3-best-bodyweight-exercises-by-craig-ballantyne/feed/ 0 Building the Gymnastic Body — Pre-Arrival Sale!! http://www.fitnesshealthnetwork.com/building-the-gymnastic-body-pre-arrival-sale/ http://www.fitnesshealthnetwork.com/building-the-gymnastic-body-pre-arrival-sale/#comments Tue, 23 Sep 2008 13:53:11 +0000 Muata http://www.mrlowbodyfat.com/?p=874 Guys, I can’t begin to tell you how excited I am to announce that Coach Christopher Sommer’s book, Building the Gymnastic Body: The Science of Gymnastic Strength Training, is soon to be released.  I just received an email from the author and went to reserve my copy right away.  I strongly suggest that you do [...]

]]> http://www.fitnesshealthnetwork.com/building-the-gymnastic-body-pre-arrival-sale/feed/ 0 F.F.T – Fat Fitness Trainers? http://www.fitnesshealthnetwork.com/fft-fat-fitness-trainers/ http://www.fitnesshealthnetwork.com/fft-fat-fitness-trainers/#comments Mon, 22 Sep 2008 10:00:07 +0000 Muata http://www.mrlowbodyfat.com/?p=701 OK, I know that I have my own personal feelings about this topic; however, I thought we’d have a little fun today with a poll on whether or not you’d take advice from a Fat Fitness Trainer.  I found the following post in the archives of www.diet-blog.com and thought that it would be a good [...]

]]> http://www.fitnesshealthnetwork.com/fft-fat-fitness-trainers/feed/ 0 “Everything You Need To Know About Loose Skin And Weight Loss” by Tom Venuto http://www.fitnesshealthnetwork.com/everything-you-need-to-know-about-loose-skin-and-weight-loss-by-tom-venuto/ http://www.fitnesshealthnetwork.com/everything-you-need-to-know-about-loose-skin-and-weight-loss-by-tom-venuto/#comments Thu, 18 Sep 2008 10:00:39 +0000 Muata http://www.mrlowbodyfat.com/?p=762 I get a lot of emails from guys wondering about loose skin and will it snap back.  After writing the same thing to more than a couple of guys, I came across this article by Tom Venuto, which pretty much says everything I was typing in my emails.  So, for those fellas out there wondering [...]

]]> http://www.fitnesshealthnetwork.com/everything-you-need-to-know-about-loose-skin-and-weight-loss-by-tom-venuto/feed/ 0 Bodyweight Only Site Spotlight (B.O.S.S) – Series Introduction http://www.fitnesshealthnetwork.com/bodyweight-only-site-spotlight-boss-series-introduction/ http://www.fitnesshealthnetwork.com/bodyweight-only-site-spotlight-boss-series-introduction/#comments Thu, 11 Sep 2008 10:00:10 +0000 Muata http://www.mrlowbodyfat.com/?p=753 Well fellas, after much thought, I have finally made up my mind about which style of training I will focus 90-95% of my efforts into.  After watching the Olympics and the outstanding physiques of the gymnasts, I have dedicated myself to becoming a physical culturists who will espouse the need for men (and women) to [...]

]]> http://www.fitnesshealthnetwork.com/bodyweight-only-site-spotlight-boss-series-introduction/feed/ 0 “How to Build Muscle–Olympic Style” by Jason Ferruggia http://www.fitnesshealthnetwork.com/how-to-build-muscleolympic-style-by-jason-ferruggia/ http://www.fitnesshealthnetwork.com/how-to-build-muscleolympic-style-by-jason-ferruggia/#comments Mon, 18 Aug 2008 03:39:41 +0000 Muata http://www.mrlowbodyfat.com/?p=618 OK, I know that I wasn’t the only guy out there highly impressed with the awesome physiques of the Olympic gymnasts.  Honestly, I’ve always admired not only their incredible physiques but the fact that they are complete masters of their bodyweight!
Well, contrary what some say, one can definitely build bulging muscles and rock hard abs [...]

]]> http://www.fitnesshealthnetwork.com/how-to-build-muscleolympic-style-by-jason-ferruggia/feed/ 0 “Metabolic Acceleration Training” by Alwyn Cosgrove http://www.fitnesshealthnetwork.com/metabolic-acceleration-training-by-alwyn-cosgrove/ http://www.fitnesshealthnetwork.com/metabolic-acceleration-training-by-alwyn-cosgrove/#comments Thu, 07 Aug 2008 02:26:33 +0000 Muata http://www.mrlowbodyfat.com/?p=451 In a previous post, I talked about why I listen to strength and conditioning coaches for fat loss and not the latest fad diet author, who looks as if s/he could lose a few pounds. Well, not only do these guys usually know their stuff, they are more than willing to literally give away [...]

]]> http://www.fitnesshealthnetwork.com/metabolic-acceleration-training-by-alwyn-cosgrove/feed/ 0 “12 Reasons to Fire Your Personal Trainer” by Steve Maxwell http://www.fitnesshealthnetwork.com/12-reasons-to-fire-your-personal-trainer-by-steve-maxwell/ http://www.fitnesshealthnetwork.com/12-reasons-to-fire-your-personal-trainer-by-steve-maxwell/#comments Mon, 28 Jul 2008 10:36:10 +0000 Muata http://www.mrlowbodyfat.com/?p=392 It appears that Coach Maxwell is causing a stir on his blog again, and his most recent post could not have come at a better time. Last week, I was at my favorite park enjoying the sunshine, green grass, trees, abusing my sandbag, and trying to break my pushup board when I see a [...]

]]> http://www.fitnesshealthnetwork.com/12-reasons-to-fire-your-personal-trainer-by-steve-maxwell/feed/ 0 “Are You an Exerciser of an Athlete? Part II” by Charles Staley http://www.fitnesshealthnetwork.com/are-you-an-exerciser-of-an-athlete-part-ii-by-charles-staley/ http://www.fitnesshealthnetwork.com/are-you-an-exerciser-of-an-athlete-part-ii-by-charles-staley/#comments Wed, 16 Jul 2008 12:00:17 +0000 Muata http://www.mrlowbodyfat.com/?p=127 OK Fellas, here’s part II of this great article by strength coach and the developer of the EDT System for building muscle and strength, Charles Staley. There are so many nuggets of gold, to borrow a term from my buddies over at bodyweight culture, in this article that I hope you guys print this [...]

]]> http://www.fitnesshealthnetwork.com/are-you-an-exerciser-of-an-athlete-part-ii-by-charles-staley/feed/ 0 “Are You an Exerciser or an Athlete? Part I” by Charles Staley http://www.fitnesshealthnetwork.com/are-you-an-exerciser-or-an-athlete-part-i-by-charles-staley/ http://www.fitnesshealthnetwork.com/are-you-an-exerciser-or-an-athlete-part-i-by-charles-staley/#comments Mon, 14 Jul 2008 12:30:05 +0000 Muata http://www.mrlowbodyfat.com/?p=126 When I tell people that I don’t workout or exercise but that I train, they usually think that I’m trying to be some macho-type guy, but that’s not the case at all. Nothing could be farther from the truth. It’s just a matter of perspective and how you approach being fit and healthy.
Well, [...]

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