Tuesday, January 19, 2010

What does being hardcore mean?


These days, whether you open a bodybuilding magazine or website, the second-most occurring word (after muscle) is hardcore. Hardcore workouts, fat burners, diets, cardio, the list goes on.
But does being a hardcore bodybuilder really mean? To me, it is definitely NOT being a 250lbs roidhead, running around in spandex and tight tops, talking about whether you should use more tren on your next cycle. In short, just generally being obnoxious in and outside the gym.
In order to be a hardcore bodybuilder, in my opinion, one must live this sport in a non-obtrusive and friendly manner. You should lead by example, eat your meals without being condescending toward others who might not have the will power. Train hard and heavy, while keeping good form.
Give polite and educated advice in the gym to those that ask. Be a teacher, but not a preacher.
Carry yourself well, inside and outside the gym. It doesn't hurt to have read a book or two either.
This, to me, is hardcore
Maik

Tuesday, January 5, 2010

2010- make it your year!

Whenever a new year starts, everyone makes up their New Year's resolution. Fat loss and/or muscle gain are often on top of the list. With that comes a slew of new diets, workouts to get your your body 2000, 2001....2010. I find that topic extremely boring and out of place.
Here is a new approach: don't get out of shape! Why would anyone only want to look good from May to September? (granted, in the freezing NY winter that can seem like a valid question at times). Instead of relying on random numbers on your calendar, check yourself every 6 weeks.
Take a good look into the mirror, and go over your basic lifts: squats, dead lifts, incline bench, pull ups and so.
An honest friend with a digital camera and a workout out log can work wonders here.
If you are not leaner/bigger/stronger, you must shift through what you are doing and make the necessary changes.
Staying on track all year long makes working out much more rewarding, plus it is easier to fend off two pounds of fat than 20.
So the resolution for 2010 is: no more resolutions, just look great year round!
till next time
Maik