Red Bull and Working Out

February 28th, 2010 | By customizedworkoutplans

A 250ml can of Red Bull contains sugar in the form of glucose and sucrose, taurine, caffeine, B-group vitamins, color, flavoring, glucuronolactone, inositol, carbonated water, and sodium citrates.

It is obvious that the sugar and caffeine in red bull boost energy; however, the energy provided by these two ingredients is only temporary. Once the effects have worn off, the cells of the body feel depleted and demand more. For this reason, some people feel more wretched or have a ‘crash’ a few hours after drinking a can of Red Bull.

Moreover, effects people in different ways. Some people have a high tolerance to caffeine, while others don’t. If you are regularly drinking a few cups of coffee a day (we’re guilty), you are consuming more then enough of your caffeine.

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Train With Me (Episode 3)

February 23rd, 2010 | By customizedworkoutplans

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LEG DAY!!!!  Train with me and see the results. You will feel better and look better too. Here you go… workout #3.

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Rest for 1 minute between each exercise or after each superset.

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 Back Squats………………………. 2 sets of 12 and 2 sets of 8 (more…)

Train With Me (Episode 2)

February 22nd, 2010 | By customizedworkoutplans

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Another day… another workout.  Train with me and see the results.  You will feel better and look better too.  Here you go… workout #2.

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Rest for 1 minute between each exercise or after each superset.

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Incline Dumbbell Bench Press…………. 4 sets of 10 reps (superset with 10 pushups) (more…)

Train With Me (Episode 1)

February 19th, 2010 | By customizedworkoutplans

Last night I was telling some friends how great my body felt after my workout.  So I thought, why not post it?  Each day I train, I will post the workout so that you too can train and look like me ; )  So here we go…. the first workout.

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Circuit 1

(3 times with 45 sec rest at end of each round of circuit) (more…)

Body Fat Challange Winner

February 9th, 2010 | By customizedworkoutplans

JOEY

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After a month and a half of excruciating workouts and nutritious meals, the king of body fat loss rose to the top.  Joey reduced his body fat from 6.4% (mid December) to an astonishing 4.4% on February 1st.  What was Joey’s diet like?

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Hate Tests ???

January 30th, 2010 | By customizedworkoutplans

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Exercises testing is not the same as your college midterm kind of test.  It does not require hours of studying or sleepless nights.  However, similar to that midterm, it requires your best effort.

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You are beginning a new exercise program and you believe it will totally change your body.  You expect to gain some strength, lean muscle, and lose body fat.  But how do you know how effective it really is?  (more…)

Founder of CWP Launches FarinoFitness.com

January 24th, 2010 | By customizedworkoutplans

The Founder of Customized Workout Plans, Adam Farino, launches his new website www.farinofitness.com.   Here you can read more about CWP founder and author.  Learn more about his academic past, his business ventures, and fitness philosophies. 

Time to Get Ripped (Part III)

January 19th, 2010 | By customizedworkoutplans

Want that sexy, lean body?  Here is the third installment of our “Time to Get Ripped” series.  Another great metabolic style workout that reduce fat and build lean muscle.  Along with the “Time to Get Ripped” Workouts, remember, a nutrient dense eating program is important to help you reach your goals.  These workouts are provided by the authors of Vast Muscle.  Providing custom workout plans and nutrition to help you reach your fitness goals, Vast Muscle is one of the fastest growing online fitness communities and is currently running their new year’s resolution special, so check it out.

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This workout incorporates three highly efficient circuits.  Limit those rest times and keep that heart rate elevated.  You should not rest between each exercise.  At the end of each circuit, rest for 1 minute.  Perform each curcuit for a total of three times.

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Circuit 1

Flat Barbell Bench Press                                                         15 reps x 3 sets

Dumbbell Bent Over Rows (underhand grip)                      15 reps x 3 sets

Ice Skaters (Body weight)                                                        15 reps x 3 sets

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Don’t Let Them Weigh You Down

January 13th, 2010 | By customizedworkoutplans

Weight Belts… commonly worn and often misused.  Weight belts can be a great tool if applied to the right situations.

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Weight belts should be used only during certain exercises.  These exercises would include any that place stress on the lower back and during sets of near maximal weight.  Proper use with proper technique may reduce the risk of injury.

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But improper use may actually be counter productive to your training.  Weight belts shut down the use of the transverse abdominis, also known as the “natural internal weight belt”.  The transverse abdominis is the deep muscle that lies beneath the internal obliques and assists in “core” stability.

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Exercises that stress the lower back, such as a deadlift, do not require a weight belt if the weight being lifted is rather light for the trainee.

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So remember weight belts can be a great tool if properly used.  For stressful lower back lifts with heavy loads, a weight belt is appropriate and will assist your training efficiency.  But, training with weight belts during inappropriate situations can lead to a weakening of the transverse abdominis and core stability.

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Adam Farino, CSCS, CPT, MS Nutrition and Exercise

How is Your Bench Press?

January 9th, 2010 | By customizedworkoutplans

Every guy wants a bigger chest and every woman wants to increase their upper body strength.  One of the most commonly conducted exercises to do so is the flat barbell bench press.  To perfect this movement, mastery of proper technique is important.  Ly face up on the bench with your eyes aligned directly under the barbell.  Maintain body position and the 5 points of contact.

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1. Head on bench
2. Shoulders and upper back evenly on bench
3. Butt on bench
4. Right foot flat on ground
5. Left foot flat on ground

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Gripping the bar just wider than shoulder width, remove the bar from the rack and begin the downward motion.  Keeping your wrist stiff, lower the bar with control to the chest at the nipple line.  Maintain the 5 points of contact and push the bar back upward with a very slight backward movement until the arms are fully extended but not locked out.  Begin the descent of the bar for the next repetition and follow the previous steps.

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LOOK  AT  THIS  MISTAKE  AND  DON’T  MAKE  IT  YOURSELF

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Adam Farino, CSCS, CPT, MS Nutrition and Exercise