How to exercise in the gym is a question that I often get during my part-time job as a fitness instructor (at my university). I have realized that many enthusiasts are not clear on how to approach the different exercises and the workout as a whole. This is why I decided to devote an article on the subject, the goal being to optimize the working out process and make your workouts more effective and time-efficient. Although I have made this article with the beginner athletes in mind, I think that the more advanced readers may also find some helpful tips and an alternative answer to the question -> how to exercise in the gym. Of course, a good answer to such a vast, but vital question can be neither simple, nor short.Therefore, in the passages below I have covered some of thethe main points regarding exercising in the gym presenting them in the form of  a couple of steps that have to be applied in order for your workout routine to be successful, pleasant and injury-free.

Step 1 – Having the right mindset and goals.

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    2012 is knocking on the door and with it – comes my passion to share the top 3 things related to muscle building that I learned in 2011 which can add to your fitness knowledge and provide you with better overview. So, let’s begin! :}

3. Supplement effects are greatly exaggerated.

In Denmark I spent over 2 months without the use of any supplements. Instead of protein after workout, I drunk 2-3 eggs, mixed with milk and with cocoa added to improve the flavor. Simultaneously, those two months I have gained 2 kgs of muscle mass (which is incredibly satisfactory amount, considered that I am 85 + kgs and have been training for 2 and a half years )I did that without the aid of protein or creatine , only with the help of foods with high biological value – eggs, meat (all kinds – pork, as well) ,1 liter (or more) high fat (for the calories) milk every day and more stuff such as cheese, bread (yes – bread ,do not hate the bread that much) and almonds.

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Fourteen weeks have passed since my arrival in Denmark.The following text will go through my fitness experience and physical challenges that took place in the last 3 months and half.In the end of the article you will be able to track my increase in weight/strength.

I have been lucky enough to have gyms in my first dormitory,and now,after moving out,in my second.However,in both gyms ,as they are dorm gyms and are not fully equipped,something lacks which was a challenge as I have been used to having an abundance of weights on my disposal.

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Hello all !  I would like to introduce you to my latest back and biceps workout.It is simple,effective and extremely efficient ! :] First of all I will go through all the “dont’s”  for this workout before introducing you to it .

Do not attempt this workout IF

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Background information :

I am a firm believer that for maximum recovery and growth a muscle group should be trained no more than once every 7 days.Training it with huge intensity more frequently will lead to overtraining.Still , I decided to give a try of this hazardous ,in my opinion ,approach for my triceps.

Reason 1 : My triceps seem to recover faster compared to other muscle groups and to be able to take a big amount of workload per workout.

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