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<title>Bob Giddy - EzineArticles Expert Author</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Hi there, my name is Bob, I am a bodybuilding, fitness and sports fanatic. I've been bodybuilding for 7 years and have found it to be the best way to build the body of my dreams. If you are considering your options to get yourself into shape, seriously think about bodybuilding! The results you can get are amazing if you follow a simple training and nutrition plan. Plus you'll get the added bonus of been a magnet to the opposite sex! If you want free tips on bodybuilding visit my website. If you'd rather read free tips I post articles ... ]]></description>
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<title>How To Choose The Right Gym</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Choosing the right gym is a very important step that you will need to take if you want to get into shape and become a bodybuilder. Gyms vary greatly, in terms of price, equipment and type of members. A great way to find a good gym is to ask your friends for recommendations, but remember that what might be right for your friends might be unsuitable for you. Have a look around and try and find the best place to suit your training needs. Think about price, what you get for your membership, the equipment, its location, special training options and how well the gym is run.]]></description>
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<title>Goal Setting For Bodybuilders</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 03 Apr 2007 08:09:02 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Before you step in the gym you have some important tasks to do. You need to sit down and think about what you want to achieve and where you want to be and give yourself a time frame to achieve it in. You see, you need to be setting goals, not just for bodybuilding but for all aspects of you life. You won't see results if you don't set goals. The most successful bodybuilders around the world all have goals and keep records of them and those they've achieved. This is a great way to stay motivated on a day to day basis and track your progress over the years.]]></description>
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<title>Bodybuilders - You Must Avoid Getting These</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Some bodybuilders can get something which you would usually hear only women talking about after fast weight gain due to pregnancy. However bodybuilders can also suffer the same affliction. What is this problem? Well it's stretch marks, and bodybuilders can get them from bulking up too quickly from doing lots of weight training. These blemishes can be a real pain, especially when you are trying to look as good as possible, and if you are competing they can be a big downfall for you.]]></description>
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<title>Competitive Bodybuilding - How To Pose</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 02 Apr 2007 16:46:59 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[If you are really serious about your bodybuilding and want to compete, it is essential that you take some time to learn how to pose properly and show off your muscles. In bodybuilding competitions, judges can only judge you on what they can see, so it is essential that you learn how to show off your muscles in the best way possible. It's not uncommon for people to win competitions due to having better posing skills than the other competitors with similar bodies.
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<title>How Stress Can Make You Fat</title>
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<description><![CDATA[If you are like most people you've probably gone through difficult periods in your life, if you have, you may have noticed that you put on weight, even if you were actually eating less. The fact is that stress can make you fat.
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<title>Why Children Should Undertake Strength Training</title>
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<pubDate>Sat, 31 Mar 2007 20:54:55 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Children from 6 years old and above can benefit from doing light strength and weight training. The majority of parents however are cynical as to how healthy it is for children to do strength training, the fact is though, that children who start strength training early do not suffer from the common myth of stunted growth. Children who take up strength training have few if any disadvantages and it is a positive step for most children. As it will encourage your child to be active and learn the importance of exercise. You can also use it for extra family time and it will teach your child healthy habits for life.
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<title>Here's Why You're Fat - And It's Not Your Parents Fault</title>
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<pubDate>Sat, 31 Mar 2007 20:18:43 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Your bum's too big, your arms are puny and your belly's bulging; in life there's always going to aspects of your body that you're not happy with. Most of these things are easy to change, however if you're an adult you can't make yourself taller, change your body type or make your shoulders wider. Accept the fact that some aspects of yourself you can never change, and instead focus on the things you can change, like losing the belly or putting some muscle on to your arms.]]></description>
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<title>Why Your Bodybuilding Efforts Could Go Up In Smoke</title>
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<pubDate>Sat, 31 Mar 2007 06:44:40 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Smoking; it's one of the worst habits that you can have if you want to build muscle and get fit as a bodybuilder. If you smoke you put yourself at serious risk from a 'bucket load' of horrible health problems, including cancer, and as a bodybuilder you'll find that smoking is detrimental to your performance. Smoking cigarettes is highly addictive because of the nicotine content and is a difficult habit for new bodybuilders to give up. However if you are truly committed to reaching your goals and enhancing your health, you need to make every effort to give them up.]]></description>
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<title>The Dangers of Bodybuilding Supplements</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 30 Mar 2007 17:59:35 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Nutritional supplements can be great in helping you stay healthy and ensuring you get all the necessary vitamins and minerals your body requires. However many bodybuilders take and misuse 'bodybuilding supplements', with goal of bulking up faster. The bodybuilding supplement which is most often misused by bodybuilders is anabolic steroids. Anabolic steroids will help you get bigger much faster than a natural bodybuilder, but the negative effects of such bodybuilding supplements seriously outweigh the benefits.]]></description>
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<title>The Number One Enemy of All Bodybuilders</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 30 Mar 2007 16:51:44 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Alcohol is the real enemy of all bodybuilders, as drinking alcohol makes it easy to get distracted from your training program and your healthy eating lifestyle. Most people like to have a few drinks at the weekend and it is hard to say no, especially if going out with the lads is one of your favourite pastimes. ]]></description>
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<title>Rules Of The Gym -What You Must Know Before You Enter A Gym</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 30 Mar 2007 16:47:26 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[If you are really new to bodybuiding and I mean really new, so new in fact that you've never set foot in a gym, then you need to know that there are many accepted rules of behaviour in the gym. Following these unwritten rules is almost as simple as having good manners and been considerate to other gym users, but there are a number of things that you might not deem rude until you've actually regularly go to you gym. Here are some essential tips to keep you on the good side of other gym users.
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<title>How To Prevent Bodybuilding Injuries</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 30 Mar 2007 15:56:32 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[As a bodybuilder you are going to be training hard, so it is essential that you do your utmost to take care of your muscles and prevent injury. Before you do anything you should read up on safe bodybuilding practices such as proper lifting techniques, warming up and cooling down. Here we shall discuss some tips on how to stay safe down the gym.]]></description>
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<title>Build Muscle Faster By Thinking Positive</title>
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<description><![CDATA[In bodybuilding and any fitness endeavor for that matter, your mindset is one of the most important aspects. If you don't have the mental strength to think positive when you are struggling your are likely to get frustrated, give up more easily, miss sessions or become slack on your nutrition. If you can take control of your mind, you will be more disciplined and determined to stick to your routines, and as a result you will build muscle and burn fat faster.
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<title>Discover How To Stop and Prevent Muscle Cramps</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 29 Mar 2007 16:54:20 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[When you are training to get fit or build muscle you are going to get muscle cramps at some stage in your training program, it happens to everyone. Believe it or not people who don't train also get muscle cramps, so no-one is safe! ]]></description>
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<title>The Importance of a Healthy Diet for Bodybuilders</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 29 Mar 2007 16:46:21 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[As a bodybuilder you lift heavy weights, you do loads of cardio exercise and you should have even cut out the booze. So you ask, "Why am I still struggling for definition?" well the simple answer if your doing all the above is, your diet.]]></description>
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<title>Human Growth Hormone (HGH) and Muscle Building</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 29 Mar 2007 16:12:38 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Human growth hormone or HGH as it is also known has been the talk of bodybuilding and muscle building circles for a number of years now. Research has shown that having high levels of human growth hormone can be beneficial if you are trying to build muscle especially as you get older (you produce less HGH as you age). However, the use of human growth hormone via injections is a contentious issue as there are a number of side effects associated with injecting human growth hormones.
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<title>The Hidden Benefits Of Creatine For Muscle Building</title>
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<description><![CDATA[The muscle building supplement creatine is actually a natural substance which is most commonly found in foods such as red meat. However it has become a staple supplement for many bodybuilders who use creatine for building muscle, as it has been shown to help bodybuilders in a number of ways. Before you think about taking creatine make sure you speak to your doctor.]]></description>
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<title>Carbohydrate Counting - Is It Really Necessary?</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 02 Mar 2007 15:55:36 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[New diet fads spring up seemingly everyday, well maybe not quite everyday, but every couple of years a new diet fad pops up that grabs everybody's attention. It doesn't matter who you are, eating a healthy diet is an essential part of your daily routine and money making diet fads don't have to be part of that. 
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<title>How To Get Six Pack Abs</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 02 Mar 2007 15:34:21 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Everybody wants to learn how to get six pack abs; you know what I mean, those rock solid stomach muscles that everyone dreams of having. Learning how to get six pack abs is easier than you think, but getting them is the hard part. The abdominal muscles which make up the six pack are like any other muscle group and as such you should not focus just on working out your abs, instead you should be training your whole body. There are a number of strategies you can use to optimize your training to develop your abs to another level. ]]></description>
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<title>How To Build Muscle and Lose Fat While Traveling</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 23 Jan 2007 09:33:06 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[As a bodybuilder travelling is one of the most testing times, as travelling and bodybuilding don't go hand in hand. As the majority of people have to travel at some point, whether it's for business or pleasure, even if you are in the minority of professional bodybuilders you'll still have to travel between competitions. ]]></description>
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<title>5 Tips for Bodybuilding at College</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 23 Jan 2007 08:13:57 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[When you come to move into college it can be an exciting and some testing time, especially if you are serious about your weight training and bodybuilding. As you'll no longer have access to your favorite gym or all the healthy food you'd normally be able to have at home and you'll probably find that sharing fridges and kitchens can be a headache.
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<title>Bodybuilding Training or Powerlifting Training?</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 02 Jan 2007 18:17:56 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The sport of powerlifting is one that was spawned from bodybuilding training as lots of the desired outcomes are essentially the same. The techniques and practices in bodybuilding training and powerlifting training can benefit each other; however the major difference is in the competitions which powerlifters and bodybuilders enter. As a bodybuilder the aim is to look as big and as defined as possible, whereas in powerlifting the aim is to lift as much weight as possible.]]></description>
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<title>Adapt Your Bodybuilding Routines for Your Body Type</title>
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<pubDate>Sat, 09 Dec 2006 17:45:34 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[It's fairly obvious that no two humans beings are exactly the same, thus it should come as no surprise that different people need to train in different ways and have different bodybuilding routines. One of the primary factors that will help you become a successful bodybuilder is to understand your own body, to realize what your limits are and to appreciate how your body will react under stress. Therefore in order to make the most of your bodybuilding routines and workouts you must know your body type and understand how it will affect your training.]]></description>
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<title>Simple Tips for Starting Competitive Bodybuilding</title>
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<pubDate>Sun, 26 Nov 2006 15:44:01 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[As a bodybuilder you should be aiming to enter into the competitive bodybuilding area and show off your body in a bodybuilding fitness competition, especially given the amount of time, effort and money you are putting into your training. Competitive bodybuilding fitness competitions take place all over the world and display some of the finest, athletic bodies on the planet. 

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<title>A Beginners Guide to Bodybuilding - The Basics</title>
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<pubDate>Sun, 26 Nov 2006 14:55:57 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[As a beginner to bodybuilding there are few basics you need to know before you head off head first down the gym to start training to ensure that you maximize the effects of your work outs and minimize the risks of injury.
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