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Body Types for Training: Ectomorph, Endomorph, Mesomorph

Body Types In 1940, American psychologist William Sheldon proposed the theory that humans could be classified into distinct body types. His body types, referred to as somatotypes, were based on the "germ layers" of embryonic development. While Sheldron tried to tie these body types into psychological profiles, the bodybuilding world embraced these classifications as way to determine what type of training and nutrition is required to succeed at building a peak physique. The question is: should your training and nutrition depend on your body type?

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Your Real Metabolism

Real Metabolism Your metabolism is the sum of all of your body's functions. Pumping your heart, repairing damaged cells, even digesting foods are all processes that require energy. The term "basal metabolic rate" or "BMR" refers to how many calories you would burn if you did nothing but sleep all day. Because you obviously do more than just sleep, BMR is an interesting number but knowing your real metabolism is far more important. Your real metabolism is the calories you burn, on average, every day, taking into account your BMR and all of your daily activities.

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The Body Weight Factor

Your body weight contains much more information locked inside than just how many pounds appear on a scale. Because of the close relationship between lean mass, fat mass, and metabolism to your body weight, that magic number can play a role in many important equations. Sometimes people tend to complicate their fitness journey by over-computing using complex equations and trying to reach a precision that isn't practical. Using something simple like your body weight can assist you with determining just how many calories to consume and how to make adjustments when you aren't reaching your goals.

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Train to the VO2Max

CyclistVO2 max describes your body's ability to transport and utilize oxygen as an energy source during exercise. It is also known as aerobic capacity.

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The Jangle

When your schedule is extremely hectic and you have little time to train, it's easy to just throw in the towel and give up. There are, however, some simple routines that can be performed without fancy equipment wherever you happen to be that take less than 15 minutes to complete. These routines are great for getting your heart pumping, burning some calories, but most importantly to maintain strength, stamina, and flexibility when your schedule doesn't permit longer, more organized workout routines.

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Lose Fat, Not Faith: Help with Getting Started

Welcome to Lose Fat, Not Faith. This is a website dedicated to the power of physique transformation. Here, you will find articles, tools, forums, galleries, products, and services dedicated to helping you become the lean, healthy, and energetic person you deserve to be. There are no magic pills, quick fixes, or gimmicks on this site. The information may seem overwhelming at first, so we offer you this guide to getting started.

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Treat Injuries with R.I.C.E.

Injuries happen to almost anyone who has been training for an extended period of time. Optimum nutrition, supplementation, and rest are important to prevent injury, but what happens when you actually suffer one?

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Measure Your Success

There are many ways to measure your success with any fitness program. Many people become too focused on one or two "numbers" and can become frustrated when they don't see positive results from their hard work. More often than not, they are simply looking in the wrong place! There are many factors that can illustrate your progress, and many ways to measure each factor. This article will discuss several ways to measure your success!

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Don't Let Your Metabolism Fall

It only takes a few key habits to raise your metabolism. There is no magic pill required. You don't have to put heavy spices on all of your foods or run in circles all day long, either. This article shares ten strategies to keep that metabolism elevated.

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The Ten Pillars of Ultimate Fitness

What is the most important element of fitness? Is it your resting heart rate? How fast you can run a mile? How much weight you can bench press? Whether or not you can touch your toes?

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The Business Gym

Most people have learned to accept that exercise is an important component of overall fitness and healthy living. The problem is that it's not always easy to find a gym stocked with the right weight set or treadmill that has your favorite 'fat burning' program built into it.

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Be Flexible with Stretching

To stretch or not to stretch? That is often the question. Ask most experienced strength coaches, however, and you'll find it's really not a question at all! Learn about why flexibility is so important, and how to integrate it into your busy schedule.

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