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I just came across this ad for MRI’s 8-FX and it’s pretty darn funny. They’re making fun of some of the gym stereotypes, but the sad thing is that I know I’ve seen each one of these at my local gym. Here’s the video:

Can you relate? I got a pretty good laugh out of this!

As for 8-FX, looks to be a pretty good product. I really like it when companies try to take a more complete approach to a supplement, but especially when they do it in a way that makes sense. Granted, I’m not a scientist that would be able to break the ingredients down that way, but this one might be worth a shot!

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I know that there are a number of things that we all run into from time to time that tend to get us off track from our goals. A few weeks ago something came into my life that has had the same effect, but I must say that its worth it. We had a new baby!

Its funny, but I remember reading on a blog or some other article a while back that if you wife has just had a baby, its really not the best time to be fanatical about bulking up, losing weight, or whatever. Sometimes priorities change. But as soon as we’re used to this new addition, its back to the routine.

So the question that remains for a lot of people is, “Ok, so something came up. Should I just stop working out altogether?” I would say no. Even if you can’t always make it to the gym there are always things you can do. Try some body weight exercises or anything else to keep yourself getting some exercise.

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I just came across another supplement site that is well worth checking out: SupplementPricing.com.  They go out and try to find the lowest prices for the supplements we all know and love and then tell you who the lowest 5 are that they’ve found.

Using a site like this can really save you a lot of time.  Honestly you can spend hours and hours trying to find the best prices on the best bodybuilding supplements.  Or just use a site like this.  Seriously, check it out sometime and see if you can find what you use at a better price than you’re getting it now.  They are continually adding to their listings so check back often!

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If you workout in the basement or in your garage, chances are that these are the months that you have the hardest time getting to your workout because it gets so darn cold! Have you ever gripped the bar and wondered if your hand was going to freeze to it? Not a fun experience!

So if you’re in this type of a situation, you might want to consider getting a good wall heater or gas portable heaters for your workout area. These types of products can make your workout so much more enjoyable during these cold months. Don’t let the cold become an excuse to pack on some muscle (or lose some weight, whatever the goal might be) this winter!

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Most of us that have been lifting weight for any length of time have probably suffered from muscle aches and pains (if you haven’t you might be going too light ). I know that personally, I will get a dull ache in my shoulders if I’ve done a lot of chest or shoulder work. But there are some people that really do suffer from chronic joint pain. This could be either from lifting incorrectly, or maybe from some type of an injury that you have sustained in the past.

For example, in the case of my shoulder I think its a combination of the two. I think that when I first started lifting I was not using good form and probably damaged my shoulder a little. Now, every now and then my shoulder will just not feel right for a day or two at a time. I should probably get it checked out, but one way to reduce the pain on those days would be to use Freeze It Gel.

Freeze It can help with the following aches and pains:

• Sore Muscles & Muscle Sprains
• Back, Shoulder, and Neck Pain
• Muscular Strains

If I was somehow able to win a supply a Freeze It, it would really help me to push through those days where the ache is strongest. Luckily, my pains are not so strong that they keep me from going to work, but they may be enough that I decide not to exercise. I really should get this shoulder checked out, but why ache if you don’t have to?

Here is a commercial about Freeze It Gel in case you haven’t heard about it:

The way I look at it is if using a product like this can reduce the ache and make me feel my best, why not?

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Thanksgiving is just around the corner, so I wanted to take a minute and share a few ideas that can make your Thanksgiving a great one. Now that we are in the Holiday Season, there will be all sorts of opportunities to eat lots of extra food. Just remember what your main goals are and try not to overdo it!

I know this may sound weird, but one of my favorite parts of Thanksgiving dinner is the mashed potatoes. One of my favorite recipes is to use real potatoes (not the flake stuff, yuck!), boil them until they are really soft, and then throw them in a Hamilton Beach® Mixer. Add some milk, butter, and garlic powder and start mixing them until they are nice and creamy. You just have to eyeball it a little until they have the right consistency for you, but I could honestly eat nothing but these potatoes (and at least a little turkey ) on Thanksgiving and be totally happy! And they’re so easy to make, just a good Hamilton Beach® Stand Mixer, potatoes, butter, milk, and you’re good to go! (The Hamilton Beach® Eclectrics® Mixer is a good option because of its features and also lower price point than other brands.)

So I hope you have a great Thanksgiving, and feel free to share with all of us some of your favorite recipes and past-times. Also, don’t let this be the season where you put on the most weight. Be reasonable in your extra eating this Holiday Season, but also have a good time!

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Just today I came across another site where you can get coupons for various products and services. I would assume that most of the people reading this blog are taking some type of vitamin or other supplements. If you aren’t you may want to reconsider :-).

So if you’re already buying stuff, why not get it for a discount? One site where you can get some free coupons is NCNatural.com. Some of the coupons that you’ll find useful for your fitness goals are Vitamin Shoppe and VitaCost. So check them out if you want to save some money online.

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I think this is a common question out there. I’m not sure who started it, but I think we have all heard that you can’t get as good of a workout at home as you can at the gym. In some senses, I completely agree with this statement. The gym will usually give you a better variety of exercises, and you don’t have to worry about making space for all that equipment in your basement!

With that being said, there are also ways that you can still get a great workout at home. One big benefit to working out at home is convenience. If you live 20 minutes from the gym you may find it hard motivating yourself to go. But if you can walk downstairs and get your workout, that makes it a lot easier. But don’t let that convenience make you lazy in doing it ;-)!

I read a really good article from Sean Nalewanyi today about this exact topic. Rather than me just going over the same points, here is a link to his article so you can read it for yourself: Muscle-Building Success From Home: Can It Be Done?

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So it has now been seven days since I made the post about starting your day off right. The idea was to start your day off with even just a short 5-10 minute workout to get your day started. If you missed the post, you can read it here. So did you take the challenge? If so, how did you do?

If you haven’t yet taken this challenge, I would like to extend the challenge to you again. Even if you were only able to do 5 of the 7 days, that’s still really really good! One thing about fitness is that when you are just getting started, don’t feel like you have to be perfect to make progress. Even a good sustained effort over time can give you great results.

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We seem to be living in an age when cosmetic surgeries and quick fixes are all the rage. While I do think that too many people just opt for this route without trying anything else, I think there are some people out there that could actually benefit from undergoing some type of obesity surgery. The main thing is that if you’re going to do it, make sure that you plan on doing it with a reputable surgeon or program that focuses on long-term solutions as well.

In my personal opinion, undergoing surgery should be one of your last resorts, and it should also only be used as a stepping stone to a better life. Just undergoing surgery will not fix everything if you still don’t make some lifestyle changes.

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