Triceps are often overlooked and that is a pity as they provide much of the aesthetic for the arms.  This post gives some very tips on how to workout triceps at the gym, home, or on the road. 

Tips for the Bodyweight Skull Crusher

-  You can also do this exercise on the TRX, and if you're not in the gym you can do it using a staircase railing at home or even a park bench if you're outside.  Using the Smith Machine you're able to get further extension because you can go under the bar, however you may not be able to do this using the other options.

Good video as well:

http://www.gympaws.com/workouts/triceps-exercises/bodyweight-skull-crushers-tear-up-those-triceps/

So inspirational. I have trained people that had the same challenge, not only from their friends but even family members.   

From the post:

I would say that my biggest obstacles came in the beginning of my journey, when I had friends who were actively working to sabotage and undermine my efforts.

Move over bench!  

From the post:

The floor press is an all but forgotten exercise, but it is great for strength and mass. Set the bar at the lowest safety level at the power rack, which should be about 15-18 inches above the floor, and get under it. (If your gym doesn’t have power racks, change the gym. Seriously.) Choose a wide grip bench and press the bar from a full stop to full extension.

You should treat each rep as a single, making sure you achieve a full stop at the bottom and the top.

Great resource on the amount of protein we need PLUS great high-protein sources.  I would recommend Whole Foods or your local Organic store instead of the ones listed but you get the idea.  

Here is a good section of the post:

The recommend daily dietary reference intake, by the Institute of medicine, is 0.8 gr of protein per kilogram of body weight or 0.36 gr per pound. This makes about 46 gr for the average sedentary woman and 56 gr for the average sedentary male.

This should be taken as the minimum amount our body needs daily. But if you’re aiming for optimal health the individual protein intake varies with activity level, age, current health condition and muscle mass.

People who are more active and have more muscle mass need more protein.

Also older people should aim for higher protein intake to prevent muscle loss. If you are recovering from an injury, pregnant or breast feeding your protein intake should be higher. Even if you are trying to loose weight studies have shown that higher protein intake (30% of all consumed calories form proteins) helps reduce appetite and aids weight loss.

Click the image above to get to the article.

Great post here, simple and to the point.  There are benefits to both.  I have been incorporating both for the last 6-8 months and I am definitely seeing results. 

I just got hurt for the first time in a while.  Here is a great article on how to keep fit while recovering.

I especially liked the following tip!

Certain foods can promote inflammation within the body, while others have an anti-inflammatory effect. 

Avoid inflammation-promoting foods such as:

• fried foods
•  processed white flour
• eggplant
•  cayenne
•  tomatoes
• potatoes
•  hot peppers

Good tips in this article, especially not rushing meals 

I was just talking to a friend about this last night!  Good article here, especially this part:

It's not just about burning fat - it's also about building what's underneath. Ladies, this is where all of that talk about beauty comes into play. You can't just strip away a bunch of fat (and a good bit of muscle at the same time) and look healthy. Strength training produces dense, lean, powerful muscle while cardio strips away some of the fat that covers it up. The result? Now you look legitimately healthy!

Good article here.  At the end of the day, it is not about the gadget, it is about our commitment. 

Interesting research on the relationship between poor communities, fast food and the communities ability to remain healthy...

From the post:

The news that poverty and obesity is linked is far from new but this new study has shown that if you live near to a takeaway or fast food restaurant then the chances of you becoming overweight tend to be higher.

Love the simplicity of these splits!  Especially this routine!

http://www.leanitup.com/wotm-112014-build-elite-physique-4-day-muscle-thrashing-workout-program/3/

During the awful winter we had, climbing the stairs in my building became an easy way to burn some calories everyday.

Good post!

http://myweightlossdream.co.uk/fantastic-stand-up-exercises-to-lose-belly-fat/?__scoop_post=4040548006&__scoop_topic=858013#__scoop_post=4040548006&__scoop_topic=858013

One of my friends asked me to post exercises that fat people can actually do.  

This is a great routine for anyone starting out. 

I am often asked what's my secret to staying fit and while I always answer that I have NO secrets,  I would have to say that consistency is key.  Consistency at the gym, rest, and, most importantly with my means.  As usual, @EliteGreatness knocks it out of the park with this great post!

I especially like this section:

• Lean ground turkey, 4 oz = 26g
• Lean ground beef, 4 oz = 28.6g
• Chicken breast (skinless) 4 oz = 25g
• Tuna, 4 oz = 28g
• Salmon 4 oz = 24g
• Greek Yogurt 1 container = 12g
• Cottage cheese 1 cup = 28g
• 4 eggs = 24g

• Whole wheat pasta, 1 cup = 37g
• Whole wheat bread, 2 slices = 23g
• Beans, 1 cup = 50g
• Quinoa, 1 cup = 39.4g
• Oatmeal, 1 cup = 28.1g
• Brown rice, 1 cup = 44.8g
• Potato, 1 medium size = 37.2g
• Veggies (all kinds)

• Almonds, 1 oz = 14.9g
• 1 full Avocado = 29g
• Walnuts, 1 oz = 18.5g
• Peanut butter 1 tbsp 8.1g
• Dark chocolate

Of course, along with everything I just listed you need to remember to add vegetables! I felt that was a bit obvious so no need to go too in-depth there, the greener the better is all you really need to know haha"

Great article here, especially the following:

Tip 5 : Minimize fat intake, but don’t keep it zero

Fat consumption has to be controlled definitely, but not zero. Here’s one more myth to be busted: “Fat makes you fat”.  In fact, good fats help in absorbing certain vitamins crucial for good health (4). 20% of your body weight in kg is the gram fat intake suggested. Consuming liquid fat foods is a good idea.

Choose monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fat foods such as olives, safflower, canola oil, fish oil, and nuts.

Avoid trans fat foods, mainly processed foods such as chips, sweets, etc (5)

Great article here for college students. All the tips are great but I specially like that the article ends with focusing on the future.  

This is the most important tip of the bunch because the mindset of nearly every student I work with is that the good life will end once they finish school. Enjoy yourself, but realize there are plenty of good times to be had after you get your diploma. Plus, those good times will be much more enjoyable when you have a physique you’re proud of, and you receive lots of well-deserved attention.

I am complete believer on high intensity. Yoga is incredible.