PEAK WEEK. YES OR NO?

The part that is undoubtedly the most delicate for the preparation of a competitor is peak weak. The last days before competition have something magical for some competitors. Are they worth it? We are going to study this pre-competition period, Peak Week, in its proper measure: When someone wants to start a pre-competition phase, they

DON’T LET THE HEAT STOP YOU: 4 KEYS TO THIS SUMMER’S WORKOUT

Hydrate conveniently. The number one key to exercising during these months is to continuously stay hydrated. At high temperatures, it’s recommended to drink plenty of water before a workout, in addition to taking small sips during the workout. Watch your food intake and add extra fruit and vegetables to it. We mentioned hydration in the

WORLD YOGA DAY

Today, 21st June it is celebrated the World Yoga Day. More than a sport, it’s a lifestyle. A millenary discipline that mixes movements next to breath control. According to the Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi: “Yoga is an invaluable gift of our ancient tradition”.

OPERATION BIKINI

DON’T LET YOUR MEALS OUT GET IN THE WAY OF YOUR GOALS The return to normal life and good weather, after winter and quarantine, brings with it the need to socialize, enjoying a drink and lunch, or supper with friends. However, we must keep an eye on these social gatherings, and make sure that going

CAN YOU RUN TO BUILD MUSCLE?

We’ve heard of running as a method to help lose fat more than once, but this time we present it as an exercise that will help you gain strength and size. And it’s not the running itself, but rather how it’s done that will provide one result or the other. If we spend a fair

HAPPY INTERNATIONAL SPORTS DAY

Today 6th of April it’s celebrated the International Sports Day for Development and Peace. This date was chosen for the UNO in 2013 in order to commemorate the first Olympic Games held in Athens, Greece in 1876. Through its Office for Development and Peace Sports, the UNO decided to dedicate a day to the sport

UNDERSTANDING THE MECHANISM OF PUTTING ON FAT

This is a very common phenomenon that affects many people. We’ve been watching it go on now for a very long time, but it would seem like we’re not willing to do anything to avoid it when it’s actually quite easy to avoid. Overweight –not obesity, but overweight– is a problem that affects practically the

TRAINING FOR FUN

The media continuously bombards us with images of perfect bodies accompanied by spectacular claims (“Get the body you want.” “Build muscles in 30 days.” “Get rid of fat in a month”); these articles also allege, with skillful manipulation of the truth, that such results are available to anyone in a very short period of time

PILATES METHOD

Based on movements inspired by a baby and a cat, it combines physical and mental training guidelines based on gymnastics, tai-chi, and yoga. Because of its obvious benefits, it has become one of the most common disciplines in gyms, with many fitness and bodybuilding athletes among those performing it. Here are seven benefits for weight

DO YOU SWEAT TOO MUCH DURING TRAINING?

Why do you sweat more at certain times than others, and why do some people just seem to sweat a lot? There are various reasons. Sweat is nothing more than the body’s main system of losing heat. We, like almost all mammals, are warm-blooded creatures whose bodies exist at a certain temperature. In humans, this

NOVEMBER 14TH. WORLD DIABETES DAY

Today is International Diabetes Day to educate the population about this disease and to also inform them that in most of situations it could be avoided keeping a healthy diet, doing exercise, keeping a healthy weight and avoiding smoking. Diabetes is a chronic disease that appears when the pancreas does not produce enough insulin or

NOVEMBER 1ST. WORLD VEGAN DAY

Today, November 1st, it is held the World Vegan Day, a movement which nowadays is rising everywhere and it’s winning more followers every time. What is Veganism? Veganism is a way of life based on the NO consumption of any food coming from animals, as fish, milk, eggs, meat… The advocates of this lifestyle firmly

FROM HERE TO IMMORTALITY

“MIND TRANSFER” Could it possibly lead to immortality? Many people say ‘yes’, it could indeed happen.Here we will consider how scientific principles and technology can be used to preserve an individual’s personality, along with all their feelings and memories. This is not a work of fiction based on a film or novel: there are experts

NITRIC OXIDE

Nitric oxide supplements are currently riding the crest of the wave. They are marketed as a source of inexhaustible muscular energy that guarantees results by increasing blood flow and quickly supplying nutrients to the muscles. They have also been shown to increase growth hormone production when accompanied by exercise. These claims are supported by facts:

START WHEN YOU ALREADY HAVE AN AGE!

Many believe that weights are for when you have a certain age, some disciplines may be more recommended at some ages, but for any bodybuilding it is worth any age … IN THIS SUBJECT I remember having some first division anecdotes when I was a gym owner; the one in which a man of about

THE 5 COMMON ERRORS OF YOUR FOOD, IN SUMMER

Summer is full of pleasures, many of them for the palate, and most counterproductive if we want to show off in a good physical way and our hard work in the gym. During these days you will find the opportunity to enjoy snacks that turn into lunches; coffee meetings that lead to tapas, loaded with calories; activities

ZERO CARBOHYDRATES OF TRUTH: A magical diet but not always useful for all

WHEN A competition of the various fitness specialties approaches or you want to get the body you like, everyone begins to cut the daily consumption of carbohydrates, making it the first or second macronutrient in the last of all. And is that hydrates not used in the form of glycogen tend to accumulate at once,

5 Tips to create the “Tupper” perfect

Decide what food carry every day to work and cooking is a real challenge and an ordeal for many athletes and even more when you are a Bodybuilder of competition. Hand in hand with our specialist in kitchen, Natalia Nazarenko and Alejandro Cánovas – nutritionist from the Hotel Barceló Montecastillo-, we offer you 5 tips ideal

Manage frustration

I will not be World Champion. And it is that when we start and we are young, with the future ahead we pose with all the passion of youth to become the best. But it’s obvious that not everyone arrives. In life, winning is a concept that has to be analyzed by each one to

There is no elevator for success

“In the section of our magazine where the IFBB Elite PRO, Marcos Herrera thinks about aspects of our sport and lifestyle, in the last article he emphasizes the importance of setting small real objectives in order to progress towards success.” There is no elevator for success, I’m sorry to tell you. You have to go