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Gym Etiquette: Peace and Quiet or Grunt and Groan?

March 1, 2010 By CarpetGuy

Have you ever been in the middle of a set, and someone close by, is making loud grunts and groans, then you see that the weight that person is using, is not enough to even warm up with?
This happened to me today, there was this young guy, maybe 20 or so, and in great shape, [...]

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Weight Loss: What works?

February 25, 2010 By CarpetGuy

When you look in the mirror, what do you see? Can you tell by looking, or stepping on a scale, whether you are too fat or just too heavy? No, you can’t, that is why a body fat measurement is vital to any weight or fat loss program, without this simple test, you don’t know [...]

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What is the MOVE Program?

February 18, 2010 By CarpetGuy

Today was my second meeting with the MOVE program, and somehow, I still feel a bit disappointed. The VA offers the MOVE Program to help us overweight Vets to lose weight, the name implies action, but, so far, it is a basic, and I mean very basic nutrition class. The first meeting, we read a [...]

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Gym Etiquette: Flirting and Training, a big no no!

February 9, 2010 By CarpetGuy

Gym Etiquette is one of those things that have “evolved” over time. Back in the day, throwing plates, chalk bags or even dumbbells was a normal thing. Getting mad that you missed a lift, or something was out of place was common. This was also a time when girls were not often found in a [...]

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Weight Loss through Weight Training?

February 6, 2010 By CarpetGuy

If you are over-weight, this may interest you, if you are over-fat, this may help you, if you don’t know which one you are, this may clear it up. What happens when you get on a scale? Does it yell, “One at a time PLEASE!”  or does it show a number that doesn’t tell you [...]

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The Math: Sets and Reps Explained

January 29, 2010 By CarpetGuy

One of the mysteries for beginners, and even some old timers, is the math of sets and reps. In this article, I will explain it, the answer may surprise you.
When you see a workout routine written in sets and reps, the basics are easy, one set is equal to one group of repetitions for one [...]

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Free Weights vs Machines, what works best?

January 29, 2010 By CarpetGuy

Free Weights and Machines both have a purpose, and even though I am seriously biased, whatever works for you is a good thing.
Having this said, there is a difference, a factual one that cannot be denied, no matter what your opinion says, they are different. I am an IronHead, and for me, Free Weights will [...]

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Now that I am Motivated, what do I do?

January 28, 2010 By CarpetGuy

Once you have made the decision to get up and do something, no matter how “uncomfortable” you may feel, or how much it “hurts”, you want to get in shape, and you want it now, what is the next step?
Is your diet in control? If so, what do you want to do? What activity gives [...]

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