Comments on: Best of Fitness Black Book

By: Tor-Inge

Tor-Inge — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 15:37:56 +0000

Hi! In Visual Impact you recommend non-fat milk and chocolate powder as a good proteinshake after hypertrophy training. I find it strange because you say the chocolate powder is High Glycemic carbs. Because in the Glycemic Index list chocolate powder is low in glycemic carbs. I just wanna get my facts straight, and your opinion! Best Regards Tor-Inge – Norway

By: Julie Parker

Julie Parker — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 19:18:27 +0000

Amen to that! What a great site. You have really done your homework. I think all the dance inspired toning workouts (like Bar Method) are catching on because you are right on track about what women want in a program. Long lean muscle.

One thing though. You list the rowing machine as a secondary cardio machine. Big mistake. It takes a while to learn the rowing stoke (not like other machines), but when you master it, you can do any intensity and duration you want. It builds strength, endurance and focus and will work you harder than any other machine or sport, hands down. I use a Concept2 rower (ergometer) with a PM2 monitor 4-5 days except when I'm on the water sculling.

Gyms that have rowers usually offer little or no instruction, so I suggest you find a rowing club and get someone to teach you how to use it. Rowers are a very helpful bunch.

Julie Parker
co-founder Cape Charles Rowing Club, Virginia

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Routine- maintenance of body, mind, and machine | johnsep — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 09:56:07 +0000

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By: Ashwin

Ashwin — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 16:48:39 +0000

its really great

can you please let me know the how to get good chest and the workout time to do abs. and can u please send the black book pages to my email address.

By: Dom

Dom — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 03:14:11 +0000

This is my new favorite site, with a ton of great articles and don't feel like i'm being pressured to buy in on commercial gimmicks.

question: pro's / con's of working out either in the morning or night…based on meal schedules for optimal results. I'm having trouble deciding to do physical activity in the morning and not eat till four hours before bed. Or to workout at night and have a decent size meal after i.e. warrior plan

By: Shannon Johnson

Shannon Johnson — Sat, 24 Dec 2011 00:00:40 +0000

Looking forward to trying this!

By: uswebauthority

uswebauthority — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 09:45:53 +0000

This idea is simply best and we must be follow every time of our life.

By: Joe

Joe — Sun, 25 Sep 2011 20:26:25 +0000

Hey rusty, I am skinny fat. I just got the ab book but decided to jump in with the mens guide. Will take photos and report back.

By: Gain Weight Build Muscle

Gain Weight Build Muscle — Tue, 30 Aug 2011 11:33:29 +0000

Lots of good articles. Better than the ones from bodybuilding websites since they simply are not suitable for the layman. Too advanced and will lead to overtraining easily.

By: Kris - Health Blog

Kris - Health Blog — Sat, 16 Jul 2011 09:53:10 +0000

Wow there's really a ton of good articles in here.

I'm going to tell my buddy about this best-of page, he likes to get his info from bodybuilding magazines such as Muscular Development and such.

By: Stephen

Stephen — Wed, 15 Jun 2011 07:12:48 +0000

Rusty!

You certainly have put together a great source of knowledge! I visit your site on a somewhat daily basis always reading new posts and different blogs. Your workouts have become my go to guides. Of course I tweak a few… but you were right on with everything you posted! Keep it up!

By: George @ Scholarships For Moms

George @ Scholarships For Moms — Thu, 09 Jun 2011 05:05:49 +0000

Thanks for this amazing blog rusty. I just wanted to take some time out of my day to thank you.

By: Get My New Premium Abs Report for Free! | Fitness Black Book

Get My New Premium Abs Report for Free! | Fitness Black Book — Thu, 17 Mar 2011 19:15:01 +0000

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By: gmat

gmat — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 05:30:16 +0000

oh Rusty. I certainly understand what you are saying. You have to have a "life" sometimes. Your site is awesome! Keep up the great posts!
Thanks

Sandy

By: iuhealth

iuhealth — Thu, 03 Mar 2011 09:45:09 +0000

I think body weight exercises are best for gaining powers than weight training and indirectly helps in weight training. So if you can easily do 15 to 20 pullups i think you should also see the effect in your weight training while lifting up the weights. I have started weight training from last six months and before that i was just doing body weight exercises but now i think my power is increase in weight training.

By: Workouts

Workouts — Mon, 03 Jan 2011 20:30:15 +0000

What a terrific collection of links! I'm bookmarking this now to reference in the future for sure.

By: Trent

Trent — Tue, 23 Nov 2010 23:26:15 +0000

Hey rusty!
Just saying this site is amazing! thanks for all the correct info!

By: brad

brad — Mon, 22 Nov 2010 02:43:11 +0000

really keen to find out matts exact workout and diet was to look like he did in the pic any help would be appreciated

By: daniela

daniela — Mon, 11 Oct 2010 20:53:55 +0000

If i eat one meal a day will i lose weight im 17 an weigh 184 5"9 whats the best things is it bad to eat once a day ?

By: Most Comfortable Shoes

Most Comfortable Shoes — Thu, 16 Sep 2010 03:14:04 +0000

Hey Rusty, I have been doing movement yoga for the past three months what else do you think I could undertake that increases the need for cardio workout. I also do a palates class once per week.