Comments on: Kobe Bryant Loses 20 Pounds For Upcoming NBA Season http://fitnessblackbook.com/fitness-studs/kobe-bryant-loses-20-pounds-for-upcoming-nba-season/ Fitness Tips To Get Lean and Toned, Not Bulky! Fri, 18 May 2012 17:04:27 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: josephus jabbie http://fitnessblackbook.com/fitness-studs/kobe-bryant-loses-20-pounds-for-upcoming-nba-season/comment-page-1/#comment-596568 josephus jabbie Sat, 05 Nov 2011 19:00:51 +0000 http://fitnessblackbook.com/fitness-studs/kobe-bryant-loses-20-pounds-for-upcoming-nba-season/#comment-596568 This is very true i remember those days when i was average size everything felt good i had more energy on the court i was faster never ran out of energy fast either it was the best feeling ever and last year i decided to workout alot and take some weight gainer protein shakes and put on a little muscle mass i did gain at list 20 pounds or more and i felt like shit on the court with all that muscle i always ran out of energy faster i was getting tired really fast and also not able to last for as long on the court i regret it now now i am looking on dropping that 20 pounds or more on me so i can feel as good as i use to. i am very glad and appreciated that i read this post. This is very true i remember those days when i was average size everything felt good i had more energy on the court i was faster never ran out of energy fast either it was the best feeling ever and last year i decided to workout alot and take some weight gainer protein shakes and put on a little muscle mass i did gain at list 20 pounds or more and i felt like shit on the court with all that muscle i always ran out of energy faster i was getting tired really fast and also not able to last for as long on the court i regret it now now i am looking on dropping that 20 pounds or more on me so i can feel as good as i use to. i am very glad and appreciated that i read this post.

]]> By: Charles Okoh http://fitnessblackbook.com/fitness-studs/kobe-bryant-loses-20-pounds-for-upcoming-nba-season/comment-page-1/#comment-573886 Charles Okoh Fri, 07 Oct 2011 03:49:14 +0000 http://fitnessblackbook.com/fitness-studs/kobe-bryant-loses-20-pounds-for-upcoming-nba-season/#comment-573886 Because Kobe dropped 20lbs he'll be able to jump higher which is important for his jumpshot. Because Kobe dropped 20lbs he'll be able to jump higher which is important for his jumpshot.

]]> By: Peter http://fitnessblackbook.com/fitness-studs/kobe-bryant-loses-20-pounds-for-upcoming-nba-season/comment-page-1/#comment-521145 Peter Wed, 01 Jun 2011 03:33:38 +0000 http://fitnessblackbook.com/fitness-studs/kobe-bryant-loses-20-pounds-for-upcoming-nba-season/#comment-521145 This is the most misleading, nonfactual articles on muscle mass I've read in a while. 1) Look at an olympic weightlifter, not only are they extremely strong, they are also considered to be the second most flexible athletes in the olympics. 2) Strength has a huge factor in sports, even in basketball, Pau Gasol would be a much more dominant player if he was stronger, just look at his much stronger and bigger brother marc. 3) Look at Dirk as he improved his strength (and mass also) he became a much more dominant player. 4) There are many ladies that perfer larger stronger men and there are many ladies that like skinny emo kids, and there are also women that are into abusive men, so that's not really a valid point. wow this is the oldest article i've ever replied to This is the most misleading, nonfactual articles on muscle mass I've read in a while.
1) Look at an olympic weightlifter, not only are they extremely strong, they are also considered to be the second most flexible athletes in the olympics.
2) Strength has a huge factor in sports, even in basketball, Pau Gasol would be a much more dominant player if he was stronger, just look at his much stronger and bigger brother marc.
3) Look at Dirk as he improved his strength (and mass also) he became a much more dominant player.
4) There are many ladies that perfer larger stronger men and there are many ladies that like skinny emo kids, and there are also women that are into abusive men, so that's not really a valid point.
wow this is the oldest article i've ever replied to

]]> By: Chris Conklin http://fitnessblackbook.com/fitness-studs/kobe-bryant-loses-20-pounds-for-upcoming-nba-season/comment-page-1/#comment-407397 Chris Conklin Wed, 23 Jun 2010 20:57:40 +0000 http://fitnessblackbook.com/fitness-studs/kobe-bryant-loses-20-pounds-for-upcoming-nba-season/#comment-407397 This is a missleading article. As a personal trainer I train athleates for diffrent sports and they need diffrent body types masses and abilities. Of cours a basketball player like Kobe doesnt want to have too much mass but a Running back or other sports may need mass. Thck legs shoulders and arms are a must for most football positions. It also depends on how you train that muscle if you keep it flexible and train it for speed and quickness. Id like to see Kobe run through the middle pf a defensive line and then tell him he doent need muscle mass. Its good info for a Basketball player but get it right dont blanket all athleates with this article. This is a missleading article. As a personal trainer I train athleates for diffrent sports and they need diffrent body types masses and abilities. Of cours a basketball player like Kobe doesnt want to have too much mass but a Running back or other sports may need mass. Thck legs shoulders and arms are a must for most football positions. It also depends on how you train that muscle if you keep it flexible and train it for speed and quickness. Id like to see Kobe run through the middle pf a defensive line and then tell him he doent need muscle mass. Its good info for a Basketball player but get it right dont blanket all athleates with this article.

]]> By: Mikel http://fitnessblackbook.com/fitness-studs/kobe-bryant-loses-20-pounds-for-upcoming-nba-season/comment-page-1/#comment-218947 Mikel Sun, 28 Jun 2009 23:06:32 +0000 http://fitnessblackbook.com/fitness-studs/kobe-bryant-loses-20-pounds-for-upcoming-nba-season/#comment-218947 Know I'm replying to an old post, but had to add my thoughts. First off a couple of things. Basketball players should not focus on cardio training. They do not jog, they sprint then rest then sprint.... That is how they should train. It is a totally different energy and muscle system, and focussing on cardio will actually make some of their explosive muscle fibers cross over and become less powerfull. Look at 100m runners, they are almost always huge. More size = the potential to produce more power as long as the right type of training is done once that size has been achieved (strength, power, and plyometrics). I agree that having too musch muscle can limit certain movements such as shooting, but I don't think many people would tell us that Kobe was struggling to shoot the ball! As far as why Kobe lost the weight, I'd say part of it might be to reduce the load on his joints, although some of it may well be a mental thing. Who knows, I'd be really interested to hear what his trainers recommended though. Know I'm replying to an old post, but had to add my thoughts. First off a couple of things. Basketball players should not focus on cardio training. They do not jog, they sprint then rest then sprint…. That is how they should train. It is a totally different energy and muscle system, and focussing on cardio will actually make some of their explosive muscle fibers cross over and become less powerfull. Look at 100m runners, they are almost always huge. More size = the potential to produce more power as long as the right type of training is done once that size has been achieved (strength, power, and plyometrics).
I agree that having too musch muscle can limit certain movements such as shooting, but I don't think many people would tell us that Kobe was struggling to shoot the ball! As far as why Kobe lost the weight, I'd say part of it might be to reduce the load on his joints, although some of it may well be a mental thing. Who knows, I'd be really interested to hear what his trainers recommended though.

]]> By: Frank http://fitnessblackbook.com/fitness-studs/kobe-bryant-loses-20-pounds-for-upcoming-nba-season/comment-page-1/#comment-198599 Frank Tue, 12 May 2009 00:56:17 +0000 http://fitnessblackbook.com/fitness-studs/kobe-bryant-loses-20-pounds-for-upcoming-nba-season/#comment-198599 Big man on campus, I hope Rusty doesn't mind me responding to you as well, but my opinion of adding muscle and athletic performance in high activity sports like basketball is that added muscle is good.... to a degree. just because you have muscle hypertrophy definitely does not mean your performance will suffer. Like Rusty says a lot, you want to have excellent strength and enough muscle for you to have maximum mobility in sports and life. If you look at a guy like lebron and his skeletal frame vs. a guy like kobe, lebron is naturally the much bigger guy ( 2 inches taller, bigger head, wider shoulders and torso, etc.). I agree big guys like Dwight Howard do need to add more mass to deal with getting knocked around every night, but Dwight I think actually has trouble with his free throws in part because he's got too much muscle above his chest. As for lebron... i don't have a whole lot to say other than he's just a physical freak, i thik he was born on krypton or something lol. But seriously, from what i read on lebron his muscle growth has been all natural, he doesn't do much heavy lifting, just yoga and bodyweight strength training, ball work and running. He's just a naturally big guy since he was 6-8 240 lbs at age 17-18, when he didn't even condition very seriously. Hope that helps. Big man on campus,
I hope Rusty doesn't mind me responding to you as well, but my opinion of adding muscle and athletic performance in high activity sports like basketball is that added muscle is good…. to a degree. just because you have muscle hypertrophy definitely does not mean your performance will suffer. Like Rusty says a lot, you want to have excellent strength and enough muscle for you to have maximum mobility in sports and life. If you look at a guy like lebron and his skeletal frame vs. a guy like kobe, lebron is naturally the much bigger guy ( 2 inches taller, bigger head, wider shoulders and torso, etc.).
I agree big guys like Dwight Howard do need to add more mass to deal with getting knocked around every night, but Dwight I think actually has trouble with his free throws in part because he's got too much muscle above his chest.
As for lebron… i don't have a whole lot to say other than he's just a physical freak, i thik he was born on krypton or something lol. But seriously, from what i read on lebron his muscle growth has been all natural, he doesn't do much heavy lifting, just yoga and bodyweight strength training, ball work and running. He's just a naturally big guy since he was 6-8 240 lbs at age 17-18, when he didn't even condition very seriously. Hope that helps.

]]> By: Keenan http://fitnessblackbook.com/fitness-studs/kobe-bryant-loses-20-pounds-for-upcoming-nba-season/comment-page-1/#comment-131788 Keenan Thu, 29 Jan 2009 15:41:38 +0000 http://fitnessblackbook.com/fitness-studs/kobe-bryant-loses-20-pounds-for-upcoming-nba-season/#comment-131788 Man Jordan did all that when the nba defensive was garbage Kobe is doen all that now when the pro level is at it's best look what happen to Jordan when he came back it was way to much for him. JUST KEEPING IT REAL Man Jordan did all that when the nba defensive was garbage Kobe is doen all that now when the pro level is at it's best look what happen to Jordan when he came back it was way to much for him. JUST KEEPING IT REAL

]]> By: Keenan http://fitnessblackbook.com/fitness-studs/kobe-bryant-loses-20-pounds-for-upcoming-nba-season/comment-page-1/#comment-131787 Keenan Thu, 29 Jan 2009 15:37:36 +0000 http://fitnessblackbook.com/fitness-studs/kobe-bryant-loses-20-pounds-for-upcoming-nba-season/#comment-131787 KObe Bryant is better hands down jordan shot when he had to he mostly drove to the basket kobe does both to where no one on the floor can stop him point blank KObe Bryant is better hands down jordan shot when he had to he mostly drove to the basket kobe does both to where no one on the floor can stop him point blank

]]> By: Avin http://fitnessblackbook.com/fitness-studs/kobe-bryant-loses-20-pounds-for-upcoming-nba-season/comment-page-1/#comment-121538 Avin Mon, 12 Jan 2009 04:16:21 +0000 http://fitnessblackbook.com/fitness-studs/kobe-bryant-loses-20-pounds-for-upcoming-nba-season/#comment-121538 Hey, Awesome article! I love watching the NBA and i actually play basketball 4-6 days a week. Anyway, I am 18 yrs old and I'm 6'5 in hight and i weigh 95 kgs. What should be my target weight and could you suggest a physique. i'd probably be a lot more effective out on the basketball court too, oh and another thing what do you actually mean by doing more cardio. Thanks, Avin Hey,

Awesome article! I love watching the NBA and i actually play basketball 4-6 days a week. Anyway, I am 18 yrs old and I'm 6'5 in hight and i weigh 95 kgs.
What should be my target weight and could you suggest a physique. i'd probably be a lot more effective out on the basketball court too, oh and another thing what do you actually mean by doing more cardio.

Thanks,

Avin

]]> By: big man on campus http://fitnessblackbook.com/fitness-studs/kobe-bryant-loses-20-pounds-for-upcoming-nba-season/comment-page-1/#comment-94838 big man on campus Sat, 22 Nov 2008 02:14:41 +0000 http://fitnessblackbook.com/fitness-studs/kobe-bryant-loses-20-pounds-for-upcoming-nba-season/#comment-94838 you've a good point, but is there any scientific proof that added muscle hypertrophy reduces muscular/cardiovascular endurance?? i can't imagine lebron james being more effective if he trimmed down the muscle from 260 to say 230 or dwight howard either and he's got delts the size of cannonballs (you'd at least have to agree with me that big men would need the added mass for such a physical position) all i've ever been told is strengthening my muscles will INCREASE my performance, and if they grow so be it. are you suggesting kobe's still getting stronger while losing the weight or...? you've a good point, but is there any scientific proof that added muscle hypertrophy reduces muscular/cardiovascular endurance?? i can't imagine lebron james being more effective if he trimmed down the muscle from 260 to say 230 or dwight howard either and he's got delts the size of cannonballs (you'd at least have to agree with me that big men would need the added mass for such a physical position)

all i've ever been told is strengthening my muscles will INCREASE my performance, and if they grow so be it.
are you suggesting kobe's still getting stronger while losing the weight or…?

]]> By: admin http://fitnessblackbook.com/fitness-studs/kobe-bryant-loses-20-pounds-for-upcoming-nba-season/comment-page-1/#comment-50417 admin Thu, 03 Jul 2008 07:10:03 +0000 http://fitnessblackbook.com/fitness-studs/kobe-bryant-loses-20-pounds-for-upcoming-nba-season/#comment-50417 ChuenSeng, Boston was amazing. I'm a huge Ray Allen and Kevin Garnett fan, so I was pumped they finally got to win a championship! Rusty ChuenSeng,

Boston was amazing. I'm a huge Ray Allen and Kevin Garnett fan, so I was pumped they finally got to win a championship!

Rusty

]]> By: ChuenSeng http://fitnessblackbook.com/fitness-studs/kobe-bryant-loses-20-pounds-for-upcoming-nba-season/comment-page-1/#comment-49479 ChuenSeng Tue, 01 Jul 2008 11:00:25 +0000 http://fitnessblackbook.com/fitness-studs/kobe-bryant-loses-20-pounds-for-upcoming-nba-season/#comment-49479 I'm a huge Lakers fan. pity they couldn't beat boston in the finals. gotta admit boston were the better team. I guess the team really missed andrew bynum and the young team folded under pressure. looking forward to the olympics! I'm a huge Lakers fan. pity they couldn't beat boston in the finals. gotta admit boston were the better team. I guess the team really missed andrew bynum and the young team folded under pressure. looking forward to the olympics!

]]> By: admin http://fitnessblackbook.com/fitness-studs/kobe-bryant-loses-20-pounds-for-upcoming-nba-season/comment-page-1/#comment-48722 admin Sun, 29 Jun 2008 09:09:07 +0000 http://fitnessblackbook.com/fitness-studs/kobe-bryant-loses-20-pounds-for-upcoming-nba-season/#comment-48722 Josh, Some of the weight training is just for these guys to have the size to post up. They just need to have the weight to body up to the big guys. Both of these guys were "jumping out of the gym" long before they put on all of that size. I'm a HUGE NBA fan...it is by far my favorite sport to watch (even though I suck at basketball). Check out this video of Team USA Warming up and having fun...Number 17 is Dwight and Number 6 is Lebron...both wearing dark jerseys. The kids taping this are going nuts! I think Team USA should do well this year. Ridiculous talent! <object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/_m7tIfIkEM0&hl=en"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/_m7tIfIkEM0&hl=en" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="425" height="344"></embed></object> Good comments as always, Rusty Josh,

Some of the weight training is just for these guys to have the size to post up. They just need to have the weight to body up to the big guys. Both of these guys were "jumping out of the gym" long before they put on all of that size.

I'm a HUGE NBA fan…it is by far my favorite sport to watch (even though I suck at basketball). Check out this video of Team USA Warming up and having fun…Number 17 is Dwight and Number 6 is Lebron…both wearing dark jerseys. The kids taping this are going nuts! I think Team USA should do well this year. Ridiculous talent!

Good comments as always,

Rusty

]]> By: Josh http://fitnessblackbook.com/fitness-studs/kobe-bryant-loses-20-pounds-for-upcoming-nba-season/comment-page-1/#comment-48629 Josh Sat, 28 Jun 2008 22:08:16 +0000 http://fitnessblackbook.com/fitness-studs/kobe-bryant-loses-20-pounds-for-upcoming-nba-season/#comment-48629 dwight howard and lebron both have very high verticals they hit the weights hard they te. Dwight Howard the best big man in the leauge. Lebron second best player to Kobe in the league what do you have to say to that. dwight howard and lebron both have very high verticals they hit the weights hard they te. Dwight Howard the best big man in the leauge. Lebron second best player to Kobe in the league what do you have to say to that.

]]> By: admin http://fitnessblackbook.com/fitness-studs/kobe-bryant-loses-20-pounds-for-upcoming-nba-season/comment-page-1/#comment-44060 admin Fri, 06 Jun 2008 00:43:13 +0000 http://fitnessblackbook.com/fitness-studs/kobe-bryant-loses-20-pounds-for-upcoming-nba-season/#comment-44060 Charles, You know what really gets these guys in great shape? Actually playing basketball. Seriously, I know it is too simple of an answer, but it is true. It is like an intense interval cardio session on and off for 48 minutes. A great exercise to develop calves while building endurance and working the "leaping muscle" is jumping rope. Here is an article on that: <a href="http://fitnessblackbook.com/workout-routines/a-jump-rope-workout-that-burns-belly-fat/" rel="nofollow">Jump Rope Workout</a> Rusty Charles,

You know what really gets these guys in great shape? Actually playing basketball. Seriously, I know it is too simple of an answer, but it is true. It is like an intense interval cardio session on and off for 48 minutes.

A great exercise to develop calves while building endurance and working the "leaping muscle" is jumping rope. Here is an article on that:

Jump Rope Workout

Rusty

]]> By: charles http://fitnessblackbook.com/fitness-studs/kobe-bryant-loses-20-pounds-for-upcoming-nba-season/comment-page-1/#comment-43917 charles Thu, 05 Jun 2008 16:54:31 +0000 http://fitnessblackbook.com/fitness-studs/kobe-bryant-loses-20-pounds-for-upcoming-nba-season/#comment-43917 Do you have any workout information that these NBA players use? I know these guys have trainers but I would like to pattern a workout from one of the greats say a Kobe, Micheal or Kevin Garnett. I also think Ray Allen is one of the top fittest guys in the NBA. Do you have any workout information that these NBA players use? I know these guys have trainers but I would like to pattern a workout from one of the greats say a Kobe, Micheal or Kevin Garnett. I also think Ray Allen is one of the top fittest guys in the NBA.

]]> By: charles http://fitnessblackbook.com/fitness-studs/kobe-bryant-loses-20-pounds-for-upcoming-nba-season/comment-page-1/#comment-43915 charles Thu, 05 Jun 2008 16:49:05 +0000 http://fitnessblackbook.com/fitness-studs/kobe-bryant-loses-20-pounds-for-upcoming-nba-season/#comment-43915 I'm a big NBA fan and have always been active in the sport. My question is my son wants to know what workouts work best to develope his calf muscles. He really likes the way Ray Allen calf muscles are developed. Can you help? I'm a big NBA fan and have always been active in the sport. My question is my son wants to know what workouts work best to develope his calf muscles. He really likes the way Ray Allen calf muscles are developed. Can you help?

]]> By: admin http://fitnessblackbook.com/fitness-studs/kobe-bryant-loses-20-pounds-for-upcoming-nba-season/comment-page-1/#comment-42272 admin Sun, 01 Jun 2008 07:03:32 +0000 http://fitnessblackbook.com/fitness-studs/kobe-bryant-loses-20-pounds-for-upcoming-nba-season/#comment-42272 Frank, Kobe is delivering big-time! I did this post right before the NBA season, so I have proof that I'm not just jumping on the bandwagon. Nobody thought the Lakers were going to the finals when the season started. I'm so glad I don't have to watch San Antonio in the finals again...they are an incredible team, but kind of dull. If young b'ballers are reading this post...don't bulk up! Seriously, stay lean and explosive. Rusty Frank,

Kobe is delivering big-time! I did this post right before the NBA season, so I have proof that I'm not just jumping on the bandwagon. Nobody thought the Lakers were going to the finals when the season started. I'm so glad I don't have to watch San Antonio in the finals again…they are an incredible team, but kind of dull.

If young b'ballers are reading this post…don't bulk up! Seriously, stay lean and explosive.

Rusty

]]> By: Frank http://fitnessblackbook.com/fitness-studs/kobe-bryant-loses-20-pounds-for-upcoming-nba-season/comment-page-1/#comment-41906 Frank Sat, 31 May 2008 04:26:39 +0000 http://fitnessblackbook.com/fitness-studs/kobe-bryant-loses-20-pounds-for-upcoming-nba-season/#comment-41906 oh yeah, and i'm a big kobe fan... hope he gets one without shaq! oh yeah, and i'm a big kobe fan… hope he gets one without shaq!

]]> By: Frank http://fitnessblackbook.com/fitness-studs/kobe-bryant-loses-20-pounds-for-upcoming-nba-season/comment-page-1/#comment-41905 Frank Sat, 31 May 2008 04:25:16 +0000 http://fitnessblackbook.com/fitness-studs/kobe-bryant-loses-20-pounds-for-upcoming-nba-season/#comment-41905 Rusty, Thank you so much for posting this among others. It really does go to show that the ideal performing body is not what most young men have in mind when they go to the gym. In college I would always see people straining their vertebrae in the gym to lift what was definitely more than they should be trying to bulk up asap, and prepping protein shakes etc. I was caught in that mindset briefly in high school but i've realized for a while now that feeling light, having energy and having functional athleticism is far and away more rewarding! i look forward to learning a lot more from your site man. Frank Rusty,

Thank you so much for posting this among others. It really does go to show that the ideal performing body is not what most young men have in mind when they go to the gym. In college I would always see people straining their vertebrae in the gym to lift what was definitely more than they should be trying to bulk up asap, and prepping protein shakes etc. I was caught in that mindset briefly in high school but i've realized for a while now that feeling light, having energy and having functional athleticism is far and away more rewarding! i look forward to learning a lot more from your site man.

Frank

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