Author: Dr. Steroids

Eva Andressa Stats Full name: Eva Andressa Vieira Nascimento Date of Birth: December 19, 1984 Place of birth: Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil Measurements: 97-66-103 cm Height: 163 cm Weight in the off-season: 62-65 kg Competitive weight: 55-58 kg Biceps girth: 32.5 cm Dress size: 38 Shoe size: 37 Occupation: Fitness and fashion model Eva Andressa, born in Curitiba city – the capital of the State of Parana, was one of the best representatives of Brazil in bodybuilding. Her fitness transformation, Eva began when she was 17 years old. She wanted to improve the appearance of her body – it was too…

Weight loss is a popular subject, and thus there have been numerous suggestions on the “best” way to lose weight. Some are effective in the short term – yet prove unsustainable for the majority, whilst others are clever marketing tools – increasing demand for related products which the nutritional plans incorporate, such as slimming drinks. With advice pulling people in different directions, it may seem difficult to follow a plan which is deemed “best” for losing weight, yet common sense should prevail. “The best way to lose weight” – what should it involve from a personal perspective? “The best way…

Walking is an effective low impact cardiovascular exercise which can be enjoyed by people of all age groups and fitness abilities. A morning walk can be a great choice for expelling calories, inducing weight loss and toning the lower body. It is important to keep the walking intense and challenging, therefore burning a greater number of calories during the walk. Below are three tips for increasing the number of calories you burn from walking. Walk quicker By simply increasing the speed of a walk you can drastically increase the rate of calorie burning. It is important to initially begin at…

If you want to transform your physique you need to hit the gym hard. Here are some of the top exercises per body part! Shoulders Shoulder (military) Press The shoulder press is a compound exercise that will spark growth all around your shoulders, especially your front deltoids. You can use either a barbell, or a pair of dumbbells but a barbell will enable you too pile on the weight. Key Tip: focus on squeezing your shoulders through the exercise and don’t use you triceps to lock out your arms. Front Raise Using either a barbell or pair of dumbbells raise…

One of the biggest problems I see among women amateurs is a tendency to tilt the upper body toward the target on the backswing and then fall away on the downswing. It’s called a reverse-pivot, because the body weight moves onto the front foot going back and onto the back foot coming down — just the opposite of how it should move. A proper weight transfer is one of the hallmarks of a good golf swing. Although I don’t fight a reverse-pivot, I don’t always turn behind the ball as much as I’d like to, which keeps my weight too…

Whilst magazines may use “fast abs” or “5 minute abs” as titles to entice readers looking for quick results, obtaining a quality midsection does require some patience, as well as attention to diet and cardio. If you are overweight, take steady steps to reduce overall bodyweight via diet and exercise. That said, an abdominal workout can be performed quickly and effectively in less than 15 minutes. The following routine can be performed up to three times per week, ensuring at least one days rest between each session. Perform each exercise for the stated number of repetitions then move onto the…

IGF-1 is a hormone used by some advanced bodybuilders and shares many characteristics with that of Growth Hormone. IGF-1 stands for insulin like growth factor 1, a name given to the hormone due to its structural likeness to insulin. There is a debate between users with some who swear the hormone can be used to bring about specific site growth, such as injecting into the lateral deltoid head to widen the shoulders. Others disagree completely with this belief. Also, injecting into a muscle pre workout can cause an uncomfortable pump if the muscle is trained. What does IGF-1 do? As…

Exercise is an effective tool for losing bodyweight by expending calories during energy taxing exercises, and therefore tilting the energy balance to negative to induce weight loss. Of course, the calories expelled by exercise and fitness activities are just one half of the energy balance equation, with a calorie controlled diet important to ensure an overall negative caloric state. Body composition and aesthetical appeal can be further enhanced via specific exercises designed to reduce body fat, whilst adding some muscle mass to create a toned and athletic look. Weight loss exercises As previously mentioned, exercises which expend a plentiful number…

There are many training methods and plans we can follow to improve our fitness, yet the vast number of fitness articles available on the web may have the negative effect of confusing the trainee, with one article contradicting the other or providing no overall consensus on the correct method of training. An effective fitness training plan is not hard to devise, we just have to remember some key points when constructing the routine. Fitness principals A training routine can be effective if we follow and take note of some important principals. These principals can be remembered under the acronym FITT.…

If you believe you have poor circulation it is paramount you contact your GP. If you have any worries regarding your health you could also phone NHS Direct for professional and friendly advice. Whilst poor circulation can be a serious issue, for many of us it can be an annoying and common occurrence in the winter time, with cold hands and feet. This article looks at some of the reasons why we may have poor circulation, and methods we can use to improve it. Be active! Being physically active brings many benefits to the body, one of which is improved…