10 Foods You Probably Think Are Healthy, But Aren’t

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10 Foods You Probably Think Are Healthy, But Aren’t

via StrongLifts.com by Mehdi on 7/1/08

Cereals aren’t as healthy as you think. Image credit: hello sunrise

To build muscle & lose fat, 90% of your diet must consist of whole unprocessed foods. That’s anything that doesn’t come out of a box like meats, veggies, eggs, fruits, etc. Eating 6 meals/day leaves room for 4 junk meals per week.

You’re already doing that but not getting results? Maybe you’re not eating that healthy. Here are 10 foods you might think are healthy because they’re labeled as such, but which in reality are anything but healthy.

1. Breakfast Cereals. Cereals are labeled healthy & nutritive and recommended for weight loss. Read the labels: cereals are often high in sugar & salt and their vitamin/mineral content is chemical based. Drop that spoon.

Healthy alternative: one of these 7 breakfast recipes.

2. Granola Bars. Granola bars consist of healthy oats & nuts. But they’re glued together with blood sugar raising ingredients like corn syrup. Some bars even contain chocolate chips, making them as bad as candy bars.

Healthy alternative: homemade protein bars.

3. Yogurt with Fruit at The Bottom. Fat free doesn’t mean healthy. Labels tell you they contain added sugars, corn syrup or artificial sweeteners. Same with fat free frozen yogurts which can contain 20g sugars per 1/2 cup.

Healthy alternative: plain unflavored yogurt mixed with fruit cut into pieces.

4. Bread. Convenient and tastes good, but not as healthy as you think. Whole grain or whole wheat means nothing. Dark bread can still contain corn syrup & trans-fats and eating too much bread will make you fat.

Healthy alternative: Ezekiel Bread, but lower your bread intake.

Bread is also not as healthy as you think. Image credit: Harald Schmid

5. Sandwiches. Often labelled “fitness” or “light”, but containing sugar-laden salad dressings, little veggies & proteins and too much white bread. Freshness is questionable and you need the foot-long to fill your stomach.

Healthy alternative: make your own sandwiches.

6. Fruit Juice. Even 100% fruit juice has added sugars, usually fructose. Cans of fruit juice contain up to 38g sugar per 8oz. Excess fructose causes obesity, bad cholesterol, poor appetite control, etc.

Healthy alternative: home-made fruit juice or eat fruit.

7. Sport Drinks. Supposed to help you replenish electrolytes, carbs, etc. But it’s actually sugar water, with up to 30g sugar/serving. If you eat healthy and don’t drink 2 gallons water in 1 setting, you don’t risk water intoxication.

Healthy alternative: water during workout, protein + carbs post workout.

8. Fast Food Salads. Contain sugar-laden salad dressings, croutons made from refined white flour or white floor pasta. In many cases you’re better off ordering a double cheeseburger than a chicken salad.

Healthy alternative: make your own salads.

9. Frozen Meals. Nothing is wrong with frozen veggies/fruits. But a lot is wrong with frozen meals often labeled “light” or “healthy”. They’re processed, high in sugar, and come with sauces & sodium. Avoid.

Healthy alternative: cook all your meals for the day in the morning or evening.

10. Diet Soda. Contain artificial sweeteners like the controversed aspartame. Do your research and decide if you want to take the risk. Start with this & this thread on diet soda in StrongLifts.com Forum.

Healthy alternative: water, water with squeezed lemon, green tea.

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Why You Should NEVER Do The Atkins Diet for Fat Loss

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Why You Should NEVER Do The Atkins Diet for Fat Loss

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The Atkins Diet is one of the most popular diets. 1 out of 11 North-Americans were on the Atkins diet back in 2003-2004. People reported losing 20lbs of weight during the first 2 weeks on Dr. Robert Atkins’ low carb diet.

But is the Atkins Diet effective for fat loss? In this post you’ll get an overview of the Atkins Diet and how it compares with other fat loss diets.

How The Atkins Diet Works. The Atkins Diet is a low carb diet. Legumes, fruits and starches are out until later in the diet. This forces your body to use fat for energy instead of sugar. The Atkins Diet has 4 phases:

• Induction Phase. You limit your daily carb intake to 20g. These should come from veggies. The induction phase lasts 2 weeks.
• Ongoing Weight Loss Phase. You up your carb intake by 5g/day each week. This phase lasts until you’re within 10lbs of your goal weight.
• Pre-Maintenance. You increase your carb intake by 10g/day each week. Goal is to find how much carbs you can eat without gaining weight.
• Lifestyle Maintenance. Whole foods and moderate carb intake. You can go back to previous phases if you gain weight.

What’s Wrong with Atkins? The Atkins Diet has you focus on losing weight, rather than losing fat. Wrong approach as I explained in Weight Loss vs. Fat Loss. More stuff that’s wrong with the Atkins Diet:

• Little Fat Loss. Carbs bind to water. Dropping your carb intake causes weight loss: water loss. Track your body fat using a fat caliper and you’ll see your weight loss isn’t pure fat loss on the Atkins Diet.
• Not for Lifters. Muscles use carbs for energy. Without carbs, you’ll lack energy during high intensity activities like weight lifting. The Atkins Diet can only work if you’re sedentary.
• Muscle Loss. Atkins doesn’t mix with strength training. Without strength training, your metabolic rate will go down, you’ll lose muscle and you’ll have a harder time sticking to your diet.
• Yo-Yo Diet. After the big weight loss — which is mainly water loss — the first 2 weeks on the Atkins Diet, progress gets slower. Often a plateau follows, which can make you quit and regain everything you lost.

8 Nutrition Rules vs. Atkins Diet. The 8 Nutrition Rules is also a low carb/high protein diet. But unlike the Atkins Diet it has you cycle between lower & higher carb intakes so you lose fat while your muscles get carbs for energy.

• Carbs Post Workout. Limiting starchy carbs to post workout increases fat loss while giving your muscles energy for strength training.
• Simple. You don’t need to count macros with the 8 Nutrition Rules and there aren’t 4 phases. You just eat whole foods and limit carbs.

Note that the Anabolic Diet is also different than the Atkins Diet. On the Anabolic Diet you avoid carbs for 2 weeks too, but then you load carbs 2 days per week. Your body uses these carbs for weight lifting on weekdays.

The right way to go low-carb is to cycle your carb intake. You need carbs for strength training. And you need strength training so you lose fat not muscle. Always focus on fat loss so you know what your weight loss is.

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How Many Meals Should You Eat Daily: Eat Every 3 Hours?

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How Many Meals Should You Eat Daily: Eat Every 3 Hours?

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Do you need to eat every 3 hours? This question came up several times in the forum, like here. And usually it stems out of convenience: you lack time or are too lazy to cook. So you’re looking for a way to rationalize.

No time to eat? Make time, your body needs food. No time to cook 6x/day? Me neither. That’s why you must batch cook 1x/day. But practical things aside, let’s see if your body benefits from eating every 3 hours.

Why You Don’t Need to Eat Every 3 Hours. Popular myth: your metabolism — how many calories you burn at rest — is higher if you eat more frequent meals. That’s how eating every 3 hours would increase fat loss.

Research shows that eating every 3 hours doesn’t increase your metabolism. And less frequent meals or fasting doesn’t decrease your metabolism neither. Forum member Leanstrong posted the studies. Thank him for the info.

Why You Need to Eat Every 3 hours. Eating every day at the same time will make you hungry each day at the same time. More benefits:

• Fat Loss. You’ll get hungry if you go without food for more than 3 hours. And this can make you overeat at the next meal, preventing fat loss.
• Weight Gain. Try eating 6000kcal/day in 3 meals. Gaining weight is a lot easier if you spread your calories in 6-7 meals per day.
• Less Hunger. Smaller meals decrease your stomach size over time. Your stomach will feel full sooner. You’ll also stabilize blood sugar & insulin.
• More Energy. Eating 3 large meals of 1000kcal will make you sleepy & lethargic. Smaller meals: more energy, better focus, no set stomach.
• Less Cheating. You know you’ll have a healthy meal within 3 hours. Psychologically this makes it easier to keep your diet healthy.

Tips to Make Your Life Easier. Lack of time will prevent you to eat more than 3-4 meals/day. Here are some tips to make things work:

• Prepare Food in Advance. Cook your food for your day while making breakfast or dinner. This takes 1h and saves you stress the rest of the day. You’ll also save money compared to buying food outside.
• Take Food with You. Get plastic boxes and take everything with you to work/school. If you spend a lot of time in your car: buy a fridge.
• Free Time to Eat. Too busy at work? Take breaks. You’ll focus better if you take one every 2 hours. Read the Power of Full Engagement.
• Stop Caring. About what people do or say about your diet. This is your life and you have your goals. Make it happen.

What About Intermittent Fasting? On these diets you alternate fasting with eating. The length of the fast & feed depends on the diet. Examples:

• Alternate Day Fasting: 36h fast, 12h feed.
• Eat Stop Eat: 24h fast 1-2x/week.
• Fast-5: 19h fast, 5h feed.
• Leangains: 16h fast, 8h feed.
• Warrior Diet: 20h fast, 4h feed.

I’m doing Eat Stop Eat since 10 weeks now and highly enjoy it. Read my review here and the discussion here. The Warrior Diet and Leangains also work if you lift weights. Read this & this discussion in the forum.

Realize, however, that fasting is a different game. Eat every 3 hours or fast intermittently. There’s no middle way.

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Nutrition 101: 8 Simple Nutrition Rules to Build Muscle, Lose Fat & Get Stronger

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How you look is largely influenced by what you eat. Lack of muscle mass, high body fat, lack of energy at work or at the gym, bad skin, digestive problems, … All of that can be caused by unhealthy nutrition.

Since there’s a lot of confusion about what to eat and why, here are 8 simple nutrition rules that will help you build muscle, lose fat & get stronger.

1. Eat Breakfast. You get energy from the first hour and you’ll be less hungry the rest of the day. It also sets the trend: you’ll tend to eat healthier if your day starts with a strong & healthy breakfast.

Your best bet: omelets, smoothies & cottage cheese. Read how to build the habit of eating breakfast and try these breakfast recipes.

2. Eat Every 3 Hours. The easiest way: breakfast, lunch, dinner, post workout, pre bed and 2 snacks in between. Benefits:

• Less Hunger. Eating more smaller meals vs. few big meals will decrease your stomach size. You’ll feel full faster and your waist will trim.
• Less Cravings. Not eating for long periods usually causes overeating at the next meal or ending at the candy machine.

Eat at fixed times every day and your body will get hungry at those fixed times. Example: 7am, 10am, 1pm, 4pm, 6pm, 7pm & 10pm.

3. Eat Protein with Each Meal. You need protein to build and maintain muscle. Proteins also help fat loss since they have the highest thermic effect. And they satiate: proteins make you full longer than carbs.

How much protein should you eat daily? At least 1g per pound of body-weight. That’s 200g/day if you weigh 200lbs. The easiest way to get this amount is to eat a whole protein source with each meal. Some include:

• Red Meat. Beef, pork, lamb, deer, buffalo, etc.
• Poultry. Chicken, turkey, duck, etc.
• Fish. Tuna, salmon, sardines, mackerel, etc.
• Eggs. Don’t believe the cholesterol myths. Eat the yolk.
• Dairy. Milk, cheese, cottage cheese, quark, yogurt, etc.
• Whey. Not necessary but great for easy post workout shakes.

Check also these protein sources for vegetarians & vegans.

4. Eat Fruits & Veggies with Each Meal. Most of them are low calorie: you can eat your stomach full without gaining fat or weight. Fruits & veggies are also full of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and fiber which helps digestion.

Some of my favorite fruits & veggies are: apples, berries, pineapple, oranges, bananas, spinach, broccoli, tomatoes, pumpkin, beans, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, bok choy, roman lettuce, chicory, peas, etc

5. Eat Carbs Post Workout Only. 70% of population is carb intolerant: they get fat eating excess carbs. While you need carbs for energy, most people eat more than they need. Limit your carb intake to post workout only.

• Eat Fruits & Veggies with all Meals. These contain little carbs compared to whole grains. Exception: corn, carrots, raisins.
  
• Other Carbs Post Workout Only. This is rice, pasta, bread, potatoes, quinoa, oats, etc. Avoid white carbs and eat whole grain.
• Exception. If you’re a skinny guy who wants to gain weight: eat carbs post workout and post post workout. More if needed.

6. Eat Healthy Fats. Healthy fats improve fat loss and health. They also satiate, digest slowly and are cheap. Eat healthy fats with every meal and avoid artificial trans -fats & margarine. Balance your fat intake.

• Saturated Fats. Increase testosterone levels. Dietary cholesterol is not bound to blood cholesterol. Real butter, whole eggs, red meat.
• Monounsaturated Fats. Protect against heart diseases and cancers. Extra virgin olive oil, olives, mixed nuts.
• Polyunsaturated Fats. Increase testosterone levels, promote fat loss, decrease inflammation, … Fish oil, ground flax seeds, mixed nuts.

7. Drink Water. Strength training causes water loss through sweating which can impair muscle recovery. Drinking water prevents dehydration but also hunger since an empty stomach can make you think you’re hungry.

• 1 US Gallon Water/Day. Drink 1 cup of water first thing on waking up, 2 cups with each meal and sip water during your workout.
• Get a Brita Filter. Cheaper than bottled water and tastes better than straight tap water. Try also green tea & water with squeezed lemon.
• Ignore Water Intoxication. Eating healthy as explained in this post will make sure you replenish your electrolytes. Unless you do crazy stuff like drinking 2 gallons water in 10mins, you’ll be safe.

8. Eat Whole Foods 90% of The Time. Read 10 foods you think are healthy but aren’t and 20 super foods. To really get the results you want, 90% of your food intake should consist of whole foods.

• Whole Foods. Unprocessed and unrefined (or little refined) foods that come as close as possible to their natural state. Examples: fresh meat, fish, poultry, eggs, veggies, legumes, fruits, rice, oats, quinoa, …
• Processed Foods. Usually contain added sugars, trans-fats, nitrates, corn syrup, sodium and more chemicals. Examples: bagels, fruit bars, cereals, pizza, cookies, sausages, frozen meals, supplements, …

Eat whole foods 90% of the time. Difference in result is insignificant compared to eating 100% healthy. So if you eat 6x/day, you can eat 4 junk meals per week guilt-free. Same with alcohol & sweet drinks: 10% of the time is ok.

Example Diet. Forget about portion size and calories. Just eat your stomach full. You won’t get fat eating healthy foods. Especially not if you exercise and with all the veggies. Example diet using the above 8 nutrition rules:

• Breakfast: eggs with veggies, orange, green tea
• Snack: mixed nuts, pear
• Lunch: tuna, roman lettuce, olives, olive oil
• Snack: cottage cheese with apple
• Post workout: ground round, quinoa, spinach, banana
• Dinner: chicken, spinach, baby carrots, peer
• Pre-bed snack: cottage cheese, berries, ground flax seeds, fish oil

Nobody has time to cook 6x/day. Prepare your food for the day while making breakfast or dinner. This takes about 1 hour and is key to making this work.

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Expert Review Of : Your Six Pack Quest By Vince Delmonte

A man's midsection can be referred to by many names. Two of the most popular names people call a man's midsection is "beer belly" or "six pack". As you might know, a "beer belly" refers to a midsection that has excess body fat. The image you might get in your mind is an overhanging belly hanging over someone's pants. On the other hand, a "six pack" refers to a midsection that is ripped and has definition.

Naturally, most guys are on a "Six Pack Quest" where they would like to develop washboard abs. Besides the obvious health benefits of not carrying around excess fat, guys are usually motivated to have a "six pack" to impress females.

In this review, we'll take a look at an exercise program called "Your Six Pack Quest" put together by author and fitness expert Vince Delmonte.

A Quick Review Of How "Your Six Pack Quest" Actually Works

As the name implies, the overall goal of the program is to help guys develop washboard defined abs. The beauty of the program is it encompasses different levels for different people - from absolute newbies to more advanced individuals. It also has a step-by-step diet plan as well.

One of the biggest highlights of "Your Six Pack Quest" is the inclusion of a 16-week, 3-day metabolic boost fat loss program. Included in this is a motivation plan, weight training program, cardio outline, meal plan, supplement guide and lifestyle plan.

Who's Vince Del Monte?

The creator of the program is Vince Del Monte, one of the most sought after fitness experts in the industry. Vince himself went through an impressive body transformation...and today sports one of the most incredible physiques around. It is some of the very same methods that worked for him that he includes in "Your Six Pack Quest".

The Pros & Cons Of "Your Six Pack Quest"

The pro of "Your Six Pack Quest" is the amount of information that Vince provides to people. It is a complete system that goes into workout as well as the diet needed to achieve your goals. The only con, ironically enough, is because it has so much information, it can be overwhelming to a brand new person looking to get into shape.

What You Will Get With "Your Six Pack Quest"

Whe you visit the website, you'll be able to read all the information about the program and read testimonials (and see actual "before and after" pics) from people who've used Vince's program. You'll also be given an offer to purchase the premier program which includes:

1. No-Nonsense Muscle Building eBook
2. No-Nonsense Muscle Building DVD
3. Hard Gainers 84-day Mass Meal Plan
4. 29-Week Beginner's Program
5. 29-Week Advanced Program
6. Upside Down Training
7. No-Nonsense Virtual Trainer
8. The Supplement Watch Files
9. Unlimited Lieftime Updates
10. iPod Audio Program
11. 84-day Cheap/Veggie Mass Meal Plan

If you choose not to get the premier program, you can simply opt for the eBook.

So What's The Verdict On "Your Six Pack Quest"?

"Your Six Pack Quest" is recommended for both men and women who want to develop sculpted physiques, specifically a sculpted midsection. With the exercise plan and meal plan, this is by far the best product in the Industry.

Lastly, there is a FULL 60-day money back guarantee! So if you're not completely satisfied... Well, let's just say I don't think you'll have to worry about that. That's how impressed I am with this product... and I know you will be too.

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90 Day Transformation - Day 35 - Workout And Diet

So today was my LEG day... I don't really like LEG days because they're pretty brutal but at least it's also the day where I only workout one bodypart (as opposed to my other day where I usually group 2 or 3 bodyparts together).  So this was my workout today:

 

Legs

- Leg Extensions:  4 Sets X 15 Reps

- Leg Press:  4 Sets X 15 Reps

- Squat Machine:  4 Sets X 15 Reps

- Leg Curls:  4 Sets X 15 Reps

 

As I mentioned in my previous post, I normally vary the amount of weight I use... as long as I can get 15 good reps.  And because I'm trying to lose weight, I kept rest between sets to a minute to a minute and a half (I need to get rest time to 45 seconds to 60 seconds). 

 

After I finished my leg workout, I did 20 minutes of cardio on the treadmill.  I did it interval-style... meaning after I warmed up (brisk walk) for 5 minutes, I ran for 1 minute... then walked for 1 minute... then ran for 1 minute... then walked for 1 minute... and cycled like that until I hit 20 minutes on the treadmill.

 

Some people do cardio every other day..  but since my goal is to lose fat and gain muscle, I try to do 20 minutes of cardio after my weight training with every workout.

 

My diet so far has been pretty healthy today...

 

Whenever I come back from the gym (after a workout), I usually have my biggest meal of the day... then through the course of the day I usually taper down the size of the meals and also cut carbs towards the end of the day.

 

My 1st meal:

- 4 egg whites

- 3 slices of whole wheat toast

- Protein shake

- Coffee and water

 

My 2nd meal:

- Protein shake

 

My 3rd meal:

- BIG Bowl of oatmeal

- Turkey Sandwich

 

My 4th meal:

- Protein shake

- 2 Bananas

 

My 5th meal (which I'm having later)

- Chili (Ground turkey & kidney beans)

 

My 6th meal (an hour and half before bed)

- Protein shake

 

As you can see, I try to get in about 6 SMALL meals a day... instead of 3 big meals.  This helps your metabolism run faster and keeps you from getting too full or too hungry (the latter causing you to overeat).  Speeding up your metabolism like this will help you lose fat.  And as always... as much water as I can drink! :-) 

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Choosing A Gym - 10 Things To Look Out For

Now that you've made the commitment to starting a workout program, the next step is choosing a gym that you will feel comfortable going to on a regular basis. If it isn't, chances are you aren't going to stick with any type of regular plan and will eventually just stop going altogether. By being sure your gym is a good fit for you, you help take yourself one step further to realizing your health and fitness goals. Keep in mind that if a traditional gym isn’t for you, you can definitely set up a home gym where you can get complete workouts all in the privacy of where you live. There are a number of home gym systems out there that include all the equipment you need to perform all the key lifts that should be included in any workout program. 1. Location Who really wants to spend twice as long driving to and from their gym as it takes them to do their workout? After a long day of work you are not going to want to spend a good hour fighting traffic, another hour working out, and then another half an hour driving home. Think about either choosing a gym that is located close to your house or else on the drive to or from work. This is a great option since if you have to pass by it every day, you’ll be reminded of the fact that you should be working out if you choose to skip it. 2. Membership Cost Gym memberships can really vary in costs so it’s a good idea to shop around before making that final commitment. Also consider how long you are signing the contract for as this can vary too. Many gyms like to rope you in for years and if you aren’t quite sure it’s going to be a long-term arrangement, you’re better off finding something that is more short-term. Additionally, if you can wait until around late summer or New Year to sign up, you will find that often many gyms will have special promotions going on at this time. 3. Membership Demographic Another factor to consider is the membership demographic that goes to the gym. Some women will prefer going to an all-ladies gym as it increases their comfort factor. For others, a mixed gym is the perfect solution because half of the reason they go there is to socialize and perhaps even find a date. Whatever your needs, make sure you enquire about this and take it into consideration. 4. Additional Benefits You will want to ask if the gym offers any additional services or benefits along with your basic membership and if there is a fee for these. Such examples would be daycare services, physiotherapy, massage therapy, nutritional counselling, and fitness testing. 5. Operating Hours Always be sure to check the hours of operation of the gym. If you are an early morning exerciser you will want to be sure they are able to cater to this preference. Additionally ask about their holiday policies. Many people enjoy working out on the holidays because it is a relaxed day for them when they can really get in a good workout. If you are looking forward to this and then go and find out the gym is closed, you are going to be more than disappointed. Similarly there are some people who prefer working out late at night so you need to be sure that if this is the case you will be able to do that. 6. Personal Training Services Having some good, qualified personal trainers on hand is critical to helping you realize your full fitness potential. Even if you are fine with your program right now, consider that in a year down the road you might be plateauing and in need of a ‘check-up’ so to speak on your current regime. Having the option available of knowledge staff cannot be stressed enough. Unfortunately many gyms hire almost anyone who has a basic interest in fitness, so be sure to enquire about the actual certifications these trainers hold. 7. Group Fitness Classes Be sure to ask about all the various group fitness classes that are offered at the gym you are considering. Often, when boredom kicks in on your workout plan, this is just the thing to get you going again. These days there are currently thousands of different fitness class styles available, so there is sure to be something that suites your interest. When checking up on this, again inquire if there are any additional fees associated with it so you are prepared for when you go to sign up. 8. Cleanliness One very important factor you want to look for is the cleanliness of the gym. You do not want to be working out on equipment that is not clean as gyms are a place where germs can be in high concentration. Also make sure they have towels and spray bottles in various places around the gym to clean up after workouts, and have a look at the bathrooms and change rooms to make sure they are up to your standards. 9. Type/Quality Of Equipment Looking at the type and quality of the equipment offered in the gym is another thing you must factor in. If you prefer free weights, make sure there is a large number of dumbbells present because during rush hours, these could be hard to come by. Likewise, if you prefer doing your weight training on guided machines, you’ll want to be sure they have enough variety that you can work all the necessary muscles on your body. If you find yourself doing a lot of cardio training as part of your workouts you will want to be sure there are ample machines available. Nothing is more frustrating than getting to the gym after work to find out that there is not a single machine in sight available for you to use. Ask if they offer a sign-up list where you can write your name and time down to reserve a machine. This is a great solution that many gyms have now come up with to make sure their members can get their workouts in. 10. Cancellation Policy Finally take a look at the gym's cancellation policy. If you sign up for a 3 year membership and then end up moving after a year due to work, are you going to be partially refunded? It will be a bad situation if they offer no refund or transfer membership. Some gyms are good about this and some are not so you will have to weigh the likelihood of your cancelling among other things that are discussed above when making your decision. So, be sure you are considering all of these essential factors when choosing gym. Overlooking just one could lead you to being less than happy with your workout facility and this could end up being the reason why you do not stick with your program.

---------------------------------- About the Author: Vince DelMonte is the author of No Nonsense Muscle Building: Skinny Guy Secrets To Insane Muscle Gain found at No Nonsense Muscle Gains

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