Dumbbells - a leading way to fitness
Smartness and god looks are today’s need of the hour. It can be said that the era is of strong and healthy people. It has been stated that healthy or fit people are the ones who can give their best to every task that they undertake. A lot many kinds of exercises are undertaken in order to get good health and remain healthy. Some exercises like running or walking or yogic exercises are mostly done without any appliances or equipments but special exercises like the target exercises require equipments. The exercise in which an individual wants to target some specific part of the body often requires special exercising equipments
Dumbbells are one of the commonly found exercising equipments. It can even become a part of your home gym. Due to handy size dumbbells can easily become a part of your home gym. You can do exercises with you dumbbells while hearing and enjoying music. Dumbbells act as one of the most renowned equipments to reduce fat and gaining muscles. The more muscle mass you have the more calories you burn at rest - it's a fact about dumbbells. Dumbbells and dumbbell sets are extremely versatile and one of the best investments you can make for your body. From shoulder presses to dead lifts, dumbbell workouts and dumbbell exercise can be used for both the upper body and lower body to strengthen all your muscle groups. There are many kinds of dumbbells to name a few are Pro-Style Dumbbells, Compact Dumbbells, Hex Dumbbells, Rubber Dumbbells, Chrome Dumbbells, Solid Steel Dumbbells, Neoprene and Vinyl Dumbbells.
There are a number of dumbbell exercises that can be done which are helpful in attaining fitness in true meaning. Hence, dumbbells act as a leading way to attain fitness. It is important to have a guide always with you so that there remains minimum room for injuries or any kind of negative experience.
by JOHN PARKER
Dumbbells - a leading way to fitness
Saturday 14 July 2007
Tuesday 10 July 2007
Butt exercises
Butt exercises
If your goal is toning your gluteal muscles there are several butt exercise to achieve the desired results. Working your gluteal muscles, as with any other muscle can make them toner, and more beautiful. Whether you want to take inches off and tone or turn a flat tush into a nice round one these exercises can do the trick. The gluteal muscles are the center of the body. It helps with your balance because it is the biggest muscle in the body. Butt exercises provides lower body strength for lifting as well as other movements such as pedaling a bicycle. If your goal is a bigger butt then add more weight and do less reps. These butt exercises will definitely add quality muscle to your rear. If your goal is toning then light or no weight is the key. This will firm what you have plus burn the fat off.
Butt exercise 1 Standing kickback with no weights
Stand facing a walk, lightly holding on with your hands for balance. Lean slightly forward so that your whole body is in a straight line. Shift your weight onto your left leg. Slowly raise your right leg as far behind you as you can, feeling the contraction in your butt. Your knee should be slightly bent. Don’t arch your back or over extend yourself. Hold on for a second, then slowly lower your leg. Finish the set, then switch to your left leg.
Butt exercise 2 Duck squat with dumbbell
With your feet farther than shoulder-width apart, your knees unlocked, and your toes pointing out, hold a dumbbell by the end, using both hands with your arms extended. Your chest should be out, your shoulders back, your abs tight, and your back straight. Keep your head in line with your spine and look straight ahead. There will be a slight forward lean to your upper body, which is natural. Slowly squat until your thighs are parallel to the ground. Don’t bounce, and don’t let your knees turn in. Hold for second. Then, keeping your feet flat on the floor, rise slowly with your hips slightly forward and your abs tight.
Butt exercise 3 Kneeling Kickback
Get down on your hands and knees. Keeping your right knee slightly bent slowly raise you right leg behind you until your thigh is parallel to your torso. Hold for a second, then slowly return almost to the starting position. Immediately raise your leg again before it touches the floor. Finish the set then switch legs.
Butt exercise 4 Alternation Lunge
Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, your hands on you hips. Keep your upper body uright and your head in line with your spine. Take a long step forward with your right foot. Plant that foot firmly on the floor an bend your knees until your right thigh is parallel to the floor. Don’t let your right knee extend past your right foot. Your left leg should be extended behind you, the knee slightly bent and the heel raised. Immediately step back with your right foot, pressing your left heel to the ground. Your feet should be shoulder-width apart. Repeat the exercise with your left foot. That makes one repetition.
I am a 32 year-old personal trainer from Birmingham, AL. My experience includes over six years of Personal Training. I have studied diet techniques, weightlifting, and nutrition for over 10 years. This includes the study of kinesiology at the University of Alabama. You may visit Fitness website for additional questions.
by CLINTON WALKER
Butt exercises
If your goal is toning your gluteal muscles there are several butt exercise to achieve the desired results. Working your gluteal muscles, as with any other muscle can make them toner, and more beautiful. Whether you want to take inches off and tone or turn a flat tush into a nice round one these exercises can do the trick. The gluteal muscles are the center of the body. It helps with your balance because it is the biggest muscle in the body. Butt exercises provides lower body strength for lifting as well as other movements such as pedaling a bicycle. If your goal is a bigger butt then add more weight and do less reps. These butt exercises will definitely add quality muscle to your rear. If your goal is toning then light or no weight is the key. This will firm what you have plus burn the fat off.
Butt exercise 1 Standing kickback with no weights
Stand facing a walk, lightly holding on with your hands for balance. Lean slightly forward so that your whole body is in a straight line. Shift your weight onto your left leg. Slowly raise your right leg as far behind you as you can, feeling the contraction in your butt. Your knee should be slightly bent. Don’t arch your back or over extend yourself. Hold on for a second, then slowly lower your leg. Finish the set, then switch to your left leg.
Butt exercise 2 Duck squat with dumbbell
With your feet farther than shoulder-width apart, your knees unlocked, and your toes pointing out, hold a dumbbell by the end, using both hands with your arms extended. Your chest should be out, your shoulders back, your abs tight, and your back straight. Keep your head in line with your spine and look straight ahead. There will be a slight forward lean to your upper body, which is natural. Slowly squat until your thighs are parallel to the ground. Don’t bounce, and don’t let your knees turn in. Hold for second. Then, keeping your feet flat on the floor, rise slowly with your hips slightly forward and your abs tight.
Butt exercise 3 Kneeling Kickback
Get down on your hands and knees. Keeping your right knee slightly bent slowly raise you right leg behind you until your thigh is parallel to your torso. Hold for a second, then slowly return almost to the starting position. Immediately raise your leg again before it touches the floor. Finish the set then switch legs.
Butt exercise 4 Alternation Lunge
Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, your hands on you hips. Keep your upper body uright and your head in line with your spine. Take a long step forward with your right foot. Plant that foot firmly on the floor an bend your knees until your right thigh is parallel to the floor. Don’t let your right knee extend past your right foot. Your left leg should be extended behind you, the knee slightly bent and the heel raised. Immediately step back with your right foot, pressing your left heel to the ground. Your feet should be shoulder-width apart. Repeat the exercise with your left foot. That makes one repetition.
I am a 32 year-old personal trainer from Birmingham, AL. My experience includes over six years of Personal Training. I have studied diet techniques, weightlifting, and nutrition for over 10 years. This includes the study of kinesiology at the University of Alabama. You may visit Fitness website for additional questions.
by CLINTON WALKER
Butt exercises
Friday 6 July 2007
Healthy Weight Loss Program
Healthy Weight Loss Program
Do you, like 61% of the adults in the United States need to lose weight? Are you looking to lose the weight and keep it off?
Every day thousands of people go on crash diets and lose a lot of weight very quickly. This however is not the best way to trim down in a healthy manner, and most of the weight lost while on a crash diet tends to come back, not stay off.
Your goal should be to focus on losing very small amounts of weight at a time. It may take quite a bit longer than you want it to, but it will be better for you in the long run and you will be more likely to keep the weight off.
Focusing on better eating habits is the key to losing weight once and for all. By cutting your portions down to a single portion of each item, you will begin to notice the difference. If you throw in eating better foods, those that are rich in the nutrients that your body craves, you will begin to notice an even larger difference and when you throw in exercise, you will be on the right, healthy track to losing weight.
You should begin to notice a difference within a week or two. A 2-pound loss per week is average and healthy. Your change in eating habits will attribute to one pound, while the exercise will take off the other pound. That is why it is very important to eat right and exercise daily.
by Jennifer Crane
Healthy Weight Loss Program
Do you, like 61% of the adults in the United States need to lose weight? Are you looking to lose the weight and keep it off?
Every day thousands of people go on crash diets and lose a lot of weight very quickly. This however is not the best way to trim down in a healthy manner, and most of the weight lost while on a crash diet tends to come back, not stay off.
Your goal should be to focus on losing very small amounts of weight at a time. It may take quite a bit longer than you want it to, but it will be better for you in the long run and you will be more likely to keep the weight off.
Focusing on better eating habits is the key to losing weight once and for all. By cutting your portions down to a single portion of each item, you will begin to notice the difference. If you throw in eating better foods, those that are rich in the nutrients that your body craves, you will begin to notice an even larger difference and when you throw in exercise, you will be on the right, healthy track to losing weight.
You should begin to notice a difference within a week or two. A 2-pound loss per week is average and healthy. Your change in eating habits will attribute to one pound, while the exercise will take off the other pound. That is why it is very important to eat right and exercise daily.
by Jennifer Crane
Healthy Weight Loss Program
Sunday 1 July 2007
Are You a Bodybuilder or a Powerlifter?
Are You a Bodybuilder or a Powerlifter?
For any person making the switch from bodybuilder to powerlifter, or are new to the whole fitnessw thing and want to learn the differences between the two sports, then this article is for you. Bodybuilding and powerlifting may sound the same, but they are actually the complete opposite. You are going to learn why they are the opposite and the differences between the two sports in training, dieting, and supplementation.
The bodybuilder`s training routine emphasizes whichever goal the bodybuilder may have. Let`s say that a bodybuilder is getting ready for a contest and is only paying attention to getting toned. His training routine would start consisting of lighter weights just with more repetitions. In powerlifting, it is completely different! In a powerlifting contest, three events (squat, bench press, and deadlift) determine the overall winner. This is why powerlifters use a periodized training program which consists of four phases. 1) Hypertrophy2) Basic Strength3) Maximum Strength 4) Transition Speed Bodybuilders must pay more attention what they eat than what powerlifters do because of the simple fact of bodybuilders keeping fat gain to a minimum. Powerlifters don`t have to go through the twelve weeks of severe dieting that bodybuilders go through, but they still have to keep their food intake high enough to stay in an anabolic state. Powerlifters get to eat more but that can actually be a bad thing for them because they simply have to eat more of the same healthy foods, which can make one feel sick after a week or so. However, bodybuilders and powerlifters diets both emphasize eating to gain muscle but powerlifters don`t have to worry about eating for fat loss. A bodybuilder`s supplement cupboard would most likely consist of a healthy fat source, multivitamin, and whatever supplements for the goal that they are emphasizing. A powerlifter`s cupboard would contain the same basic supplements but only with more of the muscle building supplements such as creatine, ZMA, protein powder, and weight gainers. You will seldom ever see a powerlifter supplementing with weight loss products unless they are at the point of having too much bodyfat that is having a negative impact on their lifts. Bodybuilding and powerlifting are both great sports to be involved with, but it is important that you know the differences between the two so that you`re not confused. If you are currently in one of the sports and would like to further educate yourself on the differences between the two, attend a contest and see which one that you like best. You never know, maybe that bodybuilding body is more suited for powerlifting, and vice-versa. You just never know until you try it. Until next time, later
http://www.powerliftingsupplements.com/
http://www.e-normous.biz/nutrition.asp
http://clubs.uqsport.uq.edu.au/uqpwc/pl_training.htm
http://cellbasics.com/power_lifting/nutrition.html
http://www.discussbodybuilding.com/POWERLIFTING_NUTRITION/m_86490/tm.htm
by Zach Bashore
Are You a Bodybuilder or a Powerlifter?
For any person making the switch from bodybuilder to powerlifter, or are new to the whole fitnessw thing and want to learn the differences between the two sports, then this article is for you. Bodybuilding and powerlifting may sound the same, but they are actually the complete opposite. You are going to learn why they are the opposite and the differences between the two sports in training, dieting, and supplementation.
The bodybuilder`s training routine emphasizes whichever goal the bodybuilder may have. Let`s say that a bodybuilder is getting ready for a contest and is only paying attention to getting toned. His training routine would start consisting of lighter weights just with more repetitions. In powerlifting, it is completely different! In a powerlifting contest, three events (squat, bench press, and deadlift) determine the overall winner. This is why powerlifters use a periodized training program which consists of four phases. 1) Hypertrophy2) Basic Strength3) Maximum Strength 4) Transition Speed Bodybuilders must pay more attention what they eat than what powerlifters do because of the simple fact of bodybuilders keeping fat gain to a minimum. Powerlifters don`t have to go through the twelve weeks of severe dieting that bodybuilders go through, but they still have to keep their food intake high enough to stay in an anabolic state. Powerlifters get to eat more but that can actually be a bad thing for them because they simply have to eat more of the same healthy foods, which can make one feel sick after a week or so. However, bodybuilders and powerlifters diets both emphasize eating to gain muscle but powerlifters don`t have to worry about eating for fat loss. A bodybuilder`s supplement cupboard would most likely consist of a healthy fat source, multivitamin, and whatever supplements for the goal that they are emphasizing. A powerlifter`s cupboard would contain the same basic supplements but only with more of the muscle building supplements such as creatine, ZMA, protein powder, and weight gainers. You will seldom ever see a powerlifter supplementing with weight loss products unless they are at the point of having too much bodyfat that is having a negative impact on their lifts. Bodybuilding and powerlifting are both great sports to be involved with, but it is important that you know the differences between the two so that you`re not confused. If you are currently in one of the sports and would like to further educate yourself on the differences between the two, attend a contest and see which one that you like best. You never know, maybe that bodybuilding body is more suited for powerlifting, and vice-versa. You just never know until you try it. Until next time, later
http://www.powerliftingsupplements.com/
http://www.e-normous.biz/nutrition.asp
http://clubs.uqsport.uq.edu.au/uqpwc/pl_training.htm
http://cellbasics.com/power_lifting/nutrition.html
http://www.discussbodybuilding.com/POWERLIFTING_NUTRITION/m_86490/tm.htm
by Zach Bashore
Are You a Bodybuilder or a Powerlifter?
Newbie’s Guide to Developing Strength and Size In Bodybuilding
Newbie’s Guide to Developing Strength and Size In Bodybuilding.
In this article I will address one of the many mistakes the newbie bodybuilder make and give a simple antidote to the problem of developing strength and size for fastest result.
Most neophytes don't know how to get started in bodybuilding they spend many years doing the wrong things before they learn what the right things are. In this article I will address one of the mistakes the newbie's make and give a simple antidote to the problem of developing strength and size as a bodybuilder.
You can find more articles on training and a question and answer section, written by real bodybuilders at http://fire-iron-online.com Check it out and get your bodybuilding problems solved
I think before we go any further its important to understand that strength training for a bodybuilder is not the same as for other athletes. A bodybuilder must develop strength while building muscle size, shape and endurance, and on many occasions these goals are exclusive of each other. So let's start this discussion with how to choose the correct weight.
What does your trainer mean when he says light weight, moderate or heavy? How do you know by the weight what rep count you should use? I’ll try to simplify this all too confusing problem in just a few lines.
Heavy weight is any amount that is so heavy that on your first set you can only complete 6 to 8 reps. I think it goes to reason that on your second and third set you will not be able to complete as many.
Moderate weight is any amount that is so heavy that on your first set you can only complete 8- 12 reps. Of course less on the following sets. Finally, light weight is any amount that is so heavy that on your first set you can only complete 15-25 reps
Now there is one more thing that I want to address that is strength. Understand this, just because you are getting bigger does not mean you are getting stronger; however, if you are getting stronger you are getting bigger even if you can't see the size increase! Finally, train to get stronger, but not for strength, if you understand the principles of the Progressive Resistance System this will make more sense
The four days per week workout, the four days per week is called a split routine, because the body is split into four sections Unlike a lot of trainers I think there is a relationship between growth and total amount of sets completed in a week's time. On the three day routine you had 9 set for chest, back and quads, and six set for shoulders. In this routine the weekly sets will range between 12 and 16 per body part.
In no way do I advocate the High Intensity Training (HIT) methods that you'll find in all over the internet. I don't deny how well they work; I just feel much of the injury throughout my career has come as a result of working out with too much intensity. Age and wisdom has taught me to the never to even advocate the negative or forced reps for any reason I personally call them injury reps! But let's move on to what will work.
Some important things to understand about this routine
1. Workouts are never longer than 1 hour! Never!
2. Dips are done with no weight, except "bench dips" if you have a partner
3. "Max" represents the most you can do correctly (never do forced reps)
4. Unless I specify dumbbells, use only barbell
5. Shoulder press are done to the front of the chest not behind the neck See article my article on shoulder injuries
6. Lat pull downs are done at shoulder width never wider and only to the front of the chest.
7. Seated row are done either on a seated row machine or on seated on a low cable row machine. If doing them on a low cable row machine lean forward only enough to full extend your arms keep lower back arched. Never let the shoulders roll forward for that "extra stretch"
8. Barbell curls are done in smoothly never jerky or fast.
9. Leg press are done with full range of motion your calf should touch your hamstring at the stretched position.
10. Leg curls should be contracted until heel touches you butt.
11. Seated calf raises this exercise is harder than it appears. Calf should get a full stretch at the bottom of the movement, and completely contracted at the top.
12. Warm up and cool down with about 10 t 15 minutes of stationary bike or ski machine (I only do low or no impact aerobics, never run, never stairs,)
13. Stretch only after you have completed the workout and only for the muscles worked that day.
Workout 1 Monday
Dips4 set of 8-12 reps
Bench press4 set of 8-12 reps
Dumbbell Shoulder Press4 set of 8-12 reps
Shoulder Shrugs4 set of 8-12 reps
Workout 2 Tuesday
Pull Ups4sets of 6-8 Reps
Lat pull downs4 sets of 8-12 reps
Seated Rows4 sets of 8-12 reps
Seated Calf Raises4 sets of 15-25 reps
Workout 3 Thursday (after one day rest)
Hack Squats4 sets of 15-25 reps
Leg Press4sets of 15-25 reps
Leg Curls4 sets of 8-12 reps
Standing Calf Raises4 sets of 15-25 reps
Workout 4 Friday
Barbell Curls3 sets of 8-12 reps
Dumbbell Curls3 sets of 8-12 reps
Bench Dips4 sets of 8-12 Reps
Close Grip Bench Press4 sets of 8-12 reps
by Troy Pearsall
Newbie’s Guide to Developing Strength and Size In Bodybuilding.
In this article I will address one of the many mistakes the newbie bodybuilder make and give a simple antidote to the problem of developing strength and size for fastest result.
Most neophytes don't know how to get started in bodybuilding they spend many years doing the wrong things before they learn what the right things are. In this article I will address one of the mistakes the newbie's make and give a simple antidote to the problem of developing strength and size as a bodybuilder.
You can find more articles on training and a question and answer section, written by real bodybuilders at http://fire-iron-online.com Check it out and get your bodybuilding problems solved
I think before we go any further its important to understand that strength training for a bodybuilder is not the same as for other athletes. A bodybuilder must develop strength while building muscle size, shape and endurance, and on many occasions these goals are exclusive of each other. So let's start this discussion with how to choose the correct weight.
What does your trainer mean when he says light weight, moderate or heavy? How do you know by the weight what rep count you should use? I’ll try to simplify this all too confusing problem in just a few lines.
Heavy weight is any amount that is so heavy that on your first set you can only complete 6 to 8 reps. I think it goes to reason that on your second and third set you will not be able to complete as many.
Moderate weight is any amount that is so heavy that on your first set you can only complete 8- 12 reps. Of course less on the following sets. Finally, light weight is any amount that is so heavy that on your first set you can only complete 15-25 reps
Now there is one more thing that I want to address that is strength. Understand this, just because you are getting bigger does not mean you are getting stronger; however, if you are getting stronger you are getting bigger even if you can't see the size increase! Finally, train to get stronger, but not for strength, if you understand the principles of the Progressive Resistance System this will make more sense
The four days per week workout, the four days per week is called a split routine, because the body is split into four sections Unlike a lot of trainers I think there is a relationship between growth and total amount of sets completed in a week's time. On the three day routine you had 9 set for chest, back and quads, and six set for shoulders. In this routine the weekly sets will range between 12 and 16 per body part.
In no way do I advocate the High Intensity Training (HIT) methods that you'll find in all over the internet. I don't deny how well they work; I just feel much of the injury throughout my career has come as a result of working out with too much intensity. Age and wisdom has taught me to the never to even advocate the negative or forced reps for any reason I personally call them injury reps! But let's move on to what will work.
Some important things to understand about this routine
1. Workouts are never longer than 1 hour! Never!
2. Dips are done with no weight, except "bench dips" if you have a partner
3. "Max" represents the most you can do correctly (never do forced reps)
4. Unless I specify dumbbells, use only barbell
5. Shoulder press are done to the front of the chest not behind the neck See article my article on shoulder injuries
6. Lat pull downs are done at shoulder width never wider and only to the front of the chest.
7. Seated row are done either on a seated row machine or on seated on a low cable row machine. If doing them on a low cable row machine lean forward only enough to full extend your arms keep lower back arched. Never let the shoulders roll forward for that "extra stretch"
8. Barbell curls are done in smoothly never jerky or fast.
9. Leg press are done with full range of motion your calf should touch your hamstring at the stretched position.
10. Leg curls should be contracted until heel touches you butt.
11. Seated calf raises this exercise is harder than it appears. Calf should get a full stretch at the bottom of the movement, and completely contracted at the top.
12. Warm up and cool down with about 10 t 15 minutes of stationary bike or ski machine (I only do low or no impact aerobics, never run, never stairs,)
13. Stretch only after you have completed the workout and only for the muscles worked that day.
Workout 1 Monday
Dips4 set of 8-12 reps
Bench press4 set of 8-12 reps
Dumbbell Shoulder Press4 set of 8-12 reps
Shoulder Shrugs4 set of 8-12 reps
Workout 2 Tuesday
Pull Ups4sets of 6-8 Reps
Lat pull downs4 sets of 8-12 reps
Seated Rows4 sets of 8-12 reps
Seated Calf Raises4 sets of 15-25 reps
Workout 3 Thursday (after one day rest)
Hack Squats4 sets of 15-25 reps
Leg Press4sets of 15-25 reps
Leg Curls4 sets of 8-12 reps
Standing Calf Raises4 sets of 15-25 reps
Workout 4 Friday
Barbell Curls3 sets of 8-12 reps
Dumbbell Curls3 sets of 8-12 reps
Bench Dips4 sets of 8-12 Reps
Close Grip Bench Press4 sets of 8-12 reps
by Troy Pearsall
Newbie’s Guide to Developing Strength and Size In Bodybuilding.
Hair Removal Tips For Bodybuilders
Hair Removal Tips For Bodybuilders
One of the most time consuming and frustrating parts of bodybuilding is not building muscles, it's removing unwanted hair.
For any competing bodybuilder, hair removal is a must but it's also growing in popularity among casual bodybuilders.
Before looking at recommendations for specific body areas it should be stated that laser hair removal or electrolysis are regarded as the only permanent hair removal methods.
Although the most effective, they are also the most expensive! For full information on laser hair removal and electrolysis, visit this Laser Research Library: http://www.about-hair-removal.com/Laser-Library
Here is checklist of body areas and recommended hair removal methods for each:
Upper Lip, Chin, Mustache and Beard - Men: Shaving. Women: Waxing or sugaring.
Back of Neck - Men: Shaving, clipping. Women: Waxing or sugaring
Chest - Waxing, shaving, depilatories.
CAUTION: Some find the shaving option unacceptable due to the irritation it causes when stubble reappears shortly afterwards. There can also be an acute problem with ingrown hairs in some cases. Once the shaving option is taken for chest hair removal it will need to be done regularly.
Nipples - Tweezing. Stretch the skin slightly, grip the hair close to the root, and pull gently, firmly and evenly. Yanking the hair may cause it to break off thus increasing the risk of ingrown hair.
Shoulders, Back, Arms, Hands, Tummy - Waxing, sugaring, depilatories. Waxing or Sugaring is the best method for all these areas. Taking a shower directly after waxing the back helps eliminate the possibility of acne breakouts and skin redness.
Underarms - Shaving is safe in this area. Hair under the arm grows in all directions so a side to side stroke as well as up and down strokes may be necessary to catch all the hairs. Do not apply deodorants or antiperspirants right after shaving as this can cause acute irritation and soreness. Waxing or sugaring are also safe.
Do not use depilatories to avoid the risk of chemical burns on the sensitive skin in this area.
After the skin in this area has become accustomed to shaving, applying a thin layer of Vaseline petroleum jelly instead of a shaving foam or gel will give a really close shave.
Pubic Area and Bikini Line -If the hair is long it can be cut down with scissors. Then use a waxing or sugaring solution. Careful shaving is also possible.
Genitals - Male - Hair growing on the shaft of the penis and on the testicles can be removed by shaving using a new wet razor. Great care is needed to avoid cuts.
Genitals - Female - Waxing or sugaring is generally best. Shaving will only cause stubble to appear after a few days and it may cause skin irritation and painful bumps.
Anus and Perineum - The Perineum is the area of skin rich in nerve endings located below the anus. In men it extends to the base of the testicles, in women to the vaginal opening. The anus is a mucous membrane. Depilatories should not be used as they can result in serious damage. Shaving produces stubble which may cause irritation as the sides chafe and rub together. Waxing or sugaring are the best methods.
Legs, Feet, Toes - Shaving the legs is popular but the hair grows back after a short time. Waxing or sugaring are preferred although you have to wait until there is about a quarter of an inch of growth.
by: Mike Jones
Hair Removal Tips For Bodybuilders
One of the most time consuming and frustrating parts of bodybuilding is not building muscles, it's removing unwanted hair.
For any competing bodybuilder, hair removal is a must but it's also growing in popularity among casual bodybuilders.
Before looking at recommendations for specific body areas it should be stated that laser hair removal or electrolysis are regarded as the only permanent hair removal methods.
Although the most effective, they are also the most expensive! For full information on laser hair removal and electrolysis, visit this Laser Research Library: http://www.about-hair-removal.com/Laser-Library
Here is checklist of body areas and recommended hair removal methods for each:
Upper Lip, Chin, Mustache and Beard - Men: Shaving. Women: Waxing or sugaring.
Back of Neck - Men: Shaving, clipping. Women: Waxing or sugaring
Chest - Waxing, shaving, depilatories.
CAUTION: Some find the shaving option unacceptable due to the irritation it causes when stubble reappears shortly afterwards. There can also be an acute problem with ingrown hairs in some cases. Once the shaving option is taken for chest hair removal it will need to be done regularly.
Nipples - Tweezing. Stretch the skin slightly, grip the hair close to the root, and pull gently, firmly and evenly. Yanking the hair may cause it to break off thus increasing the risk of ingrown hair.
Shoulders, Back, Arms, Hands, Tummy - Waxing, sugaring, depilatories. Waxing or Sugaring is the best method for all these areas. Taking a shower directly after waxing the back helps eliminate the possibility of acne breakouts and skin redness.
Underarms - Shaving is safe in this area. Hair under the arm grows in all directions so a side to side stroke as well as up and down strokes may be necessary to catch all the hairs. Do not apply deodorants or antiperspirants right after shaving as this can cause acute irritation and soreness. Waxing or sugaring are also safe.
Do not use depilatories to avoid the risk of chemical burns on the sensitive skin in this area.
After the skin in this area has become accustomed to shaving, applying a thin layer of Vaseline petroleum jelly instead of a shaving foam or gel will give a really close shave.
Pubic Area and Bikini Line -If the hair is long it can be cut down with scissors. Then use a waxing or sugaring solution. Careful shaving is also possible.
Genitals - Male - Hair growing on the shaft of the penis and on the testicles can be removed by shaving using a new wet razor. Great care is needed to avoid cuts.
Genitals - Female - Waxing or sugaring is generally best. Shaving will only cause stubble to appear after a few days and it may cause skin irritation and painful bumps.
Anus and Perineum - The Perineum is the area of skin rich in nerve endings located below the anus. In men it extends to the base of the testicles, in women to the vaginal opening. The anus is a mucous membrane. Depilatories should not be used as they can result in serious damage. Shaving produces stubble which may cause irritation as the sides chafe and rub together. Waxing or sugaring are the best methods.
Legs, Feet, Toes - Shaving the legs is popular but the hair grows back after a short time. Waxing or sugaring are preferred although you have to wait until there is about a quarter of an inch of growth.
by: Mike Jones
Hair Removal Tips For Bodybuilders
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