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Arnold Schwarzenegger used to drink a pitcher of beer after his intense body-building workouts. But thanks to Shadyside's newest health-food joint, local gym-goers can enjoy much more appropriate post-workout refreshments: smoothies.   On Aug. 26, John Byrnes, owner of Walnut Street's X... By Chris Young.

There are people who wonder if alcohol affects muscle building. The studies and research shows that if you drink alcohol, your workout will not be as effective, as well as that you will deplete your body of important vitamins. A key ingredient in you diet when you exercise if protein, you should not interfere with this. Unfortunately, alcohol impairs protein synthesis. Protein synthesis is the process where amino acids are joined together to create complete proteins, consumption of alcohol has

Now there are more females learning of the bonuses bodybuilding can provide. Wanting a perfect body with beautiful curves in all the right places is what their aiming to achieve. Body building workouts also tone one's muscles and firm the body making you look younger and fitter. Not only is it about looking good, you will find yourself feeling good, as well as more fit and much stronger. Your overall health and level of fitness will benefit as well. Technically there is no strict distincti

In: Health & Fitness 8Aug2009 by Ricardo d ArgenceOf course, our arms are made up of numerous muscles such as the triceps, which in turn comprise three main muscles. It is also the triceps which are used in all arm movements.Strong and big triceps gives an individual the ability to lift heavy loads. Also, having well-developed triceps is a known characteristic of great and powerful arms. That is why so many people are seen doing military presses, bench presses and any other triceps exercises t

by Ricardo d Argence Developing the shoulders is an important aspect of bodybuilding . In addition to looking amazing when doing a double back bicep pose, they make you look terrific when standing. If you develop your side deltoids in proportion to the biceps, the arms and biceps look large and well defined. The shoulder region includes the posterior, medial, and anterior deltoid muscles. If you are including the whole shoulder girdle, then the rotator cuff muscles as well as the upper trap