Livestream: Breathing Techniques (Body-Solid)
Breathing is usually associated with relaxating activities — yoga, meditation, etc. However, breathing can help facilitate intense workouts and weightlifting. From increasing abdominal pressure to increasing recovery between sets, there are a lot of useful purposes for breathing mechanics. Mike Christopher of Body-Solid, Inc. will explain the importance and benefit of breathing during your...
Dumbbell Bench Press Tips (Livestream)
The Dumbbell Press may be a simple exercise for all levels of bodybuilders but as Mike Christopher of Body-Solid will demonstrate, you won't get significant results until you do it right. Don't miss our next live broadcast this Friday at http://new.livestream.com/accounts/5292116 Each week we'll have expert advice on getting the most from your workouts, proper use of Body-Solid equipment or just...
Built for Life & Times (September 24)
Welcome back to the Body-Solid Built for Life & Times blog. We have a few great articles, insights, tips and motivation for you this time including some information on the importance of sleep to building muscle, a post-workout pizza recipe and a great alternative to a popular CrossFit exercise. #SolidScience – How sleep affects muscle-building If you’re working out but not sleeping enough, you’re doing yourself and your body...
Welcoming Tom Back!
The Body-Solid team welcomed recently-married colleague Tom Roth back with an office full of balloons.
Armless Bodybuilder offers incredible inspiration
Barbie Thomas lost both her arms in a freak accident at the age of 2. Thomas was playing outside, grabbed electric wires and burnt her arms to the bone — she wasn’t suppose to live. Not only is Thomas living, she’s a competitive bodybuilder and model. Thomas placed sixth in June at the Jr. Nationals and fifth at the North American Championships in August. Female bodybuilders are not only required to have...