Mission: 6-Pack Abs

tattoo break

ryanvan — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 13:34:50 +0000

ayayay I joined the club!! Got me some tattoos guys. I’m under strict orders to not go to the gym for a week. I think however that I could probably shave that down to 5 days. I’m going to put in a tonne of volume when I go back to make up for lost time [...]

halfway pics

ryanvan — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 07:34:23 +0000

hey hey critters! thought i’d upload these..just two pics in the mirror coz i couldn’t get anyone to take any of me..its amazing how hostile people can be when you approach them in the nude asking for a couple of snaps. I think i’m looking more toned. I’m not really bulking though which is [...]

Yogilates as a form of torture

ryanvan — Sat, 03 Sep 2011 10:32:52 +0000

Alright guys..yeh so as my title seems to hint at I had a rather gruesome encounter with the seemingly inconspicuous yogilates. This blend of yoga and pilates (netiher of which I knew anything about beforehand) is a 75 minute long session designed to test even the most hardened of fitness freaks. I had this misconception [...]

first photos guys!

ryanvan — Sun, 28 Aug 2011 13:56:16 +0000

Ok y’all so here it is my first pictures taken a couple of days ago. I actually went to the gym yesterday after doing a spot of scuba in samal. I was sooo tired when we got back off the boat but I was partially inspired by my new korean friends, Brent and Roy who [...]

The Mission

ryanvan — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 11:25:27 +0000

Ok guys so I just got back from meeting with the always fabulous Ivy Fernandez at Holiday Gym and she has confirmed that her gym will indeed be my personal anabolic church for the next 5 weeks. Disclaimer: There will be no prayers or gospel singing getting in the way of this challenge. I’m excited [...]

Weight loss dilemma

Missionary — Fri, 21 Jan 2011 12:08:23 +0000

The dilemma of whether to lose weight or not is becoming a major issue with everyone. Everyone, irrespective of whether it is a man, woman, teenager, all worry about their weight and are always concerned about the fact that should they lose weight or not. When at times weight loss becomes an essential health requirement, [...]

Resistance bands – what they do

Missionary — Wed, 22 Dec 2010 15:43:25 +0000

Resistance bands (sometimes called tubes) are made up of an elastic material that you anchor on a solid or stationary object for working out. They give you a free range of workout because you can place the bands high or low, depending on the target area you plan to build. The great thing about resistance [...]

Importance of protein in our diet

Missionary — Wed, 26 May 2010 10:45:32 +0000

In order to be healthy and in great shape, it is essential that we have a healthy, well-balanced diet. Such a diet must contain these three macronutrients: carbohydrates, fats and proteins. Proteins are essential for muscle and tissue growth, recovery and regeneration — as well as for our survival. Protein is also a natural, dietary [...]

Tips on setting weight-loss goals

Missionary — Sat, 01 May 2010 05:14:05 +0000

It is extremely important to set goals when it comes to losing weight and getting in shape. Though many are aware of the importance of setting goals, what can become a problem is when the goals that are set are unrealistic. Careful attention should be placed upon the goals that you set and to make [...]

Quick, effective abs workout: jackknife sit-ups

Missionary — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 17:03:26 +0000

Jackknife sit-ups are a challenging way to develop strength in your abdominal muscles. Lying flat on the floor with your legs and arms outstretched, and using your abdominal muscles to bring them together, can give you quite a workout. You will definitely feel your abs working in this exercise. Remember to do your stretches and [...]