Archive for January, 2010
Hey Brett, my name is Jeff. I’m 25 years old and I’ve been weight training since high school. Lately I’ve gotten really serious with my training and people at the gym keep telling me I need to compete. It’s something I think I want to do, but don’t know where to start.
by Phorm Athlete, Brett Becker on Jan 29, 2010, under Customer Q & A
That is a question I get a lot from guys your age. First thing you need to do, if you haven’t already, is attend a bodybuilding show. Ask around your gym about what shows are coming up in the area. It’s a good idea to go to a bodybuilding competition as a spectator [...]
A Week in the Life of a Bikini Champion!
by Phorm Athlete, Gillian Risebury on Jan 27, 2010, under Femme Phorm
I often get asked how I manage to juggle all of my obligations and stay in great shape! Let me tell you, some days, it’s a little crazy, but when you have a goal, you make it happen no matter what! In addition to being a mom to a busy two-year old boy [...]
I read on your blog that Ignition/Phormula-1 should not be used directly after a cardio workout. Why is this? I do a lot of running and I am trying to lose some weight. I do some lifting but I am really just trying to be lean and not looking to put on a lot of muscle. I guess my basic question is how should I be using Ignition/Phormula-1 most effectively if I do mostly cardio workouts?
by Chairman & CEO, Andrew Frisella on Jan 21, 2010, under Customer Q & A
First off, if you are looking at getting lean, putting on muscle should be a priority not an afterthought. If you want to be lean and you do just cardio you aren’t going to get there. Cardio burns both muscle and fat, not just fat like most people think. If you aren’t training your muscles [...]
Your First Physique Competition—A “How To” Guide
by Phorm Athlete, Gillian Risebury on Jan 18, 2010, under Physique Competition
I get asked a lot of fitness and nutrition questions but one of the most popular questions I get asked is, “How do I get started in physique competitions?” The decision to prepare for and enter a physique competition can be a daunting one, but I’m here to let you know that it is [...]
2010: A Work In Progress
by Phorm Athlete, Brett Becker on Jan 14, 2010, under Becker Built
I want to start this blog by wishing everyone a Happy New Year! 2010 is here, and frankly, it’s time to get my ass in gear! The holidays were great, especially the time spent with my 23 month old son, Brady, and of course Gillian, my beautiful partner in crime. The beginning [...]
Creating Leverage For a Tremendous 2010
by Chairman & CEO, Andrew Frisella on Jan 06, 2010, under Never Settle
Here we are again, the beginning of a new year, a new decade and new opportunities. It seems like only yesterday we were celebrating the dawn of a new millennium. Yet, here we are 10 years later at the start of a brand new decade. Man, time sure does fly. One thing we Americans [...]