Bodybuilding.com - Ask The Ripped Dude: How Much Cardio Is Too Much?

Contrary to popular belief, there is such a thing as too much cardio.  What kind of effects can too much cardio have on you?  The Ripped Dude from Bodybuilding.com shows you what to expect when you do to much cardio. 

Bodybuilding.com - Ask The Ripped Dude: How Much Cardio Is Too Much?

Bodybuilding.com - Terry Crews: Jerome Mayberry’s 10 Commandments Of The Weight Room

The fitness lifestyle can be fun.  It is easy to have fun with it as actor Terry Crews shows in this hilarious spoof.  Here is Terry as Jerome Mayberry courtesy of bodybuilding.com. 

Bodybuilding.com - Terry Crews: Jerome Mayberry’s 10 Commandments Of The Weight Room

A Message to the Resolutionists: Get in shape....STAY IN SHAPE

The new year is approaching us again.  And just like last year, everyone's favorite resolution is to get in shape.  Hopefully, this won't mirror last year for everyone where they start working out and have lost the urge by February.

Tomorrow is not promised to any of us.  But if we make a commitment to a healthier lifestyle, we can enjoy all of the tomorrows to come.  So remember that a commitment to getting into better shape is just that:  a commitment.  Don't give up and never let anyone or anything stop your progress.  You must adapt all the things that contribute to you getting in better shape into your everyday lifestyle.  If it means slowly backing away from soft drinks and fried foods, it can be done.  If it means a little less salt on your food or sugar in your oatmeal, it can be done.  If it means exercising and educating yourself on fitness, IT CAN BE DONE!

Just know that every journey begis with a single step.  The longer you keep move, the sooner you'll be ruuning on your way to a healtheir life.  Start the journey, stay the course, and reap the benefits.

Bodybuilding.com - Hit Your Peak: 8 Tips For Max Muscle

Want some great tips on how to build muscle?  Here are a few, courtesy of my friends at Bodybuilding.com. 

Bodybuilding.com - Hit Your Peak: 8 Tips For Max Muscle

ZUMBA! with Donita

Everyone has heard about the ZUMBA Fitness craze.  It is a dance workout that is fun for both men and women.  If you live in the Milldegeville or central Georgia area, then you should check out the classes taught by ZUMBA instructor Donita Crowder.  She's energetic, supportive, and her classes are all-around fun from beginning to end.  From Bodyplex classes to ZUMBA parties, she does it all and then some!!!

Check out her facebook page by clicking the link below.  Props due to ZUMBA instructor Amber as well!!

www.facebook.com/pages/Zumba-with-Donita/193065587386497

Bodybuilding.com - Avoid The 5 Deadly Sins Of Fitness!

Getting in shape is not an exact science.  However, you can reach your goals by knowing what NOT to do as well as what to do.  Here are 5 things you don't want to do on your journey to a healthier you, courtesy of Bodybuilding.com.

Bodybuilding.com - Avoid The 5 Deadly Sins Of Fitness!

ADAPT by Anthony Hall, CPT

Adaptation has at least three different definitions.  In the case of fitness, the most appropriate of those may be "something adapted to fit need: something that has been modified to suit different conditions or a different purpose". 

Adapting a healthy lifestyle requires change.  In seeking to make things happen in this pursuit, you ultimately want things about yourself to change.  Therefore, you have to change the things around you.  Does this mean training in a brand-new environment.  It may but let's be clear:  the environment may not be the facility of choice.  It may even be the people around you.  Working out and bouncing ideas off of like-minded individuals such as yourself may help you more than you know.

You must also change your eating habits.  Is this to suggest you go cold turkey?  Absolutely not.  But, once again, you must do what works for you.  There were days when I worked out and never gained any true weight.  I ate everything that could be eaten within the confines of my liking:  ham, fried chicken, porkchops, honey buns, cakes, pies - you name it and I ate it.  However, began to see that in order for me to reach my goals, I had to change my eating habits.  The same must happen for you if you seek to change your look much less your lifestyle.  There are a million and one studies on foods that have been and are being conducted.  Yet, there are some that are universally recognized as staples in a healthy eating plan. 

Above all else, know that change is a constant.  It HAS to happen in order to reach your fitness goals.  Your environment and eating habits must adapt to the pursuit of your goals - long and short-term. Also know that change does not have to happen all at once, but it HAS to happen if you want to get where you want to go.  We have allo heard the saying:  "if you do what you've always done, you'll get what you've also gotten".  The same applies to personal fitness. 

Adapt....

To contact Anthony Hall, please email him at sykhosis@yahoo.com. 

Fitness Articles ::: Motivation Point : Striking the right Attitude

More motivational material.  Some think the hardest part is starting.  Most often, it can be continuing.  This is an article I found for a friend.  Keep on keeping on.  Check out this article about striking the right attitude courtesy of womensfitness.net. 

Fitness Articles ::: Motivation Point : Striking the right Attitude

Bodybuilding.com - Body Transformation: Better Shred Than Dead

A true testimony about the power of personal fitness.  Everyone starts their jounrey somewhere, but you have to keep it moving to reach your destination.  Here is a great piece about a young man determined to live a better life through fitness training and discipline courtesy of Bodybuilding.com

Bodybuilding.com - Body Transformation: Better Shred Than Dead

STRENGTH IN NUMBERS by Anthony Hall, CPT

In the continuous pursuit of physical fitness, some of us often fall by the wayside.  Sometimes, we begin our journey only to drift back into bad habits.  Other times, we just don't know where to start.  How can we solve these issues?

In working out, I've found that a strong support system works wonders for those seeking to create a better life through fitness.  Recently, I've consulted many friends on exercise - trying to provide motivation and keep them focused.  The idea that someone actually wants to see you become a better YOU can be golden, no matter where you are on your journey.  I have also found support in various forms myself. 

For those of you familiar with facebook, I am part of a group that has become an extended family called FITNESS FOR ALL.  The group is headed by Lynn Scott, who himself is changing through fitneess and is seeking Personal Training Certification.  In the group, we support each other with no prejudice or discrimination.  If you are not on facebook, feel free to send me questions and I will answer them to the best of my growing fitness knowledge.  I've gotten and given support from and to friends and family in and out of the gym and in other places.  The goal, as legendary Mr. Olympia Lee Haney often states, is to "Stimulate, not annihilate".   

And, of course, keep checking out FITNESS ALPHA as I relay information for people of all fitness levels.

STAY FIT, EVERYONE!!!

To contact Anthony, please mail him at sykhosis@yahoo.com. 

Bodybuilding.com - Breakfast Bonanza: 5 Fast Starts To A Fit Day – Healthy Breakfast Recipes

A healthy diet is essential if you are looking to meet your fitness goals.  There is a reason that breakfast is called "the most important meal of the day".  Start like you want to finish.  For any and everyone that is pretty good in the kitchen, here are some recipes that will help you jump start your day courtesy of my friends at Bodybuilding.com

Bodybuilding.com - Breakfast Bonanza: 5 Fast Starts To A Fit Day – Healthy Breakfast Recipes

2-Minute Workouts: Exercises Even You Can Find Time For | HealthyWomen

God bless women everywhere.  They are strong, fierce, independent, and always making it happen.  In the midst of that, some will say they just don't have time to exercise.  Well, ladies, I'm kicking that excuse in tookas!!  From HealthyWomen.org, here is an article on exercises that ARE NOT time-consuming.  Find the tim, ladies.  Your life and health depends on it!!!

2-Minute Workouts: Exercises Even You Can Find Time For | HealthyWomen

Bodybuilding.com - Slow Cook Your Way To Slim

I'm not a big fan of slow cookers.  But, hey, I'll eat what comes out of them more often than not.  Here is a way to Slow Cook Your Way To Slim.

Bodybuilding.com - Slow Cook Your Way To Slim

Bodybuilding.com - Chest Training Mistakes: The 7 Deadly Sins Of Chest Training

Admit it, guys:  a huge chest can be a calling card.  Everyone wants to not only build a big chest, but sometimes bench the world as well.  However, there are a lot of commonly-made mistake that may be hampering your total pectoral development.  Courtesy of Bodybuilding.com, here are some chest-building mistakes to avoid.

Bodybuilding.com - Chest Training Mistakes: The 7 Deadly Sins Of Chest Training

THE VISION

I want to aid those who are beginning or currently on their journey toward a healthier lifestyle with information, inspiration, and motivation.  Some may be working with the right energy but the wrong plan.  For others, it may be the complete opposite.  Regardless of what boundaries you may come across, it is my unyielding hope that this website/blog will become your central hub for information to help you achieve your goals.  Being healthy and fit has changed my life for the better.  I want the same for you! 

Anthony Hall, CPT 

Bodybuilding.com - Explosive Back: Bodybuilding.com's 10 Highest-Rated Lats Exercises

Everything with exercise is trial and error.  You definitely have to experiement and find what works for you.  Building my back is a work in progress.  I seek size AND definition.  If you want a foundation for building an awesome back, here is a cheat sheet to help you with your trial and error.  Courtesy of the guys and gals from bodybuilding.com, here are the ten exercises they ranked as the best for building a killer back.

Bodybuilding.com - Explosive Back: Bodybuilding.com's 10 Highest-Rated Lats Exercises

Bodybuilding.com - 8 Mental Roadblock Busters

When you choose the path to a healthier lifestyle, there will always be roadblocks in your way.  Use your will to be the jackhammer that bursts through them all.  Fitness doesn't end on the weekend.  Here's a little Saturday motivation for everyone out there courtesy of bodybulding.com 

Bodybuilding.com - 8 Mental Roadblock Busters

Slimming down naturally with food

LADIES, there is nothing wrong with going to the gym and working out in an effort to gain a better body.  However, getting in shape doesn't end when you walk out of the gym door.  Diet is very important when it comes to meeting your fitness goals.  Here are a list of natural foods that will help you on your journey, courtesy of womenfitness.net

Slimming down naturally with food

Sergio Olivia Passes Away

Olympian.  Legend.  Immortal.  Rest in Peace to former Mr. Olympia Sergio Oliva.

70 WAYS TO EAT FOR MUSCLE - PART 4

You ever see guys in the gym just killing themselves.  You know, the skinny dude with the six pack but everything else is smaller.  If you wanna grow, YOU HAVE TO EAT!!!!  Here is the fourth installment of 70 Ways To Eat For Muscle from FLEX MAGAZINE.

70 WAYS TO EAT FOR MUSCLE - PART 4

Bodybuilding.com - Exercise Elixirs: 8 Ways Training Will Improve Your Life

Nowadays, it seems everyone wants the get-fit-quick pill or powder.  You can buy plenty of these, but peopleare beginning to realize you can't put a pricetag on fitness.  Bodybuilding.com presents an article that both men and women can benefit from reading.  Don't wait until January to resolve to become healthier.  Tomorrow isn't promised.. ..GET IT STARTED TODAY!!!

Bodybuilding.com - Exercise Elixirs: 8 Ways Training Will Improve Your Life

5 Biggest Back Training Mistakes - MuscleMag

You ever see guy in the gym that is all chest and arms.. ..and no back?  I can lie, I used to be that guy.  That was until I wrestled a match and saw pictures of my slamming a guy who was at least 40 bigger than me.  Slamming him was easy, but my back looked pathetic.  I developed a back workout that nearly saw my back overpower my front.

No workout is good unless you know how to perform it.  A lot of guys work back the wrong way.  Here are five common mistakes most people make when working their backs.

5 Biggest Back Training Mistakes - MuscleMag

5 Foods You Gotta Eat to Grow - MuscleMag

Achieving the body you want and packing on muscle depends just as much on what you eat as it does the workouts you do.  From MuscleMag magazine, here are five foods that you must eat to pack on muscle.  The best thing is that it also offers alternatives if you can find or don't have access to these foods.  Check it out!!!

5 Foods You Gotta Eat to Grow - MuscleMag

Pre-Exhaust Your Muscles to Awaken New Growth - MuscleMag

The benefits of a pre-exhaust weight training program are plenty.  This articile gives great insight on this training method.

Pre-Exhaust Your Muscles to Awaken New Growth - MuscleMag

Tummy Flatteners

Many women (just like men) have specific parts of their bodies they want to tighten or tone.  The most common area for ladies is their stomach.  Here's is an article filled with a tummy-targeting strategy to get your belly firm and tight courtesy of womensfitness.net

Tummy Flatteners

Bodybuilding.com - Build A Strong Core And Achieve Your Fitness Goals Faster!

The body is an amazing work of art. We often train everything around our core, but not the core itself.  This article not only talks about how to target that area, but the important role it plays in moving serious amounts of muscle.  Check it out!!!

Bodybuilding.com - Build A Strong Core And Achieve Your Fitness Goals Faster!

Kelechi Opara's Targeted Chest Workout

Guys, this is the time of the year where we eat like crazy and bulk up.  Every guy wants a massive chest.  Fitness cover model Kelechi Opara shares his ways for getting a striated chest.  Enjoy!!

Kelechi Opara's Targeted Chest Workout

Hello.. ..good morning

Greetings to all.  My name is Anthony Hall and welcome to FITNESS ALPHA.

Through the use of video media, I will chronicle the things that have helped me not only build my body, but become a professional wrestler in the porcess.  I will educate and seek knowledge on supplements and workouts.  I don't claim to know it all, but I do know plenty and love learning more. 

So, please, visit this site often and enjoy its content.  Take a stroll through our STORE for all of the latest fitness supplements.  And just know that when it comes to fitness and improving your quality of life, every journey begins with a single step.  Let's walk this walk together.....