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September 13, 2011

Arnold’s Secret To Success In the Gym

“The mind is the limit. As long as the mind can envision the fact that you can do something, you can do it, as long as you really believe 100 percent”. “What we face may look insurmountable. But I learned something from all those years of training and […]

September 15, 2011

Bodybuilding Motivation: The Dream

“Make no little plans, they have no magic to stir men’s blood and will not be realized. Make big plans; aim high in hope and work, remembering that a noble and logical plan never dies, but long after we are gone will be a living thing.” Lita Bane “Cherish […]

November 1, 2011

Sports Training Motivation: How Bad Do You Want It? Part I

“Action is the foundational key to all success.” –Pablo Picasso “Flaming enthusiasm, backed up by horse sense and persistence, is the quality that most frequently makes for success.” -Dale Carnegie “Always bear in mind that your own resolution to succeed is more important than any other.” –Abraham Lincoln

November 12, 2011

Bodybuilding Motivation – The Battleground

When I look back on my years of training, I have memories of dedication, hard work, sacrifice, and focus. No matter how difficult those years seemed atthe time, I put forth my best effort when I felt in total control of my own destiny. We challenge our minds and bodies […]

December 23, 2011

Bodybuilding Motivation – The More You Do, The More You Get

Start by doing what’s necessary; then do what’s possible; and suddenly you are doing the impossible.~ St. Francis of Assisi Every successful person I have heard of has done the best he could with the conditions as he found them, and not waited until next year for better. ~ […]

December 29, 2011

Training Motivation – Never Give Up

When the world says, “Give up,” Hope whispers, “Try it one more time.” ~ Author Unknown When you come to the end of your rope, tie a knot and hang on. ~ Franklin D. Roosevelt Many of life’s failures are people who did not realize how close they were to […]

January 15, 2012

How to Use Your Mind to Achieve Your Goals in The Gym

Training to achieve any goal in the gym is more mental than physical. Case in point if you are not mentally strong and focused, you will lack in effort in your training or give up easily when your workouts get tough. It’s a New Year and most gyms are packed […]

January 16, 2012

Bodybuilding Motivation: No Shortcut

I hated every minute of training, but I said, “Don’t quit. Suffer now and live the rest of your life as a champion.~ Muhammad Ali But a true champion, face to face with his darkest hour, will do whatever it takes to rise above. A man fights, and fights, […]

January 16, 2012

Female Motivation – Girls Gone Strong

Seven female fitness enthusiasts changing female training and the way the world views training for women. Their mission – To empower, educate, motivate and inspire women and men to get stronger, both physically and mentally. Check out their Facebook fan page at facebook.com/GirlsGoneStrong

January 30, 2012

6 Rules of Success from Arnold Schwarzenegger

Here is a summary of the 6 Rules of Arnold’s life from the video: Rule # 1: Trust yourself, no matter how and what anyone else thinks. Rule # 2: Break the rules. We have so many rules in life about everything. I say break the rules. Not the law, […]

April 1, 2012

Bodybuilding Motivation – Pain is Temporary [Video]

Video by: ShaQx Pain is temporary. It may last a minute, or an hour, or a day, or a year, but eventually it will subside and something else will take its place. If I quit, however, it lasts forever.~ Lance Armstrong The man who can drive himself farther once […]

May 31, 2012

Sports Training Motivation: How Bad Do You Want It? Part II

“When you want to be successful as bad as you want to breathe, then you’ll be successful!” “Flaming enthusiasm, backed up by horse sense and persistence, is the quality that most frequently makes for success.” Dale Carnegie

July 1, 2012

9 Steps to Achieving Your Fat Loss Goal

The overwhelming numbers of new diet supplements and diet programs in the weight loss market in recent years is proof that no diet pill or program alone can help you achieve your fat loss goals. Although these might assist you in losing body fat, a practical and solid plan which […]