Massive Muscles

Joanne Musson

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• What is the best solution for a skinny guy who wants to bulk up?
• What should one eat to build up muscles?
• Take supplements in my diet?

A results-oriented, certified Lifestyle Coach, Joanne has supported hundreds of people in changing their lives to look, feel, and do their best as they achieve their personal, professional, and wellness goals. She has over 20 years’ corporate experience as an educator, leadership coach, public speaker, human resources director, customer service manager, benefits administrator, and program designer. Related accomplishments include:
• Wellness public speaker, trainer, and coach
• Training and development program designer
• Newsletter author/editor
• Public, not-for-profit, and corporate sector experience
• Project manager and program administrator
• Effective with individuals and groups of diverse backgrounds
• Single parent of teens who knows first-hand the challenges of balancing life’s demands

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE SUMMARY
Training and Leadership Coaching (23 yrs)
Wellness Coaching and Training (6 yrs)
Adjunct Faculty Member (6 yrs)
Management (20 yrs)

EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY AT ALBANY, Albany, NY
M.B.A. - concentration in Human Resources and Organizational Administration
B.S. - major in mathematics: Magna Cum Laude. Early admission student to University. Received both degrees in accelerated five-year program.

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS
Certified Wellness Consultant (CWC) – National Association for Fitness Certification, Tucson, AZ
Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) from the Human Resource Certification Institute
Level 1 Certification Birkman International, Inc.
Certified facilitator for Managing Goal Achievement and The Customer - Integrity Systems, Phoenix, AZ
Certified in the use of Career Architect

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Do supplements have side effects?

I have been taking supplements to help with my training for a while now & someone recently told me to be careful with which ones I take. Do protein supplements have any side effects?

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What is Squeezing the muscles?

Can someone please explain what this means? I have read guys that say “squeeze the muscles instead of just lifting the weight”

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Should I take supplements on rest days?

I’ve heard that you should only take supplements on training days. Is this true or should I take supplements on rest days too?

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Is there an ideal time of day for supplements?

I’ve heard a lot of different stories about what time is best to take vitamins & supplements. Is there an ideal time of the day for taking vitamins or food supplements?

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Can supplements cure or prevent disease?

I’ve heard that supplements can cure or prevent disease? Is this true & why?

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Any Supplements to help grow taller?

Are there any supplements that a boy of 17 can take to help him grow taller?

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Dan Przyojski

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• How do muscles technically get larger?
• What to eat before work out?
• How long does it take an ectomorph to develop muscle?
• What is Squeezing the muscles?
• Is there an ideal time of day for supplements?

Dan PrzyojskiMy life long involvement in physical fitness has been, to say the least, an adventure. Having an ectomorph body type has always made it hard on me to be involved in the physical activities that I longed to participate in. In grade school I could not play football for my size and stature were just too small. In high school I wrestled in the 98 lb. class and weighed 96 lbs. soaking wet. After high school the bodybuilding bug bit me, and I was hooked. Having an ectomorph type physique, I could not have picked a harder sport to compete in. After two fruitless years of following the mainstream bodybuilding routines, I developed a bodybuilding system for myself that slowly but surely added muscle mass and strength to my frail physique. Three years later I competed in my first bodybuilding contest, the Mr. Toledo, and won. Many people now took notice of how I totally changed my physique, and I was soon thereafter writing up training and nutrition programs for people. In 1986, I competed in the Great Lakes Bodybuilding Championships and placed third in my class. It was obvious to me that the steroids in bodybuilding were going to make it even harder on a natural athlete like myself, but I decided I would keep training hard and be the best I could be.

Then one year later tragedy struck. While working at a steel company, 10,000 lbs. of steel came crashing down on my right lower leg. The tibia and fibula were totally broken in half with some of the bone missing, every bone in the foot was broken and most of the frontal muscle and skin tissue were torn off the leg. Because a doctor in the emergency room that I arrived at knew of my physical conditioning, he convinced them not to amputate my lower leg right then; they would wait until I came out of the coma. The doctors informed me we had about a 20% chance of saving the leg–at that, amputation was in their opinion the path to take. When decision time came, I decided I wanted to do everything possible to save my leg. Over the next two years, I had 11 major operations and numerous minor operations to save my leg, knowing at any time the doctors would have to amputate if progress stopped or my life was threatened. Several times they wanted to amputate, but I said no and saving my leg won out. I was lucky I trained with heavy weights for four years, as that type of lifting thickened my bones and made it possible to use my bones for the bone grafts.

The hospital rehabilitation program I was put on to strengthen and recondition my leg was not for me. I knew if I was going to reach my goal of competiting again, I would have to be much more aggressive, persistent and inventive in my approach to training. Against the doctors wishes I quit the hospital rehab and started my own rehabilitation. Slow, steady, and progressive was my approach, always inventing new exercises and moves to accommodate my limited ankle movement in my right lower leg.
My driving force for saving my leg was to compete again. I did not care if I won the contest. I just wanted to turn the tragedy into triumph by walking on stage again. In May of 2001 I did just that. I entered and won the NGA Masters Mr. Michigan Bodybuilding Contest. I realized my goal of 14 years earlier.

I became an NFPT certified trainer in 1994. I opened Power Health Personal Training in 1999 and started training people full time. I started my website, www.powerhealthproducts.com in May of 2000, and I now can reach people around the country for training consultations. I can be reached at 734-847-6345.

I have twice been featured on the cover of Parrillo Performance Magazine. I have been featured on the cover of National Federation Of Professional Trainers Magazine as well as Muscle Mag International. I’m now writing articles for Bob Kennedy’s REPS Magazine and Muscle Mag International.

As hard and as difficult as my challenges have been through life, I know that without having been challenged physically and emotionally as I have been, I could not fully understand and relate to the physical as well as psychological needs of my clients. My motto is “Have A Power Health Day” and thank God we live in a country that allows it.

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Sean Nalewanyj

Last 5 comments by Sean

• What are the best foods for big muscle gain?
• How much should I be eating to put on huge size?
• How much should I workout?
• How many reps should I do on an exercise?

Always looked down on as the “skinny kid” growing up, Sean Nalewanyj has spent the last 7 years of his life dedicating his time and effort to researching the most effective bodybuilding and fitness methods available. He now weighs in at a lean and muscular 195 pounds and has helped thousands of aspiring lifters from all over the world achieve similar results.

Sean has written articles for dozens of the top bodybuilding websites across the Internet and is recognized as an expert authority on the subject. In less than one year of existence, his bodybuilding e-book, The Truth About Building Muscle, climbed the clickbank.com rankings to become one of the most popular muscle-building programs available on the web today. His program has received a highly positive response and was even mentioned in a November issue of the New York Times. You can check out the many unsolicited testimonials on his website.

Sean firmly believes in a sound, straightforward approach when it comes to building muscle and gaining strength. His workout style is based around the concepts of high intensity, low volume, infrequent workouts based around the universal law of progression. He admits that achieving an impressive, muscular physique is no easy task, but firmly believes that he can help anyone willing to put forth the effort build the body they dream of.

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How long does it take to gain muscle?

I just started working out a few weeks ago. Roughly how long will it take before I am able to gain a decent amount of muscle?

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Does increased water intake help muscle growth?

Experts suggest that a simple, easy and highly effective way to maximize our muscle gains is drinking more water. Does increased water intake help our muscle gain?

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Will gaining muscle ruin my tattoo?

I’m afraid that my tattoo with stretch and become distorted with muscle gain. Will gaining muscle ruin my tattoo?

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Is alcohol harmful for bodybuilders?

I like to have a drink with friends when we go out but I’ve heard that you shouldn’t if you are trying to build muscle. Is alcohol really that harmful to bodybuilders?

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Are fats burned first before muscles are built?

Hi I would like to find out if there is any truth in the statement “Fats are burned first before muscles are built”.

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What Foods have Iron in them?

Is there anything besides spinach with iron in it. I can’t eat spinach. So what other foods have iron in them?

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Dave Parise

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• What are the benefits of massive quadriceps?
• Does stretching help build muscle?
• Does stretching help build muscle?
• What is a good weight lifting routine to lose fat?
• How long does it take to build 1 lb of muscle

Dave Parise is a recognized leader in the fitness industry. On the cutting edge of exercise today, Mr. Parise has been noted as one of the “Top 15 Trainers” in the United States and across Canada by the Association for Fitness Professionals, I.D.E.A. Parise has 20 years of experience in Human Performance and Exercise Science. Born and raised in Hamden CT.

Parise retired from competitive bodybuilding to establish a private one-on-one personal training facility in 1986. Discouraged with common “gym science” and compulsory movements, Parise set out to change the fitness industry. He set out to accomplish new standards and fill a desperate need; to establish proper training methods based on the function of one’s individual anatomy, not a manufactured machine. He did just that.

Over the past twenty years, Parise completed numerous advanced level certifications including the National Academy of Sports Medicine, American Council on Exercise, and the Association of Fitness Professionals. Parise’s publications for Status CT, Better Health Magazine, I.D.E.A. National Magazine, and the Personal Trainers Industry Magazine has educated professionals and the general population. Featured in Connecticut Magazine, The New York Times, Golf Digest, his expertise was also spotlighted on WTNH-TV Channel 8: “Dave Parise’s Corporate Health Tip of the Week.”

Dave Parise’s personal statement;

Every joint in the body has a specific finite function. Training programs should be based on one’s anatomical function, and present condition. Movements we perform every day are three-dimensional and mulit planer. All movement should have some form of direct carry over to our daily lives. Clients learn to perform these movements with more coordination, power, and strength. The benefits are great and their risk is low. Training in the right environment, with the right educators will correct the body so it can perform the movements efficiently. Our chair born society now starts to perform daily tasks better and with less effort.

I truly have a love for education and teaching how important overall health and physical wellbeing can change human lives. I have always said, “ It is not the movement you do, it’s how you do the movement.” I teach based on science and anatomy, not personal experience.

Dave Parise C.P.T.
C.S.C.S. R.T.S.1,2,
N.A.S.M. A.A.A.I.
CONTACT DAVE PARISE C.P.T.
203-288-8822

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Can you do back to back workouts when targeting certain muscle groups?

Can I work out 2 days in a row if I am targeting a certain muscle group on that day. (eg: biceps on monday and shoulders on tuesday)?

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What are the best times to consume protein powder?

I think the best times to consume the protein powder are after a workout and before bed. Is this Correct?

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Diet For Natural Bodybuilding - Powerful Tips You Can Use Everyday

We are going to examine the most common challenge bodybuilders face which is nutrition.

Unfortunately there is so much confusion about what to eat, when to eat, how much to eat and on and on that it is almost impossible to sort out what to do. Also eating to grow is very different the eating to get shredded so the key point to remember is that your diet needs to evolve with your physique.

Consistency and self-discipline on your eating is two biggest keys to long term success on whatever eating program that you are following. Bodybuilders who are successful always plan ahead and have meals prepared well in advance. If you don’t plan out your meals and have them with you at all times you will invariably fail in giving yourself the best possible gains. Hoping that restaurants, or friends or relatives will be serving “bodybuilding food” is unrealistic and leads to frustration as well as no progress. Don’t be one of those people who do not prepare their meals in advance.

Here are a few simple rules to remember:

1. Always carry 1-2 meals with you more than you think you will need. This way any delays in your schedule will not throw your eating off.

2. Always eat before you go shopping, to the movies, or to other social occasions where non-nutritious food will be served this way you will reduce any cravings for junk.

3. Prepare food in bulk and use Tupperware containers so that you can grab quick meals at any time. Also you will find it takes very little extra time to prepare 10 meals as it does one meal. This savings in time will actually make your life way more efficient and your eating plan easy to stick too.

4. Get off all artificial sweeteners. Artificial sweeteners cause cravings for sugar, mess up your metabolism and brain function, and may have negative effects on your overall health. Cut them out of your diet immediately and switch to Stevia, or Raw Honey for sweetening. No Diet Sodas.

5. Drink plenty of water each day. Most often dehydration is misinterpreted as hunger. Slug back a liter of water 30 minutes before eating or when you feel hungry and you will see how it curbs appetite significantly.

6. Place nutritious snacks in you car, your office desk at your house basically everywhere that you spend a considerable amount of time. You will quickly develop the habit of eating healthy and junk foods will quickly lose their appeal.

7. Schedule a regular junk food meal once per week. This is a powerful lesson that starts building the will to understand delayed gratification. Every time you have a craving for junk food simply right it down and schedule to eat it on a set day. By the end of the week you can review the list and go eat those foods guilt free. Often times by the junk food day you won’t want the food or it won’t taste as good as you anticipated. Over time you will develop more control over your cravings and reduce negative guilt associations with food.

This list isn’t the be all and end all of eating but it gives you a start to work with.

Keep in mind that your eating program should evolve over time. Your body will naturally adjust from desiring different types of foods depending on a variety of factors such as season, nutrient levels, PH balance of the body, training demands, and conditioning levels to name a few.

Recording how food affects you as biofeedback is critical in understanding the powerful effects of food on your mood and your performance. Review your eating journal regularly so that you become aware of your patterns of eating as well developing awareness of how each food affects your body.

You must master eating and training first before supplements can be effective. So many people try the other way around and wind up frustrated. No supplement can make up for a poor diet or poor training so vow to master these two facets first before wasting money on supplements. Once you master your diet than the right supplement at the right time can do wonders to improve performance but seldom does the supplement deliver when the diet is poor.

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