Do Push Ups to Build Muscle Mass and Boost Metabolism

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKW7rW815RitdnxoWC3ez2IhAyHgMhnM-mpAe_ArGNFEyRPrT9bHRM89kiG54xoai35tVR7ZlM7tInIFSJajXrgxDMm2gy8_8NpY8xn758T8IthgI64lXhwAB-nbjwV2LuS4fKZh7YNhw/s1600/push-up.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKW7rW815RitdnxoWC3ez2IhAyHgMhnM-mpAe_ArGNFEyRPrT9bHRM89kiG54xoai35tVR7ZlM7tInIFSJajXrgxDMm2gy8_8NpY8xn758T8IthgI64lXhwAB-nbjwV2LuS4fKZh7YNhw/s320/push-up.jpg" width="320" /></a>Having spent many years doing many different workouts involving weights, cardiovascular machines, and calisthenics, I determined that the best way to build mass and boost metabolism is by doing pushups. Lots of pushups! After less than three months training, I was able to complete a one-thousand pushup routine in exactly 80 minutes. I gained 15 lbs of solid muscle mass, lost a considerable amount of body fat and consistently ate 5000-6000 calories daily.<br /> <br /> Calisthenics, like pull-ups and pushups, are commonly avoided because they can be extremely painful. Because strength training exercises are typically anaerobic, with few exceptions, the body produces a high amount of lactic acid, thus causing a burning sensation in the muscles. Coupled with physical and mental exhaustion, an abundance of lactic acid can persuade even the hardest of athletes to give it a rest. Remember that your body will prevail, as long as you maintain your mental strength.<br /> <br /> To begin, I would recommend a routine consisting of no more than 100-200 pushups, spread out over an entire day. Break them down into even sets, of say 20 pushups per set. Whenever you feel confident in yourself, drop to the floor and pound out a quick set. If 20 pushups are too many when you begin, then do more sets consisting of fewer repetitions per set. Do not concern yourself with the amount of time it takes to complete the first few workouts, just make sure you drink a lot of water and eat a lot of high protein food throughout the day. The day following your first pushup workout, your chest, stomach, shoulders and legs will be sore. It will become apparent just how many muscle groups are worked when doing pushups. Take 2-3 days rest.<br /> <br /> The secret to building the endurance strength necessary to do extremely large numbers of repetitions is to strategize with your own body. The workouts need to be strategically spaced apart and sometimes stacked together to maximize results. <br /> <div style="float: right; margin: 12px 0px 12px 12px; width: 300px;"></div><br /> The second workout should be the same as the first, however do not take a 2-3 day rest after the workout. Instead of taking a long break, work out every other day, until you no longer get sore the day after. It may take a few weeks in order to be comfortable doing 200 pushups every other day. Do not lose sight of your goal. Remember that pain is a result of muscle wear and recovery, and should mentally represent progress, not a limitation. It will never go away, but it will greatly diminish over time as your body adjusts.<br /> <br /> The third stage requires that you compress your workout into a set time interval. For the sake of example, let's say one hour. Find a comfortable number of repetitions that you feel that you will be able to repeat until you have reached your daily goal of 200 pushups. In this example, we'll do 10 repetitions. This workout will consist of 20 sets of 10 repetitions. 20 sets, evenly divided across 60 minutes means that you will need to do one set of 10 pushups every three minutes. Make sure that whatever goal you choose is achievable, and also poses a challenge. Repeat this routine every other day, until it becomes comfortable.<br /> <br /> Because your muscles will quickly become fatigued doing calisthenics, it is very difficult to continually add more reps or sets to your workout. The easiest and most successful method [in my opinion] for building endurance is stacking workouts. By stacking, I mean completing the same workout more than one time in less than a 24 hour period. During the fourth stage, complete a 200 pushup routine in the morning and in the evening, followed by a day of rest. Once again, just like the previous stages, do this routine until your body becomes comfortable- this should only take a couple of weeks. At which point, you will complete the workout stacking, by coupling the two sessions into one two-hour session, consisting of 40 sets of 10 pushups, totaling 400 pushups. My buildup workouts include two sessions of 300-500 pushups apiece, followed by a day of rest. Note that you should not work the same muscle group two days in a row without rest. This method gave my body time to rest and refuel between sessions without going completely into recovery mode.<br /> <br /> If your body responds quickly and you start to build considerable muscle mass in a short period of time, which I'm sure you will, the next thing to do is increase the number of repetitions per set and decrease the amount of time between sets. I would recommend a goal of 25-30 reps per set, beginning one set every 2 minutes. If done gradually, the workout compression can be very smooth and your 400-pushup routine can be completed in 32 minutes. It sounds very difficult, but it is achievable.<br /> <br /> Now that you have the tools; timing your sets, timing your workouts and adding reps, you can pull the strings and make the workout work for you. If you have any difficulty in any particular aspect that prevents further gains, use the other techniques to manipulate your body into cooperating. For example, if you cannot add more reps to your sets, do more sets, or if you cannot do more sets, do two larger workouts spaced apart from one another.<br /> <br /> Two important things to remember when doing mass building exercises such as pushups are; drink lots of water and eat lots of high protein food throughout the day. When doing my one-thousand pushup routine, I drink at least one full gallon of water daily to avoid dehydration and joint fatigue. Good luck!

Do Push Ups to Build Muscle Mass and Boost Metabolism

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How to Get Rid of Gum Infection

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTRmReDO8pEnenRsxpL98ICgF7GNbb-_La6HW-BmZAzxmaUf9KUFxbErYkvOFkXOC7PTc7CT9VVN97yP_GMfspoP2s3Ue8MrQv01-tlpQSlKwbfnUM7rz9NtZb-K5jd9IoI8zQ7G66Zo8/s1600/Gum-Infection-Treatments.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="217" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTRmReDO8pEnenRsxpL98ICgF7GNbb-_La6HW-BmZAzxmaUf9KUFxbErYkvOFkXOC7PTc7CT9VVN97yP_GMfspoP2s3Ue8MrQv01-tlpQSlKwbfnUM7rz9NtZb-K5jd9IoI8zQ7G66Zo8/s320/Gum-Infection-Treatments.jpg" width="320" /></a>Gum disease is a bacterial infection of the gum tissue, it is a serious condition that starts as gingivitis and can progress to periodontitis. According to the British Dental Health Foundation "19 out of 20 people suffer from gum disease (gingivitis) at some point in their life making it the most common disease in the world<br /> <br /> During a typical checkup your dentist or dental hygienist will remove the plaque and tartar from above and below the gumline of all your teeth. If you have some signs of gingivitis, your dentist may recommend that you return for future cleanings more often than twice a year. Your dentist may also recommend that you use a toothpaste or mouth rinse that is FDA-approved for fighting gingivitis.<br /> <br /> The gum infection treatment for a gum ball, the patient is numbed and the gum boil is cleaned out and drained of pus. An antibiotic chip is placed in the remaining pocket and the patient is given a Tetracycline 500mg prescription to take for a week. This causes swelling and the opposing tooth starts biting down into the swollen gums. In most cases with Pericornitis, the patient is placed on Keflex 500 mg for three to seven days and the wisdom tooth is removed. <br /> <div style="float: right; margin: 12px 0px 12px 12px; width: 300px;"></div><br /> Prevent gum disease by flossing between your teeth each day to remove plaque from areas in your mouth that the toothbrush can't reach. To prevent gum disease, avoid smoking and using tobacco, limit sweets and sugary foods to meal times, and drink lots of water to keep yourself well-hydrated. Avoiding frequent intake of acidic black cola type soft drinks will also help to prevent gum disease.<br /> <br /> Flossing removes food particles from between and around your teeth, including debris that has gotten wedged into the gum. You may not be able to see these particles, but flossing can expose and get rid of them, reducing gum inflammation and eventual infection. Use an eighteen-inch piece of dental floss, with the ends wrapped around each forefinger and grasped by the thumbs. Push it up and down between teeth, moving along the length of the floss for a clean section each time you clean another tooth.<br /> <br /> Use a mouth rinse. An antimicrobial mouth rinse can provide extra help in controlling plaque. Listerine is a good choice and has been approved by the American Dental Association.<br /> <br /> Medications may be used with treatment that includes scaling and root planing, but they cannot always take the place of surgery. Depending on the severity of gum disease, the dentist or periodontist may still suggest surgical treatment. Long-term studies will be needed to determine whether using medications reduces the need for surgery and whether they are effective over a long period of time.<br /> <br /> Osseous (bone) surgery sometimes accompanies flap surgery. In osseous surgery, some of the bone around the tooth is reshaped. In certain cases, a bone area may be employed to replace lost bone. Splints or other appliances may be used to stabilize loose teeth temporarily and may be necessary after completion of periodontal therapy as well.<br /> <br /> Chlorhexidine is a commonly used antiseptic mouthwash. You should rinse your mouth well with water between brushing your teeth and using chlorhexidine. This is because some ingredients in toothpaste can inactivate chlorhexidine. Chlorhexidine may also stain teeth brown when used regularly.

How to Get Rid of Gum Infection

Gum disease is a bacterial infection of the gum tissue, it is a serious condition that starts as gingivitis and can progress to periodontitis. According to the British Dental Health Foundation "19 o…

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Skin Lightening Secrets for Hyperpigmentation

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3fWZ-TTiJUdgsVNy4d20VtHyw0_LKNQDEqX-LgtHtacnss3r76pYeFWhPWMpPhydumC4vXpl4ItB70TSzWSqXF3cyv6VWh9Ymrsmowvt-l56p6ylMe20y7fUA3yXh1DO8tlCQlV1xOxA/s1600/article-page-main-ehow-images-a02-19-cc-treat-hyperpigmentation-skin-lightening-gels-800x800.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3fWZ-TTiJUdgsVNy4d20VtHyw0_LKNQDEqX-LgtHtacnss3r76pYeFWhPWMpPhydumC4vXpl4ItB70TSzWSqXF3cyv6VWh9Ymrsmowvt-l56p6ylMe20y7fUA3yXh1DO8tlCQlV1xOxA/s1600/article-page-main-ehow-images-a02-19-cc-treat-hyperpigmentation-skin-lightening-gels-800x800.jpg" /></a>Some don't even know it. There are skin lightening products to help get rid of your <i>hyperpigmentation, melasma, freckles, uneven skin tone, dark skin discolorations, acne scars, dark underarms, elbows, knees or inner thighs</i>. But a safety issue is raised over the availability of harmful skin lighteners or whiteners in the market. <br /> <br /> Knowing what to choose and how to use will help you achieve the fair skin tone from products that actually deliver.<br /> <br /> Success in skin lightening of dark skin pigmentations does <b>not</b> rely on products alone. In addition to the skin whiteners, a good regimen should also include sunscreen, Vitamin C and moisturizers. <br /> <br /> A good sunscreen should have a high Sun Protection Factor (SPF) of 50 or better to prevent further darkening or sun damage. You should know that the powerful sun radiates both UVA and UVB rays that a good sunscreen should block. UVA rays are capable of aging and wrinkling of the skin, while UVB is the culprit for sunburn and probable skin cancer. If you should look for the ingredients in a sunscreen, choose the ones with Avobenzone, Zinc Oxide, PArsol 1789 or Mexoryl-SX. Wear sunscreen at all times whenever outdoors, whether you're in a skin lightening regimen or not. <br /> <div style="float: right; margin: 12px 0px 12px 12px; width: 300px;"></div><br /> 500mg of Vitamin C supplement can decrease the production of melanin (brown pigments responsible for skin tanning). Ever wonder why <b>glutathione (whitening) pills</b> are taken with Vitamin C? It's the ascorbic acid that does most of the job actually, so you'd be better off taking these supplements while using skin lightening products for best results.<br /> <br /> Your favorite moisturizers will <b>keep</b> your skin hydrated during the skin whitening process. Remember skin lighteners have a mild drying effect (that's why in some cases, acne is controlled while lightening the acne scars) necessary to prepare the skin for exfoliation and peeling off the dull and unwanted dark skin patches. You should apply your face cream or body lotions 15-20 minutes after using the skin lightening products.<br /> <br /> Suggested time to apply skin lighteners is at bedtime, then use sunscreen at daytime.<br /> <br /> Follow these simple secrets and you'll be on your way to <b>better self esteem, even skin tone and a rosy whiter skin!</b>

Skin Lightening Secrets for Hyperpigmentation

Some don't even know it. There are skin lightening products to help get rid of your hyperpigmentation, melasma, freckles, uneven skin tone, dark skin discolorations, acne scars, dark underarms, elbo…

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