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Does Sex Change Weight Training?

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To men trying to see gains in the gym the question often arises “How does sex effect my weight training gains” and today I am going to take a closer look at that. I will look at your sex drive, sex and strength and indirect effects of training on your sex life.

Your Sex Drive

The main question is does training effect how often you want to have sex?

The main component to consider is testosterone. The higher the testosterone level the higher the sex drive in a man. This means that anything that will increase your natural testosterone levels will also increase your sex drive.

It is a proven fact that a man lifting heavy will see an increase in testosterone levels. Squats and deadlifts seem to have the maximum effect on sex drive.

Sex and Strength

For the most part, more frequent sex will result in gains at the gym. The one time it might not be the case is if you just finish having sex and then hit the gym and that is because in many men sex causes muscular fatigue. Beyond that one issue, sex should help increase your strength.

Indirect Effects of Training on Your Sex Life

Many of us are striving to get extremely low body fat levels. The lower a man goes with his body fat the less likely he will be to want sex. It is how the body works. In addition, many people are using anabolics. These will change your hormone balance and that can adversely effect your sex life as well.

Make sure you monitory the things you are doing and see how that corresponds to your sex drive. This will help you fix any problems when they show their face.

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Music for a Better Workout

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The right training music will take your workouts to a new level. That has been my own experience. I can overcome most any mental challenge when I use the right music. Today I want to share a few of my training playlists with you and  explain how they change my mood at the gym.

Heavy Workout Mix

My Heavy Workout Mix is not even my heaviest music, but it serves it's purpose on Deadlift days. I put this music on shuffle and have at those weights. Some sample songs from this playlist:

Lift Me Up – Five Finger Death Punch
Confined – As I Lay Dying
The Most High – Terror

This is currently my top playlist for the gym. I love the energy.

Metal Workout Mix

My Metal Workout Mix is all over the place, but extremely pumping and hard.  This one I listen to in order because I just like how the songs play out.  Some sample songs from this playlist:

All Consuming Fire – War of Ages
Psychosocial – Slipknot
Hook, Line and Sinner – Texas in July

System of a Down Mix

My System of a Down mix is dedicated to one band, System of a Down. I love lifting to them. They are hard and fast. I find myself pushing very hard while this is in my ears. Some sample songs from this playlist:

Prison Song – System of a Down
Chop Suey! – System of a Down

Take your time and select the right music for your next workout. I am a fan of raging guitar music so my taste might not work for you, but find what you like and make a good playlist. Take it to the gym and watch PRs fall.

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Chicken Recipes For Muscle Building

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Everyone thinks that chicken recipes for clean eating have to be bland and disgusting, but that couldn't be further from the truth. It is very important for your food to taste good when eating clean or you will fall off the wagon. Today I present some of my favourite chicken recipes for muscle building.

Baked Honey Glazed Garlic Chicken

Ingredients
2 cups raw chicken breasts
1 tbsp natural honey
1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
1 chopped shallot
2 minced garlic cloves
1/2 tsp dry basil
1/4 tsp pepper
Directions
  1. Preheat oven to 375
  2. Place chicken in foil lined baking pan
  3. In a measuring cup add all of the ingredients and pour mixture onto the chicken and bake for 20-25 minutes.

Healthy Southern Fried Chicken

Ingredients
1 lb chicken tenders
1/4 cup Panko breadcrumbs
1/4 cup shredded parmesean cheese
Butter flavored non-stick cooking spray
1 cup buttermilk
Marinade
1/2 Small Onion Cut Into Wedges
2 Tbsp Chopped Parsley
1 Garlic Clove Minced
1 Tsp Red Wine Vinegar
1 Tsp Light Brown Sugar
1 Tsp Salt
1/2 Tsp Ground Pepper
Directions
  1. Combine all of the marinade ingredient in a blender until smooth.
  2. Place chicken in a glass baking dish and pour marinade on it and cover and store in refrigerator for at least 4 hours.
  3. Combine the bread crumbs, chives, parmesan, and buttermilk in a shallow baking dish and coat the chicken with the mixture.
  4. Preheat oven to 425 degrees and place chicken on a non-stick pan and bake for 20 minutes on 350 degrees.
  5. Enjoy this crispy “fried chicken” with a side of home made sweet potato wedges and string beans!

Guilt-free Italian Chicken Parmesean

Ingredients
Chicken Breast (Boneless)
Bread Crumbs
Pam Spray (Butter)
Spaghetti Sauce (Favorite Ready-To-Use Variety)
Parmesan Cheese, Grated
Egg Whites
Low Fat Mozzarella Cheese
Directions
  1. Beat 3 egg whites in a bowl and dip chicken in mixture.
  2. On a separate plate, pour some bread crumbs and evenly coat the chicken and place in a casserole dish that has been sprayed with butter flavored pam spray.
  3. Spoon spaghetti sauce over chicken and top with the parmesan cheese.
  4. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.
  5. If desired, top with low fat mozzarella cheese and bake for an additional 15 minutes. Serve with whole wheat pasta or salad.

Conclusion

As you can see, food doesn't have to be disgusting to be good for you. Try these 3 recipes out and get back to me!

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Monday Madness: Split Squat Hell

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Split squats look innocent enough when you observe them, but as soon as you attempt the movement you realize that you've entered hell!

Split squats do an amazing job of working your quads. Depending upon how you insert them into your workout and how you handle the set and rep scheme, you will provoke many different reactions from your body.

How to Execute a Split Squat

Load up a barbell in a squat rack and put a bench behind you. Put the bar across your shoulders as though you are doing a standard front squat. Step back and put one foot up on the bench and the other in front of you like a lunge position. Descend down by bending the leg not on the bench, but keep the other foot firmly attached to the bench. Rise back up and then repeat the motion for the prescribed number of repetitions.

Moderate Reps and Moderate Sets

One approach is to use 12 repetitions with 3 sets. When I mention how many repetitions please note that I am referring to each side. Do 12 repetitions with your weak side and then 12 repetitions with your strong side. Repeat this for 3 sets. You will find out that your legs will be shaking and you will have a hard time walking. The DOMs sets in almost immediately.

As Few Sets as Possible

Another approach is to pick a number of repetitions (like 40) and then aim to complete that amount of repetitions with the fewest number of sets possible. This forces a higher volume into your workout. It can be very painful, but you will see results if you push hard enough.

Split Squats After Back Squats

By inserting split squats directly after back squats in your standard workout you will find them much harder to complete. The back squats will sufficiently tire out your quads so that the split squats make them work even harder. This is a method I strongly recommend.

Split Squats Before Leg Extensions

Yet another way to insert split squats into your workout is to do them prior to leg extensions. It will make the leg extensions burn like never before. Give it a try.

 

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Saturday Sharing: Get That Cardio Done!

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Get that cardio done! I am sure that is something you have had issues with because most of us have.

There are some people who are gifted enough with their genetics that they only have to weight train to get super lean. Most of us are not even close to that lucky and need to do our cardio for that lean look to come. It isn't some thing that just happens for us. That is why getting the cardio in becomes so important. I have the following tips that will help.

Make the Most of Downtime

I have soccer practice for my son every single Thursday. I use that time to get some much needed cardio exercise in. I've done this for years when my kids are in a sports practice. It is wasted time that you can claim back and get your cardio done.

Park Further Away

I always park as far away from my location as possible. I then walk to the store, office, etc. from the far end of the parking lot. It is an extra bit of cardio and it works.

Take the Stairs

Whenever possible I take the stairs. I try to avoid elevators and just walk. The extra walking gives me the extra cardio I need.

Get Up Earlier

I have also learned to get my cardio in first thing in the morning on non-weight days. It makes it so that I am never making excuses for doing my cardio like I would if I did it later in the day.

Just Do It!

The main thing you should take away from this article is to just get the cardio done. It is the only way most of us will get truly lean!

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