I had poor body image/self esteem since I was a child and after years of destructive and unhealthy dieting and training methods, I discovered the weight room and my life changed. I found a sense of inner strength and confidence that I never knew I had… Read the rest of this entry »
Kane Sumabat’s father bought weights for his oldest brother back when Sumabat was 12 years old. It was those old plastic and concrete plates with plastic collars by York. Kane Sumabat’s father began his day with a routine of calisthenics, and that was his inspiration. Sumabat has blasted onto the fitness scene being an inspiration to many people for his muscle mass and extreme leanness. Kane Sumabat interviews with Fit Universe where he talks about his training, dieting, and much more! Read the rest of this entry »
Layne Norton’s Power Hypertrophy routine was developed whenever he wanted to find a way to lift for both strength and mass. For mass, Layne Norton knew that it was best to stay in the 8-12 rep range; however, he also knew that he could lift heavier weight in the hypertrophy range if he also lifted during strength. Read the rest of this entry »
Doggcrapp training, also commonly referred to as DC training, is one of the most popular methods of training for natural and non-natural bodybuilders today. While its methods are conventional, it has become very popular because many people have seen great results from it. Here’s everything you need to know about DC training: Read the rest of this entry »
Ever found yourself standing in front of the mirror, flexing your mighty guns… and nothing really happens? You go to the gym, hit the weights hard, but the measuring tape and the mirror tells the same old story despite your efforts.
Don’t be discouraged – some people aren’t genetically blessed with freaky-thick arms, but there are plenty of things you can do to make the most of the cards you were dealt. Read the rest of this entry »
“Coach Hale why are you so skeptical?” “Why do you have such a negative view of the fitness industry?” “You are so cynical.” I hear these types of questions and statements on a weekly basis. Read the rest of this entry »
Candee Meiring first stepped foot in a gym in 1997 to improve her self image, to get a hobby, live healthier, etc. All of the normal reasons. However, after training for a few weeks, the gym owner offered to sponsor her if she would enter a fitness model contest. Within 3 months, she found herself on stage for her first show. From there, Meiring was asked to do a photoshoot by a photographer that had been at the show. That’s when she fell in love with competing and modeling. Read the rest of this entry »
Maintaining a state of optimal health is essential if you want to build a better body. If the natural balance of health within the body is thrown off, your fat loss efforts will suffer. Nutrition for fat loss, fitness, and health all go hand in hand. Read the rest of this entry »
Heidi Vonka Koi started wrestling at the age of six. When she was 15, her wrestling team introduced her to weights. At the age of seventeen, she started to be even more interested in fitness and bodybuilding. Three years later, Heidi Vonka Koi found herself on stage for the first time. She loved it from the very start and continues to take it further. Heidi Vonka Koi interviews with Fit Universe where she talks about her training, diet, and much more! Read the rest of this entry »
Lowell Gloeckl played sports for most of his life and this is where he developed the passion for fitness and lifting weights. Gloeckl stopped playing school sports midway through high school when the gym became more important to him. That is when he began doing powerlifting competitions. Gloeckl won several competitions and also holds an American record bench press for his weight and age. Read the rest of this entry »
