Promoting, Practicing, & Encouraging The Community of Natural Bodybuilding in Iowa & Around the World
Promoting, Practicing, & Encouraging The Community of Natural Bodybuilding in Iowa & Around the World
Growth
A couple of months ago I transplanted some plants that were long overdue into larger pots. Even someone with no green thumb could tell this needed done; the plants weren’t growing, would wilt quickly, the dirt was getting low and the pots were obviously too small. After making a huge mess (I expected this) the […]
The Cost of Hesitation
The Cost of Hesitation Imagine for a moment two different scenarios. The first is getting into your shower at home. Everything is familiar, set up right and known. You go into it with the intent of getting clean, relaxing and maybe even singing a bit (hey, nothing wrong with that!) The second scenario is jumping […]
2016 NANBF Natural Iowa Results
The 22nd annual NANBF Natural Iowa was a huge success! With 136 entries, this was the largest competition to date. 10 pro cards were awarded and each one of those competitors earned it in a highly competitive class. Thank you to our sponsors including: Total Nutrition, Beefcake Fuel, MTI/HMB, Gorilla Graffiti and W-Right Rayz Spray […]
One Arm Rows – Bodybuilding
One Arm Rows – Bodybuilding Train your body in the right way as it says in the following steps and you will have muscle gain as you expect. This exercise can be done by anyone, it might as well be a beginner. Main muscles worked “Middle back” and secondary “Biceps, Lats, Shoulders” EXERCISE INSTRUCTIONS Follow […]
Getting it Done
There’s no question that we are all pressed for time. We have many daily, weekly and monthly obligations that are set in our schedule. Often, for those of you reading this, included in these tasks is a training session. In fact, it is very likely you have both a lifting and a cardio session programmed […]
The most important factor “Consistency”
In this modern day era of key words and SEO, it seems that there is a plethora of buzzwords that are used to define success. Examples include: intensity, power, explosive, fast, transformation, motivation, etc. However, the one word that I think overrides all of these is: CONSISTENCY. What??? But there is nothing amazing or jaw […]
Defining “Make Every day Count”
Over the last 10 years or so, my mantra has been: “Make Everyday Count”. While I never say it flippantly I do sometimes wonder if the importance of these words is only taken at face value and the deeper meaning is missed. Therefore, I am offering this article to dive deeper into this phrase and […]
Online Hotel Registration Link for NANBF Natural Iowa
Online link for the NANBF Natural Iowa is now available! For the convenience of our competitors, the NANBF Natural Iowa Host Hotel (West Des Moines Marriott) has provided a link that takes you directly to their site for hotel reservations. As a reminder, this will be the location of check-in, polygraphs, along with Spray Tan […]
Getting a Spot at The Gym – Dangerous or Misguided?
Recently, there was an article in the Wall Street Journal that was claiming that the only individuals who should be asked to provide a spot are the trainers on hand (see full article here) After reading this, I was motivated to write not about HOW to spot, but rather, the LOGIC behind a spot. First, […]
Planning the trip called life
As usual, I was having a discussion with one of my kids, this time, my 16 year old daughter, and in the process of me teaching her, she taught me something. You see, she wants to be a photographer, she is very creative and I know she would do well. Additionally, she wants to travel; […]
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