The Muscle Couple

Entries from April 2009

The 10 Commandments of Physique Improvement for Men

April 18th, 2009 · 3 Comments

The Male half of The Muscle Couple has read about and experimented for 19 years on improving his and others physiques.  He has tried a lot of supplements, training programs and belief systems.  After 19 years it’s safe to say he’s compiled a list that if followed consistently will help any guy attain the body [...]

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Tags: Advice and Recommendations · Training

The Purest Form of Protein

April 17th, 2009 · 1 Comment

Real quick supplement plug here.   The Muscle Couple has been using this product for close to 4 years now religiously.   100% Egg Whites It’s simple, quick and delicious in multiple ways.  You can microwave it.  You can throw it in a skillet/pan and add lean meats-vegies-mushrooms.  Evidently you can also add it to [...]

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Tags: Protein

The Magic Hour Addendum-Adding in Carbs

April 16th, 2009 · No Comments

Consider this Part 2 of the first article “The Magic Hour”. A bunch of people have asked me about the preferred type of carbs to add with your post workout protein.  I figured I’d spend a couple of minutes and offer some strategies dependant on your goal. You should always add some carbs with your [...]

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Tags: Nutrition

The Muscle B is Mobile!

April 16th, 2009 · No Comments

And the Malls of American need to be vigilant.   Because she is a comin! And if she comes bobbin down the hallway, you better watch out.  All of that Muscle Milk has made her as solid as an oak tree.   When she careens off your kneecaps, you will feel it for a day [...]

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Tags: The Life and Family of the Muscle Couple · The Muscle B · The Muscle Couple Photos

Protein Shots

April 15th, 2009 · 4 Comments

A very quick blog posting today.   Anh and the Muscle B are preparing for a two week visit to Houston to see Grandpa and Grandma Nguyen!  This place won’t be the same without em. Daddy will be in Vegas for the Digital Dealer Conference from Sat thru Tuesday. There is a new Nutritional Supplement [...]

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Tags: Protein

The Magic Hour

April 14th, 2009 · No Comments

If you’ve ever read a single fitness magazine article about nutrition in your life, you’ve no doubt read countless times about making sure you consume protein after cessation of your workout.   It’s hammered home everywhere by anybody with a clue about post workout nutrition.   And they are absolutely right. The Muscle Couple practices [...]

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Tags: Advice and Recommendations · Nutrition · Protein · Strictly for Women

Some Pics from the Last 3 Months

April 12th, 2009 · No Comments

Another beautiful Sunday in So Cal! We’ve dropped a lot of good stuff on the blog the past couple of weeks.  It’s worth a looksy into the archives if you haven’t been following along. Here are some pics of our training from the last couple of months. Lot’s more coming soon from us.  We’re having [...]

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Tags: The Life and Family of the Muscle Couple · The Muscle Couple Photos

Training for Busy Professionals

April 11th, 2009 · 3 Comments

A lot of people complain to me they don’t have the time nor the inclination of planning their workout programs due to their job commitments.  “I’m just too busy or too tired with the minimal time I have in the day”.    I’ve heard this many times thru the years and figured it was time [...]

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Tags: Advice and Recommendations · Strictly for Women · Training

“The Muscle Couple’s Allergy Alleviation Plan”

April 10th, 2009 · 1 Comment

Allergy Season is upon us again.  It appears humans are becoming allergic and sensitive to more and more, as toxins continue unabated as the bi-product of technological advancement.   What can you do to shield yourself as much as possible from the allergens in your environment? The Muscle Couple offers you our “Allergy Alleviation Plan” to [...]

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Tags: Advice and Recommendations · Strictly for Women

Motivation and Fitness

April 8th, 2009 · No Comments

You know you should exercise as you’ve seen and heard about the many benefits it offers.  You also know you should eat a cleaner diet.  But at the end of the day, why is it important in the grand scheme of life?  Why should you make so many hard sacrifices to look better?     [...]

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Tags: Advice and Recommendations · Strictly for Women