The Muscle Couple

Entries from July 2009

Dumbbell or Barbell-Is One Better than the Other?

July 16th, 2009 · 1 Comment

The Muscle Couple with some quick commentary on training with Dumbbells vs Barbells. If you ask around its likely you will get many differing opinions as to what is more effective.  We look at it as more of a question relative to experience level. For training newbies who lack the developed neural muscular pathways of [...]

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Tags: Advice and Recommendations · Strictly for Women · Training

Oatmeal and Whey Protein Together In a Pre Mixed Supplement!

July 15th, 2009 · 1 Comment

The Muscle Couple has found another SICK  SUPPLEMENT CONCOCTION! Oatmeal and Whey from Innovative Delivery Systems(IDS) is amazing! We’ve been using supplements for quite along time and this is the first “complex slow burning carb + instantized bio-available Whey Protein mixture” we’ve come across. You can  mix this in a shaker cup just as easily [...]

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Tags: Advice and Recommendations · Nutrition · Protein

The Road Warrior Training Program

July 13th, 2009 · 1 Comment

The Muscle Couple is constantly bombarded with requests for help with working out while traveling. “What to do in your hotel room when there is no access to a gym or any real weight equipment?” Look no further as we have an answer. This program can be done right in the confines of your hotel [...]

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Tags: Advice and Recommendations · Training

The Absurdity of Our Elected Politicians?

July 11th, 2009 · No Comments

The Muscle Couple offering some political commentary to spice things up a bit. Don’t know if you saw the article last week about Barbara Boxer admonishing US Brigadier General Michael Walsh because he addressed her as Ma’am and not Senator before a Senate hearing? Here is the video just in case you hadn’t seen or [...]

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Tags: Soapbox

A Bread Product Every Home Can Have in Their Pantry?

July 11th, 2009 · 2 Comments

The Muscle Couple has found a new bread product that is really hard to believe! Thomas’s  now has “BETTER START LIGHT MULTI-GRAIN” English Muffins with 24 gms of Carbs and 8 GRAMS OF FIBER per Muffin! It’s pretty amazing for a bread product to have 8 gms of Fiber per serving!  You can eat these [...]

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Tags: Advice and Recommendations · Nutrition

The Muscle Couple’s -”Diet On A Budget”

July 10th, 2009 · 5 Comments

The Muscle Couple with a nutritional strategy for those a bit strapped from the current economic malaise. This diet is for those who really can’t afford all of the other Nutritional supplements and thermogenics we have written about.  Its not hard to follow and most of foods can be found at any Grocery in the [...]

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Tags: Advice and Recommendations · Nutrition · Strictly for Women

Thursday with The Muscle B-Live and In Color

July 9th, 2009 · 1 Comment

The Muscle Couple thought it was time to dedicate some face time to our precious daughter-Alexandra aka THE MUSCLE B! She is now 17 months old and an absolute MONSTER CHILD.  Full of life, smart as a whip and a motor that won’t quit.  She literally sleeps less than 8 hours a day everyday.  Mommy [...]

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

BlenderBottle-A Great “On the Go” Protein Shake Container

July 8th, 2009 · 1 Comment

The Muscle Couple here with a review of another excellent product. Blender Bottle is easily the best portable protein shake mixer we’ve used.  It will mix anything into a very easily drinkable shake.  It’s awesome for THE MUSCLE COUPLE MIX. With a wide mouth and a leak free top, it will easily handle scoops of [...]

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Tags: Advice and Recommendations · Protein · Technology and Gadgets

The Genesis of a Female Fitness Competitor-Cardio and Thermogenics

July 7th, 2009 · 2 Comments

The Muscle Couple with the last installment of Amanda’s “Program”. It’s time to detail her Cardio and Thermogenic schedule.  Because Amanda is young and doesn’t have much experience with Thermogenic supplements, her approach is going to be very basic initially.  She’ll have to access her tolerance to different things and record her reactions and progress [...]

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Tags: Advice and Recommendations · Dieting and Bodyfat Loss · Strictly for Women · Supplementation · Thermogenics

“A High Thick Ridge of Clavicular Pec Muscle”

July 5th, 2009 · No Comments

If  you are an intermediate to advanced trainer, and you’ve ever wanted an amazing set of pectorals, the title of this article should be your goal. The Muscle Couple has pursued this endeavor for years.  We use to think it was genetics that determined whether or not you could get a chest perfectly symmetrical to [...]

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Tags: Chest Exercise Videos · Training