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Links Happen

August 31st, 2010 · No Comments

Here are some interesting articles we’ve recently viewed regarding the science of training and supplementation. Enjoy: Neuroplasticity Exercise-Induced Response of Peripheral Brain-Der…. Cool article stating cardio at an above moderate intensity will definitely increase your brain power/mental acuity. The Authenticity of Sports Supplements -An Interview With Our Journal’s Founder, International Journal of Sport Nutrition and [...]

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Tags: Advice and Recommendations · Soapbox · Training

TMC and Markus Reinhardt: The HIT Leg and Ab Training Videos

August 30th, 2010 · 3 Comments

The Muscle Couple is posting our last training day videos.(Legs and Abs) The leg training video is pretty amazing.  These leg workouts also included video of fitness competitor Kini Kim and they were done about 8 days ago. You will see the sheer intensity and force of will necessary to push through certain leg training [...]

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Tags: Abdominal Exercise Videos · Advice and Recommendations · Best Of TMC · HIT Weights and Cardio · Legs Exercise Videos

TMC and Markus Reinhardt: The HIT Delt and Biceps Training Videos

August 28th, 2010 · 1 Comment

The Muscle Couple has finally gotten all of our initial videos edited.   It’s amazing  how much our physiques have changed in only 4 weeks! IN OUR HUMBLE OPINION, NOTHING is AS PRODUCTIVE as HIT TRAINING DONE RIGHT! Here are the bicep and shoulder videos! Please ask questions or comment about anything you see related to [...]

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Tags: Advice and Recommendations · Arm Exercise Videos · Best Of TMC · HIT Weights and Cardio · Shoulder Exercise Videos

TMC and Markus Reinhardt: The HIT Back Training Videos!

August 26th, 2010 · No Comments

The Muscle Couple with HIT video #2! You gotta love weighted negative chins. Please don’t hesitate to ask questions about anything you see in the videos. We’d also request you listen to Markus coaching us during our sets.  He is giving out incredible information and there are plenty of tips to be gleaned. Enjoy! HIT  [...]

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Tags: Advice and Recommendations · Back Exercise Videos · Best Of TMC · HIT Weights and Cardio

TMC and Markus Reinhardt: The HIT Chest and Triceps Training Videos

August 23rd, 2010 · 2 Comments

As promised, TMC is dropping our newly edited HIT Chest and Triceps Training videos. (Day 1 of Our 4 Day A Week Program) We’re pretty confident the video’s do enough talking. For those of you contemplating doing HIT, we’re offering a Primer on what to pay particular attention to in all our videos. The Cadence [...]

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Tags: Advice and Recommendations · Best Of TMC · Chest Exercise Videos · HIT Weights and Cardio · Training · Triceps Exercise Videos

TMC’s HIT Workout: 4 Days A Week at Only 20-30 Minutes a Day!

August 17th, 2010 · 8 Comments

The Muscle Couple has now done three weeks of HIT Training provided to us by  Markus Reinhardt. OMFGx1000! High Intensity Training (HIT) is the hardest, intense, and focused type of training we’ve ever done!   And so far, the MOST PRODUCTIVE!!! An entire session lasts no longer than 30 minutes!! (And that’s with TMC training together) [...]

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Tags: Advice and Recommendations · Best Of TMC · HIT Weights and Cardio · The Muscle Couple Photos · Training

TMC & HIT: Training for Our First Bodybuilding Competition!

August 4th, 2010 · 3 Comments

The Muscle Couple is really busy these days working two jobs and dealing with a newly emerging 7 month old who throws herself out of bed. None of that will stop us from descending into the REALM of HIGH INTENSITY TRAINING with MR. HIGH INTENSITY himself: MARKUS REINHARDT As many of you know we’ve been [...]

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Tags: Advice and Recommendations · Best Of TMC · Training

Are 6 Pack Abs Realistic?-The Muscle Couple Tells You The Truth

July 23rd, 2010 · 2 Comments

The Muscle Couple has been asked for years by many people from all walks of life on the quickest way to attain “6 Pack Abs”. We’ve wanted to do a blog to set the record straight. It really is possible for anybody to attain 6 pack abs. What is required is determination, focus, and a [...]

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Tags: Abdominal Exercise Videos · Advice and Recommendations · Best Of TMC · Dieting and Bodyfat Loss · Supplementation

One Incredible Ab Workout

July 13th, 2010 · No Comments

The Muscle Couple was given this workout from Pro WBFF Fitness Model/Competitor Rob Riches. Hanging Knee Lifts (using Aboriginal arm supports): 3 x 30 reps High-Pulley Rope Crunches: 3 x 30 reps High-Pulley Rope Single Arm Oblique Twists: 3 x 30 reps (each side) He performs all of these exercises in one Giant Set and [...]

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Tags: Abdominal Exercise Videos · Advice and Recommendations · Training

TMC in Action: Recent Rest Pause Videos

July 9th, 2010 · No Comments

The Muscle Couple has been promising to get some videos of our New Rest Pause Training Program uploaded to the site. Finally they’re here! They are very random and in no particular order. A couple of things to pay attention to when trying to understand and assess the intensity. Notice the Cadence of the Eccentric(Downward [...]

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Tags: Advice and Recommendations · Back Exercise Videos · Biceps Exercise Videos · Chest Exercise Videos · Training