Spartan Fitness Reviews
Helpful Resources On Muscle Building And Weight Loss

By John Alvino
My girlfriend is obsessed with The Biggest Loser. No, I'm not referring to myself! I'm referring to the very popular television show in which people compete to lose as much weight as possible, as quickly as they can. I don't think that she has missed a single episode. She loves to see the dramatic weight loss progress that the contestants make each week. She is so passionate about the show, she convinced me to watch it with her each week. I must admit, the show is quite entertaining and I do enjoy watching it with her.

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By John Alvino
If you want to lose body fat as fast as possible, there are a several obvious things you absolutely must do, in addition to some things that are not so obvious. In this article, we will discuss one of the not-so-obvious necessities for maximal fat loss. This one tip can make a huge difference in your bottom line results. Unfortunately, it typically goes unnoticed by most dieters.



Research has proven that during calorie restriction, dieters experience… Read More

My mom always told me to sit down and eat my food slowly. So just like any other defiant teenager, I stood tall and inhaled my entire meal as fast as humanly possible. Although I hate to admit it after all these years, my mother was actually giving me very good sound fat loss advice – and good eating habits too.
Some of you might be surprised to hear that the rate at which you eat can affect your body fat. In fact, new research has recently proven that overweight people tend to eat more quickly and also eat more food per bite.

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By Nick Nilsson
Scorch your Rectus Abdominus (Six-Pack) with the Crunch Pulldown. It will hit those abs in a way they've never been hit before! This is NOT your standard cable crunch!

The Crunch Pulldown is a very simple exercise to do, perfect for hitting the abs in a way they're not used to at all. For this one, all you need is a high pulley and a bar attachment.
Hook up the bar to the pulley and set a moderate weight on it. You don't want to go too heavy or you won't be able to perform the exercise. After you do it once, you'll get a better idea of how much weight you can use.
Lie on your back under the pulley. In… Read More

By Nick Nilsson
The humble gym towel can actually be an extremely effective training tool! When you get done putting these quick and easy methods to the test, you'll never look at your towel the same way again.

The towel is your friend...
And to prove it to you, I've got 10 ways you can use your gym towel to get a great workout (not counting mopping up sweat, of course).

1. Towel Chin-Ups
Throw a towel over the chin-up bar and grip the ends. Now pull yourself up! Gripping and holding your entire bodyweight up on a loose towel is GREAT for the grip and will activate a lot of muscle fibers in your lats because… Read More

By Nick Nilsson
If you have a hard time feeling your chest working when you do chest exercises, THIS is the information you need. I'll give you my best techniques for ensuring maximum activation of your pecs with every set and rep you do.

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One of the most comment training questions I get with regards to chest training is simply not being able to feel the pecs working at all when doing chest exercises!
And when you can't feel the pecs working, you know darn well that actual muscle development… Read More

By Nick Nilsson
Have you ever wished for a diet where you ate bacon, eggs, red meat, butter and sausage all day? Surprise! It's not the Atkins Diet.

The Atkins Diet has been in existence for over 30 years and has enjoyed a surge in popularity over the last few years.
Pioneered by Dr. Robert Atkins, the theory behind the Atkins Diet is simple. Your body prefers to utilize carbohydrates (such as in grains, cereals, breads, etc.) for energy and will burn them first prior to body fat. By cutting down dramatically on carbohydrates in your diet, you force your body to burn fat for energy.
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By Nick Nilsson
Find yourself short on time to cook a good meal? I know I do! Learn my "secret" recipes that are extremely quick and simple to make. I'll give you my favorite muscle-building meals!

If you're like me, you sometimes find yourself short on time to cook yourself a good meal. And if you're also like me, meaning a lazy cook, sometimes the motivation to really make a grand meal is short, too!
So what do you when this happens but you still want to reach… Read More

By Nick Nilsson For those who work for a living, it can be extremely tough to get the 5 or 6 meals a day often recommended. I've got a plan that can help you get the calories you need on limited time (and appetite!). Three square meals a day...breakfast, lunch and dinner. Can a person achieve great muscle-building results with just three meals a day? Absolutely...and I'll tell you how. It's all about meal timing and quantity. Before I get started, please note it IS very true that you're better off eating smaller, more frequent meals, both for muscle building and fat loss. I'm not going to argue with that. The problem arises because many people… Read More

By Nick Nilsson The name is a mouthful but the training will send your metabolism through the roof! Combine the power of supersets with the fat-burning power of Lactic Acid-based training and you get a workout that will peel the fat right off your body! To really fire up your fat-burning furnace, you need a workout that addresses not only calories burned DURING the workout itself, but also calories burned AFTER the workout. But it doesn't end there...to REALLY maximize your results, you need to also address your body's HORMONAL response to training. When you put all these factors together, you can SERIOUSLY increase the fat-burning drive you… Read More