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Top 10 Tips for Inclusive Engagement
03/12/2014Broad—and deep—engagement with community members is a fundamental building block of a successful Heart & Soul Community Planning project. Authentic engagement makes all the difference to building stronger communities; it is a means to an end in our work, and it is also an end in itself for the trust it builds, the ideas it sparks, and the new connections it creates.
Four Tips for Walking Your Innovation Talk
03/12/2014At the core of every truly innovative organization is a leadership team that invests and actively participates in the process of coming up with new ideas. Instead of paying mere lip service to the concept, these leaders are role models who reflect the behaviors they want to see from their staff.
Six Apps to Simplify Fundraising Tasks
03/12/2014Fundraisers juggle a lot of responsibilities. During a recent Chronicle online video discussion, three nonprofit experts shared some of their favorite mobile apps to help fundraisers save time and get organized.
Leadership Lessons From Matthew McConaughey's Oscar Speech
03/05/2014The best actor winner in Sunday's Oscars says you need someone to look up to, something to look forward to, and a hero to chase. Read more to find out why he's right.
Standing Against IRS Rules That Weaken Civic Engagement
03/05/2014Foundations from around the country are taking part in the annual Foundations on the Hill program this week, allowing grantmakers to make their case to Congress on issues that matter to them and create credibility-building visibility for the philanthropic sector. Find out more in this article.
Top Ten Developments in Qualitative Evaluation for the Last Decade
03/05/2014Program evaluation is always on nonprofits minds to help in creating the largest impact possible in the community. This article gives ten new innovations and suggestions within this field that can help make your evaluations have the largest impact possible.
Seven Signs You're Not as Ethical as You Think
02/26/2014Ethics can play a large part in the success of an organization. But, are you judging your own too leniently? This article details seven questions to ask yourself to check in on your personal ethical code.
Empowement Play: Why You Should Put People First
02/26/2014People-centered businesses and organizations often outperform their profit-centered competitors. Here are seven ways to unleash the full potential of your people and your organization.
Nonprofit Dissolution: What to Do When Closing the Doors
02/26/2014When an organization seriously considers ending its life, it's a difficult and complex process. This article provides four essential principles to remember during the difficult time, as well as tips for easing the transition.
What Makes for a Successful Infographic?
02/26/2014Infographics can help an organization raise awareness quickly and concisely to a wide audience. But what makes a good inforgraphic? This article highlights four successful examples to help guide your next campaign and maybe spark some new ideas.
The Top Four Nonprofit Social Media Campaigns of 2013 (And What You Can Learn)
02/19/2014It's easy to dismiss NPO social media concerns after seeing these social media campaigns that, quite frankly, kicked butt in 2013. These examples are going to get those thought wheels turning and hopefully spark your next idea.
Five Tips for Building High-Performing Teams
02/19/2014Having unsatisfying team interactions? This article focuses on ways to build teams from the outside-in to make a great team that is the sum of its moving parts.
Eleven Accounting Pitfalls Your Nonprofit Should Avoid
02/19/2014Making sure your nonprofit is complying with accounting regulations and laws is critical to your success. This short article lists a variety of accounting problems that are common to nonprofit organizations - problems that you need to avoid.
Learning How to Learn: What Business Leaders Need to Know
02/12/2014Today's school-leavers face the prospect of three or four career changes during the course of their lifetime. Learning how to learn can be invaluable in keeping up with changing the 21st century workplace.
Ten Things Boards Do Right (Without Even Realizing It)
02/12/2014No matter what goes wrong in a nonprofit, somehow the board gets blamed. Find out what important work boards and board members do without even realizing they are doing it.
Best Studies on How To Get More ReTweets
02/12/2014Looking to amplify your advocacy through twitter? Check out these tips for getting the word out.
3 Things Incredibly Productive People Do
02/05/2014Looking to increase productivity in a constantly moving workplace? These tricks may help.
What Language Works Best in Crowdfunding Campaigns
02/05/2014This study may help to show nonprofits looking to crowdfund how to write eye-catching pitches and weed out those less desirable phrases.
Effective Delegation in 3 Simple Steps
02/05/2014Jerry Hauser, CEO of The Management Center, outlines a three-step process that can help nonprofit leaders ensure their goals are met while empowering their staff members to take on greater responsibilities.
LinkedIn Launches 'Volunteer Marketplace'
01/29/2014See how nonprofits can now leverage the more than 250 million members of LinkedIn to find volunteers.
Fighting Income Inequality Should Be Top Nonprofit Priority
01/29/2014Have charities been too reluctant to advocate for policies that close the gap in wealth and have in some cases perpetuated it in their own compensation policies?
What it Really Means to Put People First
01/29/2014By putting people first in a digital-first world, "peoplework" may be the new revolution for running a business. But what does it really mean?
Business Cards Do's and Don'ts
01/22/2014When presented the right way, a business card can serve as a powerful branding tool and allow people to quickly remember who you are and what you have to offer. Use these business cards tips to showcase your professionalism and attention to detail.
3 Brilliant Negotiating Tips I Learned From Steve Jobs
01/22/2014This entrepreneur reveals what he learned watching the Apple CEO negotiate a blockbuster deal with AT&T several years ago.
The One Thing You Need to Know About Great Content Marketing
01/22/2014What content you create is important but not nearly as important as the reason why. Learn how some companies do a great job of creating compelling, helpful, useful content, and others do a terrible job.
Volunteering and Civic Engagement in America 2013 Statistics
01/15/2014The Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) and the and the National Conference on Citizenship (NCoC) have released Volunteering and Civic Engagement in America 2013. This year's report found that volunteering remains an important activity for millions of Americans. The number of volunteers in Virginia increased slightl and with an average of 35.1 hours served per resident, Virginia ranked 21st among the 50 states and Washington, DC. More.
Mobile Solutions for Taking Payments on the Go
01/15/2014Adding a mobile payment solution can add a measure of convenience for both your customers and you while helping you avoid carrying around cash and checks. Fortunately, there are a number of options that can turn your smart phone or tablet into a mobile credit card terminal.
The 4 Key Qualities of Amazing Thank You Letters
01/15/2014Put your donors—and your thank you process—first this year. Include these four key components for effective and memorable donor thank you letters.
Five TED Talks to Help You Work Smarter
01/08/2014A business plan that attempts to account for all the possible changes that will happen in the future is obsolete before the ink is dry on the page.
Why Co-working Spaces Help Businesses Succeed
01/08/2014They're low-cost, and provide the typical office amenities--conference rooms, photocopiers, etc. But there are other less tangible benefits for entrepreneurs.
What Nonprofits Should Start Doing in 2014: Advice from the Experts
01/08/2014Focusing on these six things in 2014 will help get the New Year off to a great start.
9 Branding Rules to Live By
12/18/2013Some companies never enhance their brand. Here are nine ways to make sure you're not one of them.
Build Teams for Creativity
12/18/2013How leaders can encourage both outrageous ideas and practical follow-through.
Still Sorting Through Your Company's Healthcare Options? We Can Help
12/18/2013December enrollment deadlines for many health plans including Obamacare's new SHOP exchanges are looming. Signup can be tricky and complex, but this can help.
Want to Avoid a Bad Board Experience? Consider Saying No
12/10/2013To build a more circumspect board candidate pool, here are four suggestions for anyone who is being approached to join a board.
Keeping Your Nonprofit Safe from Fraud
12/10/2013It's no longer sufficient to rely on restitution and codes of silence to handle these matters. See the 9 steps to prevent fraud from happening.
What is Driving Nonprofit Sector's Growth?
12/10/2013While traditionally the nonprofit sector is not top-of-mind when thinking about economic growth, the truth is that it successfully weathers economic downturns and contributes to the economy while providing much-needed services.
Trademarks: Protecting Your Nonprofit's Brand
12/10/2013With the daily barrage of information competing for your donors' attention, how does your fundraising campaign stand out and get noticed? Many nonprofit managers don't realize that "brand" is one of the organization's most valuable assets.
5 Steps to Grow Your Nonprofit's Facebook Reach by 130%
12/10/2013While social media becomes increasingly more important, how can you make the most of your online presence? The types of content posted to Facebook can make a huge impact on reach and engagement.
Community Foundation Creates Holiday Catalog to Address Local Needs
12/04/2013See this small community's creative approach to philanthropy this holiday season with an online catalog of wish list items from local nonprofit organizations.
The Six Second Appeal Challenge Winners
12/04/2013Can you convince someone to donate to your organization and support your cause in six seconds or less? Almost 50 nonprofits tried their best in our Six-Second Appeal contest, a competition of nonprofit videos made using the Vine app.
In Second Year, Giving Tuesday Generates Major Buzz
12/04/2013The Wall Street Journal chronicles the origins and rise of Giving Tuesday, the recent addendum to the post-Thanksgiving calendar that aims to shift consumers' focus from shopping to supporting charity.
How To Go Mobile With Appeals
12/04/2013New approaches make it easy to seek donations on smartphones and tablets without spending a lot of money.
Social Finance: A Primer
11/20/2013See the three prominent social financing mechanisms with the potential of unlocking new sources of capital and revolutionizing how an array of social issues are addressed.
Marrying Mission with Strategic Planning & Evaluation
11/20/2013Best practices and tips for making organizational strategic planning and evaluation as inclusive and effective as possible.
The Secret to Selling Your Brand With One Sentence
11/20/2013Three ways to craft the perfect one-liner that tells customers everything they need to know about your brand.
5 Ways to Turn Around a Lackluster Company Culture
11/20/2013Transforming a less-than-ideal culture can take a painstakingly long time. Here's how to jumpstart the process.
The Story of a Social Media Policy
11/13/20134 points to learn from the evolution of how one nonprofit went from experimenting with social media to thriving across multiple platforms guided by a formalized written policy for social media use.
Amazon Launches New Charity Site to Give Back to Nonprofits
11/13/2013Amazon just launched a new project to give back .5% of the value of purchases to nonprofits. See how to register your organization.
Crowdfunding Without Kickstarter
11/13/2013How this startup crowdfunded $150,000 in 24 hours without using Kickstarter.
Improving Nonprofit Decision Making amid Economic Crisis
11/06/2013These considerations are critical to understand how the environment in which you make decisions can empower you to understand the impact of potential decisions.
Nonprofits Must Respond Swiftly to Critical News Stories
11/06/2013The negative slant of investigative reporters shows that too many of them don't understand how charities work, and that's diminishing the trust of donors.
How to motivate employees in less than 5 minutes
11/06/2013Motivating your team can be more art than science, but here are four techniques that will increase your chances of finding the right fuel.
The "Medium Data" Alliance between Guidestar and the Foundation Center: Get Your Information Here!
10/30/2013This partnership between the two organizations has the potential that can help define the community.
More Grants, Smaller Amounts So Far This Year
10/30/2013Organizations are applying for and receiving more awards of a smaller size, in part to augment the loss of the traditionally larger awards from government funders.
6 Habits of Remarkably Likable People
10/30/2013They're charming. They're genuine. And they can make an entire room full of people smile.
An Uneven Recovery for America's Biggest Charities
10/23/2013An uncertain economy and fears of a return to recession next year threaten to make it even trickier for nonprofits to raise money in the crucial year-end season.
5 problems that need fixing…now
10/23/2013There are five main problems nonprofits encounter from donors. Solving these problems can help an organization increase its footprint and success.
Emotional Intelligence and a Loyal, Motivated Staff
10/23/2013Emotional and social intelligence are at the very heart of a leader's ability to create the kind of positive climate that inspires loyalty and motivates performance.
10 Words to Cut from Your Writing
10/15/2013When you want to make your writing more powerful, cut out words you don't need.
4 Laws of Changing People's Behavior
10/15/2013First, know this: change is one of the toughest things to accomplish in an organization. But if you're willing to put in the work, you can get results.
Reverberations in the Body Politic: The Shutdown's Impact on Safety Net Services
10/15/2013The big challenge is presenting a full picture of the rolling impacts of the government shutdown.
50 Shades of Fundraising
10/09/2013Tips for working with a fundraising partner that can make a big difference when the two of you are getting to know a donor or preparing to pop an important question.
Five Essentials of Strategic Planning
10/09/2013A culture of strategic planning can provide a framework for aligning priorities, making decisions, allocating resources, and measuring impact.
10 Things Employees Want More Than a Raise
10/09/2013Making big money is often less important to employees than satisfying these basic needs.
Social Media Mini Guide - How to Woo and Wow Your Donors
10/02/2013A collection of free resources that give nonprofits practical tips for attracting, cultivating and keeping active and loyal donors.
Why Working Out for Just 30 Minutes Will Make You Happier
10/02/2013On paper, working out regularly sounds like a fantastic idea. You'll look better and feel better; you'll become a new person. But life gets in the way — job, family, sleep, etc.
Obamacare's Big Debut
10/02/2013The ACA's health-insurance exchanges open today. What does it mean for small-business owners?
4 Unique Working Styles: What's Yours?
09/25/2013To get more out of your team, first figure out how your employees (and you) work best--and then assign tasks accordingly.
Stories as Data
09/25/2013Are you ignoring your richest intel? How organizations can yield a wealth of valuable data through story-based research.
Build a Nonprofit Board that can Bring the Bucks
09/25/2013Many nonprofit professionals complain about the lack of fundraising support from their board but they don't take the time to educate them on the process of fundraising. Many nonprofit professionals complain about the lack of fundraising support from their board buy they don't take the time to educate them on the process of fundraising. - See more at: http://www.npengage.com/fundraising/build-nonprofit-board-that-can-bring-the-bucks/#sthash.XnVf3kRL.dpuf Many nonprofit professionals complain about the lack of fundraising support from their board buy they don't take the time to educate them on the process of fundraising. - See more at: http://www.npengage.com/fundraising/build-nonprofit-board-that-can-bring-the-bucks/#sthash.XnVf3kRL.dpuf
Using Story to Solve Social Problems
09/18/2013How narrative intelligence can help everyone design solutions and generate useful data.
Tagline Takedown: "You Get One Chance"
09/18/2013In our quicksilver, 24x7, 140-character business world, you've got a millisecond to make a lasting impression.
Gone in Just 7 Seconds
09/18/2013You only have seven seconds to capture a website visitor's attention. To make those seven seconds count, you have to think critically about web design.
Nonprofits Anxiously Try to Show Results for New Charity Navigator Ratings
09/11/2013Charity Navigator has thrown its weight behind a growing movement to get charities to become more "results-oriented" and "evidence-based." Its method: Try to get donors who look at its Web site to consider how effective a charity is when deciding where to give.
3 Ways to Avoid the Analytic Rut
09/11/2013The potential to leverage big data, or little data, is unlimited. Each nonprofit has its own unique challenges that can be overcome by analyzing data to improve decision-making.
Autumn: A Time for Harvest and Reflection
09/11/2013Autumn is a great time to reflect on the year, looking towards planning for the winter and upcoming year. utumn as a time to reap the harvest and reflect on the year, looking towards planning for the winter and upcoming year - See more at: http://www.npengage.com/analytics/autumn-time-for-harvest-and-reflection/#sthash.NHREmmOW.dpuf utumn as a time to reap the harvest and reflect on the year, looking towards planning for the winter and upcoming year - See more at: http://www.npengage.com/analytics/autumn-time-for-harvest-and-reflection/#sthash.NHREmmOW.dpuf utumn as a time to reap the harvest and reflect on the year, looking towards planning for the winter and upcoming year. - See more at: http://www.npengage.com/analytics/autumn-time-for-harvest-and-reflection/#sthash.NHREmmOW.dpuf utumn as a time to reap the harvest and reflect on the year, looking towards planning for the winter and upcoming year. - See more at: http://www.npengage.com/analytics/autumn-time-for-harvest-and-reflection/#sthash.NHREmmOW.dpuf utumn as a time to reap the harvest and reflect on the year, looking towards planning for the winter and upcoming year. - See more at: http://www.npengage.com/analytics/autumn-time-for-harvest-and-reflection/#sthash.NHREmmOW.dpuf utumn as a time to reap the harvest and reflect on the year, looking towards planning for the winter and upcoming year. - See more at: http://www.npengage.com/analytics/autumn-time-for-harvest-and-reflection/#sthash.NHREmmOW.dpuf
Thinking About Nonprofit Evaluation as Affected by Time
09/04/2013Two critical factors seriously limit our ability to measure impact and outcomes: time and outside influence.
4 ways to supercharge your nonprofit images to connect with your supporters
09/04/2013With so many things competing for people's attention today, images and photos are a more important aspect of your communications toolbox than ever before.
A Few Good Methods for Processing Credit Cards
08/28/2013If your nonprofit needs to accept credit card payments, it's never been easier to do so.
What are the best donor management systems?
08/28/2013If you are looking for a donor management system, here's a quick list of systems to evaluate.
What Makes an IT Project Successful? Nonprofit Edition
08/28/2013On-time and on-budget projects do not necessarily mean a new system will realize proposed goals…or that users will even adopt the system as desired. on-time and on-budget projects do not necessarily mean a new system will realize proposed goals and yield expected value…or that users will even adopt the system as desired. - See more at: http://www.npengage.com/uncategorized/what-makes-project-successful-nonprofit-edition/#sthash.WZX90yAg.dpuf
10 Tips for Improving Your Memory
08/22/2013It's hard to recall every single little detail. Here are 10 tips to make remembering easier.
Crowdfunding is the New Donation
08/22/2013Nonprofits are already experts at crowdsourcing. They've been doing it for decades--but call it fundraising.
Simple Move That Will Make You a Better Leader
08/15/2013Get a radically different perspective on your employees and your business with this easy strategy.
Will Google's New Tabbed Inbox Cause Email Campaigns to Crash?
08/15/2013Since the latest modification from Google to its email service, there is a sense of genuine concern among Constant Contact and MailChimp users who depend on email campaigns to communicate with their customers.
Transforming Board Members Into Energized Partners
08/15/2013Two ways nonprofit leaders can develop better, more productive relationships with their boards.
111 Low-Cost or Free Online Tools for Nonprofits
08/15/2013Prepare to be mind-boggled by all the new technology options that will be available to your nonprofit in coming years.
10 Things Extraordinary Bosses Give Employees
08/07/2013Good bosses care about getting important things done. Exceptional bosses care about their people.
Yes, Your Employees Do All Kinds of Personal Errands During Work Hours
08/07/2013A recent survey shows that most employees run personal errands during the work day...and not just during a lunch hour.
Peter Buffett Is Right to Call for Philanthropic Change
08/07/2013When Peter Buffett took to the pages of The New York Times to lament what he calls a "crisis of imagination" in philanthropy he ignited quite a debate.
3 Ways to Make the Case for Technology Funding at a Nonprofit
08/07/2013If we want to avoid the nonprofit starvation cycle we have to help funders understand why the specific technology investments we are pursuing can help us do more good.
10 Tips for a Remarkable Tagline
07/22/2013Taglines are often overcomplicated and underwhelming. Here are 10 ways to make yours pop, courtesy of successful young entrepreneurs.
The Magic of Finding and Presenting Compelling Data
07/22/2013For every new piece of valuable data, a much larger pile of useless data surrounds and obscures it. It's tough work to sift through it all to find the pieces that lead us to greater insights.
75% of Young Donors Turned Off by Out-of-Date Web Sites
07/22/2013Organizations that want to persuade people in their 20s and early 30s to give and volunteer don't have much of a chance if they're not updating their Web sites frequently and including compelling details about their causes and the people they serve.
The 7 Dos And Don'ts Of Technology
07/22/2013Managing technology can be one of the scariest aspects of your work as a nonprofit leader because it changes all the time and when you make a mistake, it can end up being very expensive.
Millennials Aren't Becoming Their Parents
07/22/2013Millennials prefer to connect via technology, share in micro ways, facilitate and rely on peer influence, volunteer along a continuum of support, and give to have an impact.
.NGOs - The Next Web Frontier?
07/22/2013.NGO can give your website legitimacy as a nonprofit because of the selection criteria needed to get the new extension.
A Brief History of Marketing
07/22/2013A very brief, visual history of marketing detailing the journey through mediums and methods.
Connect, Then Lead
07/22/2013Is it better to be loved or feared?


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Australian investors will soon be able to tap into one of the world's fastest-growing asset classes under a new tie-up between the country's only dedicated Islamic fund manager and Europe's largest Islamic bank.
From early next year, Australia's the Crescent Islamic Cash Management Fund will be able to allocate up to half of its assets to investment-grade Islamic bonds, or sukuk, under the advice of Bank of London and The Middle East, or BLME.
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Australian private equity firm Crescent Capital Partners has made a revised takeover bid worth 245 million Australian dollars (US$254 million) for financial services firm ClearView Wealth Ltd., a person familiar with the matter told Deal Journal Australia.
Crescent Capital is now offering 55 cents a share to acquire ClearView, which provides life insurance and financial planning advice, the person said. That represents a 10% increase on the 50-cent-a-share offer made by Crescent on July 12, which was rejected by ClearView.
Crescent Capital Partners partner and investment director Christopher Criddle will join rival Australian mid-market private equity firm Mercury Capital, two people familiar with the matter told Deal Journal Australia.
Mr. Criddle will join Mercury's Sydney operations in mid-September, one of the people said.
Mercury was established in 2009 by former Goldman Sachs managing director Clark Perkins. The fund raised around 120 million Australian dollars (US$125 million) in 2010 and its investment team includes former CVC Asia Pacific investment manager Ben Hawter.
Growing appetite for Islamic finance is spurring both large and small Australian financials to boost their offering of Sharia-compliant fixed-income assets, the head of the country's first Islamic wealth manager said on Thursday.
National Australia Bank Ltd., or NAB, is considering selling up to US$500 million in Islamic bonds in what would be the first issuance of Sharia-compliant debt securities in Australia, two people familiar with the deal told Dow Jones Newswires.
The bonds would be structured to comply with Muslim law by paying a profit from the bond, rather than interest, which is banned in Islam. A spokeswoman for NAB declined to comment.
New Zealand glazier Metropolitan Glass & Glazing, or Metro GlassTech, is now wholly owned by its lenders.
Sankaty Advisors, an affiliate of Bain Capital, Deutsche Bank and J.P.Morgan Special Opportunities are among a consortium of senior lenders which controls 60% of the company following a debt-to-equity swap worth around 180 million New Zealand dollars (US$146 million). Australian private equity firm Crescent Capital Partners owns the remaining 40%.
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Spencer Dinwiddie earned MVP honors as California-based Double Pump Elite captured the under-17 division of the adidas Super 64 at Rancho High School in North Las Vegas on Monday night.
Double Pump beat Adonis Thomas and the Memphis Magic Elite in the final, 82-73.
"All of our guys had a great week," Double Pump Elite coach Christian Aurand said. "The whole team should have been the MVP. We had five different leading scorers in nine games."
In addition to Dinwiddie, DPE featured Brea Olinda 7-footer Kyle Caudill, Simi Valley's Jonathan Davis, Lonnie Jackson of Valencia, Xavier Johnson of Mater Dei, Ryan Watkins of Reseda and Findlay Prep rising sophomore Nigel Williams-Goss.
Dinwiddie, a 6-foot-3 guard from Taft (Woodland Hills, Calif.), averaged just 5.9 points per game as a junior to go along with 4.1 assists and 2.5 rebounds per game. But don't be fooled by the numbers, the Toreadors featured as many as six future Division I players on the roster, including USC-bound guard Bryce Jones and rising senior star DeAndre Daniels, a Texas verbal commitment.
"He played very well in Minneapolis and Indianapolis (leading up to the Super 64)," Aurand said. "His level of play has really stepped up. He has been impressive and his stock is on the rise."
Plenty of high-major schools have already taken notice and expect more to join the pursuit.
Douple Pump isn't getting much time to celebrate the Super 64 title as it plays twice today in Los Angeles.
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Marcus Smart of Flower Mound, Texas, earned MVP honors in leading Texas Assault to the under-16 title. Smart is a 6-3 rising junior at Marcus High School and was part of MaxPreps.com's Sophomore All-American team back in April.
Indiana Elite was a program that had a nice run across the board at the Super 64, winning the under-15 and under-16 "Gold" brackets, and reaching the final four of the under-17 division.


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Bruce Willis is determined to live everyday to the full - as he is obsessed with death.
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Spring is in full swing and summertime is right around the corner and if you are looking to lose weight naturally, HGH.com provides a wealth of online HGH and bodybuilding resources and has written many informational articles and posts on natural HGH benefits and tips for losing weight and improving health. From eating right, to proper exercise and selecting the best natural weight loss supplements, the articles below provide information to help you choose the most effective strategies to achieve your weight loss goals.
Many weight loss products promise good results, but have you actually looked at what they are going to do in order to give you those results? Some of them merely cause you to lose water weight. You will weigh less, but you will just be dehydrated and the amount of adipose tissue (or body fat) on your body will be exactly the same.Using these methods is no way to get in shape. You need a product that will actually help you in a scientific, fundamental way and something that will use advances in nutrition to alter both your diet and your body. - Read the full article at: http://www.hgh.com/blogger/post/rapid-weight-loss-supplements-how-to
Upon turning 40, some people experience what is commonly called "middle-age spread." Regardless of diet or exercise, it becomes harder and harder to keep the stomach area from storing up fatty deposits. What's worse is that studies have found that collecting fat around one's mid-section can result in more serious health issues such as heart disease or diabetes. Human growth hormone pills can counter this risk to one's health. HGH supplements stave off the accumulation of fat around the stomach and vital organs, thus helping to avoid a potential heart attack or a worse health condition down the road. To Burn Fat - See Somatropinne HGH, HGF Max, Clen XDV. - Read the full article at: http://www.hgh.com/blogger/post/benefits-of-hgh-human-growth-hormone
There are many different types of natural growth hormone supplements on the market and it's hard to know not only if they will work, but also how they work. Maybe by understanding how these natural supplements stimulate growth you can determine whether or not they are a scam, or if they indeed will work and work for you.What do we mean by "growth hormone stimulation"?Growth Hormone is not necessarily "growing taller", although that's definitely a possibility; but rather when we say growth, we mean muscle and bone growth and density. Other benefits that we won't get into include the known benefits of HGH such as:
- Anti-aging - Better sleep - Increased memory - Muscle growth - Weight Loss - Increased Sexual Performance - And about 25 other more other health benefits...
Read the full article at: http://www.hgh.com/blogger/post/how-do-natural-growth-hormone
Looking to lose weight now? Summertime is right around the corner and it's time to slim down with some proven methods for burning burn fat and losing unwanted pounds. From eating right to working out to selecting the best natural metabolism-boosting supplements, you need to choose the most effective strategies to achieve your weight loss goals.- See more at: http://www.hgh.com/blogger/post/slim-down-this-summer-weight-loss-fat-burning-tips
HGH.com is an established provider of natural human growth hormone (HGH), bodybuilding and overall health supplements that are designed to benefit consumers naturally through dietary supplementation and provide an alternative to prescription medicine. In 2010, Purity Select acquired HGH.com and continues to offer an exclusive line of supplements for bodybuilding, muscle growth, low testosterone, increased strength, endurance, weight loss, anti-aging, and other health and fitness goals. All Purity Select products are manufactured in the United States through Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) facilities to ensure optimal quality. The company's ongoing commitment to quality, innovation and customer service has positioned Purity Select and HGH.com as leading brands within the bodybuilding supplement industry.
Ornithine – also known as L-ornithine, (S)-2,5-diaminopentanoic acid or (S)-alpha,delta-diaminovaleric acid – is a crystalline amino acid. Different sources refer to it as a nonessential or conditionally essential amino acid, which means that it is normally produced by the body in sufficient amounts; however, dietary supplementation may be beneficial in times of illness, injury or stress. L-ornithine is found in some food sources as well as in health and bodybuilding supplements such as HGH 30,000 Nanograms pills and HGF MAX.
Together with arginine and citrulline, ornithine is one of three amino acids that play a key role in the urea cycle. The conversion of arginine into ornithine and ornithine into citrulline increases urea production while lowering ammonia concentrations in the blood. Citrulline subsequently binds with aspartate to form arginosuccinate, which breaks down into free arginine and fumarate; through this process, ornithine is metabolized back into arginine by the liver. Because L-ornithine helps accelerate the excretion of ammonia, it is believed to promote proper liver function, prevent fatigue and enhance performance during prolonged exercise. Evidence also suggests that L-ornithine may stimulate human growth hormone (HGH) production, thereby serving as a natural HGH releaser.
The human body manufactures ornithine from the amino acid arginine as part of the urea cycle. Dietary sources of L-ornithine include protein-rich foods such as beef, chicken, pork, fish, eggs, dairy products, peanuts and soybeans. L-ornithine may also be consumed in natural dietary supplements.
Among the benefits of ornithine is its ability to detoxify ammonia levels in the bloodstream; because of this function, it can be used to treat hepatic encephalopathy (a brain complication caused by liver disease). It also appears to help reduce fatigue and mitigate the effects of alcohol consumption, improving sleep quality and decreasing negative feelings the next morning. In addition, L-ornithine may promote wound healing, contribute to immune system function, support weight management, reduce stress and improve overall mood. Some evidence suggests L-ornithine acts as a natural HGH releaser, or HGH secretagogue. Because of its ability to boost HGH production and reduce fatigue, L-ornithine supplements are often taken to improve athletic performance, enhance muscle growth and increase endurance.
L-ornithine supplements are generally considered safe for adults; no serious side effects or drug interactions have been reported at doses of 2 to 6 grams per day. However, excessive doses (more than 10 grams per day) may potentially cause intestinal distress or diarrhea in some users.
More detailed safety information on L-ornithine dosing, side effects and interactions can be found on Examine.com. As with any medication or health supplement, it is best to consult your physician before taking dietary supplements containing L-ornithine.
Various research studies have shown that L-ornithine can be used therapeutically for certain medical conditions as well as to enhance overall health, well being and athletic performance. For example, a group of Polish researchers reported that L-ornithine-L-aspartate (LOLA) supplementation has the ability to lower blood ammonia concentration, eliminate symptoms of hepatic encephalopathy associated with liver cirrhosis and stimulate tissue regeneration, while a Japanese study determined that healthy office workers who consumed a combination of caffeine and ornithine had higher mood ratings, less fatigue and better concentration than those who consumed caffeine alone. Japanese researchers also tested the effects of L-ornithine on salivary cortisol, mood and feelings of fatigue the morning after alcohol consumption, and found that L-ornithine supplements lowered cortisol levels, increased sleep length and significantly decreased feelings of fatigue, anger/hostility and confusion.
Study findings published in the Nutrition Journal and Nutrition Research revealed that L-ornithine not only has the potential to relieve stress and improve sleep quality in fatigued office workers, but also to reduce physical fatigue during exercise. Researchers stated that the decrease in physical fatigue is due to L-ornithine's ability to modulate lipid and amino acid metabolism, thereby increasing the efficiency of energy consumption. Furthermore, a recent animal study published in the Brain Research Bulletin found that L-ornithine reduced body weight, abdominal fat and food intake in rats.
Beyond the research indicating L-ornithine's potential to reduce fatigue and overall body weight, several studies suggest that it can improve strength and HGH levels. A study published in the Journal of Sports Medicine and Physical Fitness revealed that arginine and ornithine supplementation paired with a high-intensity strength-training program increased total strength and lean body mass in a relatively short period of time. The article also reported that the arginine and ornithine supplements aided in recovery from chronic stress by quelling tissue breakdown, as evidenced by lower urinary hydroxyproline levels. Furthermore, a double-blind study published in the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research found that ornithine and arginine supplementation increased human growth hormone (HGH) and insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1) serum levels after heavy-resistance exercise in strength-trained athletes. While further research is needed, the preliminary findings on L-ornithine supplements show significant promise for improving athletic performance, building muscle and elevating HGH levels.
For additional L-ornithine research, refer to the PubMed site sponsored by the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
Athletes, bodybuilders and fitness enthusiasts seeking to leverage the benefits of L-ornithine can find this amino acid among the ingredients in natural health and bodybuilding supplements from HGH.com:
HGH Pills – Purity Select's HGH 30,000 Nanograms pills are formulated to boost growth hormone production with a powerful combination of L-group amino acids, including L-ornithine. As one of HGH.com's best-selling products, these capsules help promote muscle growth, increased energy, fat-burning and other health benefits.
HGF MAX – Scientifically designed to increase HGH production, these Purity Select capsules contain a proprietary blend of ingredients including L-ornithine and other key amino acids. Taking HGF MAX as a dietary supplement can help build muscle, enhance muscle tone, improve stamina and increase metabolism.
Busch, Sandi. "Benefits of L-Arginine and L-Ornithine"; published in the "Nutrition Facts" section on Livestrong.com; July 13, 2014. <http://www.livestrong.com/article/502331-the-benefits-of-l-arginine-ornithine>Examine.com. "Ornithine"; published under "Supplements"; accessed April 13, 2015. <http://examine.com/supplements/Ornithine>Marie, Joanne. "What Does the Amino Acid L-Ornithine Do?"; published in the "Alternative Remedies" section on Livestrong.com; May 14, 2014. <http://www.livestrong.com/article/22017-amino-acid-l-ornithine>National Center for Biotechnology Information, U.S. National Library of Medicine. "L-ornithine"; Compound Summary for CID 6262 in PubChem Open Chemistry Database; accessed April 13, 2015. <http://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/L-ornithine>Somera, Anna Lisa. "Foods With Ornithine"; published in the "Vitamins and Supplements" section on Livestrong.com; August 16, 2013. <http://www.livestrong.com/article/165604-foods-with-ornithine>University of Maryland Shore Regional Health. "Amino Acids"; published in the "Medical Reference Guide" section; last updated April 23, 2014. <http://umm.edu/system-hospital-sites/shore-health/health/medical/ency/articles/amino-acids> WebMD and Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database. "Ornithine"; published under "Vitamins & Supplements"; accessed April 13, 2015. <http://www.webmd.com/vitamins-supplements/ingredientmono-200-ornithine.aspx?activeingredientid=200&activeingredientname=ornithine>Research Sources:Demura, Shinichi; Takayoshi Yamada; et al. "The Effect of L-Ornithine Hydrochloride Ingestion on Performance During Incremental Exhaustive Ergometer Bicycle Exercise and Ammonia Metabolism During and After Exercise"; European Journal of Clinical Nutrition; October 2010. <http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20717126>Elam, R.P.; D.H. Hardin; et al. "Effects of Arginine and Ornithine on Strength, Lean Body Mass and Urinary Hydroxyproline in Adult Males"; Journal of Sports Medicine and Physical Fitness; March 1989. <http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/2770269>Kokubo, Takeshi; Emiko Ikeshima; et al. "A Randomized, Double-Masked, Placebo-Controlled Crossover Trial on the Effects of L-Ornithine on Salivary Cortisol and Feelings of Fatigue of Flushers the Morning After Alcohol Consumption"; Biopsychosocial Medicine; February 18, 2013. <http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23414576>Konishia, Yuuki; Yasutaka Koosaka; et al. "L-Ornithine Intake Affects Sympathetic Nerve Outflows and Reduces Body Weight and Food Intake in Rats"; Brain Research Bulletin; February 2015. <http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25526897>Misaizu, Akane; Takeshi Kokubo; et al. "The Combined Effect of Caffeine and Ornithine on the Mood of Healthy Office Workers"; Preventative Nutrition and Food Science; December 2014. <http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25580405>Miyake, Mika; Takayoshi Kirisako; et al. "Randomised Controlled Trial of the Effects of L-Ornithine on Stress Markers and Sleep Quality in Healthy Workers"; Nutrition Journal; June 3, 2014. <http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24889392>Sikorska, Hanna; Janusz Cianciara; and Alicja Wiercińska-Drapało. "Physiological Functions of L-Ornithine and L-Aspartate in the Body and the Efficacy of Administration of L-Ornithine-L-Aspartate in Conditions of Relative Deficiency" (article published in Polish); Polski Merkuriusz Lekarski; June 2010. <http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20642112>Sugino, Tomohiro; Tomoko Shirai; et al. "L-Ornithine Supplementation Attenuates Physical Fatigue in Healthy Volunteers by Modulating Lipid and Amino Acid Metabolism"; Nutrition Research; November 2008. <http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19083482>Zajac, Adam; Stanisław Poprzęcki; et al. "Arginine and Ornithine Supplementation Increases Growth Hormone and Insulin-Like Growth Factor-1 Serum Levels After Heavy-Resistance Exercise in Strength-Trained Athletes"; Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research; April 2010. <http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20300016>
2015 NPC Gold Coast Muscle Classic held on February 14 Veterans Auditorium,4117 Overland Ave, Culver City, CA 90230 United StatesOrganizer: Jon LindsayWebsite: www.musclecontest.com
Unlimited Men's Bodybuilding Winners
1. Siavash Fashi - 1st Unlimited Bodybuilding Middleweight (1st Overall) 2. Jai Johnson -1st Unlimited Bodybuilding Heavyweight (2nd Overall) 3. Nate Liebermann -1st Place Unlimited Bodybuilding Lightweight (3rd Overall)
Masters Bikini 35+ Overall Winners
1. Janelle Farnsworth - 1st Masters Bikini 35+ B (1st Overall) 2. Heather Mcallister - 1st Masters Bikini 35+ C (2nd Overall) 3. Jackie Peacock - 1st Masters Bikini 35+ A (3rd Overall)
Novice Bikini Overall Winners
1. Savannah Crayon - 1st Novice Bikini B over 5'4" to 5'6" (1st Overall) 2. Alex Frias - 1st Novice Bikini A up to 5'4" (2nd Overall)3. Joy Snider - 1st Novice Bikini C over 5'6" (3rd Overall)
Open Bikini Overall Winners
1. Alexandria Babbitt - 1st Open Bikini C over 5'2.5" to 5'4 (1st Overall Bikini Winner) - Adrienne Ochoa - 1st Open Bikini A up to 5'1" - Alexis Frias - 1st Open Bikini B over 5'1" to 5'2.5" - Savannah Crayon - 1st Open Bikini D over 5'4" to 5'5.5 - Heather Mcallister - 1st Open Bikini E over 5'5.5" to 5'7" - Alice Carter - 1st Open Bikini F over 5'7"
Woman's Physique Overall Winners
1. Tanya Mah - 1st Womans Physique A (1st Overall Winner)2. Katie Foster - 1st Womans Physique B (2nd Overall Winner)
Novice Men's Physique Overall Winners
1. Roman Miranda - 1st Novice Mens Physique B (1st Overall)2. Jacob Kamine - 1st Novice Mens Physique A (2nd Overall)3. Michael Bruggink - 1st Novice Mens Physique C (3rd Overall
Unlimited Men's Physique Overall Winners
1. Jason Churan - 1st Mens Physique E (1st Overall Winner)2. Ronald Thoompson - 1st Mens Physique F (2nd Overall Winner)3. Gilberto Ramirez - 1st Mens Physique D (3rd Overall Winner)4. Levi Wohl - 1st Mens Physique B (4th Overall Winner)5. Charles Giron - 1st Mens Physique C (5th Overall Winner)6. Jacob Kamine - 1st Mens Physique A (6th Overall Winner)
Unlimited Figure Overall Winners
1. Betzy Baldger - 1st Unlimited Figure B (1st Overall Winner)2. Christine Ajisafe - 1st Unlimited Figure D (2nd Overall Winner)3. Jessica Piraro - 1st Unlimited Figure A (3rd Overall Winner)4. Dakeisha Glenn - 1st Unlimited Figure C (4th Overall Winner)
Congratulations to all of the competitors who participated in the 2015 NPC Gold Coast Muscle Classic. For the complete list of results, visit http://lindsayproductions.com/results.html. Be sure to visit the HGH.com blog regularly for the results of other upcoming bodybuilding and fitness competitions.- See more at: http://www.hgh.com/blogger/.
Congratulations to all of the competitors who participated in the 2015 NPC Legends Classic. For the complete list of results, visit http://lindsayproductions.com/results.html. To view more photos visit http://contests.npcnewsonline.com/contests/2015/npc_legends_classic.
Be sure to visit the HGH.com blog regularly for the results of other upcoming bodybuilding and fitness competitions.
While most of America was recovering from Thanksgiving indulgences over the past weekend, dozens of bodybuilding and fitness pros – and many more amateur bodybuilders and fitness enthusiasts – showed off their impressive physiques at the first annual Ferrigno Legacy in Santa Barbara, California.
The 2014 IFBB Ferrigno Legacy Pro event was held on Friday, November 28, and featured four competitions: bodybuilding, men's physique, women's physique and bikini. The 2014 NPC Ferrigno Legacy amateur competitions took place on Saturday, November 29, and consisted of more than 40 contests, including bodybuilding, figure, physique and bikini events in multiple classes and levels.
Reporter Tracy Lehr spotlights the inaugural Ferrigno Legacy event and interviews founder Lou Ferrigno for local news stations KEYT, KCOY and KKFX.
In addition to the physique, bikini and bodybuilding competitions, the 2014 Ferrigno Legacy featured a red-carpet event on Friday evening and a "Meet the Legends Q&A" on Saturday afternoon. Both were headlined by founder Lou Ferrigno and included numerous celebrities and bodybuilding legends.
2014 Ferrigno Legacy IFBB Pro Men's Bodybuilding Champions1. Ronny Rockel, Germany2. Brad Rowe, Los Angeles, CA3. Robert Piotrkowicz, Poland4. Marius Dohne, South Africa5. Omar Deckard, Los Angeles, CA
2014 Ferrigno Legacy IFBB Pro Men's Physique Champions1. Andre Adams, Kenosha, WI2. John Nguyen, San Jose, CA3. James Hurst, San Jose, CA4. Frank Griffin, Philadelphia, PA5. Damir Delic, Boise, ID
2014 Ferrigno Legacy IFBB Pro Women's Physique Champions1. Jamie Postill, Alberta, Canada2. Candrea Judd Adams, Jonesboro, GA3. Leona Paula Muttoni, Brazil4. Jane Santos, Harrison, NY5. Marlene Koekemoer, South Africa
2014 Ferrigno Legacy IFBB Pro Bikini Champions1. Sarah LeBlanc, Houma, LA2. Jade Carroll, Destin, FL3. Lindsey Waters, Miami Beach, FL4. Tatiana Koshman, Spring, TX5. Breena Martinez, Concord, CA
See all photos here, taken by Ron Avidan
For the complete list of 2014 IFBB Ferrigno Legacy Pro rankings, visit http://contest.bodybuilding.com/results/28841. The 2014 NPC Ferrigno Legacy amateur rankings have not yet been posted online, but stay tuned and we'll add a link here when those results are published.
Congratulations to all of the competitors who participated in the 2014 IFBB/NPC Ferrigno Legacy – your dedication and impressive form over the holiday weekend are certainly an inspiration to others!
HgH.com congratulates all the amazing bodybuilders and fitness athletes who participated in the 2014 NPC Eastern USA Championships in New York earlier this month.
This year's national qualifying event took place the weekend of November 8 and featured many top bodybuilding, fitness, figure, bikini, women's physique and men's physique professionals and athletes.
Winners of the 2014 NPC Eastern USA Championships
Below are a few individual posing photos of some of the winners of the competition. For a complete list of winners and photos visit http://contests.npcnewsonline.com/contests/2014/npc_eastern_usa_championships
By Dan Smith of HGH.com
In recent years, I've seen a growing level of interest in how to increase HGH levels naturally, particularly among bodybuilders and athletes. Given the controversy and issues associated with synthetic HGH injections, many people are seeking out natural ways to increase their body's own production of HGH. This is something that I do myself, and it's a topic I've often discussed with our HGH.com-sponsored athletes – IFBB pros Tricky Jackson, Ben White and Tara Silzer. So I decided to compile our top tips in one blog post, which highlights seven effective ways to naturally boost HGH levels.
Before I get into our recommendations, let's start with a quick review of the basics. Human growth hormone, also known as HGH, is a type of polypeptide hormone secreted by the pituitary gland. As the name implies, HGH triggers growth and repair of bone, cartilage, tissue and muscle. It also helps to improve body composition by increasing muscle mass and metabolizing fat. The pituitary gland produces its highest quantities of HGH during childhood and puberty to support the body's growth and development. Once a child has reached full adult height, HGH production decreases substantially. In adulthood, HGH tends to be secreted in smaller bursts at specific times – during sleep, after exercise and in response to bodily stress or trauma.
While the body generally follows its own set patterns for HGH secretion after puberty, there are a number of proven methods for boosting production on an ongoing basis:
1. Seek alternatives to synthetic HGH injections. While injectable growth hormones have been shown to increase HGH levels, there are a number of issues associated with this practice – including the high cost of injections as well as the fact that they are illegal without a prescription. Another lesser-known caveat is that pumping the body with high levels of artificial growth hormones may actually cause the body to decrease production of its own natural HGH. So, in the long run, it's better to find natural ways to stimulate increased HGH secretion.
2. Get enough sleep. Since the majority of HGH production in adults occurs overnight during slow-wave sleep (or "deep" sleep), it is essential to get sufficient high-quality sleep – ideally, 7 to 8 hours per night. To help elevate HGH levels, try to adhere to a regular sleep routine: go to bed at the same time every evening and wake up at the same time each morning. It's also important to have uninterrupted sleep, so avoid consuming alcohol or caffeine before bedtime, as they can interfere with normal sleep patterns. Try to minimize light and noise to avoid interruptions to your sleep schedule, and keep your bedroom at a comfortable temperature so that you don't awake in the middle of the night shivering or sweating.
3. Adhere to a healthy diet. There is an inverse relationship between insulin and HGH – higher levels of insulin suppress HGH production. Therefore, it is critical to consume the right foods at the right time to regulate insulin levels and promote HGH release. Many experts recommend eating multiple small meals over the course of the day, and the majority agree that it is best to limit your intake of highly processed, complex carbohydrates (like white bread and white rice) as well as sugary food and beverages (including soda and sports drinks made with high-fructose corn syrup), as these can trigger a spike in insulin.
Your best bet is to build your diet around high-fiber, protein-rich foods, such as vegetables, fruits, nuts and beans/legumes. Opt for low-glycemic, slow-digesting carbohydrates like oatmeal, pears, apples, sweet potatoes and brown rice. To help minimize insulin secretion, try eating a low-carb, high-protein snack a few hours before bedtime – think nuts like almonds, pistachios and walnuts; pumpkin or sunflower seeds; edamame; hummus; yogurt; or cottage cheese.
4. Engage in high-intensity interval training. While proper sleep and nutrition are both effective ways to support a natural increase in HGH levels, exercise also plays a critical role. Many different types of exercise can help maintain a healthy body and regulate insulin levels, but high-intensity interval training in particular has the potential to naturally boost HGH levels. This occurs in direct response to the stress on your muscles, signaling the pituitary gland to secrete more HGH to repair the tissue. Several studies have examined the effects of this exercise-induced growth hormone response (EIGR) and determined the associated benefits.
5. Consume whey protein before and after exercise. Research has shown that consuming a rapidly absorbed protein, such as whey protein, may help promote optimal muscle building after resistance exercise. Another study found that consuming whey protein half an hour before resistance training can accelerate metabolism not only during exercise, but up to 24 hours after a workout. HGH.com offers several high-quality whey protein mixes designed to enhance muscularity and stimulate HGH production, including CytoSport Vanilla Whey Protein, Elite Chocolate Mint Whey Protein, Elite Butter Toffee Whey Protein, IsoBolic Vanilla Whey Protein and Multi-Pro Chocolate Whey Protein.
6. Practice occasional fasting. A healthy diet is vital to provide the energy you need to complete intense workouts. However, some studies have suggested that intermittent fasting may be an effective way to balance blood-sugar levels and trigger HGH release. If your workout schedule allows for it, you might want to try periodic fasting on any off days in your training.
7. Add natural HGH releasers to your dietary supplements. Unlike injectable HGH, which introduces synthetic chemicals into your system, natural HGH releasers stimulate your body to produce more of its own HGH. Look for HGH supplements that contain proven natural ingredients, such as L-arginine, L-glutamine, L-leucine, L-tyrosine, bovine colostrum and others. You'll find many of these naturally derived ingredients in Purity Select health and bodybuilding supplements from HGH.com, including HGH 30,000 Pills, HGH 30,000 Spray, Somatropinne HGH, DBol-GH, Ana-GH and HGH Testosterone Plus.
Following these recommendations will help you increase HGH levels naturally and in a healthy way while also enabling you to attain peak physical condition. Are there any other tips and best practices you implement to boost your HGH production? We invite you to join the conversation and post your comments below!
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Ever wonder how actors attain their chiseled physiques for movie roles like Wolverine, Thor, Iron Man, Captain America and the warriors in 300? Well, so did we. We found some great videos that divulge their bodybuilding workouts, secrets and diets. Plus, we created a star-studded Pinterest board filled with even more Hollywood movie role workouts for you to get an inside look at how these actors transform their bodies to become your favorite big screen characters.
While getting ready to be in the film 300: Rise of the Empire, many of the actors trained over the course of seven months. As they trained, these actor's bodies were put under a lot of muscular and metabolic stress. They never did the same workout twice.
Gerard Butler states, "I think cardio is always a killer. Cardio. Cardio. Cardio. I hate it, but it's the one that makes the difference. I kind of love to just go in the gym and do weights, but unfortunately, you can't always get away with that. So, when you combine weights with circuit training, it's a great way of building muscle in a leaner way and also burning fat because you're doing a lot of cardio as well."
Mark Twight, the personal trainer responsible for coming up with the workouts to sculpt those infamous six-pack abs, shares some insight regarding what it takes to get the actors in shape for a film like 300.
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On December 10th 2006, I put a post in draft on this blog. It was a partial 101 things list, goals for the next 1001 days.
I never even finished making the list, that's how good I am as a completer finisher. In fact, when I've looked at it properly, the countdown widget in the post implies I started writing the list in September that year, and it took me til December to abandon it.
Yeah, impressive, right?
Anyways, yesterday and today, Big has been putting together her own 101 list. And she's challenged me to go along with her and get mine up and running again. So I thought I'd start by looking at the ideas I had all that time ago, and see whether any of them were ones I liked.
Personal: Get a haircut that I like and keeps my hair sensible.
Use the skin care stuff I've got at least once a week.
Figure out a fitness program that fits into my life and keep to it.
Get back into my own clothes.
Ooh, first one I like: Finish 7 days. (That's the book I started even longer ago than this list. The one I went and dug out of the garage months ago. Yes, that's a definite 1001 days target.)
Get published (other than on my blogs 😉 )
Get paid for getting published. – Hm, I've done that here a few times now. I would like to be paid for being published elsewhere though.
Win a writing competition – not sure about this one.
Write a
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Learn another language – still want to do this. Tempted to try to find somewhere to redo my level 2 sign language, that would count.
Work through my yarn stash < hahahahahahahahahahahahaha. *breathe* hahahahahahahahahahaha
House: Get rid of all the books for sale in the dining room
Get the house sorted to sell
Move house.
Write up a budget.
Keep to a budget.
Work: Get java developer certificate
Start work towards architect certificate
Choose a book a month about working and read it (either technical or managerial).
Learn a new language.
Get a new job title
Get a payrise
Figure out a way to have a work life balance that is actually balanced.
Get involved with the women in IT forum.
Life: Either have another baby or come to terms with it not happening < did that. Twice. Still working on coming to terms with no more. I think I'm just set up to want babies.
Learn about solar energy.
Build our own (passive) house < this however is unlikely. Might try to do the Power House experiment kit we've had for years though.
Take the children abroad <
Develop a retirement plan so that I can choose when to retire.
Become assertive so that I don't let things get out of hand.
Learn to show affection by hugging and being nice to the children regularly (at least every day).
Get on better terms with my family (make sure I am in contact every sister and my parents at least once a month.)<< this makes me sad. Reminds me that I can't be in contact with Katrin any more.
Get involved with a political movement or campaign that means something to me and do something more than just blog about it. < Am seriously considering joining and getting involved in the Green Party and their campaign for basic income.
All in all, there's not a lot there that I like for the bones of a new list. Too much of it isn't relevant to who I am now. And while I tried for a while to build a list, I only managed to get up to 25 items, before the Robin Williams news hit twitter, and I've been distracted ever since.
What do I want to do? Who do I want to be? Why don't I have dreams any more? Not even little dreams, let alone big ones.
I don't know. It's not good enough. I am reminded of my favourite quote from the A team (yes, really).
Look to this day
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Today well lived makes every yesterday a dream of happiness, every tomorrow a vision of hope.
I need to remember how to live today well. I think I've forgotten how.


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This past weekend was CU Boulder's first home game of the season against Central Arkansas! Game days are up there on my favorite days as a CU student. As I walked around The Hill to buy a new Colorado shirt for the new school year, everybody was decked out in black and gold. Families, students, and alumni were walking around singing the fight song and yelling "Go Buffs"! You could definitely feel the spirit in the air!
My friends and I all walked to the game together and sat in the student section. We got there just in time to watch Ralphie run! For anyone who doesn't know, Ralphie is the Colorado mascot. She is the buffalo that runs around the field with the Ralphie Runners before every home game and at half time. Ralphie Running is actually a varsity sport at University of Colorado because you have to be incredibly fast to keep up with a grown buffalo. The Colorado fight song started to play and we cheered on the Buffs! There was electricity in the air as the students were all ready for a win! As the game went, it was very close. We started with an early lead but then the game became tied at the half. After Ralphie ran again, we were ready to take the lead. Fortunately, the game only went up hill from there and the Buffs scored to win the game! The student section went crazy! This was the first home game win that the Colorado football team has had since 2011. This is a great sign for this season and I can't wait to see some more football! It's offically football season! Go Buffs!


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