The Sun is shining bright. School is out. Chances are you’ve already broke out that grill and started making summer magic. Yes, ladies and gents, it’s officially cookout season here in the southeastern region of the good ‘ole USA where the iced tea is always sweet (if you don’t feel like your teeth are about to fall out, they didn’t make it sweet enough), and “hey y’all” is an acceptable (and expected) greeting.

So almost 42 years ago, my parents had the bright idea to raise a completely vegan child, in the south, in the middle of the Bible belt, where chitlins are plentiful, all vegetables are cooked with hamhocks, and fried fatback and/or liver mush with grits for breakfast is a staple…Good plan, right?

When it comes to good nutrition, your life literally depends on it.  Food consumption is a key factor in 45%-50% of deaths caused by stroke, heart disease, and Type 2 diabetes.  That’s a very sad truth that doesn’t have to be. It’s all about a choice. Being well nourished and properly hydrated will help you feel better, look better, and live longer! So eat those well rounded meals, use supplements, and drink water!

Let's be honest here. Most gym guys have a love hate relationship with leg day if they bother doing legs at all. From what I've seen at local gyms over years, women tend to do legs more consistently than most of the fellas. Leg day is a day you don't want to skip. From building a muscular physique to dropping body fat, to shaping and toning the legs, glutes, and hamstrings; leg day should be the foundation of everyone's exercise program. 

I’ve heard many anecdotes over the years, locker room talk if you will, in which women have approached men with an impressive set of guns and ask to touch them before even asking for their name. Some tell stories of a woman copping a feel WITHOUT asking, and apologizing afterwards. Even little kids have a fascination with muscular well-shaped arms.

A well-shaped muscular chest is the desire of many. Some may have an idea about how to build a nice chest, while others may be completely clueless. This article will serve as a guide to get you started with the chest gains. We'll go over some exercises to help build muscle in the chest area.