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Welcome To My Article*Interview Archive!


Articles & Interviews~
INDEX {scroll down through thread for links}


~2007~

May FOTM Nick Scott, Wheelchair Bodybuilding
April FOTM FireFighters, ChuckaZulu and Jeff "The Maddog"
March FOTM Multiple Sclerosis Awareness
Feb FOTM Michael Ariola, Reiki
Jan FOTM Michael {Supersport}, Intraveneous H2O2 Therapy


~2006~
Dec FOTM To Juice or Not To Juice
Nov FOTM Dr. Ralph Napolitano, Chiropractor & Holistic Health Counselor
Oct FOTM Breast Cancer Awareness
Sept News Skip from TEAMSKIP, Contest Prep & Nutritionist
Aug FOTM Melisa Yerdon, figure competitor
July FOTM Update Crusade
June FOTM Armor Herbs
May News Matt on Combat TKD & Martial Arts, instructor
April FOTM Organic Solutions
March News Aaron Courtney, powerlifter
Feb FOTM Michael, powerlifter
Jan News Todd Marquis, bodybuilder~model


~2005~
Dec News Kenny Florian, profighter
Issue 24 Marie Colangelo, profighter
Issue 23 Mike MULE Miller, strongman
Issue 22 Brendan Seguin, profighter
Issue 20 Jeremy Noring, rockclimbing
Issue 19 Brian Lynch, bodybuilder
Issue 18 Big Willy, bodybuilder
Issue 17 MassWithClass, Ugly Side Of Steriods


~2004~
Issue 16 Leah Wynne, bodybuilder
Issue 15 Roxanne Modaferri, profighter
Issue 14 Supersport, UltraViolet Blood Irradiation part 2
Issue 13 BrennyLee, bodybuilder
Issue 13 Supersport, UltraViolet Blood Irradiation part 1
Issue 12 Regina McKinley, model
Issue 11 Kristen Leigh, motor sports
Issue 10 Coldstone, Aikido
Issue 08 Control Seasonal Allergies





If you're looking for the Ironlife eZine Question of the Month responses, they can be found by scrolling down.

Listed in each 'Questions' post:
*Question of the Month
*Participants
*The Ironlife link housing the responses
BIG thank you to everyone who replies to the Martial Arts & Weightlifting questions.
Your advice is very helpful & you can't imagine how many compliments I get in regard to your responses!


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Issue 8 ~ April 2004

Control Seasonal Allergies

http://www.ironlife.com/mag/issue8/allergies.shtml

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Issue 10 ~ June 2004

Coldstone Interview ~ Aikido

http://www.ironlife.com/mag/issue10/coldstone.shtml

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Issue 11 ~ July 2004

Kristin Leigh Interview

http://www.ironlife.com/mag/issue11/kristin.shtml

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Issue 12 ~ August 2004

Regina McKinley Interview {SEXYMAMA}

http://www.ironlife.com/mag/issue12/regina.shtml

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Issue 13 ~ September 2004

Interview with SuperSport

Ultraviolet Blood Irradiation {Part 1}

http://www.ironlife.com/mag/issue13/blood.shtml


UPDATES ON UBI AND TESTIMONIALS
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Introducing Brennylee

http://www.ironlife.com/mag/issue13/brennylee.shtml

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Issue 14 ~ October 2004

Interview with SuperSport

Ultraviolet Blood Irradiation {Part 2}

http://www.ironlife.com/mag/issue14/blood.shtml


UPDATES ON UBI AND TESTIMONIALS
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MARTIAL ARTS QUESTION OF THE MONTH

Participants were asked to give their opinion on an article written by Linda Formichelli and Jennifer Lawler, Ph.D., in regard to matching a child's personality type to a martial art.

Click the link below to see responses from:
Gsus, Muay Thai Guy, Hody {ironlife}
Coldstone, FContact, XChoke03 {beyondmass}
The_Medic {extreme-athlete}
DANABOLIC {chemicalfitness}

http://www.ironlife.com/mag/issue14/...question.shtml



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BODYBUILDING * WEIGHT TRAINING QUESTION OF THE MONTH

Take a look back to when you first started training with weights. Most likely, there's been some trial and error and some mistakes made along the way. Based on, 'If I only knew then, what I know now', what advice would you give someone new to bodybuilding?

Click the link below to see responses from:
WeirdAl, Archilles {beyondmass}
Pudgy {chemicalfitness}
Newgirl, DOUBLE J
Slide, Jjaden {ironlife}
Goon {extreme-athlete}

http://www.ironlife.com/mag/issue14/...building.shtml

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Issue 15 ~ November 2004

Interview with Roxanne Modaferri ~ Pro Fighter

http://www.ironlife.com/mag/issue15/roxanne.shtml


ROXANNE'S UPDATES



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MARTIAL ARTS QUESTION OF THE MONTH

Which Martial Art{s} do you practice?

During the past 6 months - year, which of your skills did you pay more attention to strengthening?
How did you go about it?

Click the link below to see responses from:
Arne, Kickyourheadoff, VulgarTheClown {ironlife}
92Stangman, FContact, Devilboy {beyondmass}
Angelco {nokaut}
DANABOLIC {chemicalfitness}
Rox21 {fightergirls/proactivehealthnet}
Hockyfighter, Cesaro {globalmma}
GymRat1 {extreme-athlete}


http://www.ironlife.com/mag/issue15/questions.shtml



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BODYBUILDING * WEIGHT TRAINING QUESTION OF THE MONTH

This month has multiple questions:

Q: How many days a week do you work out and how long are you in the gym?
What body fat percentage do you get to during your off season bulking?
Why does that work for you?
Do you do cardio off season? Why or why not.

If you're a competitive bodybuilder, kindly answer the following questions as well.
How many days a week do you work out and how long are you in the gym during contest prep?
What is your cardio of choice during contest prep?

Pictures~ MassWithClass2002

Click the link below to see responses from:
Skip, VA_Maddogg, Homonunculus, Doggcrapp, KidRok {intensemuscle}
Technobarbie, MrPickles, Sienna {femininemuscle}
Pudgy, PRAETORIAN, Trip, Saks {chemicalfitness}
MacGyver, Midwtchamp, JDMisterClean, MassWithClass2002 {beyondmass}
G-S {massmuscle}
BigWilly, Liftsiron {sculptedbyiron}
Derek_D

http://www.ironlife.com/mag/issue15/question.shtml


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Issue 16 ~ December 2004

Ironlife.com Up & Coming Star Of The Month Leah Wynne~

http://www.ironlife.com/mag/issue16/leah.shtml



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MARTIAL ARTS QUESTION OF THE MONTH

Which Martial Art{s} do you practice?
Many people involved with Martial Arts do not weight train~
Do you think people who lift weights in addition to their MA training, have the edge over those who don't? Why or why not.


Click on the link below to see responses from:
Danabolic {chemicalfitness}
The_Medic, Madness5, GymRat1 {extreme-athlete}
92Stangman, JohnnyBlueEyes {beyondmass}
Stain, VulgarTheClown, DOGGx0 {globalmma}
Deacon {atomicalmuscle}
Fortunal {nokaut}
Gsus, MuayThaiGuy {ironlife}

http://www.ironlife.com/mag/issue16/maquestion.shtml



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BODYBUILDING * WEIGHT TRAINING QUESTION OF THE MONTH

This month's question is unique in that I'll be contacting the people who responded to see if their predictions pan out in six months!
Since the actual information was taken at the end of October, I'll get back in contact with everyone in April, collect their improvements and we'll see how they did in the May issue.


Your Personal Bests
Age:
Height:
Weight:
Years Training:

What's your record lifts to date in any or all of the following?
Deadlift
Squat
Bench
Leg Press
Straight bar curl
Out of the five, which do you predict you'll see the most improvement within 6 months?

Picture: PRAETORIAN Gotta luv this job!

Click on the link below to see responses from:
Bigshug, Praetorian {beyondmass}
101pro, Stoutsub, Poppy-cock, Seattleman {ironlife}
Pumped, Pudge, FrigginHuge {IntenseMuscle}
Rexer, KillswitchNgage, X-Baller, Barbender, Strength Freak {fortifiediron}
Goldenear, Gymgirl {chemicalfitness}
Bigpapapump, DaddyZombie, Pwrbildr, Luv2lft, Mandy, GymLair, Acoz, BigWilly, Antartik, SonOfHulk {extreme-athlete}
Byron, Big_Mike1979, Rado {fitnessgeared}

http://www.ironlife.com/mag/issue16/bbquestion.shtml

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Issue 17 ~ January 2005

The Ugly Side Of Steroids With MassWithClass2002

http://www.ironlife.com/mag/issue17/ugly.shtml


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MARTIAL ARTS QUESTION OF THE MONTH

Who are your all time favorite fighters in any of the MA fields?
{You are welcome to list up to 5 fighters}
What do you think is special about each of them?

Picture: MuayThaiGuy

Click on the link below to see responses by:
Hody, Turboturist, The Punk, Dwizzie Luddie, Nachow, ThouArtAVillain, Muay Thai Guy, samihale, RushTime, Machiavelli, KO Slam Artist {Ironlife}
92Stangman {beyondmass}
Churuscan {nokaut}
Kaps {Globalmma}
Danabolic {chemicalfitness}
RdRookie, bigpapapump, The_Medic, soonerfanatic {extreme-athlete}

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Which Martial Art{s} do you practice?
Many people involved with Martial Arts do not weight train~
Do you think people who lift weights in addition to their MA training, have the edge over those who don't? Why or why not.

nidan {extreme-athlete}
Accidently omitted from the previous month's issue.

http://www.ironlife.com/mag/issue17...lquestion.shtml


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BODYBUILDER * WEIGHT TRAINER QUESTION OF THE MONTH

Two part question~
There's the Hardgainer's system, Doggcrapp's system, Superslow training, One-set-to-failure, HIT, HIIT, The Bigger Faster Stronger system, etc.. you get the picture. It's making me dizzy! We all know that the rate and level of adaptation to weight training differs from person to person because we all have different genetic blueprints, but how does one go about finding a workout suited for them?!
1} Which body type are you Ectomorph, Endomorph or Mesomorph?
Definition descriptions by my friend Lil'Lifter~

Ectomorph: Sometimes refered to as a "hard gainer"
Positive: Stay lean and get lean easily
Negative: Have a harder time putting on mass

Endomorph: "huskey people"
Positive: Put on mass easier
Negative: Put on fat easily and it is harder for them to slim down.

Mesomorph: "bastards"
Positive: Put on mass easily and stay lean easily.
Negative: People will HATE you!
2} Which training system do you adhere to and what made you pick that particular training system to do?

Pictures: biguglyogre

Click on the link below to see responses by:
The Big Cheese, Lil'Lifter {beyondmass}
BioHazard03, johnnyb {freakzonline]
biguglyogre, thephreak, shortz, Illusionsize {chemicalfitness}
101pro, Ermantroudt, Sun Tzu, rellik_yzarc, vtjas81, slide, savini, El-Chivo, Ermantroudt, preist943, Chubs, rEmY3030, Snake Eyes, blandy, Skanxx, TowsonMonster {ironlife}

http://www.ironlife.com/mag/issue17...gquestion.shtml

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Issue 18 ~ February 2005

Ironlife.com Up & Coming Star of the Month BigWilly

http://www.ironlife.com/mag/issue18/bigwilly.shtml



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MARTIAL ARTS QUESTION OF THE MONTH

I read up on several fighters prior to their full contact fights because I was told that every fighter has their own personal strategy, although it changes slightly depending on their opponents. I also wanted to learn which area was their strongest area, such as boxing, wrestling, etc.
Then I watched some of their fight videos and you could see some of their technique coming out, but most appeared to be extremely cautious and a little scared.
So I asked some of my fighter friends about it and they replied that when they are in the ring, they're petrified to get hit and they end up screwing things up because of their nerves. That's a reasonable answer considering it only takes one strong punch in the right spot and you're in la-la land.

How do you overcome fear so you're able to execute your strategy?


Click on the link below to see responses by:
Muay Thai Guy {ironlife}
Mr. Beelzebub, kcfman {globalmma}
Justinian, Jochem Branderhorst, Nick, Remco, Raziel, The Specialist, Hunter, Fr3ddy, Remco Pardoel, Shootomaniac {ma-skills}
DANABOLIC, Illusionsize {chemicalfitness}
Trip {beyondmass}
92stangman {proactivehealthnet}
Maverick31, Sinister, Papagaj, Jdraves, Crocopf, Ninjafighter, Goldberg, K.I.L.L{nokaut}
Kinetsudragon {extreme-athlete}

http://www.ironlife.com/mag/issue18/question2.shtml



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BODYBUILDER * WEIGHT TRAINING QUESTION OF THE MONTH

Back by popular demand!
I posted this question about three months ago and received alot of PMs requesting a rerun. Since I still haven't asked it on every board, I'll be running it again in another three months.

Take a look back to when you first started training with weights. Most likely, there's been some trial and error and some mistakes made along the way. Based on, 'If I only knew then, what I know now', what advice would you give someone new to bodybuilding?

Picture: dpsquat

Click the link below to see responses by:
BASK8KACE {sculptedbyiron}
Basskiller, jipped genes, Stout1, Blaze, AlmostThere, Dude, RippedStud
Wannabbig, Johnnieo {intensemuscle}
goldenear {chemicalfitness}
dpsquat, LA {beyondmass}
Damien, il campione, Rexer, Lighterwt, Spike, Strongenough2005 {fortifiediron}
Michael {proactivehealthnet}

http://www.ironlife.com/mag/issue18/question.shtml

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Issue 19 ~ March 2005

Ironlife.com Up & Coming Star of the Month Brian Lynch {Beeza}

http://www.ironlife.com/mag/issue19/brianlynch.shtml


UPDATES AND TRAINING LOG


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MARTIAL ARTS QUESTION OF THE MONTH

I recently watched a movie called Blood Sport on TV.
To be honest, I turned it on mainly because I saw Jean Claude Van damme's name in the TV guide.
It was really good in my opinion. (except when the fights got ugly since I'm not big on violence and then I missed parts because I wasn't watching them punch each other.) Anyway, sections of the movie made me realize that the art, philosophy and spiritual aspects of MAs can't be learned through books or through just any of the many MA schools listed in the yellow pages. The disciplines are passed down from generation to generation by way of direct contact with someone truly knowledgeable. I have also been reading alot regarding MAs during the past year and I'm given the distinct impression that the philosophy behind the art teaches you NOT to fight.

*If that's true, why are there tournaments?
*Which MA do you practice and have you ever competed outside your training facility? If so, do you think the great masters of past are rolling over in their grave knowing you're competing for prize money and awards?

Click the link below to see responses by:
Gsus, Dirty, Messk, Ziggy(o)(o), DaChinkofSteel, Tofu {ironlife}
Illusionsize {chemicalfitness}
92StangMan {proactivehealthnet}
Justinian, Ronald, Shyne, Christophe {ma-skills}
Sinisiter, Blue Minotaur, AtJ_LUCKO, Maverick31, Neo {nokaut}
RdRookie, The_Medic {extreme-athlete}
Pruity, General, Mr.Beetzebub {globalmma}

http://www.ironlife.com/mag/issue19/maquestion.shtml


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BODYBUILDING * WEIGHT TRAINING QUESTION OF THE MONTH

*What's the difference between a weight trainer, strength trainer or a bodybuilder? Which of the three are you and why did get involved in that area?
*What was the determining factor which changed your title from being a weight trainer to either strength trainer or bodybuilder?
*Was it your diet, length of training, appearance, competing, ability to lift a certain weight or something else?

Picture~ SweatMachine

Click link below to see responses by:
Pudgy {chemicalfitness}
jipped genes
badham, bladez, Pancake Sprawl {ironlife}
James {proactivehealthnet}
luv2lft {extreme-athlete}
SweatMachine {intensemuscle}
Ermantroudt {anabolex}
tight booty, viking {sculpedbyiron}
Shiko24, pentacent, masswithclass2002, boobear, stellar, BALLZ, midwtchamp {beyondmass}

http://www.ironlife.com/mag/issue19/bbquestion.shtml

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Issue 20 ~ April 2005

Jeremy Noring Rock Climbing Interview~ {kidjan}

http://www.ironlife.com/mag/issue20/climbing.shtml



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MARTIAL ARTS QUESTION OF THE MONTH

*What was your original motivation for taking up MAs?
*How long have you been at it?
*Why do you still train in Martial Arts.. do your training reasons differ now from when you first began?

Click the link below to see responses from:
Cesaro {globalmma}
92StangMan {proactivehealthnet}
RdRookie, tru6968 {extreme-athlete}
Nick, Justinian, Jeru, redjuh, musashi {mixfight.nl}
sinister, Angelco, Maxi {nokaut}
weavil, Knee-2D-face, Thaifighter23, Arne, Crab_Louie, Krahzee1, Mr Boogaloo, paradamed, Bighead, DaChinkofSteel {ironlife}

http://www.ironlife.com/mag/issue20/maquestion.shtml



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BODYBUILDING * WEIGHT LIFTING QUESTION OF THE MONTH

*What do you feel are some of the biggest mistakes made by bodybuilders or weight trainers today to slow their progress?
*What were some of your biggest mistakes that you feel had you "spinning your wheels?"

Pictures~ KidRok

Click link below to see responses from:
Olafur Pall Olafsson {proactivehealthnet}
Iron_Gook, Speedracer59, DoubleJ, trip, Stonecold54 {chemicalfitness}
TxStateJuice, SteelReserves, postpremium, boowaxwell, powerstrokin, ChestRockwell, BioHazard03, BacardiSlang, johnnyb, QueenofDamned {freakzonline}
w8girl, Stout1, skarhead, jamescb77, jamesbrosky
Liftsiron {premiermuscle}
Deacon {mmsfitness}
frenchBB, tephlon, mystery_meat, Tazmaniac, BASK8KACE, ncsports {sculptedbyiron}
trip, Girlpatriot, Sugarbaby {fitnessgeared}
Met, Jjaden, educedglycerine, UncleSilvio, GungHo, Priest943 {ironlife}
KidRok {intensemuscle}

http://www.ironlife.com/mag/issue20/bbquestion.shtml

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Issue 21 ~ May 2005


MARTIAL ARTS QUESTION OF THE MONTH

Question is compliments of CaptainPoohPant of Ironlife.com
Is MMA ever "too violent" for you?
I ask this because for the first time in years I've been going back and watching earlier UFC's that I loved back 3 or 4 years ago, but now I just find some of it too violent. As fight fans I guess we are desensitized to violence more than the average Joe, but was there or is there something in MMA that you think is too violent or that makes you uneasy?
Certain fights pop to mind, Gary Goodridge vs. Paul Herrara was one, that was just brutal, but one that stands out is Pat Smith vs. that one guy in I think UFC 2 where he kept repeatedly smashing him with forearms and the ref didn't do anything, luckily Pat Smith stopped the punishment himself. Maybe I'm getting soft in my old age but those particular fights make me uneasy as hell, it makes me almost feel guilty for watching. Thank god the reffing have improved tenfold over the years to the point where that kind of stuff just doesn't happen anymore and the fighter's safety is always top priority.
Currently the only thing that makes me uneasy is stomps in Pride while a guy is down, I think that needs to go. Soccer kicks are pretty crazy but I think they are fair game. What are your opinions on it?

Click the link below to see responses from:
Blade Runner, quedijo, Dwizzie Luddie, Staves, -=[][][]= - {ironlife}
shortz {massmuscleinc}
92StangMan {proactivehealthnet}
Johnny Blue Eyes, WeirdAl, XChoke03 {beyondmass}
Mike, Justinian, I LOVE KNOCKOUTS, Emilio, maartenjackie, inc, pieter mulder, Nick, Leon, sebastiaan {mma-skills}
RF426, DANABOLIC, Iron_Gook, meathead {chemicalfitness}
Trond, Rattlesnake840, moki, churuscan, Maverick31, sinister, Neo, Papagaj, slash, Eric, Angelco, atomi50, ATJ_LUCKO, lorenzos {nokaut}
HockeyFighter, Wizard, kaps, Atwa_66, Yoko the rippuh, Squezze, Fallout {globalmma}

http://www.ironlife.com/mag/issue21/maquestion.shtml



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BODYBUILDING * WEIGHT TRAINING QUESTION OF THE MONTH

Current Stats
Age:
Height:
Weight:
What does your current weekly workout schedule look like?
How many calories do you consume in a day?
What are your short term goals for the next three months? The next six months or long term plans?

Pictures~ Sparky

Click on link below to see responses from:
Jjaden, jipped genes, Dr. Noe, bladez, RKB, Luffy, GUNG HO, slide, Met, wostok {ironlife}
LA, pentacent, WeirdAl, Coldstone, Dlove, SpaceMonkey, shiko24, boobear {beyondmass}
thephreak, friggemall, Iron_Gook, DANABOLIC {chemicalfitness}
SUGARBABY, 3Vandoo, HungarianBeast, BIG_MIKE1979 {fitnessgeared}
anyone, Markus, Matt76, RobertOates, Joaorv, KillswitchNgage, Maxey, krazylarry, Max_Effort, BULK_BOY, Lucias C, il campione {fortifiediron}
Sparky {intensemuscle]
shortz {massmuscleinc}
Egill {proactivehealthnet}
Elle, w8girl, URNDIT, RicoCPA

http://www.ironlife.com/mag/issue21/bbquestion.shtml

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Issue 22 ~ June 2005


Brendan Seguin Interview~ {Pro MMA fighter}

http://www.ironlife.com/mag/issue22/brendanseguin.shtml

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MARTIAL ARTS QUESTION OF THE MONTH

Since you began training, what MA related injuries have you sustained so far?

Click on the link to view responses from:
To-te, VulgarTheClown, Captainpoohpant, Neo_Pop, Rudy_Dexter, ThouArtAVillain, Toffa, Sakurai, Pancake Sprawl, leo, elgorilla630, Mudrock, Rush Time, WatcH OuT, Sabre, Araino, ziggy(o)(o), D Hizzle, quedijo {ironlife}
Ironfist, Ruthless, Johnny Blue Eyes {beyondmass}
Shibby {chemicalfitness}
Silat, mg, Nick, RisingSun, Italian*Berlusconi*, Justinian, thrillseekah, Fr3ddy {mixfight}
Mach, Rattlesnack840, Marin, numa, atomi50, tihach, Creator, Papagaj, Sinister, Lt.Kilgore {nakaut}

http://www.ironlife.com/mag/issue22/mmaquestion.shtml



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BODYBUILDING * WEIGHT LIFTING QUESTION OF THE MONTH

'Your Personal Best' responses were collected from Twenty-Nine people at the end of October and they appeared in Issue 16 of the Ironlife eZine.
The unique thing about this particular question, everyone was asked to make a prediction as to where they would improve most in their training over six month's time. I contacted the same people again in April via PM's and allowed until the end of May for their replies..

THE ORIGINAL QUESTION
Your Personal Bests
Age:
Height:
Weight:
Years Training:

What's your record lifts to date in any or all of the following?
Deadlift
Squat
Bench
Leg Press
Straight bar curl
Out of the five, which do you predict you'll see the most improvement within 6 months?


THE UPDATE QUESTION
Kindly tell us how your training has been going over the past six months.
Did your prediction come true?


Picture ~ Big_Mike1979


Click on the link for responses by:
PRAETORIAN {beyondmass}
KillswitchNgage, Rexer, X_baller, Strength freak {fortifiediron}
pudge {intensemuscle}
goldenear {chemicalfitness}
daddyzombie, BigWilly, Luv2lft, bigpapapump {extreme-athlete}
Big_Mike1979 {fitnessgeared}
Rado {premiermuscle}

http://www.ironlife.com/mag/issue22/bbquestion.shtml


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Issue 23 ~ July 2005


IronLife.com Up & Coming Star Mike 'MULE' Miller

http://www.ironlife.com/mag/issue23/...lemiller.shtml



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MARTIAL ARTS QUESTION OF THE MONTH

What is your most memorable personal training experience or fight?


Pictures: VulgarTheClown

Click on the link for responses by:

WatcH OuT, ThouArtAVillain, the thing, Mr Boogaloo, Toffa, Red Eagle, Mudrock {ironlife.com}
ironfist, JohnnyBlueEyes, Ruthless {beyondmass.com}
Kaps, hockeyfighter {globalmma.com}
Justinian {mixfight.nl}
Rattlesnake840, Angelco, atomi50, tihach, Creator, Lt.Kilgore {nokaut.com}

http://www.ironlife.com/mag/issue23/maquestion.shtml


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BODYBUILDING*WEIGHTLIFTING QUESTION OF THE MONTH

Since you began training, what weight training related injuries have you sustained so far?
How could you have avoided them?

Picture: Joaorv

Click on the link for responses by:


Thaifighter23, PoPPY-Cock, weavil, Big Feet, Ujac, Brendan Seguin, graedy {ironlife.com}
Coldstone, The B.I.G. Cheese, stellar {beyondmass.com}
Iron_Gook, Pudgy {chemicalfitness.com}
bigcity {elite-pro-bodybuilding.com}
KevinK, Iain, Joaorv, deadz, GRUNT#4, MADDMAXX, uk machine, strongenough2005, adpac, Max_Effort, Javaman, fanothaft, strongenough2005, Lattimer, Fortified Iron, Lucias C, deca dick, il campione {fortifiediron.net}
kite, BIG_MIKE1979, Tram {fitnessgeared.com}
Ash, Sparky, sniffy54, IslandGirl, gravityfighter, Ogre67, Crimson Ghost, ctgblue {intensemuscle.com}
Deacon, Blown_SC, BigSickD, rado, CO-B16 {mmsfitness.com}
diverbob, meathead, birdie
Lil'Lifter, Harvey, BIG SVEN, 92Stangman, Egill {proactivehealthnet.com}

http://www.ironlife.com/mag/issue23/bbquestion.shtml


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Issue 24 ~ August 2005


Marie Colangelo Interview {Pro Fighter}

http://www.ironlife.com/mag/issue24/...olangelo.shtml


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MARTIAL ARTS QUESTION OF THE MONTH

Question is compliments of 92Stangman~
How would you deal with a street fight situation?
A few people have implied how you can end a fight quickly if they were ever dealt one in a street. Since there are a lot of tough and smart guys on here, wanted to ask what you all would do.

Would you stand up, box, kick, clinch, etc. or would you shoot in and take the other person to the ground? What if you got the guy in an arm bar, would you let him tap or say I give and *hope* he leaves, or go through and break the joint? If I wasn't on an adrenaline high, I may not break the guy's arm but then again, he could come back at me the second time and I may not be as lucky to get in a good position. With everything going on and the guy came off as a really big threat, I may go through with it. Choking out is no problem because they're out long enough for you to get away and when they wake up, they won't know where the hell they are.

Also, my buddy and I got into this discussion today about whether we would pull guard in on the street. He said that he would and I said I'd rather not. If I did end up in guard, I'd would look to sweep and go into mount if a quick armbar or triangle wasn't there.

I've never been in a street fight before so I don't know how exactly I would handle it. Only practice I've had is sparring with my team mates but it's been two months since because I quit to focus more on lifting. My only guess is that I would trade punches for a few seconds, shoot in and then go from there. Whether I end up in sidemount where I control his upper body and knee him in the side a few times, then go into mount and move my position up to finish it.

But like the old saying goes, everyone has a plan till they get hit.
Thanks


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kaps, Tha Playa, Shaolin Bushido, Mr. Untouchable, Cesaro, HockeyFighter, kcfman, Wizard, mmafanman, Fallout {globalmma}

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There is a link to each of the threads in the original eZine article & they're certainly worth the time to click on them.
Thank you to everyone who responded on those threads.

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BODYBUILDING*WEIGHT TRAINING QUESTION OF THE MONTH

What is your most memorable gym or training experience?
Question ~ compliments of asim of intensemuscle

Picture ~ Klause


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asim. Sparky, Future {intensemuscle}
Eyeofthetiger, VanillaGorilla, GRUNT#4, Lattimer, Barbaccio, VVV, adpac, Admin, il campione, big MAC {FI}
bigcity {EliteProBodybuilding}
American Idol, James, Lil'Lifter, 92StangMan {proactivehealthnet}
Big_Mike1979 {fg}
w8girl, palomino, muscle_n_blood, birdie, MERC, jterry16
Senri, jipped genes {ironlife}
LA, skwood, klause {bm}
Bellina, Illusionsize, cowgirl, saks, Iron_Gook, shiko24 {cf}
JCollins, Dodnof, jcp2, Twistdenigma, antihero {sbi}
Deacon {mmsfitness}


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In August of 2005, the Ironlife staff decided to discontinue the eZine due to the amount of time it required to publish monthly. Their front page news is still available.
I had already distributed the Question of the Month for September & October so I'll post them since people took the time to respond to them.
The remaining Question of the Month articles can be seen by scrolling down further~

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Issue {discontinued} ~ September 2005

MARTIAL ARTS QUESTION OF THE MONTH

What are the Best OR Most Influential Martial Arts movies that have ever been made?
According to this 'Guide Picks' I found at Jameshom.com, the following are the Ten Most Influential Martial Arts Movies Ever Made. http://martialarts.jameshom.com/lib...ntialmovies.htm
*Enter the Dragon
*Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon
*Seven Samurai
*The Karate Kid
*Billy Jack
*Five Fingers of Death
*The Matrix
*Rumble in the Bronx
*Enter the Ninja
*Good Guys Wear Black
What do you think.. do you agree?
If not, which movies would you remove from the list and which would you put in their places?

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GeNeRaL, Fallout, kaps, Mr. Beelzebub, dizzy, tony22, "Chups", {Globalmma}
Angelco, churuscan, Rattlesnake840, Allen Bk, travica, TurboToni, Ryan, Maverick31, mounted, Tobu, Quick kick, Buco, crocopf {nokaut}
Justinian, ICON, Muay Thai Elite, Tsuki, Nick, Intoxico, kyokushin, guest, Hollandpride, Fridjof, van ramme {mixfight.nl}
liftsiron {premiermuscle}
Deacon {atomicalmuscle}
Michael, 92StangMan, Egill, Olafur Pall Olafsson, Kansetsu, Johnny Blue Eyes, Phantasia {proactivehealthnet.com}
Cracker Jack, beefcake {chemicalfitness}
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BODYBUILDING*WEIGHT TRAINING QUESTION OF THE MONTH

Do you find it hard to bite your tongue? Question ~ compliments of Short Stack
Have any of you ever found yourself struggling not to say something to people about issues you see with the same people every time you go to the gym?
Granted I have tons to learn, but I feel like I have a lot of important basics under my belt like avoiding over training, and although I don't pound out 400 pound bench press I do keep great form on most of my lifts.
I see these two kids every time I go to the gym. They are bigger than me, but definitely not in muscle build or strength. I never see them doing anything but bench press, and doing a horrible job at it. With 185 on the bar they are letting it slam down on their chests, and they fight their asses off just to get it back up for a rep or two. No form at all, and the spotter is getting the bent over row workout from hell. No control, I wouldnt be surprised if I saw these kids break their sternums!!
They are over-training, their form is dangerous!!!
Should I ask them what their goals are or would I be overstepping my boundaries? I really want to tell these two guys they are only going to hurt themselves. There are some other people at the college gym that I find myself wanting to say something too, but these guys are the two stand outs.

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In-Human, Sparky, Future, Big Ed, SweatMachine, goliath23, rippedchef {intensemuscle.com}
Liftsiron {premiermuscle}
BigSickD, Powerlifter {atomicalmuscle}
Heretic, 92Stangman {proactivehealthnet.com}
Hagakure, BOOSTjunkie, Ujac, Big Feet, Pancake Sprawl, weavil, PoPPY-CoCK, Dr. Noe,
Brendan Seguin {ironlife}
trip, edvedr, beefcake, Halo, chestrockwell420, RF426, Iron_Gook, wheelbarrel, BigWilly, WeirdAl {chemicalfitness} roar, newgirl, jamescb77, jipped genes, Smallguy, Julz
krollmonster, Barbaccio, RMBros, howdy1, ThrowerX70, Eyeofthetiger, Lucias C, jay smith, FortifiedIron, Hoobastank, Spike {fortifiediron}
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Issue {discontinued} ~ October 2005

MARTIAL ARTS QUESTION OF THE MONTH

Which MA instructional books or videos would you recommend to a beginner?

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DaChinkOfSteel {Ironlife}
92Stangman {proactivehealthnet.com}
silat@work, Justinian, thrillseekah {mixfight.nl}
Mr.Beelzebob, Kaps, restless_438 {globalmma}
rocket, lil'kickboxer {fighttalk.nl}
Dr Octagon, AR2222222 {MMA-fighter}
Rikki, luvmachine, greatlaughter {fightergirls.net}
Rattlesnake840, Lt.Kilgore, cruel_angel, Ellion, Gregory, Angelco, atomi50, Andrija {nokaut}
http://www.proactivehealthnet.com/he...ead.php?t=2176

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BODYBUILDING*WEIGHT TRAINING QUESTION OF THE MONTH

What's your opinion of this article? Question compliments of JunkYardDog
The 10 Basic Rules of Mass
By Chris Cormier
This article was written by Chris Cormier, and featured in Flex Magazine, May 1995 issue.
Mass is no mystery. Attaining it is quite simple and straightforward. All you have to do is bust your gut and apply the following 10 basic rules.

1. Use Free Weights for all Heavy Sets
As heavy as some machines might feel, they do not involve as much of the ancillary muscles areas as do free weights and, therefore, do not build as much compound mass.

2. Utilize Compound Movements
How you perform an exercise is perhaps the most important dynamic in building mass. If you want full, hard bulk, do not isolate. Instead, use what Dave Draper calls 'body thrust' to compound the involvement of all the muscles in the area. Also, don't fall for the theory that cheating robs you of separation. On the contrary, it augments the compound benefit and builds even greater size so that there's more muscle in which to carve separations.

3. Find areas of improvement
Assess your physique to determine which muscle groups need to be brought up in size, then go to the gym with that in mind, concentrating on working those areas first. Begin your workout with a barbell movement and follow with dumbbells. If you use cables, do so at the end of your workout. Never count cable sets as muss building sets.

4. Experiment to find your best mass building exercises
I used to perform lots of squats, and I became incredibly strong with them, going as high as 40 reps with 315 pounds. But there came a point where, even at that level of intensity, my legs weren't growing to my satisfaction. I discovered that my lower back and hips were taking too much of the stress; the solution lay in working my quads more exclusively. I therefore stopped squatting and switched to leg presses and hack squats instead. My legs are now better than ever.

5. Avoid injuries
Be wary of dangerous exercises. Squats and flat bench presses, for example, possess the highest injury potential, so I stay away from them. I can't count the number of individuals whose bodybuilding careers were ended by torn pecs, slipped discs or strained erectors. With proper knowledge and execution, you can get commensurate or even better growth from exercises that work those muscle groups thoroughly without placing undue stress on tendons and ligaments.

6. Utilize optimum sets
Use a range of 16 - 20 total sets per bodypart.

7. Don't count exercises
There is no optimum number of exercises. Most bodybuilders prescribe four sets each of four or five different exercises per bodypart, but for some muscle groups, there might be only one or two movements that work them effectively. In those cases, you should do 16 - 20 sets of one exercise, or 8 - 10 sets each of two exercises.

8. Perform optimum reps
I like to train heavy, but I also like to use lots of reps. I recently performed incline barbell curls with 405 pounds for 10 reps, but I consider that to be medium to light weight, and, therefore, not mass training. My favorite number of mass reps on a regular basis is 10, to failure, of course. However, that doesn't mean you shou