Furry-Muscle Cast

Furry-Muscle Cast – 53 – New Years, New You, Just Right   Introductions Maximus-Ursus – Dancing To 1980 Music (Away) Beastly Bahamut – Working, Turning, Blue. Tiptoe – Thinning Out. Jazz Wolf – Bouing Out. Schredded Wolf – More Heavy Weights Snowheart – Lifting and Relaxing Syn – Media, Action, Go! Tiberious – Away Tibor Tiger – Crazy Cat Doing Something Zak – Into The Books.   Topics MWFF 2015 Pictures Stories and Such from the Cast Members.   2015 Look Back, 2016 Plans? What were our goals for 2015 and have we successfully fulfilled them? What were issue did we were in our way for our goals? What positive part have we learn from it and we will we take from it? What are our goals for 2016?   A Potbelly Could Be Deadlier Than Obesity, Study Researchers found that stomach fat alone could be more deadly than obesity. The 14-year study published Monday in the Annals of Internal Medicine looked at more than 15,000 adults. Researchers found men who clocked in at a normal weight but had a big belly were more than twice as likely to die compared to obese men. And women with a normal weight and a potbelly were 32 percent more likely to die than obese women. Obesity was determined by the person's BMI, or body mass index, which is often used as an indicator of health. Not all fat is equal. Just as there is good cholesterol and bad cholesterol, there is good fat and bad fat. Fat around the belly might look the same under the microscope as fat from the arms or legs, but it's much more active. Belly fat is especially bad for you because it is often deposited in the liver and causes inflammation that could lead to diabetes and heart disease People should be aware of their waist-to-hip ratios and should aim for building muscle, not necessarily just shedding pounds. Source: http://www.newsy.com/videos/a-potbelly-could-be-deadlier-than-obesity-study-says/     Christmas and New Year Plans? What are our plans for Christmas Holidays and New Year?   Emails From: Ryan62007 @All Question: So I've heard the term "genetic lottery winner" thrown around a lot in the world of bodybuilding. But are the top ranking pros really genetic lottery winner if they pump themselves full of steroids? I would think the steroids are a huge boost in making them look as "gifted" and massive as they are.   From: Strange Kitty @Tiptoe Question: I saw you in fursuite at Midwest Furfest but didn’t get a chance to say hi. I wanted to talk to you about cars and when you being your rat show?   From: BlueEye Wolf @Syn Question: I heard from a pass podcast Tiptoe goes in Anthrocon and does a group swim, do you take part in such an event as well last Anthrocon?   From: FelinFeng @ Snowheart Question: I’m American and I’m fat, that pretty easy to get at. I’m starting a workout plan for myself and would like to know what exercise can I do at home and then at the gym as well to target belly fat and help get some abs showing a few years later?   From: JetBlack Panter @Syn Question: i'm a social recluse and don't get out much. I go to con and feel more open to others but how do you get out there to meet someone with similar interest in a small group of people to start with and even more if they are not gay?   Closing Out: We can’t do the show with you, the listeners. Thank you for taking the time to rate us on iTunes, as well as all the feedback and question we received each month. You can find the show on our website as well as iTunes, Libsyn, Stitcher Radio, Blubrry, doubleTwist, Miro, Google Play Music and many other podcast directories. You can email us at FurryMuscleCast@gmail.com, you can also call us and leave comments are questions at 571-208-Buff (2833). You can find us on Twitter @FurryMuscleCast. Show notes, pictures, links and many other materials can be found at our main website at http://www.furry-muscle.org. Next Furry-Muscle Cast: January 8th, 2016.   Pictures and Vids - To many pictures and video to post here, please go to the Gallery section under "Furry Conventions" section to see more. URL:  http://www.furry-muscle.org/gallery/album/295-midwest-furfest-2015/  

Furry-Muscle Cast – 52 – Before the Rush 1.       Introductions a.       Guess - Tibor Tiger - Cardio Kitty! b.      Maximus-Ursus – Cooking Burr! (Maybe) c.       Beastly Bahamut – Away d.      Tiptoe – Planning for the Tip of the World! e.      Jazz Wolf – Bou(ing) coffee all the time? f.        Schredded Wolf – Can’t Life, Leave! g.       Snowheart – Away h.      Syn – So Rat-ness! i.         Tiberious – Awy j.        Zak – Crazy Cyber Rhyno!   2.       Topics a.       MWFF 2015 – Plans -          Highlight any events are focus anybody be doing while at the convention. b.      Tips of Thanksgivings -          With Thanksgiving in about two weeks there a lot of stuff to watch out for. One thing to keep in mind is that while others are not on a workout plan, you are. Watching what one eats is a good place to stay focus on, not saying one shouldn’t eat that special dish, just keep a few points in mind while doing so. -          1. Don’t let yourself not eat all day for a big buffet later on. – Skipping meals lowers one metabolism, as well as eating a big gigantic meal. -          2. When eating load up on meat and vegetables – Eat less starches and more high-fats items such as green bean casseroles and candied yams. -          3. Eat Turkey, Go Skinless – Lose the skin and eat more meat. -          Some Examples: -          Turkey: Roasted, With Skin; Calories: 208; Protein: 54%; Carbs: 0%; Fat: 42% -          Turkey: Dark Meat, No Skin; Calories: 187; Protein: 61%; Carbs 39%; Fat: 35% -          4. Drink More Water, Less Coffee and/or Alcohol -          In addition to filling you up a little more with your meal, drinking water will ensure that you stay hydrated, and flush out some of that excess sodium that you will be eating. -          5. Eat Slow - Eating slower, taking smaller bites, and putting your utensils down in between bites will ensure that your body lets you know when it is full, rather than letting you overstuff yourself too early on. -          7. Weight Maintenance, Rather Than Weight – Weight lost is not a major priority, but keeping weight maintenance is the focus. -          8. Skip The Crust. Just One Serving - When eating pie, eat the filling part and leave the crust, to save on some empty calories. -          Source: http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/herve12.htm c.       Thanksgiving Nutrition Tips -          Highlights of good and bad stuff during Thanksgiving. -          Good Low-Calorie Ideas   ·         Turkey ·         Broccoli ·         Green Beans ·         Low-sugar sauce/jelly ·         Egg whites ·         Sugar-free yams ·         Celery ·         Cucumbers in vinegar ·         Onions ·         Mushrooms ·         Brussel sprouts ·         Green salads ·         Zucchini ·         Apples ·         Lean white meat or fish soups ·         Yellow squash ·         Spinach ·         Unsalted nuts ·         Avocado ·         Fresh tomato ·         Unsweetened teas ·         Coffee without cream ·         Pears     -          Bad Low-Calorie Ideas   ·         Sweet potato casserole ·         Deviled eggs ·         Cranberry sauce/jelly ·         Candied yams ·         Celery with cream cheese ·         Pecan pie ·         Store-bought breads ·         Stuffing or dressing ·         Corn ·         Baked beans ·         Ham or red meat ·         Peas or couscous ·         Glazed carrots ·         Honey-glazed ham ·         Twice-baked potatoes or mashed ·         Pasta, hot or cold ·         Cream-based soups or chowders ·         Potato salad ·         Cashews ·         Cheese ·         Pita wraps ·         Creamy salad dressings ·         Sodas ·         Gravy ·         Alcohol ·         Crackers   Source: http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/gluhareff21.htm Tibortiger Review – Heart Monitor Name of Product Links to smart technologies and logs data. Uploads to server for later review. Emails From: Falconmage @All Question: Is there a difference between working out 5 days in a week for an hour compared to 3 days in a week for two hours? Which works best between the two? (Shawn Arent, an exercise scientist at Rutgers University. There was a huge difference between working out two and three days a week. While any amount of exercise is an improvement over none at all, if you're already in decent shape, exercising for just two days a week will not get you much additional benefit.) Source: http://www.businessinsider.com/we-asked-an-exercise-scientist-how-many-days-a-week-you-need-to-work-out-to-actually-make-a-difference-2015-6   From: BlackDog @Schredded Wolf Question: Every 10 days I cave-in, which don't seem that bad. Any idea on how frequently should I cave if I want to be more on a bodybuilding level?   From: KittyOfTheNorth @Schredded Wolf Question: I learn that training all muscle groups sequentially is the best way to keep the blood pumping. But for some reason this doesn't seem right, I am wrong?   From: NorthStary @All Question: What is the best way to get definition in my outer calves? I ask because I see more definition in my outer calf than my inner ones.   From: BlackDawn @Jazz Question: How did you start drawing art and what keeps you drawing?   From: Southpolar Bear @Jazz Question: Is there any advice you could give on long distance bike riding?   From: Hamster @All Question: I just started going back to the gym recently. Any idea on what I could do to increase Pull-Ups?   From: Claws @All Question: I have been weight training for a few weeks now. I have seen improvements and wanted to track my workout and diet. What suggests would the Cast give?   From: Steven @Tiptoe Question: I only sleep for about five hours a night and have little to no sleep (Its just how I function). I feel like I have no energy and no motivation. What can I do to boost my physically and mind back in to gaining muscle and wanting to get back in the gym?   From: FoxxyFlorida @Syn Question: Do you take any vitamins are supplements before you work out?   From: Wolfmoon @Max Question: I know being tall has it problems, what seems to be the most problems for you when working out are your goals?       Closing Out: We can’t do the show with you, the listeners. Thank you for taking the time to rate us on iTunes, as well as all the feedback and question we received each month. You can find the show on our website as well as iTunes, Libsyn, Stitcher Radio, Blubrry, doubleTwist, Miro and many other podcast directories. You can email us at FurryMuscleCast@gmail.com, you can also call us and leave comments are questions at 571-208-Buff (2833). You can find us on Twitter @FurryMuscleCast. Show notes, pictures, links and many other materials can be found at our main website at http://www.furry-muscle.org. Next Furry-Muscle Cast: December 11th.    

Furry-Muscle Cast – 51 - Post Olympia & Stuff Introductions Maximus-Ursus – (Away) Beastly Bahamut – Blueing Up The Landscape! Tiptoe – (Away) Jazz Wolf – Progressing Bou! Schredded Wolf – Just Some More Freaking Weights! Snowheart – His Own Beast from Someone’s Final Fantasy! Syn – (Away) Tiberious – (Away) Zak – Looking Forward   Topics Review Mr. Olympia Schred’s Mr. Olympia 2015 Prediction http://mrolympia.com/2015-static/mr-olympia.html   Phil Heath Mohamad Ali Bannout (Big Ramy) Dennis Wolf Shawn Rhoden Dexter Jackson Steve Kuclo Branch Warren Roelly Winklaar Fouad Abiad Justin Compton   Zak’s Top 5 Mr. Olympia 2015 Prediction Fouad Abiad Branch Warren Mohamad Ali Bannout (Big Ramy) Justin Compton Phil Heath   Results Mr. Olympia 2015 1st - Phil Heath 2nd - Dexter Jackson 3rd - Shawn Rhoden 4th - Dennis Wolf 5th - Big Ramy 6th - Branch Warren 7th - Roelly Winklaar 8th - William Bonac 9th - Victor Martinez 10th - Essa Obaid         Training Splits – Snowheart Back and Bis Chest and Tris Approach   Season Changes – Fall Check In - While we all know that here in the United States Fall has already started. So a new season and a new time to look at yourself overall and see how things are working out for you, ie. workouts, diet, exercises. New Season, New Goal – Look over what has been working for you and change it up. Maybe the reps go down and focus on strength more. Think of something to be a focus that is ambitious like a one arm push up area bodyweight pull ups. Progress Changes – Think of how you track progress. Think of taking weekly pictures to keep a better track of your progress. If you take daily pictures think about making it weekly. Same goes for body weight, BMI, body fat and all of that. Outside – Try working outside, working outside make things fresh and different. A change in environment helps to energize the body with a mix of than just a gym. Class – Try a class in something that will work towards your goals and be social while working out.   Emails PapaPants @ Jazz Question: What are your fitness goals now that you have been back to the gym for while?   BlueFang @Schred Question: Have you try to do the 5x5 training program? Also, will you be going to MFF and maybe I can hit the gym with you guys?   Closing Out: We can’t do the show with you, the listeners. Thank you for taking the time to rate us on iTunes, as well as all the feedback and question we received each month. You can find the show on our website as well as iTunes, Libsyn, Stitcher Radio, Blubrry, doubleTwist, Miro and many other podcast directories. You can email us at FurryMuscleCast@gmail.com, you can also call us and leave comments and questions at 571-208-Buff (2833). You can find us on Twitter @FurryMuscleCast. Show notes, pictures, links and many other materials can be found at our main website at http://www.furry-muscle.org. Next Furry-Muscle Cast: November – 13th  

Furry-Muscle Cast – 50 – Random! Introductions Guess Co-Host - Tibor Tiger – Moving Super Kitty? Maximus-Ursus – Maybe? Beastly Bahamut – Long Days, Tiring Days. Tiptoe – Paarrrrtttttyyyyy! :D Jazz Wolf – Nope, Busy. Schredded Wolf – Nope, Busy. Snowheart – Busy, Busy Kitty. Syn – Rat Way, As Fast As He Can. Tiberious – Nope, Busy. Zak – Back To Work!   Topics Foods Porn Throughout the Cast Max is sending me pictures of what he been making at this work and I will be showing it on the stream.   Our Overview How has out progress of our workouts gone? What progress was made? What short comings have come up? What would need to change to get current goals? What would be the new goals are changes to come?   Snow’s Up What are training splits? - Split weight training is type of workout for each part of body by lifting weight for one group at a time, Firstly, the push muscles consist of the chest, shoulder, and triceps. For example, the exercise are barbell bench press, incline barbell press, barbell shoulder press, dip, and triceps push down. What are the pros and cons of training splits? Are training splits very effected?   Emails From: DarkWolf @All Question: With many relationship being throwing this way are that way do to the rules of our society do you all think that things are getting better for the world?       From: BearONE @BeastlyBahamut Question: I had a truck hit me and crush my legs as well as my kneecaps, I have been through a shit ton of P.T., 5 years later I just done my first squats of 200 lbs. Thanks for helping me get through the worst of it a time that was dark for me.   Closing Out: We can’t do the show with you, the listeners. Thank you for taking the time to rate us on iTunes, as well as all the feedback and question we received each month. You can find the show on our website as well as iTunes, Libsyn, Stitcher Radio, Blubrry, doubleTwist, Miro and many other podcast directories. You can email us at FurryMuscleCast@gmail.com, you can also call us and leave comments are questions at 571-208-Buff (2833). You can find us on Twitter @FurryMuscleCast. Show notes, pictures, links and many other materials can be found at our main website at http://www.furry-muscle.org. Next Furry-Muscle Cast: October 9th.  

Furry-Muscle Cast – 49 – Fall(ing) Weights & Conventions Introductions Guess Co-Host - Tibor Tiger – Saving Furries With Hugs (Confirm) Maximus-Ursus – Gym, Weights, Coins, Cons. Beastly Bahamut – Hot, Sweating and Ripping Off All The Clothing. Tiptoe – Smelling Cheese at A.C. Jazz Wolf – Biking That Extra Mile. Schredded Wolf – Working, Lifting, Cons…Mmmmm Snowheart – Moving, Working and Lifting Syn – Just Another Rat at The Race Tiberious – Working, Flying and Lifting. Zak – Researching, Reading, Organizing, Planning...Let Go!   Topics Anthrocon, Megaplex Conventions Review – Fall/Winter Conventions (25 Minutes) We briefly go over the A.C. and Megaplex cons and any highlights are stories. Talk about what plans we all have for this coming Fall/Winter conventions. The Big debate between Free Weights and Weight Machines (25 – 30 Minutes) Both free weights and machines weights do have pros and cons to each of them. They both do help build muscle just in different ways and attacks each muscle group differently. Machines are good for training size and strength but they neglect key core and stabilization muscles. Pros of Machines Weights Easy to learn. Isolate muscle groups more efficiently Allows you to train with heavier weights without assistance. Usefully to elderly populations and/or rehab. Cons of Machines Weights. Non-Functional – They don’t train complete human movement patterns. Neglect smaller stabilizing muscles May cause injury directly and indirectly. - It is still possible to use too much weight and enough poor form to cause a serious injury. Overloading the same movement day in and day out is also an easy way to set yourself up for an overuse injury. False sense of strength gain Pros of Free Weights Increased use of stabilizing muscles Improved balance Increased use of brainpower - Whenever you perform an exercise with free weights, you use proprioreception, which is the brain's ability to know where the body is in space and whether or not it is balanced. Allow for endless variation - With free weights, all you need is one dumbbell and you can do hundreds of different exercise variations. Cons of Free Weight Takes some skill to learn proper technique. Greater risk of injury when not done properly Need a spotter to lift heavy weight on squat or bench press exercises Decreased efficiency in time - if you're using dumbbells that require adding or removing plates to adjust the weight, much of your time will be spent preparing for your next exercise. Source: http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/trainingstation3.htm Source: http://www.builtlean.com/2013/06/11/free-weights-vs-machines/ Source: http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/fitness/expert-answers/weight-training/faq-20058479 Source: http://www.askmen.com/sports/bodybuilding_100/141_fitness_tip.html   Keeping Motivation Body Image: Our society gives us this type of motivation most of the time in the form magazines, social media, television shows, movies, etc. These wants can be transform in to a goal to help push oneself to keep up the workout goal to what body you like to have. Working Out: Having a gym buddy will help to keep stuff one motivated to keep going. They help to encourage and push you as well as make you not miss a workout. Results: Seeing what your workout has been doing helps with the physical side of the mind to keep work out and get bigger are more in shape depending on your goals. Variety: Keeping things fresh helps to keep the mind from being bore with the task. Try to add change to your workout but to keep the same goal. For example we will use a cardio work out, people usually use a treadmill. So to mix it up how about running outside, working out in the pool class are try a boxing class. Something to get the same effect of what cardio will do but just mixing it up is the key. Music: Find some music that will help keep you upbeat and in the mood to work out and on track. Something you enjoy listening to and not just everyday stuff. Ask For Help: There is no problem in asking for help. Doing something right yields better results than doing it wrong and not getting the full befits are none at all. If being a social person is a problem for you try joining a likeminded social network are online community that will help to support your goals. Source: http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/3-types-of-motivation-to-make-bodybuilding-a-good-habit.htm Source: http://www.askmen.com/sports/bodybuilding_1000/1051_staying-motivated-to-work-out.html   Registered Dietitian Nutritionist A person who studies or is an expert in nutrition. Reasons to see Nutritionist You’re working out, but not seeing results. You’ve recently been diagnosed with a food allergy, sensitivity or other related condition. You aren’t eating well, and it’s affecting your energy. You’re going through menopause and are gaining weight, despite eating well and exercising. You’re an emotional overeater, and it’s causing you to gain weight. Your weight is fluctuating. Learn how your body works with food. Seeing a nutrition is a long term relationship, follow ups and blood works helps to plan how the body is handing the changes the diet plan and how to move forward in what goals you set. Source: http://www.learnvest.com/knowledge-center/diy-or-not-should-i-see-a-dietitian/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/378582-why-should-i-see-a-nutritionist/   Emails From: Falcon @All Question: I'm about to change my routine from training in the evening after work to morning before I leave for work. Will there be differences in result because I won't be having breakfast before my weightlifting routine and will only eat right after that.   From: OnePaw @Schred Question: With your leg problems do you still try to focus on them and make them grow?   From: StaryDoggie @Max Question: Living in Florida has turned you from a being blue to being brown? I gist, my apologies. You been working out more lately and it has shown (in pictures you share on FurAffinity), what are your current goals?   From: WastedFurry @Snow Question: What is the best way to increase flexibility in my hamstrings? I can barely do squats. From: SaberKitty @Snow Question: Is there anything I can do post workout to help the DOMS?   From: Jabu @Max Question: Do you have any clothing that if you wear it outside the gym is looks douchey?   From: Glasses @All Question: Somatotypes has now been disproven why still use it? I read that, “Describing yourself by one of the three somatotypes is just a limiting belief and a rationalization for failure.” Thoughts?   From: ScayWolve @Snow Question: How important is nutrient or meal timing?   From: James @Schred Question: Will doing high repetition of lighter weights help me get toned?   Closing Out: We can’t do the show with you, the listeners. Thank you for taking the time to rate us on iTunes, as well as all the feedback and question we received each month. You can find the show on our website as well as iTunes, Libsyn, Stitcher Radio, Blubrry, doubleTwist, Miro and many other podcast directories. You can email us at FurryMuscleCast@gmail.com, you can also call us and leave comments are questions at 571-208-Buff (2833). You can find us on Twitter @FurryMuscleCast. Show notes, pictures, links and many other materials can be found at our main website at http://www.furry-muscle.org. Next Furry-Muscle Cast: September 11th.  

  Furry-Muscle Cast – 48 – Mid-Year   1.       Introductions   a.       Guest Co-Host - Hallan - Lion with roar!   b.      Maximus-Ursus –  Cooking and Grilling At The Beach   c.       Beastly Bahamut – Blue Burn and Hot   d.      Tiptoe –  (@AnthroCon)   e.      Jazz Wolf – Java-laeh?   f.        Schredded Wolf – Keeps Lifting to Get Big!   g.       Snowheart – Moving Forward!   h.      Syn – (@AnthroCon)   i.         Tiberious – Big White Bear!   j.        Zak –  Heavy Weights Thrown       2.       Topics   a.       Muscles Kicks Depression’s Ass!                                                                  i.      A powerful body can protect the brain, a new study suggests. Toned muscles filter a toxin from the brain and keep depression at bay.                                                                ii.      By discovering a previously unknown link between muscles and brain in mice, the results provide compelling evidence for the healing power of exercise.                                                               iii.      Researchers have known that in response to a good workout, muscles produce a compound called PGC-1 alpha 1, which is a general do-gooder around the body. The compound prompts the body to make more blood vessels and mitochondria (power factory for a cell), for instance.                                                              iv.      To get the benefits, people would need to routinely challenge their muscles, which means regularly upping their exercise regimens.                                                                v.      Source: https://www.sciencenews.org/article/mighty-muscles-may-stave-depression   b.      8 Rules To Stay Fit For Life!                                                                  i.      Train With Just Enough Intensity – Just enough to hit your sweet spot for resistant and get a pump in.                                                                ii.      Don't Give Yourself Too Many Choices – When going to the gym have a plan of what you will be doing and follow it.                                                               iii.      Give Yourself a Little Choice – Have a workout plan follow it as closely as you can. Save a few minutes near every gym session and do something you want to devote to. Try a few extra sets to something you feel important are something you like to try out.                                                              iv.      Take the Long View – Keep a broad perspective on the whole part of one’s life while following a diet plan are a workout routine. If you ate something you shouldn’t have are didn’t finish a set it don’t worry too much over it. Keep in mind that creating a new, healthier lifestyle, and what matters most is that you don't give up. Fitness success is cumulative.                                                                v.      Quality Over Quantity – Learn proper form and use a proper weight to get the most of working out and not waste your time.                                                              vi.      Program Your Rest – Keeping a sleeping routine helps the body repair all the damage muscle tissues that were broken down during a workout.                                                             vii.      Focus on Fun – Don't force yourself to do something you strongly dislike. Pick activities that you enjoy.                                                           viii.      Think Beyond Your Goals – Having an idea of what you like to be in three to five years is something that is the focus here. Putting on the weight took time, taking it off will be the same.                                                              ix.      Source: http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/8-rules-to-stay-fit-for-life.html   c.       Whole Eggs vs. Egg Whites                                                                  i.      Egg whites are a nearly pure source of protein, containing almost 100% of their calories from this macro with virtually no fats or carbs.                                                                ii.      Whole eggs, on the other hand, contain considerable calories and micronutrients that come with the egg yolks. All of the fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E, K) in eggs are found in the yolk. In addition, the yolks contain the healthy fats and cholesterol necessary for the production of hormones such as testosterone.                                                               iii.      8 Egg Whites | 4 Whole Eggs   Protein = 28G | Protein = 28G   Carbs = 2G | Carbs = 2G   Fats = 0G | Fats = 21G   Calories = 137 | Calories = 312                                                              iv.      Best to go with whole eggs over egg whites. Whole eggs have a better amino acid profile to help support bodybuilding results.                                                                v.      Source: http://www.flexonline.com/nutrition/whole-eggs-vs-egg-whites   3.       Emails   a.       From: Dragoon @All   Question: When I work out I'm not sure what the correct number of reps I should be doing for each of my sets?       b.      From: FurryOne @All   Question: What length of time should I be doing for cardio?       c.       From: Davis @Beastly Bahamut   Question: I heard people talking about a 5x5 workout routine, could you talk about what this is?                   d.      From: Jacco @Schred   Question: I’m a beginner and wanted to know if I should be taking full rest days are should I be just working out when I can?       e.      From: JamesD @Schred   Question: Should I use a full body routine or a split routine?       f.        From: Dylne @Jazz   Question: I see many artists with styles I enjoy watching. Is it alright to use/copy their styles to make my own from it?       4.       Closing Out:   a.       We can’t do the show with you, the listeners. Thank you for taking the time to rate us on iTunes, as well as all the feedback and question we received each month.   b.      You can find the show on our website as well as iTunes, Libsyn, Stitcher Radio, Blubrry, doubleTwist, Miro and many other podcast directories.   c.       You can email us at FurryMuscleCast@gmail.com, you can also call us and leave comments are questions at 571-208-Buff (2833).   d.      You can find us on Twitter @FurryMuscleCast.   e.      Show notes, pictures, links and many other materials can be found at our main website at http://www.furry-muscle.org.   f.        Next Furry-Muscle Cast: August – 14th       5.       Extra - Snowheart Roommates Twitters:   @athenathejackal - Athena   @sonofea - Duke      

Furry-Muscle Cast – 47 – Across The Board 1.       Introductions a.       Maximus-Ursus –  The Uniform Bear! b.      Beastly Bahamut – Is It Snowing Still? c.       Tiptoe – Which Way Is The Right Way? d.      Jazz Wolf – All Over The Place, Wolf. e.      Schredded Wolf – Party Wolf? f.        Snowheart – Studying g.       Syn – Zen!!! h.      Tiberious – Lifting Heavy, Tech Bear, Busy! i.         Zak –  Freedom!!   2.       Topics a.       High Salt Prevents Weight Gain In Mice on a High-Fat Diet                                                                i.      From: University of Iowa Health Care                                                              ii.      "People focus on how much fat or sugar is in the food they eat, but [in our experiments] something that has nothing to do with caloric content -- sodium -- has an even bigger effect on weight gain," say Justin Grobe, PhD, assistant professor of pharmacology at the UI Carver College of Medicine.                                                             iii.      The UI team started the study with the hypothesis that fat and salt, both being tasty to humans, would act together to increase food consumption and promote weight gain.                                                            iv.      To their surprise, the mice on the high-fat diet with the lowest salt gained the most weight, about 15 grams over 16 weeks, while animals on the high-fat, highest salt diet had low weight gain that was similar to the chow-fed mice, about 5 grams.                                                              v.      "This suppression of weight gain with increased sodium was due entirely to a reduced efficiency of the digestive tract to extract calories from the food that was consumed," explains Grobe.                                                            vi.      Summary: In a study that seems to defy conventional dietary wisdom, scientists have found that adding high salt to a high-fat diet actually prevents weight gain in mice. The findings highlight the profound effect non-caloric dietary nutrients can have on energy balance and weight gain, and suggest that public health efforts to continue lowering sodium intake may have unexpected and unintended consequences.                                                           vii.      Link: http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2015/06/150611114419.htm   b.      11 Foods Scientifically Proven To Lower Your Blood Pressure                                                                i.      Beetroot – Helps, to reduces blood pressure.                                                              ii.      Garlic - Significantly lowers elevated blood pressure.                                                             iii.      Fish Oil – Helps, effective treatment for high blood pressure.                                                            iv.      Cashews and Almonds - Magnesium is an essential mineral involved in over 300 bodily process.                                                              v.      Kale - It's loaded with vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and other compounds known to help prevent disease.                                                            vi.      Stevia - Natural sweeteners                                                           vii.      Turmeric - Indian curry spice                                                         viii.      Green Tea - Is so beneficial is because of its polyphenols                                                            ix.      Green Coffee - Unroasted coffee.                                                              x.      Vitamin K2 - Vitamin K2 helps regulate where calcium ends up in the body. It works to keep calcium in your bones, and removes it from blood vessels where it can cause arterial stiffness and calcification.                                                            xi.      Extra-Virgin Olive Oil - Is rich in heart-healthy monounsaturated fats and phenolic antioxidants.                                                           xii.      Source: http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/11-foods-scientifically-proven-to-lower-your-blood-pressure.html   c.       How Your Gym Attitude Affects Your Exercise Habits                                                                i.      Researchers surveyed 1,552 individuals to determine their attitudes and behavior regarding exercise practices.                                                              ii.      Of the 1,552 individuals, 989 were considered overweight or obese.                                                             iii.      Overweight individuals had a greater belief that exercise would lead to improved appearance and self-image.                                                            iv.      Overweight individuals felt more embarrassed and intimidated by exercise, exercising around young people, exercising around fit people and about health club sales people                                                              v.      Overweight and normal weight individuals had the same attitudes regarding exercising with the opposite sex, using complicated exercise equipment, experiencing exercise boredom and overall intent to exercise.                                                            vi.      The heavier the individual, the lower his perception of health and the more negative emotions he would experience in association with health club exercise—this was particularly true for Caucasian adults.                                                           vii.      The interesting thing about this study is that both normal weight and overweight individuals had the exact same intent to exercise and held similar attitudes regarding gym equipment. The main barriers to exercise in overweight individuals were primarily due to negative attitudes regarding exercising around younger, more fit individuals                                                         viii.      If you're simply not comfortable working out in a gym setting, you don't have to ditch exercise altogether.                                                            ix.      Source: http://www.active.com/fitness/articles/how-your-gym-attitude-affects-your-exercise-habits     3.       Emails a.       From: Lion Heart @Jazz Question: What is more important; content or technique?   b.      From: Whispering Hoss @Jazz Question: I been following your Twitter for a while as well as been listening to you on FMC. For a while you haven’t been working out due to work or moving. But, here recently you talk about what made you get back in to working out. It been a while now from the time you started working out, so that is where my question lies. What keeps you motivated and pushing through the workouts? How about the day you hate the most leg day? Also, why do you hate it so much?   c.       From: Willy Scott @Jazz Question: Been a fan of your works as well as a little of an admirer to your works as an artist. Could you explain how Thurston and is he replaced your regular wolf? I do like Thurston but would like to still see your wolf character around.     d.      From: Kittylines @ Tiberious Question: Hello, I plan on going in to more of the powerlifting side of weight lifting. But problems I been having is more in the chest. I just can't make it grown bigger, I'm strong in the chest area but I would like it to be bigger than flat. Help?   e.      From: Jay @All Question: When I lift front squats I’m alright, but when I’m done with the lifting part I feel light headed. After I rest a little bit I feel alright, but should I be worry that I don’t hear of others saying the same thing are is it just me?   f.        From: Xoans @All Question: What is the best type of footwear should I wear when working out so that it feels good?   g.       From: Kroa @Tiberious Question: To keep your frame and stance of your look do you fine it to be right to do squats all the time when working out? If not, why, if so why as well?   h.      From: Kasz @Snowheart, Max, Tiberious Question:  Hello gentleman, what is the best way to improve my grip strength? Background: I had some surgery on my hands to correct a problem with them. So I’m not at 100% like regular people.     i.         From: RavenClaw @Jazz & Beastly Question:  I have been having serious art block and haven’t had the drive to draw. But I want to draw, how do I address my drive vs my head? How do you guys address this problem?   j.        From: WhiteWolf @Schredd Question: Do you have any problems with your back, due to having a full upper built?   k.       From: ToonWolf @ Maximus-Ursus Question: Now that you’re in sunny Florida would you consider going to “furry meets” in your area?   l.         From: Ponny @TonkaWolf Question: I hear you like to work out chest a bunch and that you lifted up to 300lbs on bench press. First that is great news and congratulations on the feat. I wanted to know what types of workout you focus on to help grow your chest and lift that much.   m.    From: Falconmage @All Question: A bowl of white rice or a plate of pasta, do they provide the same amount of carbs?   n.      From: Falconmage @All Question: Heard from an article stating that if you don't work out consistently, you'll gain fat instead of muscle. Is this true?   o.      From: Anonymously (Female) @Syn & Tiptoe (Follow Up) Question: With the current issues I have had with my husband, he is showing some support and is going to the gym sometimes but most of it is me pushing him to go. What can I do to support him to go to the gym and not come out as a person that is nagging him to much? Are, make it so that going to gym is not a negative turn off?   p.      From: Anonymously (Female) @All Question: Hello, I’m been a listen to the podcast for over a year now. I enjoy many things about the podcast that make it fun and not just a regular workout podcast. My question to you all is with is with all the bull shit on grunting and yell? Now if your lifting heavy one putting so much stress on stuff maybe you far are grunt. People have problems with this and have a meltdown. I mean sometimes I even fart when I lift heavy, it just happens.       q.      From: Anonymously @All Question: I go to the gym with my friend whom I like a lot. But I'm not sure if he likes me. We talk about stuff but nothing has change to show me that he likes me. Just basic friendship stuff. I'm very well a okay person but the problem is well..my body tells to others that I like what I see. I sometimes I get a freaking hardon and preing when looking at him working out sometimes. I try to work out and not allow it to bother me, but... this issue of not sure if he likes me and my body doing stuff I don't want it to so embarrassing when people look at me but not my face. Can you help, please? I'm 19 years old and in the states.   4.       Closing Out: a.       We can’t do the show with you, the listeners. Thank you for taking the time to rate us on iTunes, as well as all the feedback and question we received each month. b.      You can find the show on our website as well as iTunes, Libsyn, Stitcher Radio, Blubrry, doubleTwist, Miro and many other podcast directories. c.       You can email us at FurryMuscleCast@gmail.com, you can also call us and leave comments are questions at 571-208-Buff (2833). d.      You can find us on Twitter @FurryMuscleCast. e.      Show notes, pictures, links and many other materials can be found at our main website at http://www.furry-muscle.org. f.        Next Furry-Muscle Cast: July 10th.

Furry-Muscle Cast – 46 – Buff Science 1.       Introductions a.       Maximus Ursis – He Uniform, Go Predators!! b.      Tiptoe – He has a new plan (Food) c.       Beastly Bahamut – Still Ripping Out of Any Clothing d.      Syn – Calculating The End Results e.      Jazz Wolf – Away @ Con f.        Snowheart – Working g.       Schredded Wolf – More Heavy Weights h.      Tiberious –  Away i.         Zak –  Getting Busy   2.       Topics a.       Tiptoe & Syn – Racing                                                                i.      Run through the racing that you both just done.   b.      Bad Fat, Turns Good                                                                i.      Bad fat cells called adipose cells can be converted in to good cells.                                                              ii.      The drug called GC-1.                                                             iii.      GC-1 dramatically increases the metabolic rate, essentially converting white fat, which stores excess calories and is associated with obesity and metabolic disease, into a fat like calorie-burning brown fat.                                                            iv.      GC-1 works, according to Phillips, by activating the receptors for thyroid hormone, which play a role in regulating metabolism.                                                              v.      Until several years ago, scientists thought that only animals and human infants have energy-burning, "good" brown fat.                                                            vi.      Genetically obese mice lost weight and more than 50 percent of their fat mass in approximately two weeks, Phillips reported. Treated mice also showed antidiabetic effects, such as a sixfold improvement or better in insulin sensitivity (how well the body clears glucose from the bloodstream).                                                           vii.      Source: http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2015/03/150307095940.htm   c.       Pea protein: Is it the new soy?                                                                i.      From cereals to smoothies to energy bars, pea protein is everywhere. What's driving the craze is the hunger to find an easy-to-digest plant-based protein that is less apt to cause allergic reactions, like gluten or soy.                                                              ii.      Pea protein is a supplement derived from the same kinds of dried peas you'd use to make soup.                                                             iii.      The one downside: It's not a complete protein.                                                            iv.      Unlike other popular protein products, soy and whey, it doesn't have all the amino acids we need that our bodies can't make. To get the full nutritional value, it needs to be combined with something like rice or bread.                                                              v.      It also contains soluble fiber that can lower cholesterol levels. The protein in pea fiber can also help keep you feeling satisfied, not being hungry.                                                            vi.      There's a growing body of evidence that plant-based diets can reduce the risk of obesity, high blood pressure, diabetes and the risk of early death.                                                           vii.      Source: http://www.today.com/health/pea-protein-it-new-soy-t10501   d.      Adding Protein Throughout The Day Has Health Benefits                                                                i.      Research has shown that eating more protein can support weight loss and prevent weight gain by boosting metabolism, increasing feelings of fullness and helping the body retain muscle while losing fat.                                                              ii.      University of Missouri researcher Heather Leidy and her colleagues conducted a review of the current scientific literature on protein consumption and found that a moderate increase in protein consumption at each meal, balanced throughout the day, can lead to significant improvements.                                                             iii.      Eat Breakfast - Eating a protein-rich breakfast containing about 30 grams of protein leads to even greater satiety throughout the day and can reduce unhealthy snacking by improving appetite control.                                                            iv.      Add a little protein to every meal, especially at breakfast and lunch.                                                              v.      Consume high-quality protein - Not all proteins are created equal. High-quality, or "complete," proteins found in animal-based foods such as beef, pork, poultry, fish, eggs and dairy products contain all the essential amino acids and are easily                                                            vi.      Source: http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2015/04/150430124835.htm   e.      Rock-Hard, Flat Mid-Section                                                                i.      Core training is obviously a very important aspect in developing a strong mid-section.                                                              ii.      Nutrition - Stick with an 80/20 rule when it comes to diet. 80 percent of your week at the minimum needs to be spot on. Do everything that you to do 80 percent of the time. Then, the remaining 20 percent allow for error and some fun.                                                             iii.      Exercise – The core is made up of these areas: rectus abdominis, obliques, quadratus lumborum, erector spinae, transverse abdominis, multifidus, diaphragm and the pelvic floor. That's a lot to train, and you are not going to hit them all by doing crunches. 1.       Planks 2.       Side Planks 3.       Bird Dog 4.       Sternal Crunch (With No Flexion) 5.       Belly Breathing                                                            iv.      Sleep - Getting a sufficient amount of rest is vital in being healthy overall and the healthier you are, the more of a fat-burning furnace you'll be.                                                              v.      Source: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/don-saladino/how-do-i-get-a-flat-rockh_b_6323644.html   3.       Emails a.       From: Lion Heart @Jazz Question: What is more important; content or technique?   b.      From: Whispering Hoss @Jazz Question: I been following your Twitter for a while as well as been listening to you on FMC. For a while you haven’t been working out due to work or moving. But, here recently you talk about what made you get back in to working out. It been a while now from the time you started working out, so that is where my question lies. What keeps you motivated and pushing through the workouts? How about the day you hate the most leg day? Also, why do you hate it so much?   c.       From: Willy Scott @Jazz Question: Been a fan of your works as well as a little of an admirer to your works as an artist. Could you explain how Thurston and is he replaced your regular wolf? I do like Thurston but would like to still see your wolf character around.     d.      From: MattLiger @All Question: I do have kind of an issue I'm having and am kind of wondering if anyone in the cast feels/felt the same way. My issue when I see my friends post pictures of their progress (them getting bigger, losing weight and looking fantastic), I get a bit jealous and demotivated. Just wondering if anyone has felt that way and how they coped with it?   e.      From: Zeus Ralo @All Question: Have anyone in the cast have seen the change of body building throughout time since it first started till now? What are the differences of how body builder look? What judges were looking for in a body builder then and now? Now, if you were the judge of a contest as big as this, what would you be looking for on a body builder when they perform on stage?   f.        From: ShortStop @Max Question: Currently, I’m drinking meal replacement and eat good meals. What are some good in between snacks? I’m bored with yogurt and nuts, as they are driving me nuts.       g.       From: Hake-Eye @Schred Question:  I been working out a lot and my upper thighs are getting to muscular. I want a lean body but not hug thighs.   h.      From: EuroWolf @Schred Question:  Do you enjoy the European way the weight function vs the American weight system in the gym? I can just look at my bar set and see I got 255lbs on it (color plates) versus I have to look at each plate on the bar in American to figure it out.    i.         From: Otterz @Syn Question: I been working out and dieting for a while and my energy levels are hitting low levels. I find myself starting to hit a wall. What have you done to help yourself to get pass such problems? Any "Tips" you can give? *wink*   j.        From: BattyFatty @ Beastly Question: Will you be getting another motorcycle and back to biking soon? What type of bike would you like to get and how many CC’s?   k.       From: Anonymously @Syn & Tiptoe Question: Me and my husband have be together for over six year. I had been hefty for over a long time as well as him. I found the podcast and stated to get my ass out and do something to address the current problem that is apparent to me. I have lost thirty pounds of weight in about four month’s times. I have still got a way to go but a email for another time, but, my question to you both. My husband has yet to see the light and has been not as support of going to the gym as me trying to help myself and him to come as well. There have been some times that we have had some heated words over the subject, but he coming around a little bit. How can I help promote a better life with him and I if he lacking the drive to hit the weights and help keep the tension low as well. Also, how do you both handle your relationship with the gym? Do you mostly focus on yourself and then your partner? Are, are you both always in the same boat and move forward?   4.       Closing Out: a.       We can’t do the show with you, the listeners. Thank you for taking the time to rate us on iTunes, as well as all the feedback and question we received each month. b.      You can find the show on our website as well as iTunes, Libsyn, Stitcher Radio, Blubrry, doubleTwist, Miro and many other podcast directories. c.       You can email us at FurryMuscleCast@gmail.com, you can also call us and leave comments are questions at 571-208-Buff (2833). d.      You can find us on Twitter @FurryMuscleCast. e.      Show notes, pictures, links and many other materials can be found at our main website at http://www.furry-muscle.org. f.        Next Furry-Muscle Cast: June – 12th  

Furry-Muscle Cast – 45 – Spring Lifting   1.      Introductions ●             Maximus Ursis – Tan-o-Bear ●             Tiptoe – Is it going up…damn it! ●             Beastly Bahamut – That tan of Blue ●             Syn – Stay On Target!!... CHEESE! ●             Jazz Wolf – *Sleeping* ●             Snowheart – The New… ●             Tiberious – (Away) ●             Schredded Wolf – Taxing Wolf! – (Maybe) ●             Zak – Ahhchooo….   2.      Hosts A.     Max – Moved | Life in Florida -       Update on how the move went. -       What been going on in Florida from the time you move.   B.     Snowheart – Character -       Why the character change and do you plan to keep it? -       What about Snowheart Tiger toon?   3.      Topics A.     The Hidden Benefits of Exercise o      Reduce Stress -       Exercise also increases concentrations of norepinephrine, a chemical that can moderate the brain’s response to stress. o      Boost Happy Chemicals -       Exercise releases endorphins, which create feelings of happiness and euphoria. Studies have shown that exercise can even alleviate symptoms among the clinically depressed . For this reason, docs recommend that people suffering from depression or anxiety (or those who are just feeling blue) pencil in plenty of gym time. o      Improve Self-Confidence -       Physical fitness can boost self-esteem and improve positive self-image. Regardless of weight, size, gender, or age, exercise can quickly elevate a person's perception of his or her attractiveness, that is, self-worth. o      Enjoy the Great Outdoors -       Find an outdoor workout that fits your style, whether it’s rock-climbing, hiking, renting a canoe, or just taking a jog in the park. Plus, all that Vitamin D acquired from soaking up the sun can lessen the likelihood of experiencing depressive symptoms. o      Prevent Cognitive Decline -       Working out, especially between age 25 and 45, boosts the chemicals in the brain that support and prevent degeneration of the hippocampus, an important part of the brain for memory and learning. o      Alleviate Anxiety -       Hopping on the track or treadmill for some moderate-to-high intensity aerobic exercise (intervals, anyone?) can reduce anxiety sensitivity. o      Boost Brainpower -       Studies suggest that a tough workout increases levels of a brain-derived protein (known as BDNF - brain-derived neurotrophic factor) in the body, believed to help with decision making, higher thinking, and learning. o      Sharpen Memory -       Getting sweaty increases production of cells in hippocampus responsible for memory and learning . For this reason, research has linked children’s brain development with level of physical fitness. o      Help Control Addiction -       Short exercise sessions can also effectively distract drug or alcohol addicts, making them de-prioritize cravings (at least in the short term) o      Increase Relaxation -       Moving around five to six hours before bedtime raises the body’s core temperature. When the body temp drops back to normal a few hours later, it signals the body that it’s time to sleep. o      Get More Done -       Research shows that workers who take time for exercise on a regular basis are more productive and have more energy than their more sedentary peers. o      Tap Into Creativity -       A heart-pumping gym session can boost creativity for up to two hours afterwards. o      Inspire Others -       Studies show that most people perform better on aerobic tests when paired up with a workout buddy. Even fitness beginners can inspire each other to push harder during a sweat session, so find a workout buddy and get moving.   Source: http://greatist.com/fitness/13-awesome-mental-health-benefits-exercise   B.     Little Changes for a Better You o   Cut out sodas o   Avoid fast food whenever possible o   Order salad dressing on the side and dip your fork in for flavor in each bite. o   Time your Internet use. o   Instead of sitting and watching TV for family time, go on a walk or play a game of catch in the yard. o   Switch out your butter and vegetable oil for water, olive oil or coconut oil while sautéing. o   Find the parking spot that is the furthest away from the entrance when grocery shopping or at the mall and walk. o   Do squats while cooking dinner. o   Make a workout appointment. o   Start small. o   Source: http://www.cozi.com/live-simply/10-small-changes-healthier-life   4.      Emails A.      From: SniperOtter @All Question: Many of you have had a accident/incident that you broken a bone are pull a muscle. How do you coup with the problem that come after when working out and how does this affect your workout goals and lifting?   B.      From: RaceingWoof @Tiptoe Question: What are is your training regiment, eating habits before race. What things would you not do because they are too dangerous while raceing?   C.       From: GoulBat @Syn Question: What are your values and are you being true to them?   D.      From: ChillyMoose @All Question: Let say you all were going to have children, what would will the gender be? What would you name him/her and how many would you have?   E.      From: FloridaFur @Max Question: What has been the biggest change for you in Florida now that you had some time to get all warm in the sand?   F.       From: HorisonHorsey @Max Question: Will you be having furry pool parties now that you live in Florida where it always warm to do something in the sunny weather?   5.      Closing Out: -       We can’t do the show without you, the listeners! -       Please take the time to rate us on iTunes or Thumbs us up at Stitcher Radio. -       You can email us at FMC@furry-muscle.org -       Have any questions or comments? Drop us a line at 571-208-BUFF (2833). -       Follow us on Twitter @FurryMuscleCast -       You can find show notes, pictures, links and many other materials at our main websitehttp://www.furry-muscle.org -       Next Furry-Muscle Cast: May – 8th.   Jazz’s Spin Us The Wrong Way - http://imgur.com/gallery/ybC8yd7 (Blame Jazz For Your Nightmare)  

Furry-Muscle Cast – 44 – Lift Time   1.      Introductions ●             Maximus Ursis – Getting A Tan ●             Tiptoe – Don’t Look…Stay Away From the Food! (Doing Outro) ●             Beastly Bahamut – (Sick) ●             Syn – Rhythm Is A Dancer….Rat? :O ●             Jazz Wolf – Moving, Packing, Coding. ●             Snowheart – Working, Working, Working ●             Tiberious – (Away) ●             Schredded Wolf – SnowMobiling ●             Zak – Faster, Better, Good-er.   2.      Hosts A.     Tiptoe – Model -       Briefly go over how things are progressing and what stage are you at in the game.   B.     Syn – Update Health -       Update on how things are progressing.   C.      Max – Moved | Life in Florida -       Update on how the move went. -       What been going on in Florida from the time you move.   D.     Jazz – Moved | Progress | Art -       How was the move go -       How has work out progress going. -       Art – Any new styles are progress on streamlining work.   E.      Schred – Summer -       Progress and what workout summer plans are his many focus over the summer.   F.      Snowheart – Gym -       How has the gym progress been going.   G.     Zak – Moved | Life | Gym -       What has been happening the last few weeks from the last podcast and his move. -       What plans are coming up. -       Gym progress.         3.      Topics A.     Lifting Fast or Slow? o      The subject has been discussed many times over and over and the results have gone both ways as to which one is better. o      Lifting fast can increase the chances of injuring muscle and joints as well as doing the exercises incorrectly. o      Lifting fast does have a positive side as well, it has a more metabolically demanding on the body. It burns more calories. o      Lifting fast improves balance and strength. o      Lifting fast with a lot of reps of light weight will not have the same benefits as lifting heavy. o      Lifting slow helps to improvement in low velocity exercises. o      Lifting slow helps to keep the muscle under tension longer which helps to break it down. o      Lifting slow lowers the number of muscle fibers being fired in the muscle for it to work. o      Sources: http://www.womenshealthmag.com/fitness/lift-weights-fast-or-slow o      Sources: http://www.livestrong.com/article/439458-slow-reps-vs-fast-reps/ o      Sources: http://www.menshealth.com/mhlists/muscle_myths_debunked/Slow_Lifting_Builds_Huge_Muscles.php B.     Classis Training Ideas: Fact or Fiction? o      New research studies haven't change the way we think on training and nutrition, but it has rather refined some of the view points on them. o      Bigger Weight Will Produce Bigger Gains o      Our muscles are extremely adaptive to the stimulus we apply to them, and resistance training is our strongest activator of muscle growth. o      Research shows that we don't only have to lift heavy but more along the lines of we don't only need to lift heavy. o      These studies uncover how low-load and high-load resistance training can produce similar anabolic responses and gains in muscle size, highlighting the importance of tracking the total work you perform—as well as lifting to failure if your goal is muscle growth. o      There's An Anabolic Window o      The common norm is to have a protein shake post workout within a time frame after working out. But in recent years that the timeframe is an is not as crucial as we all may have thought. o      Take your shake if it's part of your gym ritual, but don't fool yourself into thinking it's any more important than everything else you eat. Protein intake over the course of the day appears to be more important in eliciting in muscle growth than proximity to a workout.   o      More Protein is Better o      The high protein diets are becoming more and more widely accepted to be safe and effective for improving physique. o      Because of the plateau effect on muscle protein synthesis, focusing on the amount of protein per meal is a better approach than the amount of protein per day. Save your money and maximize the muscle-building benefits of protein by eating around 0.12 grams per kilogram of body weight per meal, rather than cramming in high doses of protein to meet a daily standard. o      Fasted Cardio Maximizes Fast Loss o      It’s a common idea to run before eating food as the body will burn more fat for fuel. o      Recent study showed that fasted cardio did not provide any further benefit compared to morning cardio in a fed state. o      One should keep in mind that it more of personal preference, since fasted and fed cardio appear to offer similar benefits to fat loss. o      Those attempting to maintain muscle mass while losing fat should be cautious with fasted cardio. Upon waking up, our muscles are in a catabolic state, and fasted cardio can elevate the use of protein as fuel. These athletes should consider sipping on fast-digesting protein or BCAAs (branched-chain amino acid) before or during morning cardio to limit muscle loss. o      Source: http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/features.html C.       Music While Workout o      While listen to music it helps to improve one’s workout. o      Research find that listen to music distracts athletes from their bodily awareness. o      Source: http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/08/25/phys-ed-does-music-make-you-exercise-harder/?_r=0 o      Studies found that not just listening, but controlling and creating music in time to one's pace had an even more profound effect on perceived effort during a workout. o      Music is the good kind of distraction. o      It ups your effort. o      Music puts you “in the zone.” o      A good beat can help you keep pace. o      Music can elevate your mood. o      It makes you want to move.       4.      Emails A.      From: WolfinONE @Syn & Tiptoe Question: Would you start to auction off some of your models to raise any extra money that Syn may need?   B.      From: RedDemon @Syn Question: This may be a little silly but when you have a full head of hair how does it lay on your head? I have only seen you with a shaved head from Furaffinity.   C.       From: JamesL @Jazzwolf Question: Hello Mr. Jazzwolf, I have been following your Twitter for a little while. I found myself enjoying your style of artwork. Could you go over briefly on how you gotten your style?   D.      From: WhiteWolfX @All Question: Hello Cast and any guests, would you all talk about what going to the gym and what is the best reason you go? Sorry but English is my good with I.   5.      Closing Out: -       We can’t do the show without you, the listeners! -       Please take the time to rate us on iTunes or Thumbs us up at Stitcher Radio. -       You can email us at FMC@furry-muscle.org -       Have any questions or comments? Drop us a line at 571-208-BUFF (2833). -       Follow us on Twitter @FurryMuscleCast -       You can find show notes, pictures, links and many other materials at our main websitehttp://www.furry-muscle.org -       Next Furry-Muscle Cast: April – 10th.   Jazz’s Spin Us The Wrong Way - http://imgur.com/gallery/ybC8yd7 (Blame Jazz For Your Nightmare)  

Furry-Muscle Cast - 43 – Fruity-Tootie   1.      Introductions ·         Maximus Ursis – Sunny Bear Beach ·         Tiptoe – Making That Special Something for Hollie! ·         Beastly Bahamut – Working, Working, Working ·         Syn – Free! Totally FREE!! (ESO Reference) ·         Jazz Wolf – Moving, Dancing (If He Comes) ·         Snowheart – (Away) ·         Tiberious – (Away) ·         Schredded Wolf – (Away) ·         Zak – Packing, Sorting, Testing...Brain Fry.   2. Topics A.      40 Shades of Fruits -       Van Aken, an associate professor in Syracuse University's art department. -       An artist by the name of Sam Van Aken is grafting different tree limbs on to a stone to make it grow more than 40 different types of fruits. -       Source - http://www.npr.org/blogs/thesalt/2014/08/03/337164041/the-gift-of-graft-new-york-artists-tree-to-grow-40-kinds-of-fruit -       TedTalk - http://youtu.be/t9EuJ9QlikY   B.      Lack of Motivation – Tips To Fix That -       Staying motivation is a taught thing for someone who don’t have a set routine. -       Website has 27 –  I pick a few. -       Kris Gethin - It's my daily form of mental and emotional therapy. If I'm having a particularly bad day, I'll hit the gym, feel that euphoria, and bounce right back. -       Kathleen Tesori - Exercise is my source of daily strength, energy, and empowerment. -       Rachael Labender - If I don't train, I get overly stressed out or anxious about trivial matters. -       Source: http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/27-must-read-motivation-tips-from-team-bodybuilding.html   C.       Working Out While Traveling -       We all on vacation sometime in our lives. But we can’t always have access to a gym. We got some tips to maybe offset that extra plate of food you just ate. -       Swimming Pools – Never underestimate power of water! Swimming helps with ankle, kneels and hip joints for basic water works. Of course if one chooses to do more swimming than water classes you get more of a whole body workout and work all your body. -       Stairwells – Yes you hear that right! Stair wells are the best way to get a cardio workout. Try running up five levels and see how you feel. Just walking up and down the stairs from start to finish at your own pace. This will give your legs a workout and help raise your heartbeat. -       While in your hotel room the basic exercise can work wonders. Push Ups, Sit Ups, Planks, Lunges and Jumping Jacks to name a few.     4.      Emails 5.       From: F.X.T.X. @Tiptoe Question: Would you start to auction off some of your models to raise any extra money that Syn may need?   6.       From: OneEyeRed @Beastly Question: What is biggest art block you had and what do you think was the cause of it?   7.       From: HornyDog @Jazz Question: You have a nice butt, mind if hold it like a plate of warm butter milk?   8.       From: HairyMutt @All Question: What are everybody’s conservations plans for the 2015 year?   9.       From: JapaneseFox @All Question: When working out or just chilling what is the type of music you like to list to the most?   10.   From: Snowy Owl@Snowheart Question: You have to characters how did they come to be and which one do you use the most and why?   11.   From: Tigerz @Jazz Question: You gotten back to working out and all, what has been the major issue for you in this stage of the game that is helping you to keep going to the gym and what is not working for you that you had to change to make it work?   12.   From: MonsterHunter @Syn Question: How are things going with your health a little up on things?           5.      Closing Out: -       We can’t do the show without you, the listeners! -       Please take the time to rate us on iTunes or Thumbs us up at Stitcher Radio. -       You can email us at FMC@furry-muscle.org -       Have any questions or comments? Drop us a line at 571-208-BUFF (2833). -       Follow us on Twitter @FurryMuscleCast -       You can find show notes, pictures, links and many other materials at our main websitehttp://www.furry-muscle.org -        Next Furry-Muscle Cast: March– 13th.  

Furry-Muscle Cast - 42 - New Year, More Buff   1.      Introductions ·         Guest – Tibor Tiger – Here Kitty, Kitty! ·         Maximus Ursis – (Moving - Away) ·         Tiptoe – Being Eaten, With Cheese. ·         Beastly Bahamut – Code Ice Blue! ·         Syn – Just stabbing the cheese wheel. ·         Jazz Wolf – Was Cold, Now Warm Again! ·         Snowheart – “Destiny” The Gym! ·         Tiberious – (Away) ·         Schredded Wolf – (Computer Problems - Away) ·         Zak – Starting a New Year, Me.   2. Topics A.      Syn - Update -       Syn – Brief story of what happened and an update on things.   B.      Tip – Fundraising Contest -       What is it? -       How long will it run? -       More Details: http://www.furaffinity.net/journal/6359401/   C.       Weird… -       Picture – A – Bacon Drink -       Picture – B – New way to exercise your neck/head muscles.   D.      Christmas and New Years -       Go over everybody’s holiday and any special highlights or stories anybody would like to tell. -       2015 Goals – What is this year’s biggest goal that each of us will be working on for this year? o      Guest – Tibor Tiger - Clear the spine doctor and get back to working out. o      Max - o      Tip - Stop Hating Myself and Body; Better Sleeping. o      Beastly - Working Out; Getting Back to Diet o      Syn - Get back into a car. o      Jazz - Going to the gym everyday. Complete Art, Less Sketches. o      Snowheart - Finish Degree, Plan for Contest, Start A Small Business. o      Tiberious - o      Schred - o      Zak – Weight 200lbs/90.7 Kilograms  by MWFF.     B.      Bottarga Club Xolos Tijuana (Soccer) -       Team Mascot Images – Wow! -       Suite Maker: Anime FX -       Source Image: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10152153063595416.912128.252683765415&type=3   C.       Back To Basics -       What are carbohydrates or carbs? ●     Carbs area component in everything we eat, mostly. ●     Carbs can be categorized into two types: simple and complex. ●     Simple: These carbs are usually labeled as “bad carb’s.” They are made mostly from processed flour and contain added sugars. They give very little nutrition to the body. They often give the person who eats them a burst of energy, later followed by an energy crash. ●     Some sources of simple carbs are corn syrup, candy, soft drinks, and fruit drinks. ●     Complex carbohydrates are long branches of fructose, glucose, and sucrose molecules organized into more complex structures, such as starches or other “High carbohydrate” foods.| ●     Starches are polysaccharides and are composed as huge chains of various sugar molecules that get broken down and metabolized into massive component groups of mainly glucose and sucrose molecules. See risks of carb overload in lower bullet point| ●     Some sources of starchy foods are potatoes, bread, cereals, rice, pasta, and beans. ●     But like anything too much of anything is a bad thing. o      Carbs, specifically glucose and sucrose, as a general category cause massive spikes in insulin levels which, over time, can lead to insulin resistance and the body essentially “Runs out” of insulin and can lead to diabetes.                          D.  Alpha Chow Infomercials -       Contacted Arrow and speaking to him about an interview. -       Short Version By Arrow: “The short version of the story is that a writer from a company that films shorts for Adult Swim contacted me because he wrote a script involving a buff mascot costume. He apparently found me from a fursuit parade video. After reading the script, I agreed, and flew down for a day-shoot. It was an amazing experience – I was treated as “talent” as much as any of the other actors in the short, and everyone was friendly and fun. I got to be in prosthetics and I got to say a line on camera. The complete story is below!” -       Source: Arrow’s Blog: https://arrowt.wordpress.com   C.       11 Fitness Myths 1.       Sit Ups And Crunches Are Most Effective For Six-Pack Abs o      Truth: Moves like planks and push ups are much more effective at carving out your ab muscles than sit ups and crunches. |This doesn’t make sense. At all.| 2.       Cardio Burns The Most Calories o      Truth: If you want to burn more fat overall -- and keep burning it long after your workout is over. |This last part is an effect of lean muscle tissue, not cardio. Cardio’s effects of fat burning are due to metabolic processes during actual activity.| 3.       Stretching Is Best Before Working Out o      Warming up with cardio before a workout is much more effective than stretching. | Warm up, stretch, work out, stretch, cool down| 4.       Weight Lifting Will Bulk You Up o      Women aren't built to bulk up the same way men do; females don't have the testosterone levels necessary. 5.       You Need Eight Glasses Of Water Daily o      Drink as much water as you need for clear urine. |Urine opacity and hydration levels aren’t actually related, but there is a very very crude correlation| 6.       Go Gluten-Free To Lose Weight o      Unless you have celiac disease or a gluten sensitivity, there's no need to go gluten-free. |This isn’t technically true. True, there is a gluten-free fad going on, but at the same time, diets high in gluten are scientifically shown to increase rates of diabetes, obesity, and are directly correlated with the instances of auto-immune disease and neural degenerative diseases such as alzheimer’s, parkinsons, and a myriad of others.| 7.       It's Too Late To Get In Shape o      It's never too late to begin a healthier routine. If you don't exercise at all, start by walking 5 to 10 minutes a day, gradually increasing the time and adding in strength training after 1 to 3 months. o      Moderation is the key here. 8.       You Need A Long Workout o      Your body starts burning fat as soon as you start exercising |Incorrect, there are two energy systems that need to be exhausted before fat begins to metabolize.| 9.       You Need A Gym Membership To Get Results o      You don't need a gym membership or major equipment to work out. A yoga mat, resistance band or even a chair are all you need to get a full-body workout at home. 10.   If You're Not In Pain, You're Not Working Hard Enough o      While muscle soreness is to be expected during a workout, especially if you're trying a new exercise or lifting a heavier weight, but if you're in serious pain, stop what you're doing. It doesn't mean you're working harder -- it means you're probably injuring yourself. 11.   More Exercise Is Always Better o      Intense exercising every single day will burn you out, making you less likely to maintain a routine. Your muscles need time to recover.   4.      Emails 5.       From: F.X.T.X. @Tiptoe Question: In the Nexus’s comics do you get a say in what he does to your character?   6.       From: DragonThree @Beastly/Jazz Question: What is the biggest problem as an artist that you two have problems with?   7.       From: HornyDog @Jazz Question: You have a nice butt, mind if hold it like a plate of warm butter milk?   8.       From: PawsUP @Jazz Question: Your character named Thurston, could you go over a little bit on how he came to be? What are you planning to do with him in the future?   9.       From: FloridaWolf @Jazzwolf Question: Is it harder to exercise more or eat healthier?   10.   From: DaNinja @Snowheart Question: You have to characters how did they come to be and which one do you use the most and why?   11.   From: Tigerz @Snowheart Question: What restaurant do you love even though you know you shouldn't?   12.   From: Sin @Snowheart Question: What Final Fantasy summoned monsters do you like the most and why?   13.   From: Dozz @Tiptoe Question: With Max moving away, what will you do to fill the gap that he has left in your life? It’s different when a person is there in person vs. on the phone or net.   5.      Closing Out: -       We can’t do the show without you, the listeners! -       Please take the time to rate us on iTunes or Thumbs us up at Stitcher Radio. -       You can email us at FMC@furry-muscle.org -       Have any questions or comments? Drop us a line at 571-208-BUFF (2833). -       Follow us on Twitter @FurryMuscleCast -       You can find show notes, pictures, links and many other materials at our main websitehttp://www.furry-muscle.org -        Next Furry-Muscle Cast: February– 13th.

Furry-Muscle Cast - 41 - XMasEats   1.      Introductions ·         Maximus Ursis – Carding With Friends. (Away) ·         Tiptoe – Post-Con Model Building. ·         Beastly Bahamut – Quite, Blue and Ripping Clothing. ·         Syn – A Post-Con Roller Coaster Rat. ·         Jazz Wolf – Hates Cold, Like Sunny Florida. ·         Snowheart –  Working, Working, Working. ·         Tiberious – On Call (Away) ·         Schredded Wolf – If It Don’t Got Veins On Muscles, Leave! ·         Zak – Winter Rest.   2.      Programing Note:   January – 9th July – 10th February – 13th August – 14th March – 13th September – 11th April – 10th October – 9th May – 8th November – 13th June – 12th December – 11th   3.      Topics A.      MidWest Furfest -          Talk about how MWFF 2014 went for Cast members whom went. -          News: At Hyatt-Regency, Rosemont: Glass Jar with White Substance, Strong Chlorine Smell Causes Firefighter, EMS Hazmat Response, Evacuation   B.      Holiday Fitness Tips -          Prioritize Your Time - During the holiday rush many people forget to give themselves “you” time. If one can’t get a normal workout in it best to at least do 30 minutes of activity first thing in the morning. -          Pick Your Indulgences Wisely - Indulge wisely and in moderation. Is the goodie in question one you can eat year-round, or is it a seasonal special? There's no point blowing your diet on a cookie that comes from a box purchased from the supermarket. You can throw those in your cart at any time. -          Buddy Up - Find someone with similar goals, and work together to accomplish them, this can help with staying on track during the holiday eats. -          Schedule Training Wisely - Plan ahead a little before diving in to workout. Putting the turkey and stuffing to go use. Time your meals so you can use them as fuel or to replenish nutrients. -          Other Tips On Link’s Website -          Links: http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/8-holiday-fitness-tips.html   C.       Volume Training -          What is Volume Training? - To train a muscle group many times over above 15 sets (many times one does that exercise). -          Risk: Obvious risk of overtraining, -          Do 18–26 sets for large body parts, like back and quads. Do 15–20 sets for smaller body parts, like triceps and calves -          Work out six days weekly, and train all body parts, other than abs and calves, only once a week. This will allow you to keep your intensity up throughout the entire routine. -          Keep all workouts to 90 minutes or less. -          In order to maintain your intensity, increase your overall workout volume gradually. Don’t add more than two sets per week. -          Link: http://www.flexonline.com/training/training-style-volume-training   C.       Protein -          What is the best time to eat protein? -          Most people get their protein intake at breakfast and dinner times. -          Is there an advantage to spreading protein intake throughout your day? *Pause* Hell, yes. -          Researchers studied 24-hour muscle-protein synthesis in a group of healthy men and women. -          Protein synthesis was 25% higher when subjects consumed protein evenly at each meal. The researchers concluded that it’s better to have protein with breakfast, lunch, and dinner than having a big, high protein meal at night.   4.      Emails A.      From: SexyWolf @Tiptoe & Syn Question: If you and Syn had totally bold heads could I rub them both after a fresh shaving like a gypsy hag rolling her hands a crystal ball?         B.      From: WhoDaOwl @JazzWolf Question: How do you find inspiration to draw when you’re always busy looking at deadly code of Javascript and not want to rip it off the screen and throw out the window.   C.       From: BlueDoggie @Beastly Bahamut Question: Working for a logging company may be a lot of heavy lifting sometimes. I never hear you complain about your leg even after your motorcycle accident from a while back. Does it still cause you problems, currently and if it does. Does it cause problems with your driving at your job?   D.      From: MuscleBoundWolf @Schredded Wolf Question: I see you love veins, why? I know it seems crazy question but I can’t wrap my head around what so “cool” about it. I mean no disrespect in anyway, I just wanted to understand what so neat about it. I do think veins popping out is pretty neat.   E.      From: FloridaWolf @Jazzwolf Question: What tools do you use to do art and do you find doing digital drawings all the time impact your traditional art drawing skills?   5.      Closing Out: -        We can’t do the show without you, the listeners! -          Please take the time to rate us on iTunes or Thumbs us up at Stitcher Radio. -          You can email us at FMC@furry-muscle.org -          Have any questions or comments? Drop us a line at 571-208-BUFF (2833). -          Follow us on Twitter @FurryMuscleCast -          You can find show notes, pictures, links and many other materials at our main websitehttp://www.furry-muscle.org -           Next Furry-Muscle Cast: January – 9th.

Furry-Muscle Cast – 40 – Big Stuff 1.      Introductions ·         Maximus Ursis – Really A Bear?!, No Butt A Cat! (Picture - Max) ·         Tiptoe – Dressing Up, Racing All In Suite. ·         Beastly Bahamut – Bad Jokes And All That. ·         Syn – Snuggling, Fluffing, Following ·         Jazz Wolf – Coding To The Break Of Dawn! ·         Snowheart –  N/A ·         Tiberious – Sick, Gym, Told Ya, Sicker ·         Schredded Wolf – If It’s Not Heavy For Him, It’s Not Heavy For You. ·         Zak – Always Something Else, This Year Sucks.   2.      Programing Note: Interview With Mega-Panda -  Added In Post Progressing   3.      Topics a.      Tiptoe Progress: ·         Pictures – Tiptoe1, Tiptoe2   b.      Crossfit WTF?: ·         Video – “Gym Over Bitches”   c.       Hendo Hoverboards: ·         The world's first REAL hoverboard. ·         Source: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/142464853/hendo-hoverboards-worlds-first-real-hoverboard   d.      Lemon & Baking Soda Miraculous Combination: ·         Lemon has already been proven to have strong anti – carcinogenic properties. In addition to this there are many other useful properties. Lemon has a strong effect on cysts and tumors. ·         Recent studies have shown that consuming citrus fruits, specifically lemons have prevented and in some cases cured cancer.  And by adding baking soda you will normalize the pH of the body which does not allow the cancer to continue to spread. ·         Lemon destroys carcinogenic cells in 12 types of cancers. Lemon prevents the spread of carcinogenic cells and has 10,000 times stronger effect then drugs like Adriamycin, chemotherapy and narcotic products ·         Source: http://www.healthy-holistic-living.com/lemon-baking-soda-miraculous-combination.html#   e.      The Best Time To Eat A Banana – (Picture Banana) ·         Interestingly, the nutritional profile of bananas changes as they ripen ·         There may be some benefit to eating the ripe banana. Japanese researchers have shown that the antioxidant and anti-cancer properties of the banana surge as it ripens. ·         Yellow skin banana with dark spots on it is 8x more effective in enhancing the property of white blood cells than green skin version. ·         Source: http://positivemed.com/2014/09/16/best-time-eat-banana/   f.        After-School Exercise Yields Brain Gains: Study ·         Regular daily exercise appears to improve children's attention and multi-tasking skills. ·         The researchers randomly assigned 221 children, aged 7 to 9, to either the after-school program or a wait-list for the program. The after-school program occurred for nearly all of the school year (150 days). Over two hours, physical activity alternated with rest periods, resulting in about 70 minutes of moderate to vigorous exercise every weekday. ·         Because the study directly compared two similar groups of children, the findings support the idea that the physical activity actually caused the brain improvements, though it's less clear how physical activity improves thinking skills, the experts said. ·         Source: http://www.webmd.com/fitness-exercise/news/20140929/after-school-exercise-yields-brain-gains-study   4.      Emails A.      From: Sextext Wolf @Max Question: With all the lifting do you plan to work on your thighs more to fill them out to your frame?   B.      From: BlackWolf @Tiptoe Question: I have been following your progress on FurAffinity for a while and like to, say that your journals and progress have been more positive than what they been in the pass, keep moving forward. *Two Furry Thumbs Up*   C.       From: FlexingWolves @Schred Question: When you do shrugs on the bench do you lift from heavy to light, like a pyramiding.   D.      From: FireFoxy To: Tiberious Question:  What are some points of getting into power lifting vs just working out?   5.      Closing Out:  §  We can’t do the show without you, the listeners! §  Please take the time to rate us on iTunes or Thumbs us up at Stitcher Radio. §  You can email us at FMC@furry-muscle.org §  Have any questions or comments? Drop us a line at 571-208-BUFF (2833). §  Follow us on Twitter @FurryMuscleCast §  You can find show notes, pictures, links and many other materials at our main website http://www.furry-muscle.org §  Next Furry-Muscle Cast: December 12th.  

Furry-Muscle Cast – 39 – Muscle-oween - October Introductions Guess Host – Tibortiger – Orange, Stripped and Making Things  Maximus Ursis – Bear Away, Sing-A-Day (Away) Tiptoe – New Art, Rat. Beastly Bahamut – Ripping All Da Clothing. Syn – Always looking for chesse… Jazz Wolf – Finally! He alive! Snowhear t – Not just a lifter, but everything else! Tiberious – The polar bear of the North, getting huge! Schredded Wolf – Don’t give a shit about racking that 150 pound dumb bell. Zak – Every Moving and Busy.   Topics Lift Weights, Improve Your Memory, Study Shows: Here's another reason why it's a good idea to hit the gym: it can improve memory. A new Georgia Institute of Technology study shows that an intense workout of as little as 20 minutes can enhance episodic memory, also known as long-term memory for previous events, by about 10 percent in healthy young adults. "Our study indicates that people don't have to dedicate large amounts of time to give their brain a boost," said Lisa Weinberg, the Georgia Tech graduate student who led the project. "The findings are encouraging because they are consistent with rodent literature that pinpoints exactly the parts of the brain that play a role in stress-induced memory benefits caused by exercise." Source: http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2014/10/141001102028.htm   Fitness Regimen Helps Older Men Live Longer: Researchers and experts have said that exercise and increased physical activity is good for the body at any age, but new data suggests in particular that regardless of a man's age, cardiovascular fitness can add more years of life. ‘Higher in fitness means lower in mortality rates' Researchers found that when compared to the subjects with the least ability to exercise - those who belonged to the low-fit group - the subjects in the next-highest category of low-fit had an 18 percent lower risk of dying. Men who were considered moderately fit had a 36 percent lower risk of passing away; men in the high-fit category had a 48 percent lower risk of death. In other words, Reuters reported, for every 100 people placed in the very low-fit category who would die, the high-fit group saw only 52 subjects die. Source: http://www.naturalnews.com/045356_longevity_high_blood_pressure_fitness.html   Planet Fitness Kicks Pregnant Woman Out Of The Gym For Her 'Belly Hanging Out” A young pregnant woman was working out on a treadmill at a Planet Fitness gym in Charlotte, N.C., when one of the staff approached her and explained that she couldn't bare her bulging midriff. She had to change tops or leave. So she was given a choice. Melissa was wearing a string tank top, which Planet Fitness doesn't allow under their dress codes. Melisa complained that that's what she had worn each time she came to the gym, so that didn't make sense to her, a reasonable complaint but not a major newsworthy issue. Here's Planet Fitness' official entry into the much-ado-about-nothing incident from PR Director McCall Gosselin: "This particular location also had a stated policy that prohibited bare midriffs. In this instance, a staff member approached the member to inform her of the policy and offer her a free t-shirt to complete her workout. She was not asked to leave the gym as a result of her attire. Source: http://www.naturalnews.com/045011_Planet_Fitness_pregnant_woman_exercise.html   Gym Stereotypes What do we see in the gyms? Where do we think we fall into? What do we hate the most. Our thoughts on the subject overall.   Emails From: Falconmage To: All Question: What is the purpose of crossfit? Is it the same as high intensity training or will it help to actually build muscle and lose fat at the same time? After looking at most of the regimens that they have in their crossfit programs, it seems to lean more towards endurance training and fat lose.   From: Falconmage To: All Question: What are your thoughts on Arnold Schwarzenegger's blueprints? A lot of people has been talking about how great the workout program is and are making gains and results from it but will it apply for someone that's an endomorph?       From: Falconmage To: All If I were to incorporate a workout program that involves RPM and weight training in one day, will I actually lose muscle from all of this? There are plenty that says cardio burns muscle and a trainer once advised that we shouldn't do high intensity cardio right after lifting. If that is so, what about cardio first and then weight lifting? Is there a difference?   From: Tibor Tiger To: All Question:  How do you keep track of your progress/workouts?  Do you use a notepad and paper or do you use an app on your phone or do you just keep everything in your head?   From: Tibor Tiger To: All Question: Have you ever used DMSO (Dimethyl sulfoxide) to relieve muscle aches and pain?  There's lots of info online about it but no clear answer about how well it works.   Closing Out:   We can’t do the show without you, the listeners! Please take the time to rate us on iTunes or Thumbs us up at Stitcher Radio. You can email us at FMC@furry-muscle.org Have any questions or comments? Drop us a line at 571-208-BUFF (2833). Follow us on Twitter @FurryMuscleCast You can find show notes, pictures, links and many other materials at our main website http://www.furry-muscle.org Next Furry-Muscle Cast: November 14th.

Furry-Muscle Cast – 38 – Fall Is Coming! - September 1.      Introductions ·         Maximus Ursus – This bear is everywhere ·         Tonka Wolf – The mean fighting machine! Tonka Truck? ·         Tiptoe – Sexting! Not in THAT way. ·         Beastly Bahamut – Snowing eh? ·         Schredded Wolf – WTF?! Is he here? ·         Syn – Show white…it’s nice. ·         Jazz Wolf –Is he here? ·         Snowheart – What is this?!!? Cursedmarked ·         Tiberious – Working, Working, Working got to keep on cooking. ·         Zak – 5 Weeks of heck and a day of repeat of it.   2.      Topics A.    Mr. Olympia   MR. OLYMPIA Phil Heath Kai Greene Dennis Wolf Shawn Rhoden Dexter Jackson Ibrahim Fahim Justin Compton Steve Kuclo Branch Warren Mamdouh Elssbiay Juan Morel Roelly winklaar William Bonac Victor Martinez Jonathan Delarosa Evan Centopani Lionel Beyeke Cedric McMillan Johnnie Jackson Jojo Ntiforo Essa Obaid Fred Smalls   212 SHOWDOWN James Flex Lewis David Henry Kevin English Jose Raymond Eduardo Correa Sami Al Haddad Guy Cisternino Aaron Clark Charles Dixon Hidetada Yamagishi Mark Dugdale Raul Carrasco Ahmad Ahmad Baito Abbaspour Mboya Edwards         B.     Carpal Tunnel o   Wear proper supportive devices to prevent wrist flexion. o   Practice moderation during exercise. In most cases, the more difficult the resistance training exercise. o   Ice your wrists after resistance training workouts, it will reduce the inflammation that can occur as a result of the activity o   Refrain from doing weight-bearing wrist curls or any other exercises where you feel excessive pain in the wrist. o   Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications such as ibuprofen reduce pain and inflammation. C.     Tiberious’ Center o   Proper form for the Big 3 (Bench, Squat, and Deadlift.) These lifts exist in bodybuilding as strongly as powerlifting, and there are a lot of myths and fears of injury when considering them.   D.    Emails 1.      From: NativeWolf @SchreddedWolf Questions: Do you believe Jay Culter is out of it finally? Why?   2.      From: CatKittyr @Tiptoe Questions: What time do you usually do cardio normally?   3.      From: Bullzbear @Tiberious Questions: Do you have any problems with spine problems?   E.     Closing Out: §  We can’t do the show without you, the listeners! §  Please take the time to rate us on iTunes or Thumbs us up at Stitcher Radio. §  You can email us at FMC@furry-muscle.org §  Have any questions or comments? Drop us a line at 571-208-BUFF (2833). §  Follow us on Twitter @FurryMuscleCast §  You can find show notes, pictures, links and many other materials at our main website http://www.furry-muscle.org §  Next Furry-Muscle Cast: October 10th.   Furry Thunder Dome: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8hkWpmJ29p0 Fursuite Dance Off: http://fursuittourney.livejournal.com/   Tiberious Links Deadlift - https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=so+you+think+you+can+deadlift Bench Press - https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=so+you+think+you+can+bench Squat - https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=so+you+think+you+can+squat Back Arch - http://www.powerliftingtowin.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/bencharch-comparison.jpg                

Furry-Muscle Cast – 37 – Gear Switching 1.      Introductions ·         Special Guess – Braford – A well know bull of art! ·         Tonka Wolf – Black and Goal!!! ·         Maximus Ursus – @On Vaction ·         Tiptoe – Shifting at every turn. ·         Beastly Bahamut – He not just a blueberry. ·         Schredded Wolf – Hard, Heavy and always lifting. ·         Syn – Has that nice shiny look going. ·         Jazz Wolf – It only took them five months to get my couch. ·         Snowheart – @Work ·         Tiberious – @Work ·         Zak – A happy rhyno with his truck back. Finally!   2.      Topics A.    Time with Braford o   Questions & Chat B.     Max & Tonka @ Megaplex o   Add pre-recording in post, image and videos C.     Peanut Butter Powder (Snowheart Source) o   So, what is powdered peanut butter? It's essentially powdered peanuts that have been pressed to remove much of the oil and fats. o   Source: http://www.bellplantation.com/products/12-pb2-powdered-peanut-butter-box.html D.    Saving the spine o   Our spine is important in everything we do in our lives. Keeping it safe while lifting for work or for a plain walk in the sun. Here are a few tips to keep in mind when working out or lifting something heavy in the gym or at home. 1.      Be active. Walking, running, swimming anything, the healthier one can be. 2.      Maintain good posture. While sitting in front of a computer or doing homework keep a good posture while sitting. 3.      Work the core region. Do different core exercise that will strengthen the abs and lower back. 4.      Skipping that Military presses (where a barbell is lifted overhead), it can axially load the spinal column. Running can also be risky, he says. Just make sure you get your cardio some other way. 5.      Don’t ignore sighs. When back pain first occurs, you'll probably keep doing what you're doing; you'll try to fight through the discomfort. Stop what your doing and rest your back. o   Source: http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/save-your-spine-10-tips-for-avoiding-the-misery.html   E.     Emails 1.      From: ManyTailsFox @SchreddedWolf Questions: I don’t have much form in my tri’s and was having some problems getting to be more define. What exercise would you suggest would be best to target the muscle specifically?   2.      From: JohnTheFox @Tiptoe Questions: With car racing and working in a shop how do you handle all the heat that is associated with these trades/hobbies? Do you fear from overheating?   3.      From: RedKangrooStv @Syn Questions: How did you find yourself being a rat species?   4.      From: James B. @Beastly Bahamut Questions: Do you enjoy drawing more in a digital environment or on a sketch pad? Why do you like about them that make you choose one over the other.   5.      From: Florida Wolf @JazzWolf Questions: Hi Jazz! I believe I saw you at Megaplex. I been busy doing a lot of things with friends and didn’t get a moment to say hi. Now I wanted to know, do you enjoy the Florida city life compare to the trip you took to Cali.? I find it to be enjoyable even it does get humid a lot.   F.     Closing Out: §  We can’t do the show without you, the listeners! §  Please take the time to rate us on iTunes or Thumbs us up at Stitcher Radio. §  You can email us at FMC@furry-muscle.org §  Have any questions or comments? Drop us a line at 571-208-BUFF (2833). §  Follow us on Twitter @FurryMuscleCast §  You can find show notes, pictures, links and many other materials at our main website http://www.furry-muscle.org §  Next Furry-Muscle Cast: September 12th – Fall Is Coming!        

Furry-Muscle Cast – 36 – Blast of Fun & Weights! 1.      Introductions ·         Special Guess Co-Host – Braford – One of many muscle furry artist! ·         Maximus Ursus – Two sides of the coin! ·         Tiptoe – Still racing for the right meal! ·         Beastly Bahamut – The flexing blue dragon! ·         Schredded Wolf – Always hitting the weights hard. ·         Syn – Only as white as snow…give me a kiss! ·         Jazz Wolf – Car Paint, Hot Winds, Still Drawing!! ·         Snowheart – Lifting that next muscle and saving many lives! ·         Tiberious – @Work ·         Zak – Pubic transiting here, there everywhere.   2.      Topics A.    Best Time to Workout ·         Performance – “If you’re interested in performance, some evidence seems to point toward the afternoon and early evening as the best time to exercise” ·         Hormonal Effects – “One study found that lifting heavy things in the evening, as opposed to the morning, resulted in a more anabolic (strength and size-building) testosterone/cortisol ratio. ·         Health - Recently, much has been made of the neuroprotective effects of exercise. In other words, the pursuit of brawn appears to lead to brain. ·         Sleep - Here’s one that found a 5:00 pm 30-minute session of moderate exercise improved sleep in elderly patients who normally had trouble falling asleep. ·         Sustainability – “One study found that people who exercised in the mornings were more likely to exercise in general, while people who said they exercised at night or in the afternoon were less active overall. ·         Bottom Line: “ultimately, the best time of day to exercise is the time of day that works for you.” ·         Source: http://www.marksdailyapple.com/what-is-the-best-time-of-day-to-exercise/#axzz37DLr8COa   B.     Due to word crashing and not time to fill in stuff were making up shit! Totally Crazy Time. ·         Tony Tiger Meme       B.     Closing Out: §  We can’t do the show without you, the listeners! §  Please rate us on iTunes or Thumbs us up at Stitcher Radio. §  You can email us at FMC@furry-muscle.org §  Have any questions or comments? Drop us a line at 571-208-BUFF (2833). §  Follow us on Twitter @FurryMuscleCast §  You can find show notes, pictures, links and many other materials at our main website http://www.furry-muscle.org §  Next Furry-Muscle Cast: August 8th - Gear Switching!    

Furry-Muscle Cast – 35 – Summer Time! 1. Introductions Maximus Ursus – Singing out his heart! Tonkawolf – Great wolf of Florida! Tiptoe – A Fresh Rat on Life! Beastly Bahamut – The dragon whom found 1000 year shit… . Schredded Wolf – Is still seeking the biggest weights. Syn – Hooked his fish? Jazz Wolf – Flying Wolf in California Snowheart – The traveling snow kitty! Tiberious – The bear of bear that is too busy to text back. Zak – Tanning Rhyno!   2. Main Topics A. Ectomorph An ectomorph is a typical skinny guy. Ecto’s have a light build with small joints and lean muscle. Usually ectomorph’s have long thin limbs with stringy muscles. Shoulders tend to be thin with little width. Ectomorphs find it very hard to gain weight. They have a fast metabolism which burns up calories very quickly. Ecto’s need a huge amount of calories in order to gain weight. Workouts should be short and intense focusing on big muscle groups. Small “delicate” frame and bone structure Flat chest Small shoulders Thin Lean muscle mass Finds it hard to gain weight Fast metabolism Source: http://www.muscleandstrength.com/articles/body-types-ectomorph-mesomorph-endomorph.html   B. Making Sense of Chemical Stories People are still being misled by chemical myths. The presence of a chemical isn’t a reason for alarm. The effect of a chemical depends on the dose. This guide flags up the more serious misconceptions that exist around chemicals and suggests straightforward ways for people to evaluate them. All the food contain chemicals that are toxic to humans. But are usually present in very small amounts, far below to harmful dose. Apple Seeds – Contain Amygdalin ~0.06g/kg of seeds Potatoes – Contain Solanin ~0.2g/kg (higher in green potatoes) Source: http://www.senseaboutscience.org/pages/making-sense-of-chemical-stories.html     C. Food Fatigue People getting sick of eating the same food over and over again. It's an issue with serious bodybuilding, and alternatives to the otherwise obvious. “Maybe the key to not getting fatigue is to have no variety at all” Forums The idea is to have a variety in your diet so this does not happen. Variation is the key. Most cultures know this and even if they eat the same food day after day they often have one day when they eat something completely different.   3. E-Mails/Phone Calls: A. From: KittyWolf  @All Question: What seems to be the main problem with your workout?   B. From: TiggerTiger @Snow Question: What is your cardio workout?   C. From: Chinesewolf @All Question: Hello everybody how is everybody put more muscle on legs, without doing squats that hurt, much.   4. Closing Out: We can’t do the show without you, the listeners! Please rate us on iTunes or Thumbs us up at Stitcher Radio. You can email us at FMC@furry-muscle.org Have any questions or comments? Drop us a line at 571-208-BUFF (2833). Follow us on Twitter @FurryMuscleCast You can find show notes, pictures, links and many other materials at our main website http://www.furry-muscle.org Next Furry-Muscle Cast: July 11th – Fireworks!

Furry-Muscle Cast – 34 – Its Almost Here! 1.       Introductions (10 – 15 Minutes) ·         Gust Co-Host – Tiberious – The master of power! (Furaffinity @ Tiberious) ·         Gust Co-Host – Tonka Wolf – The wolf with a chest of a GOD!!! ·         Maximus Ursus – Singing, Coining, Drinking…? (Image) ·         Tiptoe – Eating this, trying that ·         Beastly Bahamut – Big Blue and trucking ·         Schredded Wolf – Ifs it’s not over 150 lbs dumbbell, screw it. ·         Syn – Number crunching like the ab machine. ·         Jazz Wolf – Drawing, Doctor Who, Creepy Faces, huhhh!? ·         Snowheart – The moving kitty! ·         Zak – It’s all over, muahahaaahahaaaa!   2.        Tiberious – Downious: (20 – 25 minutes) ·         Background – Fandom, Life, School, Lifting, etc. ·         Power lifter – How it started?; How long at it?; Contest?; Goals?; Future plans? ·         How has powerlifting influence your life? ·         What is the different between bodybuilding and powerlifting? (Tiberious’s point of view).   3.       Topics (30 – 90 minutes) ·         Review: §  Body types can be place in to three main categories §  Ectomorph – Tall & Lean (FMC - 33) §  Mesomorph – (FMC – 34) §  Endomorph – Shorter and usually a bigger person. (FMC – 35) §  Mixed – These body types are not set and stone and people can have a combination of two body types.   A.      Mesomorph – ·         Large Muscle with naturally athletic physique. ·         A mesomorph has a large bone structure, large muscles and a naturally athletic physique. They find it quite easy to gain and lose weight. ·         Traits: § Athletic § Generally hard body § Well defined muscles § Rectangular shaped body § Strong § Gains muscle easily § Gains fat more easily than ectomorphs ·         When it comes to training endomorphs find it very easy to gain weight. Unfortunately, a large portion of this weight is fat not muscle. To keep fat gain to a minimum, endomorphs must always train cardio as well as weights. Usually supplements may not be needed as long as the person has a high protein intake in their diet. ·         Source: http://www.muscleandstrength.com/articles/body-types-ectomorph-mesomorph-endomorph.html   B.      Rice Is Nice! (Occasion) ·         Each food has a unique nutrient profile — high in some nutrients and low in others. ·         A person who only eats nothing but chicken breasts, rice and broccoli, will still be lacking nutrients that should be balanced out by eating other foods in some of his daily meals. ·         If rice is not for you try other complex carbs, such as yams, oatmeal, potatoes, pasta and whole-grain breads, you will still be covering your bases. ·         Also try mixing some lemon juice and sugar with your rice to get it to separate and to give it moisture. This may make it more palatable for you. If you still don’t like it, then turn to complex carbs that you will enjoy eating. ·         Keeping in mind that food balance is always important to the body. ·         Source: http://www.flexonline.com/nutrition/rice-occasion ·         Source: http://www.examiner.com/article/bodybuilding-and-the-importance-of-rice-the-diet   C.      The Science of Pecs! (da muscles) ·         Pecs – Pectoralis Minor and Pectoralis Major (Images) ·         These are two large, flat muscles that run across the surface of your chest. These muscles generally come into play when pushing something or hugging someone. ·         For men a well form chest helps in self-esteem as well as show to others of physicall of the individual to others. For females it helps to support the breast and show off self-esteem as well.  ·         Pec Tears and Strains (Images) ·         Major reason for injury to pectorals are being overused and lifting to heavy without proper lifting form. ·         Exercises: § Peck Deck § Cable Press § Cable Flyes § Chest Dips § Cable Crossovers § Incline Dumbbell Flys § Dumbbell Flys § Dumbbell Press § Flat Flyes § Incline/Decline Bench Press ·         Source: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2953288/ ·         Source: http://www.coreperformance.com/knowledge/injury-pain/pectoralis-muscle-strain.html       D.      Protein Deep Dish Pizza!, No Really!! (Image) ·         Ingredients For The Crust §     1/2 cup Pea Protein Powder (unflavored) §     1/2 cup Liquid Egg Whites §     1/8 cup Buckwheat Flour §     1/2 cup Almond Milk §     1 tbsp Coconut Flour ·         Directions For The Crust § Blend all of the ingredients together until you get a thick batter. Using a spoon, spread the batter onto either one or two deep-dish pans. I used two small nonstick cheesecake pans, and they worked wonderfully. § Bake at 320 F (160 C) for about 15 minutes or until the crust has cooked through. ·         Ingredients For The Filling §     1 small chopped Onion §     2 chopped Garlic Cloves §     2 cans of Tomatoes §     1/2 cup of Cheddar Cheese (or grated Mozzarella) §     1 cup of Ground Beef (I used Grass-fed beef) §     1 tbsp Rosemary §     1 tbsp Thyme §     Salt to taste ·         Assembly Directions § Add toppings to the crust. I made mine by pan frying the onions and garlic until soft, letting the added beef simmer until cooked, throwing in the tomatoes and spices, and reducing for 30 minutes until the sauce has thickened). § Bake at 320 F (160 C) for about 10 minutes or until the cheese on top has melted. Top with additional cheese if desired. ·         Nutrition Facts - Amount per serving § Serving Size: 1 small crust (without toppings) § Serving Size: Recipe yields 2 (without toppings) § Calories - 251.5 § Total Fat - 6g § Total Carbs - 5g (3.6g fiber) § Protein - 38.4g ·         Source: http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/ask-the-protein-powder-chef-protein-pizza.html   4.       Emails (30 – 45 Minutes) A.      From: Reeve @Schred/All Comment from what Schred’s said from last Cast FMC – 33. Review: Schred1 – Comment (Audio) Review: Schred2 – Clearing Up Comment (Audio) Review: Schred3 – Zak Follow Up (Audio)   Comment: I do believe that the distinction between the different body types is actually very important as long as people understand this is just a very generic scale to give you an idea of how fast your metabolism is. I consider myself an endomorph. I’ve always been the pudgy little guy. When I started working out, I was mostly doing cardio. My goal was to get in shape and feel a bit less ashamed of my body. The problem being that I had a really sweet tooth and preferred by far sweating on a treadmill than going on a diet. Also, from my personal experience, no matter how heavy I lift and how hard I push myself, I can't "lose fat" simply with lifting. Cardio seems to be, if not the only option, at least the best for me. I did very intense cardio for about 5 months. In the end I was weighing 120 lbs for 5'3" and still looked a bit pudgy although I had very skinny arms and could nearly see my ribs. I went to see a dietician who told me being slim would basically mean a drastic change in my lifestyle, both for exercises and diet. However, she also gave me this little explanation about body types, mostly to make me understand I had a slow metabolism and what it would imply. If I wanted to get in shape, it'd have been much easier for me to start lifting than to try and lose fat. So far, my results have been pretty good and I've started out-lifting ectomorphs friends who were ahead of me when I started. All in all, what I'm trying to say is, even though the generalization of body types shouldn't be taking too seriously, having a general idea of the pros and cons of your metabolism can really help you finding the workout and diet that suit you best. I refuse to give up on my occasional cookie or ice cream, but if it hadn't been for learning about the endomorph body type and their ability to gain size easily, I would never have started weightlifting in the first place.   B.      From: Anonymous @Snowheart (Image with Question) Comment: t doesn't seem to look like I've changed much or changed at all after these past two years and it's actually quite demotivating and frustrating to see. I've done what I can within those two years and learning in between. There has been 5x5 (which I've learned quite a bit from previous podcast), HIIT and now, body weight training. Food intake is kept at a minimal as I'm trying to lose those fat and changing them into muscle mass.   Unfortunately, I am unable to fix down on a diet as money is an issue and my family isn't very supportive of what I'm going through. Being a Chinese and whatnot, I'm unable to bring them down to say that white rice is bad for me at the moment cause I did went through that phase and had an argument, even few days ago. We just need to have white rice. I tried adding in brown rice but two issues: 1) it's expensive to obtain and 2) my dad doesn't eat brown rice. Thus, boils down to the issue of food intake where I've been trying to cut half of my portion till now. I know food is a huge issue here but it's difficult in an environment where my parents aren't that supportive of it. That goes for food and for training, I'm on a body weight training with a personal trainer. I've just started on that recently in December 2013 and still going on till now. What I've been doing are push ups, jumping lunges, squats, sand bag training, etc,. It's intense, that much I could say cause my trainer is one hell of a trainer. He pushes and I'm hoping to see results but I'm only on personal training with him once a week. The remaining days, I go on HIIT like RPM classes, biking. I hate running the treadmill and it's not what keeps me motivated. Classes like those keeps me focus and really force myself to push forward. Even after all those, I'm still not gaining or losing much. As you can see from the comparison, it's really demotivating.   I'm only taking whey protein and fat burner as supplements. And I have no access to any nutritionist. Supplements that I'm taking. I'm only taking whey protein and fat burner as supplements. And I have no access to any nutritionist.   C.      From: Fatwolf @All Question: Does anybody know of Soya, Lactose and Dairy free protein shake as I have developed allergies to them.   Zak Source: Yes, Rice and hemp based protein powders have actually been around for some time now. Manitoba Harvest has just announced their new Organic Vanilla and Organic Dark Chocolate Hemp Protein Powders.  These products can be found right now exclusively at Whole Foods Markets in the USA. Source: http://www.godairyfree.org/news/nutrition-headlines/dairy-and-soy-free-protein-powder-it-does-exist-and-in-chocolate   Also one can try Pea Protein powders. http://www.swansonvitamins.com/now-foods-pea-protein-powder-2-lbs-pwdr   5.       Closing Out (3 – 5 Minutes) ·         We can’t do the show without you, the listeners! ·         Please rate us on iTunes or Thumbs us up at Stitcher Radio. Give us a s thumb up.   ·         You can email us at FMC@furry-muscle.org ·         Have any questions or comments? Drop us a line at 571-208-BUFF (2833). ·         Follow us on Twitter @FurryMuscleCast ·         You can find show notes, pictures, links and many other materials at our main website http://www.furry-muscle.org ·         Next Furry-Muscle Cast: June 13th – Summer’s Here!!!

Furry-Muscle Cast – 33 – Summer Rush!   1.     Introductions: ·         Maximus Ursus – @Coining Con!! ·         Tiptoe – @Car Con? ·         Beastly Bahamut – Spring Flying Flower! ·         Schredded Wolf – Doing it right with every lift! ·         Syn – Aching from all the paper work of taxs! ·         Jazz Wolf – Keyframeing to the art world! ·         Snowheart – Moving, Working, Otter of the North! ·         Zak – So freaking busy, Rhyno!   2.     Topics: A.     Body Types – (Physique-Classification System) o   Body types can be place in to three main categories. o   Ectomorph – Tall & Lean o   Mesomorph – Large Muscle with naturally athletic physique. o   Endomorph – Shorter and usually a bigger person. o   Mixed – These body types are not set and stone and people can have a combination of two body types. o   We will be going over each type in more detail over the next two months. Tonight we will speak on Endomorph. B.     Endomorph o   The endomorph body type is solid and generally soft. Endomorphs gain fat very easily. Endo’s are usually of a shorter build with thick arms and legs. Muscles are strong, especially the upper legs. Endomorphs find they are naturally strong in leg exercises like the squat. o   Traits §  Soft and round body §  Gains muscle and fat very easily §  Is generally short §  "Stocky" build §  Round physique §  Finds it hard to lose fat §  Slow metabolism §  Muscles not so well defined ·         When it comes to training endomorphs find it very easy to gain weight. Unfortunately, a large portion of this weight is fat not muscle. To keep fat gain to a minimum, endomorphs must always train cardio as well as weights. ·         Endomorphic bodybuilders need to get their butts to the gym as often as they can ·         One or two cardio days should also be included throughout the week. ·         The exercises that an endomorph selects for their workouts need to be compound, high-intensity exercises. Exercises with the maximum amount of muscle recruitment, such as squats, increase potent muscle-building hormones significantly. Plan your workout around these basic movements, with isolation exercises after stabilizer muscles have been exhausted.   o   Source: http://www.muscleandstrength.com/articles/body-types-ectomorph-mesomorph-endomorph.html o   Source: http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/best_endomorph_workout.htm   C.      Health Grilling This Summer! o   More veggies – We don’t eat a lot of veggies bottom line in America. § Many different types of vegetables have a wide array of antioxidants and health benefits. § Orange veggies like carrots, orange bell peppers and sweet potatoes contain high amounts of vitamin A and C which promote a strong immune system, healthy skin and good vision. o   Meats – Go on the leaner cuts of meats for calorie intake. § Fattier cuts of meat include prime rib, chicken thighs, BBQ ribs, sausage and hotdogs. These are higher in calories and should be limited to special occasions. § Chicken breast is a nice grilling option since it is low in calories and is a great source of muscle building protein. o   Portion size – Keep size of what is being eaten in mind. § Try to portion out your plate with this simple rule: ½ salad and veggies, ¼ lean protein (like chicken, fish or a burger),¼ of either fruit (like fruit salad or watermelon), starchy veggies (potato or pasta salad) or whole grain bread (like a hamburger roll). o   Source: http://www.jccns.org/fired-up-healthy-cooking-on-the-grill-this-summer/           3.     E-Mails/Phone Calls: A.      From: Dee @All Comment: I just wanted to congratulate Snowheart, (or Terra), on embracing his inner otter. Remember Terra, teasing is an act of affection. Never let it go too far and turn hurtful. Always be ready to say sorry, kiss and make-up. A thousand welcomes, new ottah!   B.      From: FirePlatypus @Syn Question: What are the major issues you have when working out? Do you favor weights vs cardio the most? Why?   C.      From: FoxyKitty @Beastly Question: When you go to the gym do you try to bike when you go to get cardio out it or do you mostly do cardio at the gym?   D.     From: Platypus-Down Under @All Question: What is the hardest problem with trying to keep to your goals?   E.      From: Tibortiger @All Question: Yeah, winter is over, I'm cutting weight - how low should I go?  BMI is bull shit, when should I stop with the caloric restriction? By the BMI charts I should be something like 165 - I haven't weight that little since the 80's.   F.      From: Schred @All Question: - Did you ever see the movie "Saving Grace"?   4.     Closing Out: §  We can’t do the show without you, the listeners! §  Please rate us on iTunes or Thumbs us up at Stitcher Radio. §  You can email us at FMC@furry-muscle.org §  Have any questions or comments? Drop us a line at 571-208-BUFF (2833). §  Follow us on Twitter @FurryMuscleCast §  You can find show notes, pictures, links and many other materials at our main website http://www.furry-muscle.org §  Next Furry-Muscle Cast: May 9th – It’s Almost Here!

Furry-Muscle Cast – 32 – The Next Steps 1.       Introductions: ·         Maximus Ursus – The Purple Butt Bear! ·         Tiptoe – Brown, Purple, Bear Head? ·         Beastly Bahamut – So blue that I have to! ·         Schredded Wolf – Muscles! Weights! LIFT!!! ·         Syn – Finding the inner rat, meep?! ·         Jazz Wolf – Sir Jazz of the art! ·         Snowheart – So heart, now Terra!? :O ·         Zak – Broken Truck, Sick College Rhino!   2.       Topics: A.      The Next Steps ·         Found a gym ·         Enlist Help – Personal Trainers ·         Keeping up record progress – Written down or on smart devices ·         Train Diligently ·         Nutrition ·         Sleep ·         Stay Patient – Progress will come but, if a plateau is reach than the current routine needs to change as the body has adapt to the routine. B.      Protein ·         Powders vs Food Protein? o   Powders are easy to absorb, but whole foods such as eggs, diary, fowl, read mean and fish are good sources of different amino acid profiles. ·         Protein needs are static o   To gain muscle mass keeping the protein intake perday the same helps to keep things to grow. ·         How much? o   For every pound of bodyweight one has, they should be taking one gram of protein. Source: http://www.flexonline.com/nutrition/7-protein-myths?page=1 C.      Exercise vs Training ·         Training has primary goals; Exercise is just doing the activity. ·         Training has smaller specific goals. ·         Training  focuses on week points and fundamentals. ·         Training is efficient ·         Training uses stats Source: http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/exercise-vs-training-five-steps-to-the-next-level.html 3.       E-Mails/Phone Calls: A.      From: Falcon Mage @All Question: What are your thoughts on fat burners? I have heard from others that fat burners are a waste of money and could be invested elsewhere. I know that fat burners are just a simple supplement that helps you in your workout but is it optimal?   B.      From: Horny Wolf @Max Question: The suite that you just posted to furaffinity with, what happens if you like rip a hole in the butt and were in a public place? Are even when you have to go to the bathroom does it become a murr suite? How would it work with being oil up in it to get out and in better?   C.      From: Old Wise Owl (OWO) @Beastly Question: I follow you on twitter and saw that you posted a picture that you took a while back as an update. Do you plan to post something is more recent, say the last few days and not a few years old? I like to see how your progress of your lower body is going with your leg from your motorcycle accident and such.   D.      From: CyberWolves @Jazz Question:  I read your twitter feed and see the joys that you have on some days and I find them funny to read. My question is more on the tech side, do you think Ruby on Rails is worth learning?   E.       From: Platypus-Down Under @All Question: When trying to stress out your muscles and break them down what types of DOMS do you all get? Zak’s Notes: DOMS = Delayed onset muscle soreness; Delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS), also called muscle fever, is the pain and stiffness felt in muscles several hours to days after unaccustomed or strenuous exercise.   F.       Phone Call: From Phoenix, Arizona Question: Yeah. Yes. Hello, my first I'm calling in the year. And yeah, I'm sure exactly what I should ask but. I was really your your part. S. Provide to incident. I really like listening to them. You guys Yes, good information. Bye. So if you will. I guess just give me a shout out to you guys. Zak, especially year old cooler one, yeah Yeah, Yeah, I'm just yo. Penny Miller from you guys will say what you say. Dan just. Yes, Yeah, I was Grasso, I'm just yeah trying. There's a little while, you know, most, Wow. That's what I'm doing right now. There's try to get shape and Yeah guys are gonna inspiration. So if you have a good working. Have a good day. I guess.   G.     From: Zeeb @All When it comes to taking supplements, how do you go about gauging the time to start? Is it better to start at the time you start working out, or is it better to introduce them later on?   4.       Closing Out: §  We can’t do the show without you, the listeners! §  Please rate us on iTunes or Thumbs us up at Stitcher Radio. §  You can email us at FMC@furry-muscle.org §  Have any questions or comments? Drop us a line at 571-208-BUFF (2833). §  Follow us on Twitter @FurryMuscleCast §  You can find show notes, pictures, links and many other materials at our main website http://www.furry-muscle.org §  Next Furry-Muscle Cast: April 11th – Summer Rush!

Furry-Muscle Cast – 31 – Love Your Weights!   1.      Introductions: §  Maximus Ursus – Busy Bur of the North §  Tiptoe – Looking for a new horizons on his laps of life. §  Beastly Bahamut – Lifting, hauling and trucking! §  Schredded Wolf – Weights, Heavy, More, hugh! §  Syn – Numbers…so many numbers!! LIFT MORE! §  Jazz Wolf – Holding a bat and about to hit!! AhH!!!! §  Snowheart – Cold as winter; sexy as a kitty! §  Zak – Buried deep in snow, classes and work.   2.      Topics: A.     Getting Jack Before The Date! §  Working out before you go on your date helps to make it look like you’re an Alpha male! §  Targeted workout helps to increase blood flow to the muscles. Making the individual look big, buff and stronger. §  Workout goal is to have high reps, higher volume and slightly lighter weights. §  Workout ·         Barbell Incline Bench Press (2 Set; 8-10 Reps) ·         Push Ups (2 Sets; To Failure) ·         Wide-Grip Lat Pulldown (2 Set; 8-10 Reps) ·         Underhand Cable Pulldowns (2 Set; 8-10 Reps) ·         Low Pulley Row to Neck (2 Set; 12-15 Reps) ·         Military Press (2 Set; 8-10 Reps) ·         Upright Barbell Row (2 Set; 10-12 Reps) ·         Barbell Shrug (1 Set; 12-15 Reps) ·         Seated Bent-Over Rear Delt Raise (1 Set; 12-15 Reps) ·         Front Dumbbell Rais (1 Set; 10-12 Reps) ·         Triceps Pushdown (1 Set; 20-25 Reps)   B.      Shredding Strategies §  Pop-tarts can be good fat burner. ·         Quick carbs such as those in fat-free muffins, Pop-Tarts and Cream of Rice cereal mixed with jam or bagels trick your system into believing your strict diet is over, thus bumping those calorie-burning hormones back to steadier normal levels §  Low Carbs; Need to be lower ·         You have to give your body a reason to drop additional bodyfat; that calls for decreasing calories and carbs to extremely low levels. I typically tell my clients to lower carb intake on two separate days of the week - say Tuesday and Friday - down to as few as 50-70 grams (g). The shock radically reduces glycogen stores, which are directly related to burning fat. When glycogen levels (the amount of stored carbohydrates located in muscles) fall, fat burn rises precipitously §  Keytons ·         When carbs radically plunge and stay low, ketone formation increases. Ketones are byproducts of fat breakdown and can help make you leaner by causing a small uptick in the metabolic rate. Ketones are also highly effective at preventing muscle loss when carbs remain radically lower; ketones are burned preferentially to muscle tissue. If there are large quantities of ketones floating around in the blood, the body will burn those rather than melt away muscle tissue. §  Cardio High! ·         The body adapts to cardio rather quickly, which means it responds to continual cardio work by burning far fewer calories than you would normally expect. It's an adaptation response, akin to what happens when we diet or use the same weight-training program for an extended period of time. However, going to the extreme with cardio for a couple days can exert a big jolt on your metabolism.   3.      E-Mails/Phone Calls: A.      From: Busy Bear @Max Question: How do you keep yourself from not doing too much cardio?  You do a lot of running around and don’t keep muscle gains on that much from what I seen in the images.   B.      From: Horny Wolf @Max Question: With your new rubber suite; how do you not rip a hole in your butt or other areas?   C.      From: Non-Furry @Syn Question: What is one of your biggest issues at the gym?   D.     From: W0lfs @Beastly Question: I got out of my truck and was walking to the store. On the way out I slip on some black ice and landing on my rear end. To make matters worse I had car come around the bend and run over my left leg and didn’t stop. I was rush to the E.R. and had to rebuild my leg. As I have bad days and good days, I wanted to know how do you push through your works out.  Some days the pain is just wow!   4.      Closing Out: §  We can’t do the show without you, the listeners! §  Please rate us on iTunes or Thumbs us up at Stitcher Radio. §  You can email us at FMC@furry-muscle.org §  Have any questions or comments? Drop us a line at 571-208-BUFF (2833). §  Follow us on Twitter @FurryMuscleCast §  You can find show notes, pictures, links and many other materials at our main website http://www.furry-muscle.org §  Next Furry-Muscle Cast: March - 14 – The Next Steps!      

Furry-Muscle Cast – 30 – New Year Cast!   1.     Introductions: §  Guest Host – Ciruan – Thor! & Muscle §  Maximus Ursus – Frozen Bear of the North. §  Tiptoe – Tourniqueting and racing through lift! §  Beastly Bahamut – Trucking in the blue. §  Schredded Wolf – Weights, Snow, Play? §  Syn – My heavenly saint of white. §  Jazz Wolf – Coding over running! Error §  Snowheart – Snowflakes and glitter with sparkles! §  Zak – Waiting for the weather to make up its mind.   2.     Topics: A.      Holidays §  Christmas §  New Years §  Surviving the chill of hell (US Deep Freeze Late December/Early January)   B.      Workout Music - §  Science proves this works. §  Best type of music to work out to is between 120 – 140 bpm. §  What are the Cast’s music they listen to when working out? §  Source: http://www.nytimes.com/2008/01/10/fashion/10fitness.html?_r=0   C.      Restart - 2014 §   New Year resolutions are a great idea but fail. ·         People are motivate but not in the right way. ·         Get caught up in all of the mass at work are with crowds. §  Truth – Resolutions are great for self-assess, in truth changing something is a yearlong progress and resolutions are good stepping stone in the direction of what a person is trying to do. BUT, only if they really see that it is that and not a phat that will wear out at the start of February. §   Rules: ·         1. Don’t make too many resolutions at once. ·         2. Set (Very) specific goals. ·         3. Focus on the Carrort, Not the Stick – i.e. Instead of focusing on the weight lost for a day, look at that you lost overall for that week and how closer to your goal you are. ·         Friends and Family – Be in communication with people whom will be a positive feedback to your doing. They will be your a support group that you didn’t know you even have.   3.     E-Mails/Phone Calls: A.      From: Hux Bear @All Question: Do you have any thoughts on the "super-slow exercise" resistance training format?   Question: Do you have any suggestions for sharing diet & exercise motivation with partners/loved-ones?   Question: Cheat day? Cheat meal? Cheat WEEK? Be saint-like and *never* "cheat"? What works best for you?   Question: How necessary (truly) are all the various supplements, or are they a convenience (or a kick-start'er)?   B.      From: Tibortiger @All Question: Failure to train to failure?   Question: I've got one of those multi-station home gym systems with a 12 plate stack so I'm limited to the amount of weight in the stack.  For some exercises such as low cable rows or bench press I'm never really sure if I'm really at failure or if I'm just getting tired.  I can do a 5x5 on the full stack but it feels like fatigue instead of failure.  Any suggestions about what should I do, without the obvious answer of join a gym to get heavier weights?  More reps?  Slower reps?   Question: what do you guys think of suspension training systems?  I'm space constrained at home so they sound great but should I believe all the hype?   C.      From: Mwalimu @All Question: What is your opinion on the 5x5 Lifting Regime? ·         Notes: My Rationale:  This is now my fifth month with the weights and I think it is now time for me to stress the large muscles rather than focussing on weight/fat loss.  I have already reached my weight-loss goal, and now want to focus on putting on muscle for a couple of months, before re-evaluating my waistline. ·         To begin with, the principal of 5x5 is obvious, five reps each set for five sets. ·         As for the exercises done, the 5x5 method recommends working each body part at least twice a week. ·         Compound Exercises   Question: Now that I have reached my goal-weight I have been spending the last few weeks slowly altering my weight-loss diet to a maintenance diet. Having started the 5x5 Program, I am now seriously hungry, several times during the day. I  have been adding protein powder (often just eating it right out of the tub) and assorted nuts for my mid-morning and mid-afternoon snacks, and adding more meat/fish and a small amount of carbs to my breakfast and supper meals.  I deliberately alter the diet slowly in order to see how the body will react. It seems to make sense to me to feed the muscles for a couple of months, without focusing on fat-loss, but I don’t want the fat to return during these muscle months.  Am I taking the right approach?   D.     From: Blackwolf @ Schredded Wolf Question: I lack some gains in my lift and try to push myself. But what been keeping me back is my fear of injuring myself and have to put myself progress behind and not forward. When do I “feel” that the weight is in my range to do it safety, any tips?   E.      From: Anonymous @ Tiptoe Question: Would you drive a mustang or a hummer if it was a car choice? Why, if you did?   F.      From: Anonymous @Max Question: Will you be doing full leather gear on your fursuite? I see you talk much about it but don’t see you ever have all gear on. Well see from images you post.     G.      From: Trees @Snowheart Question: Why did you choose to do EMT area? Does this field impact your workout routie?   H.     From: OneEye @Snowheart Question: I have injury my wrist and had to get corrected surgery. I wish to start to lift heavy soon but hard to grip things right now. Any exercise that you know of that could help strength them?      4.     Closing Out: §  We can’t do the show without you, the listeners! §  Please rate us on iTunes or Thumbs us up at Stitcher Radio. §  You can email us at FMC@furry-muscle.org §  Have any questions or comments? 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Furry-Muscle Cast – 29 – Merry Furry Castmas! 1.      Introductions: §  Guest Host – Ryoku7 – Can make all the macros look sooooo small! (Confirm) §  Gusst Host – Hoilie Hyena – Laughing people to dead since 1734 B.C.E. (Confirm) §  Gusst Host – Summer – Girlfriend! (Unknown) §  Maximus Ursus – Mama’s Bear!! Soooo..gay….? (Confirm) §  Tiptoe – Visiting us from the astral plan the dead rat! (Confirm) §  Beastly Bahamut – Trying to enter the mountains of morning… (Movie-ing) §  Schredded Wolf – Veins, Veins, Veins, Mother Russia! (Who Knows ¬_¬) §  Syn – His shining head is still guiding the way for Saint! Christmas is Safe!! (Unknown) §  Jazz Wolf – Just as busy as before…never replys. (Will Be Here) §  Snowheart – Got A’s on all his exams…that mother fucker! (Late 30 – 45 minutes) §  Zak – Studying for his exam & starting a weight lost program 2.   2.      Cast Follow-Ups: §  Tiptoe – o   Dead of a rate o   Hollie Hyena’s part   §  Max & Syn – o   Moving   3.      Topics: A.      MidWest Furfest §  What the hell we all did. I think this will be a big part of the Cast tonight.   B.      Ryoky7 – Interview   §  Going to probe him good tonight!   C.      Christmas §   What out plans are.   4.      E-Mails/Phone Calls: A.      From: HonryWolf @Max Question: Why, hello sir! I wish to rub you with oil. Please could you tell me what type of oil you would use and something else than bacon cause I know they make oil like that already.   B.      From: HonryWolf @Max Question: So if you need help getting out of your suite, do you have to screw up your zipper and than get out that way?   C.      From: HonryWolf @Max Question: Because you eat a lot of bacon don’t your “stuff” stink because of the by products in the bacon? Your body would use up the other stuff and etc. Don’t it just stink?   D.     From: HonryWolf @Max Question: When looking at same gender does boobs size or dick size makes you hard? Does it matter if it is hard or not and does that affect your mindset to wack off more or give different choices when you think of them?   E.      From: Anonymous @Tiptoe Question: What did you kill yourself? With the name new furson will your name change.   F.       From: Anonymous @Tiptoe Question: With a new change to your character do you believe you be changing to something other than a rat or try another species. If not, what would you consider to play with?   G.     From: Anonymous @Ryoku7 Question: Why put so much details in sketches and not draw more quicker so you can output more?   H.     From: WhoOwl @Ryoku7 Question: Been a fan of your work for a long time man! First great works and please keep drawing! My question: What made you start to draw art and/or Furry stuff.  Also why muscles and macro stuff?   I.        From: Trees @Snowheart Question: What are your plans for the upcoming year? You been bounce around so much that I don’t know if you’re going this way or that way.   J.        From: SuperEBP @ Max Question: What type of music do you like the music to sit down and enjoy even or even to dance to?   K.      From: Anonymous @Jazz Question: Would you be going to any cons in 2014?   L.       From: SnowWolf @Jazz Question: Does the Florida area help to promote your muse to draw more? Also a follow up question is do you think many people are moving from tradition drawings and to digital more? If so do you think artist still should draw on paper and less digital.   M.   From Upstar Willington @Cast Question: Is it okay to go up to someone in the gym who is doing a workout with poor form and attempt to correct them or should I leave them to there own demise?   5.      Closing Out: §  We can’t do the show without you, the listeners! §  Please rate us on iTunes or Thumbs us up at Stitcher Radio. §  You can email us at FMC@furry-muscle.org §  Have any questions or comments? Drop us a line at 571-208-BUFF (2833). §  Follow us on Twitter @FurryMuscleCast §  You can find show notes, pictures, links and many other materials at our main website http://www.furry-muscle.org §  Next Furry-Muscle Cast: January - 10 – A New Year Cast!  

Furry-Muscle Cast – 28 – MidWest Furfest Bound! 1.      Introductions: §  Guest Host – Syn – So hairless that you can see your own face in his ass butt, or is it just shiney. §  Guest Host - Sinabu - Walking likl an Eyptian! (Song Reference) §  Guest Host - Seher – Ooooo, so much muscle! §  Maximus Ursus – The New Bear is Blue.....hairy chest! §  Tiptoe – Just 10 seconds!, come on!, come on!! Great job tho! §  Beastly Bahamut – Let it snow! Let it snow! Let it blue!!! §  Schredded Wolf – Veins!! More Veins!! §  Jazz Wolf – The eyes....oh yes the eyes §  Snowheart – Cat and Dogs! Loves, abound! §  Zak – Just busy! Very busy!!   2.      Cast Follow-Ups: §  Tiptoe – o   Rat Party o   Rat Race - Road America   §  Max – o   Want to be Bango o   Crushing Reviews o   Boo at the Zoo   §  Sinabu – o   Weight Lost o   2, 4, 6 Weeks…2 Months, huh?! o   Keto Diet o   Plushies?   3.      Topics: A.      Overgrowth ·         Overgrowth is a 3d action-adventure game for Mac, Windows, and Linux, coming soon from the independent game studio, Wolfire Games. ·         http://www.wolfire.com/overgrowth   B.      FDA Trans-Fat Ban ·         An unsaturated fatty acid of a type occurring in margarines and manufactured cooking oils as a result of the hydrogenation process. ·         Trans-Fat can cause Atherosclerosis - Hardening of the arteries. ·         Source: http://www.cnn.com/2013/11/07/health/fda-trans-fats/   C.      MidWest Furfest ·         Everybody’s Plan ·         Furry-Muscle: Group-Gym (F-M:GG): A group of furs going to Lifetime Fitness. ·         Friday – 22th – 6:00PM    4.      E-Mails/Phone Calls: A.      From: HonryWolf @Max Question: Does your fursuite have “holes” in it?   B.      From: Anonymous @Tiptoe Question: Why a rat?   C.      From: Anonymous @Schredded Wolf Question: Is your chest one of the main points of muscles you’re trying to get the biggest? If, so why? If, not what other muscle do you want to be the biggest?   D.     From: Rainbow Wolf @Snowheart Question: With you becoming an EMT, why do you choose that path from being a personal trainer? I thought the fitness area would be something you want to be doing more of?   E.      From: GriffinHorn @Beastly Bahamut Question: I was in a motorcycle accident that smashes my left foot and I'm in rehab currently. Any tips you can give me to help my leg as I heard you had problems in something similar happen to you a while back.   5.      Closing Out: §  We can’t do the show without you, the listeners! §  Please rate us on iTunes or Thumbs us up at Stitcher Radio. §  You can email us at FMC@furry-muscle.org §  Have any questions or comments? Drop us a line at 571-208-BUFF (2833). §  Follow us on Twitter @FurryMuscleCast §  You can find show notes, pictures, links and many other materials at our main website http://www.furry-muscle.org §  Next Furry-Muscle Cast: December - 13th - Merry Furry Castmas! Show notes and more information at Furry-Muscle.Org

Furry-Muscle Cast – 27 – Repeat, Rewind, Redo; with Rats?! :O Some highlights - Max speaks on flapping…and other “sexy” things. Snow is naked and he don’t see it himself. Syn is still bold that makes his ear falls out even after the cast. Tip is still licking that damn engine piston and BB is still own my case….*sigh* Introductions: Guest Host – Syn – The first hairless rat I know…is he hairless? Maximus Ursus – A statue of his own kind. Tiptoe – Marriage is near than we thinks…REJECTED! Beastly Bahamut – Trucking to new horizons Schreeded Wolf – Nice wolf chest! Jazz Wolf –So hot….so stickly…hairy….mmmmm Snow – Willing to save your life…with a kiss! Zak – A college rhino with horns! Topics Mr. Olympia – Schreddedwolf (Focus) 2013 Mr. Olympia Qualified as of 9-13-2013 Schreeded Wolf’s Pick Results 1 Abbaspour, Baitollah IRAN  21 Phil Heath 2 Beyeke, Lionel France 19  Kai Greene 3 Centopani, Evan USA  13 Dennis Wolf 4 Curry, Brandon USA  16 Shawn Rhoden 5 Cutler, Jay USA 3  Dexter Jackson 6 Elssbiay, Mamdouh Egypt  18 Jay Cutler 7 Freeman, Toney USA  8 Roelly Winklaar 8 Greene, Kai USA 2  Mamdouh Elssbiay 9 Heath, Phil USA 1  Branch Warren 10 Jackson, Dexter USA 7  Lionel Beyeke 11 Jackson, Johnnie USA 14  Victor Martinez 12 Kuclo, Steve USA 20  Cedric McMillan 13 Martinez, Victor Dominican Republic 10  Evan Centopani 14 McMillan, Cedric USA  11 Steve Kuclo 15 Obaid, Essa UAE  15 Toney Freeman 16 Pakulski, Ben Canada 12  Johnnie Jackson 17 Piotrkowicz, Robert Poland  17 Essa Obaid 18 Rhoden, Shawn USA 4  Robert Piotrkowicz 19 Warren, Branch USA 5  20 Winklaar, Roelly Curacao  9 21 Wolf, Dennis Germany 6  New drug mimics the beneficial effects of exercise. Drug SR9009 Halloween – Tips Buy candy you don’t love Out of sight, out of mind. Savor one piece of your favorite candy a day Chew gum Replace the candy with better choices Move the candy jar Count the empty wrappers. Take a walking break Manage your hunger. Sip on a low-calorie beverage. Syn – Goals and background information on him. He will be assimilated. BodyTech Whey Protein: Post-workout protein, mixed with whole milk Nature Made Multi Daily: Regular daily mulit-vitamin Nature Made Triple Omega: Daily fish oil supplement. Brain food! Maybe I should start taking this... Keto XT: Takes this for 3-4 weeks before doing something that requires showing off his body, such as a swimming party. This is good for reducing water weight. Maximus-Reset! Optimum Nutrition Whey Protein: During the day protein, mixed with whole milk. Optimum Nutrition Pre-Load Creatine Complex: I haven't given this a try and will be working it into my pre-workout routine. Mixes with water. MuscleMeds Carnivor Beef Protein: Current pre-workout protein and creatine supplement, mixes with water. I just started on this and I love the blue raspberry flavor and had plenty of energy through my whole workout after taking this. Optimum Nutrition Casein Protein: Before bed protein shake, mixed with whole milk. This is a slow-absorption protein meant to last all night. Finest Nature Zinc: I take one of these when I start to feel run down. Great for boosting the immune system. Walgreens Vitamin C: I'll take one of these if I see my Vitamin C is running low. Hasn't happened since I started tracking my diet again.  E-Mails! From 5Razor - All Question: I'm from Asia and I've been trying to lose weight. So, one thing I gotta fix is my diet. Since, most of food intake is rice here, how should I change it? From Wolfone – To Schreddedwolf Question: Would you explain why you pick a wolf as a character to be in the furry universe? From Hornywolf – Max Question: With pecs and all you see in the gym do you ever get a hard on from watching them? Do you have to an fantasies or anything? Would you mind sharing some of them? From Anonymous – Max & Tiptoe Question: Hello gentles, it been a while since you both gotten your fursuites / head. I wanted to know what parts do you dislike about your fursuite and how would you make it better. Also, how about your builders did you find someone else you may go with? BlueDragon – All Question: Hello Cast, hope you all are doing well. I wanted to know if you be having a panel or doing something at a convention officially? My second question is what conventions will you all be going to? Lady – Jazz Question: I would guess by now you have read about the Cintiq Companion. I have done my own research and gotten my own point of view on it, but I wanted to get your thoughts of the product. Because you are in the design world with your job how would this make it better for you as work tool? How about your private drawing life, how would this aid you in drawing Jazz on Jazz chain up porn and stuff? Rattrap – Tiptoe Question – I saw your post about your diet, what key points did you fail at in your diet? How are you going to change your diet base on the new information you learn from your doctor? If you never ate cheese ever again what would you do? From: JoeWolf @Schreddedwolf Question: I been having some legs problem with doing squats but have read many things that squats are the best thing for a person to do. So my question lays in that, what is the best way to work out without doing squats or what are my options? From: Lizs @ Schreddedwolf Question: I saw your progress update on your webpage and Youtube channel and first wanted to say that you gotten a little thicker in the chest and it shows, congratulations! Would you be willing to go over your routine that you usually do for your chest? Of course I know that everybody’s body is different and what works for you won’t necessary work for me, but it would help aid me in forming my own plan for a routine. From: Wo1f @ Schreddedwolf Question:  With Mr. Olympia being over do you believe that Jay Culter is done and won’t win anymore or do you think he have one more win in him before he done? From: Anonymous @ Schreddedwolf Question: Other than working out and cars what other hobbies do you do for fun? From: Wolfone @ Schreddedwolf Question: Would you explain why you pick a wolf as a character?  From: Anonymous @Beastly I hear about your bike and stuff any way we can get a look at it? From: Hornywolf @Max Nice pecs…I see you like to have a pec exchange with Syn sometime, if I could rub your nipples while groping your pecs what side would you get you off more left, right or licking? From: Anonymous @ Max Hi Max, I been a fan of your for a while but wish to be left ID, I wanted to know with working out has your sexy drive been better than what it was before? Could you share any experiences of this if not that is okay, thank you for taking my message. From: Anonymous @Snow Hello Snow…..nice body….sorry I mean I like to know if you sleep nude or if you could would you work out nude? For some reason I see you as a nudist. From:  AwsomeWolf @ Max/BB/Schreddedwolf You all have your own point of views for working out, but do you have set routine you all keep to for set cycle then switch it up when that 7 to 12 weeks cycle is over? What is your routes in a weekly time frame. Closing Out:  We can’t do the show without you, the listeners!  Thank you for taking the time to rate us on iTunes or Thumbs us up at Stitcher Radio. You can email us at FMC@furry-muscle.org Have any questions or comments? Drop us a line at 571-208-BUFF (2833). Follow us on Twitter @FurryMuscleCast You can find show notes, pictures, links and many other materials at our main website http://www.furry-muscle.org Next Furry-Muscle Cast: November- 8th (MidWest Furfest Bound!)

Furry-Muscle Cast – 26 – Rats Abound, Olympia & Questions (Due to computer virus this show was episode dead.)   1.      Introductions: Ø  Guest Host – Nexus – The comic master. Ø  Guest Host – Syn –Rat….more rats…*sigh* Ø  Maximus Ursus – Con-ing all the way with a paw on his butt Ø  Tiptoe – Cheese…yes…cheese…diet? Ø  Beastly Bahamut – Blue and still ripping his clothes! Ø  Schreeded Wolf – Still pumping that iron 24/7 Ø  Jazz Wolf – He has yet to go nuclear with the new IOS8…yet! Ø  Snowheart – Going to be saving people in the ER or French kissing you it’s! Ø  Zak – Even more busy with college.     2.      News: -          New drug mimics the beneficial effects of exercise (Gym Rats) (20-25 Minutes) §  Drug SR9009 §  Under development at The Scripps Research Institute (TSRI) §  Shows to increase the metabolic activity of skeletal muscle of mice. §  Treaded mice became lean, develop large muscles can run much longer distance. §  If the effect can be obtained in people, reversal of obesity, metabolic syndrome and perhaps Type-II diabetes. §  The replies where on both side of the road. For and against the drug the pros and cons for people and what doors it could open for people whom are drug addicts, trying to get an “edge.” §  What are the thoughts of this from the Cast and chat room? §  Source: http://www.gizmag.com/scripps-drug-sr9009-exercise-mimic/28651/     3.      Main Topics: A.     Breathing During Exercises - (15 – 20 Minutes) §  When working out breathe properly is a major key to helping provide oxygen to your muscles and cardio system. §  People don’t use their lungs to fill capacity; people just use 10% to 15% of their actual lung capacity. §  Becoming more aware of one’s breathing can help feel comfortable and prevent complications and get more of one’s workout. §  Cardio – During cardiovascular exercise try to breathe deeply. Make a conscious effort to keep breathing both deep and relax. §  Strength Training – When weight training people tendency to hold their breath during strenuous activity. When in the rep, don’t hold your breath just breath. Fitness experts say to exhale on the exertion phase (hardest phase) and inhale on the easier phase.     §  Stretching – Helps to relax the body so it can go back to a resting state after a workout. It also helps aid the mechanical removal of waste byproducts of exercises.  §  Source: http://www.sparkpeople.com/resource/fitness_articles.asp?id=1424     B.      Mr. Olympia - (20 – 35 Minutes) §  The Olympia is the best of the best in bodybuilding and a focus point for many that are hardcore in to the sport. §  Competitors qualify for entry to the Olympia through season contests which reward points for place standing in each contest. §  Picture will be stream on LiveStream when we go over each one. Please remember to have LivesStream on mute. §  Source: http://mrolympia.com     2013 Mr. Olympia Qualified as of 9-13-2013 Schreeded Wolf’s Pick 1 Abbaspour, Baitollah IRAN   2 Beyeke, Lionel France   3 Centopani, Evan USA   4 Curry, Brandon USA   5 Cutler, Jay USA   6 Elssbiay, Mamdouh Egypt   7 Freeman, Toney USA   8 Greene, Kai USA   9 Heath, Phil USA   10 Jackson, Dexter USA   11 Jackson, Johnnie USA   12 Kuclo, Steve USA   13 Martinez, Victor Dominican Republic   14 McMillan, Cedric USA   15 Obaid, Essa UAE   16 Pakulski, Ben Canada   17 Piotrkowicz, Robert Poland   18 Rhoden, Shawn USA   19 Warren, Branch USA   20 Winklaar, Roelly Curacao   21 Wolf, Dennis Germany     C.      Proper Technique §  Proper techniques will aid in maximizing ones strength, lose fat, muscle tone and bone density. §  When first learning to do exercises; it be on the machine or free weights. Lift an appropriate amount of weight and go through the motion of the exercise slowly and pay attention what your body is doing. §  Make mind notes of where your body is position through the motion of the workout.  If your body should be against the seat and it not at the point in the workout. So next time when doing the workout makes sure the body is push against the seat to get the full extent of the workout. §  Just like the first subject breathing is a key as well. Don’t hold your breath and keep focus and keep deep breaths. §  Don’t rush through the exercise; you may injury yourself . §  If you feel pain while doing the exercise stop and try it again a few days and lower the weight. §  Play attention to some people in the gym and how their forms are. Look up and read information about the exercise your about to do. §  Learn how to do the exercise correctly and ask questions people are more helpfully then you many think. §  Last thing would be shoes! – Shoes help to keep traction and help to stability one feet and ankles. §  Source: http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/weight-training/SM00028   4.      Emails: §  From 5Razor - All Question: I'm from Asia and I've been trying to lose weight. So, one thing I gotta fix is my diet. Since, most of food intake is rice here, how should I change it?   §  From Wolfone – To Schreeded Wolf Question: Would you explain why you pick a wolf as a character to be in the furry universe?   §  From Hornywolf – Max Question: With pecs and all you see in the gym do you ever get a hard on from watching them? Do you have to an fantasies or anything? Would you mind sharing some of them?   §  From Anonymous – Max & Tiptoe Question: Hello gentles, it been a while since you both gotten your fursuites / head. I wanted to know what parts do you dislike about your fursuite and how would you make it better. Also, how about your builders did you find someone else you may go with?         §  BlueDragon – All Question: Hello Cast, hope you all are doing well. I wanted to know if you be having a panel or doing something at a convention officially? My second question is what conventions will you all be going to?   §  Lady – Jazz Question: I would guess by now you have read about the Cintiq Companion. I have done my own research and gotten my own point of view on it, but I wanted to get your thoughts of the product. Because you are in the design world with your job how would this make it better for you as work tool? How about your private drawing life, how would this aid you in drawing Jazz on Jazz chain up porn and stuff?   §  Rattrap – Tiptoe Question – I saw your post about your diet, what key points did you fail at in your diet? How are you going to change your diet base on the new information you learn from your doctor? If you never ate cheese ever again what would you do?     Reminders , Notices: §  Furry-Muscle was move to a new server and all services restore to it original state. Although all bugs have been work out they may be more and plus report any problems to the Help Desk tab at the top of the website. When reporting please be as detail as possible and if one can submit a screen of the issue that helps out a lot. In Windows 7 the Windows snipping tool and in other windows systems Contorl+Print Screen button. Open up paint and edit menu and selected paste. Save file and add as an attachment to the Help Desk post.     6.      Closing Out:  §  We can’t do the show without you, the listeners!  §  Thank you for taking the time to rate us on iTunes or Thumbs us up at Stitcher Radio. §  You can email us at FMC@furry-muscle.org §  You can call us and leave comments are questions on out phone line at 571-208-BUFF (2833). §  You can follow us on Twitter @FurryMuscleCast §  You can find show notes, pictures, links and many other materials at our main website http://www.furry-muscle.org §  Next Furry-Muscle Cast: October – 11th      

Furry-Muscle Cast – 25 – End of Summer!   1.     Introductions:   1.      Maximus Ursus – As Seen As Con! 2.      Tiptoe – Mr. Fixer of the racer! 3.      Beastly Bahamut – Still the same blue like before. 4.      Schreeded Wolf – The wolf of bodybuilding! 5.      Jazz Wolf –The hot wolf in Florida. 6.      Snow – Always fighting the sickness that comes! 7.      Zak – Very tired rhyno!   2.     Topics – a.      Getting Back to it! (Busy People)                                                                i.      Look at your time frame in a week and try to identify a 15 to 45 minute time frame that can be made to put in a workout.                                                              ii.      If a gym can’t be access tailor your workout to what is around you. Example – Workouts at home, outside country workouts.                                                            iii.      Keep in mind that one is going for quality over quantity when doing this.                                                            iv.      If time is tight then do mini work outs. 1.      Try sitting up straight, contracting, and then releasing your stomach muscles the next time you’re stuck in traffic. 2.      Want to work on those legs at work? Squeeze your thighs together and hold while you’re sitting at your desk at work. No one will even know you're doing it!                                                              v.      Be prepared – Have workout gear in a convenient place. If one doesn’t have gear, the most one would need is shoes that are only for working out. The reason for this is that it keeps the base of the shoes balance and not worst out. Common everyday shoes get wear out faster and your feet are use to the shape and arch of the shoe. Having the padding in the show helps to support the foot more.   b.     Male Ideal                                                                i.      What drive us on a daily basically and male perfection?                                                              ii.      How does one change it in life to do same goal?   3.     Emails & Voicemails:                                                               i.      Everybody – From: Monsterbait Hey Zak, been listening to the FMC for a little while now, I was introduced by Snowheart, pretty cool guy! I just wanted to say thanks for putting this out there with your team of friends! There have been a lot of helpful and insightful tips and tricks. I have been working out for years and not quite getting the results I want but also very happy with my body anyway. I dont really have any goals and I think that might be my Platue problem. But I go to the gym very often and push myself. The only real goal I had was to be bigger for all the photo projects and art that I do and that has been shaping up finally! After the podcast I seem to really only have more and more questions. Cutting and scuplting? I wanna trim fat but hate the cardio! Rex "Snowheart" Sais the best thing was consistancy. Anyway I just wanted to say awesome job and cant wait to hear more 4.     Closing Remarks: a)     We can’t do the show with you, the listeners! b)     Thank you for taking the time to rate us on iTunes or Thumbs us up at Stitcher. c)      You can email us at FMC@furry-muscle.org d)     You can call us and leave comments are questions on out phone line at 571-208-BUFF (2833). e)     You can follow us on Twitter @FurryMuscleCast f)       You can find show notes, pictures, links and many other materials at our main website www.Furry-Muscle.Org g)     Next Furry-Muscle Cast: September – 13th

Furry-Muscle Cast – 24 – Three Year & Post AnthroCon! Guess Host – Exatron   1.     Introductions: a.       Guess Host – Exatron – Coding faster than you can think. b.      Maximus Ursus – Paw butt bear! c.       Tiptoe – Still looking at the chesse. d.      Beastly Bahamut – No children or people to get him mad! e.       Schreeded Wolf – The massive wolf of the south! f.        Jazz Wolf – Out to get his BF to Florida! g.       Snow – Still has his spots from all that sweating! h.      Zak – All da rhino and you know it.   2.     Topics – a.      Furry-Muscle Podcast Three Years                                                                i.      July is the third year of doing the FMC podcast!                                                              ii.      Short recall of pass years.                                                            iii.      Other Cast sharing best moments.                                                            iv.      Future plans for podcast and website.   b.     AnthroCon - 2013                                                                i.      Pre-AnthroCon?                                                              ii.      Over view of AnthrCon.                                                            iii.      Anything that stuck out more so than normal?                                                            iv.      Anything bad or could have been work out more?                                                              v.      Wolf Costume                                                            vi.      Copyright Toons, huh!?                                                          vii.      Finally the vids and images!   c.      Fish Oils (Omgea-3)                                                                i.      2011 study that found a higher risk of prostate cancer among men who consume omega-3 fatty acids, supplement.                                                              ii.      If one eats fish on a regular basis and don’t take supplements this study does not show that it does not effects that person.                                                            iii.      Previous research that it can help lower triglycerides and blood pressure.                                                            iv.      Blood Fat [triglycerides]                                                              v.      Reference:  http://www.nydailynews.com/life-style/health/evidence-prostate-cancer-omega-3-link-article-1.1395853   3.     Emails & Voicemails:                                                                i.      Max 1.      LoneyWolf – Saw you at AnthroCon this year but didn’t get time to hug you, can I do it at Midwest Furfest this year? (grope to?) 2.      Hornywolf – Hello my purple bear you. I been thinking about you lately and wanted to ask you two questions. The first one being quite private but, how big of a butt do you have and it is firm? The second one is during a given week how many time do you “distress” and also do you use any “toys” to help out? 3.      UnknownOne – From what I can saw of you at AC, you’re a tall mother*beep*. Is all your family tall and do you out rank your father who usually is the tallest out of the parents, how about siblings? 4.      Spots – Why do you have a paw on your ass…err I mean butt. Looks nice tho, *flips you a calling card.* 5.      Anonymous – Do you sleep with plushy?                                                              ii.      Tip 1.      Blackstripes – Saw you with the flag in the fursuite pride, this was your first time? What you like about it? Going for full suite one day? Think we will ever get to hear your mate’s voice? 2.      Wolfwong – What is the car of cars and why? 3.      Anonymous – Is the cheese a lie?                                                            iii.      Beastly Bahamut 1.      Anonymous – With your leg problem from your biking accident a while back do you find it to give you trouble? I ask because I had had an accident and been to the gym many time before, call it my life. But after the bike accident I was told I have problems and such. I’m a little scare and heard you been through this already I wanted to get some feedback. 2.      Anonymous – With Tiptoe and you be at AC, would I guess you both made hot Sexy steamy scenes…of car talk? Got ya! ;-o                                                            iv.      Snow 1.      Anonymous – I try, may different exercises and routines I can’t seem to get rid of the belly that looks like a bodybuilder on roids.  I’m fit in with muscle on my arms and legs that can be seen even have a chest. It’s the belly that looks like a fat bodybuilder, help please? 2.      Anonymous – Plushy, which one?                                                              v.      Schred 1.      Anonymous – Trying to max out my work outs any tips you can give me? 2.      Anonymous – From what I heard you have some issues with your legs. Does that effect your claves development and trying to get them to group? 3.     SouthWolf – I’m trying to work my chest and been doing incline bench press, bench press, flat bench five, cable incline fly and pushups. With all of this and six months I didn’t get that much size in growing my chest. Any pointers you can give me to improve my routine or try something new to grow my chest?   4.     Closing Remarks: a)     We can’t do the show with you, the listeners! b)     Thank you for taking the time to rate us on iTunes or Thumbs us up at Stitcher. c)      You can email us at FMC@furry-muscle.org d)     You can call us and leave comments are questions on out phone line at 571-208-BUFF (2833). e)     You can follow us on Twitter @FurryMuscleCast f)       You can find show notes, pictures, links and many other materials at our main website www.Furry-Muscle.Org g)     Next Furry-Muscle Cast: August – 9th

Furry-Muscle Cast – 23 – Hot Summer Time! Guess Host – Nexus Interview Time – Juano   1.      Introductions: a.      Nexus – The amazing artist from South America! b.      Maximus Ursus – Working Burr! c.       Tiptoe – Racing to the light at full speed! d.      Beastly Bahamut – Keeps moving on the path of life! e.      Schreeded Wolf – What can I say he keep getting bigger! f.        Jazz Wolf – Out to get his BF to Florida! g.      Snow – Getting sick and recovering from it! h.      Zak – Moving and living, summer is here!   2.      Topics – a.      Muscle Cramps While Working Out                                                               i.      A muscle cramp is an involuntarily and forcibly contracted muscle that does not relax.                                                             ii.      A dehydrated muscle is very prone to muscle cramps.                                                           iii.      Taking a multivitamin helps to keep key nutritional elements in the body.                                                            iv.      These are the key elements that help offset cramping. Potassium, Magnesium, Calcium, Vitamin D and a few others.   b.      Stretching Post-Workout Helps                                                               i.      Resource helps to increase IGF-1 levels.                                                             ii.      IGF-1 is a hormone that promotes growth and prevents cell death.                                                           iii.      On the workout front it helps to slow the progress of protein breakdown.                                                            iv.      During the study people whom didn’t stretch had higher levels of IGF-1 versus people whom did stretch had lower levels.                                                              v.      The group of subjects that stretch during and before exercising had increases in strength for only certain exercises   c.       7 Risky Exercises                                                               i.      Lat Pull-down Behind the Head 1.      Only people with very mobile shoulder joints can keep their spines straight enough to do this exercise properly                                                             ii.      Military Press Behind the Head 1.      This shoulder move, in which you lift weights or a barbell up and down behind the head, can cause the same problems as the lat pull–down behind the head.                                                           iii.      Upright Row 1.      Pulling weights, a barbell, or a weighted cabled bar up under your chin is a big no-no because it can compress the nerves in the shoulder area, impinging the shoulder.                                                            iv.      Leg Press with Cramped Knees 1.      From a reclining position, you push the plate up and bring it down in this common exercise to work the quadriceps, hamstrings, and glutes. The problem comes when you bend your legs too far -- past a 90-degree angle -- which can hurt your back and knees.                                                              v.      Bad Form on Cardio Machines 1.      Hunching over or using a death-grip on the handrail cheats your body and can throw off your alignment, jarring your spine, shoulders, and elbows.                                                            vi.      Exercises for Spot Reduction 1.      People who do strengthening and toning exercises in an effort to trim fat from a certain area -- thighs, hips, stomach, or arms -- have the wrong idea. Although these exercises can help firm muscles, if the targeted area still carries an extra layer of fat, it won't look much different. You can't isolate fat loss to one part of the body.                                                          vii.      Bad Shoes 1.      Even if you're doing everything else right, your efforts can be undermined by improper footwear. Working out with the wrong shoes increases pounding on the joints, and can lead to injuries like plantar fasciitis or tendonitis.   3.      Emails & Voicemails a.      From Devin Newf – New England –                                                               i.      Question about performance-enhancing drugs.                                                             ii.      Is it morally right or wrong for an individual to utilize PEDs/steroids in their everyday life solely for the advancement of their own physical fitness and personal health?                                                           iii.      I certainly use other health-related items that are artificially produced and sold legally for the purpose of enhancing muscle development, substitution of normal protein sources, and the general improvement of my personal health. Are these not, in a way, also PEDs?   4.      Closing Remarks: a)      We can’t do the show with you, the listeners! b)      Thank you for taking the time to rate us on iTunes or Thumbs us up at Stitcher. c)      You can email us at FMC@furry-muscle.org d)      You can call us and leave comments are questions on out phone line at 571-208-BUFF (2833). e)      You can follow us on Twitter @FurryMuscleCast f)       You can find show notes, pictures, links and many other materials at our main website www.Furry-Muscle.Org g)      Next Furry-Muscle Cast: July – 12th

Due to some real life issue there will be no FMC in May, we be back on June 14th! Furry-Muscle Cast – 22 – In Progress 1.     Introductions: a.       Maximus Ursus – Bacon is his super power! b.      Tiptoe – He mean and strong, but yet he can paint flower on cars! Flower powers active! c.       Beastly Bahamut – Keep him away from clothing that is not nylon. d.      Schreeded Wolf – He big and bad, that why he is Schreeded Wolf. e.       Jazz Wolf – Smelling from clutch burn it’s the wolf of fizz tummy. f.        Snow – You find him around the corner of the local bar server up a drinks. For a few dollars more he give you the “special” of the night. g.       Zak – Just a busy rhino from work and college.   2.     Topics – a.      Death - Joe Weider – Old age b.     Death - Nasser El-Sonbaty - Heart failure and kidney damage. c.      Current Workout                                                               i.      What is everybody’s current workout and why?                                                            ii.      What is the heaviest everybody has lifted in this workout? d.     Gym Life                                                               i.      Each gym has its own things are run. Are they good or bad?                                                            ii.      What parts of the gym do you hate? e.      Gym Etiquette                                                               i.      What are the basic rules for each of you?                                                            ii.      What are ones that just get under your skin?                                                          iii.      What improvements do you think can be added?   3.     Emails & Voicemails ·         Max 1.      From: JessieWolf – With your goals becoming closer what is your long term goals going to be for the future? Is your age going to be a factor in your choice? Also, I want to follow up with how big do you want to get and will you start to take more supplements are just stay at the plateau you will going to be reaching soon? 2.      From: JamesTBear – I been following you for a while, just reading your journals and thinking what you been doing. With the “furry” world and such how much better do you think it can be? I mean I read so much B.S. on artist pmsing and this person causing drama. Do you think small places like you and the group helps to support the sides of the fandom that others don’t? 3.      From: HonryWolf – Well Max, we meet again. If I could cover you in bacon and lick you all over would you? Would this MidWest Furfest be okay? ·         Tip 1.      From: Anonymous – What with the fear of taking pictures? I think you look pretty good so far from what I heard you done. What has been the issue with the new gym you guys go to? Max looks like he having fun but it seems like there is something with it from your point of view, well at least from what I can read. 2.      From: Foxxiz – How long have you been building small model cars? ·         Schred 1.      From: Smallwolf – I been having a problem building up my chest, any suggestions you could give? 2.      From: Anonymous – From what I can tell you don’t like cardio. But do you do some type of it to help lose weight and gain some bulk? Do you plan on doing any contest down the road? 3.      From: RedBird – I saw in your videos that you done that you listen to older types of music. I find them to be interesting at most. But, what makes it so interesting to you? Where you raise on this music from your family? Can you talk a little about you growing up, working out in school and such? ·         Beastly 1.      From: DragonWong – Do you do OC’s and such with people? If so think you can give me some tips? 2.      From: Droolz – So you rip clothes off, is that a lot of money you have to pay for your new ones? Can I help rip someone else off? 3.      From: HornyWolf: I be following up with Max next but, what been going on with your workouts lately? Haven’t seen a post or follow up from you for a few months. ·         Zak 1.      From: FurryDownUnder – Things been quite lately on Furrymuscle will the rest of the Cast post some things on there? ·         Jazz 1.      From: HornyWolf – Well hello looks like you’re in my neck of the woods now that you move down to Florida. Would you be going to any meet up in the area? How can you handle all this weather when you have all this winter fur still?   4.     Closing Remarks: a)     We can’t do the show with you, the listeners! b)     Thank you for taking the time to rate us on iTunes or Thumbs us up at Stitcher. c)      You can email us at FMC@furry-muscle.org d)     You can call us and leave comments are questions on out phone line at 571-208-BUFF (2833). e)     You can follow us on Twitter @FurryMuscleCast f)       You can find show notes, pictures, links and many other materials at our main website www.Furry-Muscle.Org g)     Next Furry-Muscle Cast: June – 14th

Furry-Muscle Cast – 21 – Cookies From Hell & Art Guess Co-Host Ragnarok Dragon - http://www.furaffinity.net/user/ragnarokdragon   1.     Introductions: a.       Ragnarok Dragon – The world has not ended yet but…what happen? Year 2000 bug still happening? b.      Hollie Hyena – She bakes cookies that do a body good! Because there protein cookies! c.       Maximus Ursus – You see him with leather thongs and loves to get his ass whipped. It’s the purple butt bear… d.      Tiptoe – His cars are so rad that best one to races are the small model ones, plus it has oil on them he can lick, wait that’s oil base paint! :O e.       Beastly Bahamut – Can’t ever find any clothes that can fit him the ones that do are always tore. f.        Schreeded Wolf – He larger than life and can lift you right off the ground, so give him a big hug. g.       Jazz Wolf – He move from the northern pole of New York to the warm sunny beaches of Florida. It’s the overheated wolf. h.      Snow – You find him around the corner of the local bar server up a drinks. For a few dollars more he give you the “special” of the night. i.         Zak – Waiting for spring to be here sooner to ride my bike it’s.   2.     Shouts Out – a.       Ventchat - Each week Fen, Esta, Sauce and Turdhat discuss gaming, life, and everything else. Explicit comedy podcast by adults for adults. Contact the show and get involved!                                                                i.      http://www.ventchat.com   3.     Topics – a.       Cookies Protein Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies     Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes Ready In: 20 Minutes Servings: 24 "Tasty cookies with a protein supplement, perfect for people who work out and are grossed out by protein shakes. Can substitute flavored supplements for a fruity twist." Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter, softened 1/2 cup peanut butter 1 cup packed brown sugar 1/2 cup white sugar 3 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract   Ingredients: (continued) 1/3 cup water 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup powdered protein supplement 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 1/3 cups semisweet chocolate chips Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). 2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter, peanut butter, brown sugar and white sugar until smooth. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla and water. Combine the flour, protein powder, baking soda and salt; stir into the creamed mixture. Fold in chocolate chips. Drop dough by heaping spoonfuls onto un-greased cookie sheets. 3. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes in the preheated oven. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely. b.      Water Cardio –                                                                i.      Water workout give moderate fitness                                                              ii.      Water is 12 to 14 times thicker then air                                                            iii.      Offers resistance in every direction. c.       Deadlift Shrugs –                                                                i.      Compound Exercise                                                              ii.      Good or Bad.                                                            iii.      The only difference is that rather than stopping the deadlift when one is standing straight up, you continue the motion and shrug shoulders, lifting the bar that extra six inches. d.      Muscle Perspective –                                                                i.      What are the issues that come up while drawing muscles?                                                              ii.      DoEes characters that have over blown muscles aka macros give you issues if you draw them?                                                            iii.      What techniques are uses when one approaches the muscle character to draw? e.       Character Design –                                                                i.      What issues come up when you are given such a task?                                                              ii.      What is the best way to approach this task with the commission?                                                            iii.      What research do you do to draw the character and make it design?                                                            iv.      Do you change styles   4.     Emails & Voicemails a.       From Female N. – (Whole Group)                                                                i.      When exercising, is it better to do fast & short or slow & long? And what I mean by that is, is it better to run a mile or walk 2 miles?                                                              ii.      When is the best time to take vitamins and/or supplements?                                                            iii.      I heard on one of the podcast, someone mentioned using a steam room (I think it was). What's the difference between a steam room & sauna? What's the pro/cons to each? And which one is better? (Expand On Last Question) Saunas provide dry heat in a wood-paneled room from a wood or electric stove. Steam rooms, provide moist heat from a water-filled generator pumping steam into the enclosed room. Both do make you warmer, make you sweat and relax, lower your pulse and blood pressure by causing blood vessels to dilate, and remove salts from your system.)   5.     Outers: a.       We would like to hear from you, the listeners. If you have comments or questions please do email us or send us a recording to FMC@Furry-Muscle.Org b.      You can contact us via phone at 571-208-BUFF (2833). c.       You can find the podcast on iTunes d.      Where on Twitter @FurryMuscleCast e.       You can find show notes and many other materials at our main website www.Furry-Muscle.Org f.        Next Furry-Muscle Cast: April 12th Show notes, podcast and many other materials that are not posted here can be found at our main website. Furry-Muscle.Org

Furry-Muscle Cast – 20 – This or That   Guess Co-Host   Tremorwolf - http://www.furaffinity.net/user/tremorwolf Hollie Hyena - http://www.furaffinity.net/user/holliehyena   1.       Introductions: ·        Tremor Wolf – Torn between fuel for his car or supplements it’s. (Guess Host) ·        Hollie Hyena – You better stay on her good side or she auction you off to the highest bidder it’s. (Guess Host) ·        Maximus Ursus – If you hear him sign in a chorus he signs great, but alone well…it’s. ·        Tiptoe – He still licking that damn engine piston, is it done yet? It’s. ·        Beastly Bahamut – Always grumpy and smiles sometimes it’s. ·        Schreeded Wolf – He not the only big bad wolf in town, be afraid it’s. ·        Jazz Wolf – He jiggle, juices and jizz’s allover it’s. ·        Snow: He still not being seen under all that wet stuff it’s. ·        Zak – I’m orange and you know it! Your host.   2.      Building a healthy body on a budget. ·        One of the greatest misconceptions people have about making healthy food choices is that it somehow costs too much to eat right. ·        Buy carbs in bulk – Oatmeal, Brown rice, Beans, etc. ·        Never buy full price meat products – Tuna, chicken breast, and lean beef cuts are ALWAYS on sale at least twice a month. Look for "reduced for quick sale" or other daily specials and stock up when the price is right. ·        Buy Generic: Look for store brands, shop by best value not brand name. ·        Don't Throw Anything Away – Freezing leftovers like extra rice, sauces, or chicken in 1/2 c "snack" baggies will money and time. Save for fast meals or lunches instead of eating out. ·        Primarily Shop The Outer Ring Of The Store - Most of what you really need to eat is always located in the outer ring of the store. When you get closer to the center you get sodas, chips and things you don’t need. ·        Limit Experimentation With Nutritional Supplements – If you’re a beginner and on a training program stick to one flavor of protein. ·        Don't Smoke Or Drink Heavily – A carton a week habit of smokes or two nights at the bar is worth 50 pounds of sale priced boneless, skinless chicken breast and at least a few years of life. ·        Eat Clean... At Home - Learn to cook. Stay home. Save your money for next Tuesday's meat sale or your monthly gym membership.   3.      How to get back to training after have an illness. ·        Take it Slow! - Reduced the intensity of your workout and build back up to that level slowly. o   Going back to the same intensity level after being sick has a higher chance of damage the muscles. o   This also gets the body back to the demands that were put on before it became ill. ·        After being sick for more than a week, take one to two weeks to get back to full intensity. ·        Sleep! – Sleep as a full eight to nine hours without wakening. ·        Good Nutrition: When our bodies get sick it will suppress appetite. Eat fruits and vegetables to stay from being nauseous. ·        Vitamin D – Great stuff in it to help the body fight off infections and diseases.   4.      Emails ·        Max – From Hornydog – Would you ever consider wearing your fursuit at one of your concert if they allow it? Or just because if you could? ·        Tiptoe – From Anonymous – Will you be display some of your model cars at MidWest Furfest. ·        Schred – From Wolfs – What is the most important muscle you like to work out or see the best on you when you look at yourself in the mirror? ·        Snow – From Dragonone – Will you be entering a contest soon? ·        Termor Wolf – From Anonymous - Will all the chicken and tuna in world going dry what would you eat? ·        Jazz – From Anonymous - Will you be taking more badges and such for AnthroCon or MFF? ·        Tiptoe – From Anonymous – What are your status as of your bulk or dieting plans? I hear Max talk about you guys working out and such but I never hear much from your side of things. ·        Zak – From Anonymous – Will you be doing something like a journal on your progress for people to follow like Max?   5.      ITunes Reviews By: i3FreezN09 5 Stars - Awesome – Furries and working out my two favorite things.   Outro – 1.   We would like to hear from you, the listeners. If you have comments or questions please do email us or send us a recording to FMC@Furry-Muscle.Org 2.   You can contact us via phone at 571-208-BUFF (2833). 3.   You can find the podcast on iTunes 4.   Were on Twitter @FurryMuscleCast 5.   You can find show notes and many other materials at our main website www.Furry-Muscle.Org             6. Next Furry-Muscle Cast: March – 8th    

  Guess Co-Host   Tremorwolf - http://www.furaffinity.net/user/tremorwolf - (Something Came Up | Next Month) Exatron - http://www.furaffinity.net/user/exatron Interview Time – Ryuakira - http://www.furaffinity.net/user/Ryuakira (Post Editing)   Outline: 1.      Introductions – (Picture 1) a.       Introduce our co-host;                                                               i.      Explain who they are.                                                             ii.      Expand on what their backgrounds are in the Furry world.                                                           iii.      What with them all and future plans. b.      How has everyone be since last Cast show?   2.      GYM FAIL! Weirdest exercise ever!! From Leolion13 (Video: Gym Fail   3.      Totally Sidetrack (Video: Fishing Mine!)   4.      Spring Chickens                                                               i.      Choose an obtainable goal.                                                             ii.      Avoid choosing a resolution that you’ve been unsuccessful at achieving year after year.                                                           iii.      Create a game plan.                                                           iv.      Break it down and make it less intimidating                                                             v.      Ask friends and family members to help you so you have someone to be accountable to                                                           vi.      Reward yourself with each milestone.                                                         vii.      Don’t go it alone! Get professional assistance.                                                       viii.      Limit your number of promises.   5.      Beach Press Techniques (Fight!) – a.       (BP1 Correct, BP2 Wrong, BP3 Chest Touch and BP-Video) b.      For a lot of people when ever they hear the words “arch” and “bench press” in the same sentence they automatically cringe. There is a ‘right’ and ‘wrong’ way to arch for doing a bench press. One should never arch your lower back but your upper back. That’s is what rest on the bench, try to simply maintain your natural curvature in your lower back. c.       Issues – Touching the chest or hover right above it. d.      Issues – Bend at a 90 angle or not?             E-Mails 1.      From: Mataeus:   Heya Musclecast    Mataeus, the bunny from New Mexico here. I had a few questions for you guys about routines. I've been seeing some pretty decent results on the muscle groups I've been focusing on, except for one thing: arms. My goal is mass and definition, but I don't feel that I have gotten much of either on this respect. I was wondering if you guys had some tips for routine on arms. What sorts of exercises do you find work best? What about working tertiary muscles, like the rotator cuff, etc? Similarly, what do you recommend for the front of the deltoid?    This other question is about cardio. I am REALLY bad about this, since I almost never work on it. I do want to get into the pool, though, since they had a really nice one both at my university and at the gym that I frequent. Splashing around is a lot more fun than running on an elliptical anyway. What kind of routine or what kind of methods can you suggest for someone who wants to do a bit of card, but still pack on mass?   2.      From: Falconmage   I'd like to hear from others about a proper cutting phase routine and whatnot. Perhaps you could give some advise or some sort? If I'm in a cutting phase, should I go high on cardio and slightly reduce on weightlifting intensity? Should I cut down on protein and immediately drop to a low calorie deficit?   3.      From CrashB I've got a few questions if you can get to them. I've heard various arguments for whether you should stretch before versus after lifting. Which do you do and why? Do you do any cardio before or after lifting? If so, for how long? I've had people tell me to do 6-10 minutes before (enough to work up a sweat), 20+ after, or both.   Outro – 1.   We would like to hear from you, the listeners. If you have comments or questions please do email us or send us a recording to FMC@Furry-Muscle.Org 2.   You can contact us via phone at 571-208-BUFF (2833). 3.   You can find the podcast on iTunes 4.   Where on Twitter @FurryMuscleCast 1.      5.   You can find show notes and many other materials at our main website www.Furry-Muscle.Org

The last Furry-Muscle of 2012 is now live. Next year shows have been posted please check out the FMC - 2013 - Dates PDF file for more information  Hope you all enjoy it and have a very happy holiday season and be safe! Furry-Muscle Cast – 18 – Happy “Fury-Muscle” Christmas Guess Co-Host   Korak Sinatra - http://www.furaffinity.net/user/koraksinatra Novra - http://www.furaffinity.net/user/novra Kinimus Wolf - http://www.furaffinity.net/user/kinimus Outline: 1.       Introductions a.       Introduce our co-host;                  i.      Explain who they are.                  ii.      Expand on what their backgrounds are in the Furry world.                  iii.      What with them all and future plans. b.      How has the main Cast been the since the last podcast? c.       Plans for the Christmas? d.      Plans for the New Year (2013) e.      Next year goals or plans? 2.       Topics a.       The gym rush - January is the month when longtime members almost don't want to go to the gym. It's because so many newcomers do. For the first few months there a rush of people at local gyms. This can cause issues with main members that come often then the ones that don’t.       i.      What are the major issues that you see in your gym?       ii.      What is the most bothering about this?       iii.      Anything the gym can do to help everybody out? b.      How to Choose a Gym - http://www.furry-muscle.org/page/articles.html/_/getting-fit/how-to-choose-a-gym-r33  Article on Furry-Muscle.Org;  Great time to talk about this topic.                 i.       What is location important?                 ii.      How does atmosphere effect you while working out?                 iii.     What weightlifting equipment do you look for in a gym?                 iv.     How about cardiovascular equipment?                 v.      Does the staff make a gym or break it for you?                 vi.     Lastly how, does the cleanliness & maintenance of the gym appeal to your gym? c.       Artist Tools – Major tools artist use for working on art.      i.      Which one do you use an why?      ii.      Sai Paint Tool – Good Points / Bad Points; Why?      iii.      Photoshop - Good Points / Bad Points; Why?      iv.      Other Software? d.      Keep The Muse Alive – How do you keep the muse (creative mind set) working when your stress out, down, artist block, etc.      i.      What do you do to get out of this rut?      ii.      What are signs of the muse drying up?      iii.      What works for you the most? 3.       E-Mails. ·         Jazz – From Dragonone; Do you draw other things other than doggies all the time? ·         Max – From Hornydog – Will you be posing with your armor soon? ·         Max – From Hornydog – Can I bear with you? ·         Max – From Hornydog – Think I can feel you in your fursuite at a con when you flex, NOT that way, but for a picture? ·         Beastly – From Sharke Are you going to Anthrocon this year? ·         Schredded – From Pumpup Wolf – I see you work out your chest a lot, with the leg problem you have how do you handle  working these muscles and get      pass the pain? ·         Tiptoe – From Anonymous – How long have you been building model cars and what fun do you get from it? How did you ever get in to it as well? 4.       Next Furry-Muscle Cast on January – 11th. http://www.furry-muscle.org/page/furry_muscle_cast_show.html Main Shot Page

Furry-Muscle Cast Episode – 16 & 17 – Thankslifting Guess Co-Host -  Hollie Hyena Guess Co-Host -  Tremor Wolf   Hello fellow FMC fans! The next Furry-Muscle Cast is ready for you do download and enjoy!  A short few weeks ago the United States was hit with a hurricane name Sandy. With being the area that Sandy was hitting the timing of October Cast was not working out well. Thus with November only being here a few days later I choose to put show 16 & 17 together to keep us on track with the our month numbers listing. Enjoy! Topics: -          Mr. Olympia Review -          Thanksgiving – SURVIVING THE HOLIDAY FAT ATTACK! -          Interval Training Cardio Hour - (Holiday Special) -          E-Mails -          All the other crazy stuff that happens on the Cast! FMC is a variety of content and information from the podcast, which included podcast notes, questions for upcoming podcast, contest and news. Want your question answer on air with the FMC group? Then email, phone or shot us a short MP3 clip to be play on the podcast! E-Mail: FMC@furry-muscle.org Phone: 571-208-BUFF (2833) Check out more information at Furry-Muscle.Org

Check out show notes, downloads and other information about Furry-Muscle and FMC at our website. Were on Stitcher Radio and iTunes! :D  E-Mail: FMC@furry-muscle.org Phone: 571-208-BUFF (2833) RSS: http://fmcast.libsyn.com/webpage Furry-Muscle Cast Episode – 15 Next Cast October 26 1.       Bodybuilding  & Relationships: Ø  Initial Contact Ø  Aligning/Building Ø  Keeping In Touch Ø  Bodybuilding Develops Your Passion Ø  Bodybuilding Builds Confidence 2.       Gym Hygiene Ø  Shower on a regular basis Ø  Uses a loofah  when showering - A loofah exfoliates and removes the outer layer of dead skin. Ø  Wash clothes after exercising; in hot water. Ø  Adding cup of baking soda helps to rid clothes of smells. Ø  Gym bags; buy bags that can be wash. 3.       Person Appeals to Bodybuilding/Working Out Ø  Why Ø  What about bodybuilding “hook” you? Ø  How has it change your life and or outlook? Ø  What future goals do you have?

Furry-Muscle Cast August 24, 2012 Title: Skyrilla, The Next Olympia Guest Host: Skyrilla 1. How has each host been sense last month and anything new they like to bring up? 15 – 20 Minutes 2. Interview Time: Skyrilla 20 – 25 Minutes 3. Questions are at random and cover many sections of interest. Order of subject topics. Background Fitness Goals Future Plans Advice for others §  Something totally random 4. Main Topics Mr. Olympia (If Schred is here) 10 – 15 Minutes 2012 Mr. Olympia Qualified Beyeke, Lionel - France Centopani, Evan - USA Cutler, Jay - USA Greene, Kai - USA Heath, Phil - USA Jackson, Dexter - USA Jackson, Johnnie - USA Kefalianos, Michael - Australia Martinez, Victor - Domincan Republic McMillan, Cedric - USA Morel, Juan - USA   Obaid, Essa - UAE Rhoden, Shawn - USA Rockel, Ronny - Germany Warren, Branch - USA Wilmore, Bill - USA Wolf, Dennis - Germany Ranking   Schred’s Pick - 2012 Mr. Olympia Qualified1. Heath, Phil - USA 2. Cutler, Jay - USA 3. Warren, Branch - USA 4. Greene, Kai - USA 5. Wolf, Dennis - Germany 6. Jackson, Dexter - USA 7. Centopani, Evan - USA 8. Martinez, Victor - Domincan Republic 9. Rhoden, Shawn - USA 10. Kefalianos, Michael - Australia   5. Ten Tips for Fall Fitness 10 – 15 Minutes 1. Take advantage of the weather 2. Think outside the box. 3. Be an active TV watcher 4. Integrate exercise into your life 5. Rejuvenate yourself. 6. Remember the 30-day rule 7. Strive for the 3 Cs. Commitment, Convenience, and Consistency First, exercise takes commitment. Convenience means choosing a gym that's close by, or an activity you can do at home, or a time when you're not likely to be interrupted. Finally, there's consistency. "I'd rather see a brand-new client work out for 10 minutes a day rather than one hour every month. 8. Deal with darkness. 9. Dress in layers 10. Find your motivation. Source: http://www.webmd.com...ps-fall-fitness6. Favorite Muscle Group What favorite muscle group does each person like to exercise and why? What two exercises do they like to do for their favorite muscle group. 7.  Jefit http://www.jefit.com/ Workout Planner with hundreds of workout exercise. Features: Smart workout logs. Optional workout Animation. Charts for tracking workout and body stats. Workout 1RM & BMI. Super-set workout. Bodybuilding/weight training/fitness App. Designed by serious bodybuilders. We know what a bodybuilder wants and needs when going to the gym. 8.  Interview with Korak Sinatra Korak's Furaffinity Page:  http://www.furaffini...r/koraksinatra/

FMC Episode - 13 - One Year Anniversary Announcement Guess Cohost -          Lyonlover - http://www.furaffinity.net/user/lyonlover/ -          ChocolateMuscle - http://www.furaffinity.net/user/chocolatemuscle/ -          Snowheart - http://www.furaffinity.net/user/snowheart -          Korkem - http://www.furaffinity.net/user/Korkem   Cast Agenda Ø  Introductions – 10|30 minutes v  Main Host – What new from last Cast. v  Guess CoHost §  Give a brief background of yourself. §  Any highlights you like to say quickly. Ø  First Prize – 5 minutes v  Question: v  Answer: Ø  Main Topics – 30|40 minutes v  One year progress from one year ago, main host. v  Living a life of a bodybuilder. §  Diet §  Good Points §  Bad Points §  Emotion Standpoint §  Mindset v  Too many parties and summer fun. Trying to get back on track to working out. ·         Weaning off the bad food. ·         Changing habits from bad to good. ·         Staying focus. v  Hydration – Keeping hydrated during hot days. §  Drink at least eight glasses of water a day. §  Gatorade? §  Other ways to make water taste good. ·         Add fresh fruits. ·         Use juice. ·         Drink Tea - Other than taste is great stuff in it for you. §  Water favors add-ons. Ø  Second Price – 5 minutes v  Question: v  Answer: Calibri   Ø  Artist Talk: v  NFC (Near Field Communication) Tags §  Pros §  Cons §  Versus QR (Quick Response Code) Tags Ø  Questions v  Matt Ask: I'm wanting to shed a couple pounds and slim down before bulking up. I want to put some mass on me, but mostly strength. I used to lift weights a bit in high school, but I've grown lazy in college, and also lack a gym buddy to go with, so I don't even bother going. Now I've lost my flat stomach, lost the strength I used to have, and am getting tired of looking like I do. I really want to do this the right way, but I don't know where to begin. I know how to lift, I just don't know when/how much/how often/how to eat right/etc. What can a guy like me do to get back into shape? Ø  End of Line v  E-Mail: FMC@furry-muscle.org v  Phone: 571-208-BUFF (2833) v  Main Site: www.furry-muscle.org  For co-host pictures, show notes, and direct download of the podcast please visit the FMC forums @ http://www.furry-muscle.org

Furry-Muscle Cast - Episode – 12 Next Cast July, 20th 10PM EST / 9 CST / 8 MST / 7PST 1.      AnthroCon Review 2.      Fursuiteing 3.      Tanning Do’s & Don’ts for summer and contest -          Melanocyte cells in your skin produce melanin, which is responsible for your skin color. -          Tan gradually. If you're going to be in the sun, limit your exposure. Instead of spending 3 hours in direct sun in one day, try to break your tanning sessions into smaller pieces, such as one hour or a half hour at a time. -          This reduces the likelihood of sunburn and also gives your body time to equip itself with melanin which not only gives you color. -          Tanning beds are no safer than real sun exposure and the increased proportion of UVA exposure could be detrimental. -          Tanning private areas “safety” - Mens Tanning Sheath Cover Up Pouch Penis Sleeve 8 Color -          http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mens-Tanning-Sheath-Cover-Up-Pouch-Penis-Sleeve-8-Color-/300566662410#ht_5174wt_970 4.      10 Sweetest Summer Foods for Fat Loss -          Watermelon: Considering this fruit is over 90% water, it also helps keep you well hydrated when the sun pours down. -          Summer Squash: The health benefits you'll receive from doing so include protection against heart disease, cancer, and stroke. These effects come from the high amount of phytochemicals found in the vegetable. -          Blackberries: Each cup you eat will provide just 62 calories, less than one gram of fat, 13.8 grams of carbohydrates - 7.6 of those coming from dietary fibre, and 2 grams of protein, making it a nutritional powerhouse for optimal fat loss. -          Home Made Fudgesicles: To do this, simply buy a box of fat-free, sugar-free chocolate Jell-O pudding powder and blend together with 2.5 cups of skim milk. Add to that 1/2 cup of Splenda or your favorite sweetener and 1/2 scoop of chocolate protein powder. Pour into fudgesicle molds and let freeze for at least 8 hours or overnight. -          Papayas: Males in particular will want to consider increasing their intake of papaya in their diet as if you combine it with green tea, you'll really decrease your chances of developing prostate cancer. -          Water: While not really a 'food', water should be increased during the summer months, even if you aren't active. Many people are quick to replace their water with sodas, beer, or mixed alcoholic beverages, which just puts you in a further state of dehydration. -          Corn On The Cob: This vegetable is incredibly sweet and will satisfy your craving for that crunch. It also provides a good source of carbohydrates, so is an excellent vegetable choice for those who are more active during the day. Corn on the cob is also a good source of vitamin B1 and folate, so is a perfect food for anyone looking to bring up their intake of these nutrients. -          Sweet Potato 'Fries': If you aren't much of a corn fan, then another option for a sweet side dish to place beside your protein source is sweet potato fries. A small sweet potato contains just 54 calories and supplies 2 grams of dietary fiber per serving. -          Popcorn: This snack is a great way to boost your dietary fiber intake, while supplying far fewer calories than four or five marshmallows would. -          Cantaloupe: Finally, the last sweet food you should add to your summer diet this coming year is cantaloupe. This melon is another great source of vitamin C and vitamin A, providing well over 100% of your daily needs per cup. 5.      Interview Time -          Achilles: http://www.furaffinity.net/user/achilles For Achiiles workout & diet plus other documents and other information that is not posted on Furaffinity please go to http://www.furry-muscle.org/topic/1264-fmc-episode-12-ac-fursuiting-achilles/

Guess Host – Exatron (http://www.furaffinity.net/user/exatron) – Bodybuilder Exatron’s Workout - http://dl.dropbox.com/u/1132201/ExatronWorkout.pdf Guess Host – Furious (http://www.furaffinity.net/user/furious ) - Artist It was the first time that the Cast was live and it was a blast. We talk about Exatron’s bodybuilding contest and his workout routine.  Furious gives us an update on his Meatier Shower comic and his upcoming one Fangra both can be bought at AnthroCon. Information will be posted as soon as he knows himself.   E-Mail: FMC@furry-muscle.org Phone: 571-208-BUFF (2833) FMC Podcast Page | FMC @ iTunes

Furry-Muscle Cast - Episode – 10 Next Cast May 18th 10PM EST / 9 CST Main Topics: 1.      The Pros and Cons of Weight Machines Weight Machines - Pro -          They're supportive. Most machines provide support, which is great for people who need help when learning new exercises. It can also be good for people rehabbing injuries or those who want to lift heavy weights without a spotter. -          They're easy to use. Because most machines work on a fixed path and have instructions and diagrams posted, it's easier to use good form. -          They save time. It usually doesn't take as much time to change weights on machines as it would for many free weight exercises. -          They're less intimidating. Trying to figure out what to do with a bunch of dumbbells can seem impossible. With machines, you know exactly what muscles you're working and how to do the exercise correctly.   Weight Machines – Con -          They're too supportive. Because you have so much support, you use fewer muscle groups at the same time. This means you burn less calories and work the body in a less functional way. -          They're limited. Most machines offer one exercise for one part of the body, which means having to use multiple machines for a total body workout. -          They don't allow you to work on weaknesses. Many machines require you to use both arms or legs to move the weight, so if one side is stronger than the other, that side may do more work than the weaker side. -          They don't allow the body to work naturally. Because many machines work on a fixed path, there's not much room for working the body throughout different planes of motion..   Free Weights – Pro -          Versatility. Free weights can be used for a variety of exercises for the entire body, so you don't have to move from machine to machine to work different muscle groups. -          Functionality. With free weights, you're able to move the body through natural motions as well as through a variety of planes allowing you to mimic movements you do in real life like squatting, lifting things over your head and rotating the body. -          Building whole body strength. Because you're supporting your own body, you can work on specific muscles while involving smaller stabilizer muscles that can get neglected with machine training...this can also help you burn more calories during your workout.   Free Weights – Con -          They're hard to learn. Using free weights requires skill and coordination, so you may need some instruction when using them for the first time. Good form is harder to achieve without the added support from machines, so there's a higher learning curve with free weights. -          Risk of injury. Because there isn't a fixed path when using free weights, it's easier to put your body in the wrong position, which could lead to injury. There's also the risk of dropping the weights, especially if you're lifting heavy. -          Confusion. With machines, you know exactly what exercise you're doing and what muscle you're working. With dumbbells, there are so many exercises you can do, it's easy to get confused about where to start.   2.      Compound Movements: -          Definition: Compound exercises in weight training are those that involve more than one joint and muscle group. Examples are squats, deadlifts and chin-ups. For example, the squat involves the joints of the knee, hip and ankle, and the muscles of the upper and lower legs and buttocks. -          Compound movements build the most muscle. Not only that, but they increase strength the fastest. And of course, they are brutal! -          Must be more mindful of doing these types of exercise as they are the ones that mostly cause injures. -          Types of Injures: Pectoralis Major Tear, Elbow Pain, Hamstrings Tear, Biceps Brachii Tear, Disc Herniation.                   Story 1: Building Muscle Without Heavy Weights Main Focus: That heavy lifting is not always the best. ScienceDaily (Apr. 26, 2012) — Weight training at a lower intensity but with more repetitions may be as effective for building muscle as lifting heavy weights says a new opinion piece in Applied Physiology, Nutrition, and Metabolism. "The perspective provided in this review highlights that other resistance protocols, beyond the often discussed high-intensity training, can be effective in stimulating a muscle building response that may translate into bigger muscles after resistance training," says lead author Nicholas Burd. "These findings have important implications from a public health standpoint because skeletal muscle mass is a large contributor to daily energy expenditure and it assists in weight management. Additionally, skeletal muscle mass, because of its overall size, is the primary site of blood sugar disposal and thus will likely play a role in reducing the risk for development of type II diabetes." The authors from McMaster University conducted a series of experiments that manipulated various resistance exercise variables (e.g., intensity, volume, and muscle time under tension). They found that high-intensity muscle contractions derived from lifting heavy loads were not the only drivers of exercise-induced muscle development. In resistance-trained young men a lower workout intensity and a higher volume of repetitions of resistance exercise, performed until failure, was equally effective in stimulating muscle proteins as a heavy workout intensity at lower repetition rates. An additional benefit of the low-intensity workout is that the higher repetitions required to achieve fatigue will also be beneficial for sustaining the muscle building response for days. Source: http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/04/120426110252.htm?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+sciencedaily+%28ScienceDaily%3A+Latest+Science+News%29             Story 2: DiSABLED BODYBUILDER TAKES OVER AT CUMBRIAN GYM Main Focus: Overcoming injures and doing something grand.  A bodybuilder with one leg will take over the running of his local gym. Jonti Wilson, 39, of Station Road, Aspatria, was born without his right leg because of spina bifada – but has not let that hold him back. He will officially take over Presice Fitness on Tuesday when it will be renamed Jonti’s Gym. He has overcome his disability to become a well-known figure within the bodybuilding fraternity and now wants to help others achieve their fitness goals. He said: “The hardest muscle to train is the mind. If you can do that then you are halfway there. “We have a motto here: ‘Never say never; there is always a way’. No excuses. If I can do it with one leg, then you can certainly do it with two.” He added: “I have got my wish to have my own gym. Now I have got to make it what the community wants.” His plans include re-decorating it, moving the reception area and opening an in-house supplements and clothing store. He also wants to transform unused space into a women only weights area and to support various charity events including Sport Relief. Exercise classes including kettlesize, tone and sculpt and circuits will also be run from the gym. When Jonti started training three years ago, he had a beer belly, low self-esteem and got out of breath easily. Now in the best shape of his life, he will make a guest appearance in a bodybuilding show at Bolton, Lancashire, on Saturday. In a month’s time he will also take to the stage at the two-day Hercules Olympia in Essex, a huge event in the bodybuilding calendar. He won the UKBBF Championship in 2010 in the wheelchair section and has not ruled out competing in future events if they introduce more suitable categories. When he made his debut at the South Lakes Classic in Ulverston two years ago, cheers and applause broke out from the crowd as soon as he threw down his crutches. Some have called him ‘inspirational’ but Jonti rejects the term. “People do see me like that but I’m just doing my thing”, he said. He previously worked as a duty control manager for the ambulance service. More recently he has been working for a company called Trauma FX which simulates emergencies to help train army and medical personnel. The job involved travelling around the country with a team of make-up artists who made it appear as if he had lost his leg in violent circumstances. The aim was to help prepare soldiers for the horrors of war and to improve medical practices on the battlefield. But now he plans to run the gym full-time and is looking forward to his latest challenge. Source: http://www.newsandstar.co.uk/news/disabled-bodybuilder-takes-over-at-cumbrian-gym-1.948138?referrerPath=/news-round-up-1.50001   Artist Talk: Story 1: Art Therapy: Relieve Stress By Being Creative Main Focus: Stress relieve While art therapy is its own field, you can use the benefits of art to express your creative side and drawing skills to reduce stress and get in touch with your feelings. I think most of us knew this instinctively as kids: virtually all of us know the joys of sculpting something (with play-dough), painting something (with fingers), or drawing (with crayons and other materiels). However, other than making random doodles in the margins of a page while you’re on killing time, if you’re like most adults, you don’t express yourself with art like you did as a kid. Benefits of Art: One of the reasons that clinical art therapy is effective is that the act of drawing and creating art can help you relieve stress in several ways. Here are some ways that creating art can alleviate stress: Distraction: Drawing and art can take your mind off of what’s stressing you, at least for a few minutes. And when you’re finished being engrossed in your sketches, you should have a clearer head with which to tackle your problems again. Flow: There’s a certain quality of being called “flow”, that experts say is very beneficial for us. This refers to a state of being completely engaged in something to the point of being in a near meditative state. It carries many of the benefits of meditation, leaving you much less stressed when you’re done. You can experience ‘flow’ when you’re doing creative activitieslike writing, and even gardening. You can also get it from drawing. Self Care: Just the act of having a hobby can make you feel more balanced in your lifestyle. Sometimes with all of life’s responsibilities, we forget that we need and deserve ‘down time’ and self care. Taking even a few minutes on a regular basis to devote to a hobby can give you more of what you need in this area. And, with drawing, you have the additional benefit of being left with something beautiful (or at least interesting) to show for it! Do-It-Yourself Art Therapy for Stress Relief One of my favorite ways to use drawing for stress relief is to maintain a sketch diary. Keeping a sketchbook can be a form of journaling, and it can be cathartic, creative, and stress relieving. You can use a journal for personal art therapy and stress management in the following ways: Sketch pictures that describe your feelings related to things in your life that are causing you stress currently. If it’s in the back of your mind anyway, this could be a way of processing your related emotions, reducing some of the stress they carry. Sketch abstract pictures that express feelings related to past stressful experiences, as a way of processing your emotions and healing. Keep a ‘Dream Sketch Diary’, and sketch scenes from dreams you’d like to remember or better understand. Keep a sketch diary of what you think is beautiful in life. Draw the faces of those you love, places that bring you peace, or other pieces of beauty. The process of sketching can be a great stress reliever, and revisiting your creations can also bring you some peace in the future. Additional Art Resources: If you’re interested in trying out a regular drawing practice, there’s a great site on the About network devoted to drawing and sketching, for people of all levels, including beginners. You can sign up for classes and a regular newsletter (just like with you can sign up for free stress management classes and a free weekly newsletteron this site!), and get more tips on keeping a sketch diary. Have fun! Source: http://stress.about.com/od/funandgames/a/learningtodraw.htm Story 2: Practice the Tricky Bits Main Focus: Working on the weak points helps to make art stronger. It's always enjoyable to draw the easy things - it's fun when everything goes well and the drawing flows smoothly. It's only natural to avoid difficult things. But unfortunately, avoiding them isn't going to make them any easier! It's a classic feature of any first-year drawing class (especially once they've done enough to realize which bits are hardest) - lots of focus on the torso but the hands and feet either fade out, or fall off the edge of the paper.  The best time to practice drawing hands and feet is outside of class, when you're not using an expensive figure drawing model. Draw the feet and hands of friends and family watching television or reading. Do consider the whole figure and relate the feet and hands to the rest of the body, considering proportion.  How to Draw Hands  Examples of Hand Studies  More Hand Studies  Anatomy Reference Photos Source:  http://drawsketch.about.com/b/2012/04/10/practice-the-tricky-bits.htm    

Guess Co-Host- Tremor Wolf Topics: 1.      When and how often to work out? 2.      Warming Up? The do’s and don’ts. 3.      Goal: Goal setting, realistically and non-realistically. 4.      Soreness VS. Injury   Art Topics! 1.      Issues about getting off the ground from art block. 2.      When the muse hits what does one do to get it all done. 3.      Digital vs. Tradition   Questions: 1.      From: Bailiff Question: What suggestions do they have for someone with serious trouble increasing his upper arm mass? I've tried the various exercises described in books and magazines, with little to show for it.   2.      From:  Ragetiger Question: What's the benefits and disadvantages to home gyms over gyms like Balley's LA fitness and others like them.   3.      From: Moon-Baby Question: What are some of the ways bodybuilding has changed your life? any of the positives or even negatives if there are any   4.      From: FalconMage Question: I'm concern slightly on the issue of gym and work, both at the same time. Is there and advise for that? I've heard from others that one could cut out in between rest or perhaps do a full body workout. Is this possible and what's the best routine for it?      

FMC will be dividing up each cast in to three tiers each tier will be more of a focus in that area for that cast. Tier 1 – Beginners – People whom are at the basic level will learn the most of information from the show. Tier 2 – Novice – Individuals whom know the ropes but still can learn more. Tier 3 – Advanced – Knows a lot about muscles, weights and wants to learn higher advanced techniques. We speak about overall beginners and some focus point’s people overlook and should keep an eye on. On the art side we speak about what are the main issues artist should look out for when trying to start in the art work. Direct Download - http://fmcast.libsyn.com/webpage RSS Feed - http://fmcast.libsyn.com/rss Furry-Muscle Cast Main Page - http://www.furry-muscle.org/forum/68-furry-muscle-cast/

This is Janurary's podcast. Sorry about posting it late many things have happen. I try to keep a more up to date release. This Cast we get how everybodies hoildaies went and what been going on. Enjoy!

Muscle Podcast #6: A trip to the gym – Musclefurs In Action At A Furcon. Chest (and some arms) day, because everyone loves training chest!   schreddedwolf,   tiptoe,   zakrhyno,   maximus-ursus  and special guest   holliehyena went to Lifetime Fitness while at Midwest Fur Fest 2011. Zak and Hollie took video and pictures of the training session for us to use on the podcast and discuss the experience. 3-5 sets of increasing weight each set. Flat bench – free weights Incline bench – free weights Isometric decline presses – machine Flat bench dumbbell presses – free weights Dumbbell rows – free weights Seated cable crossovers – machine Elliptical machine – cool-down Not everyone did all of the exercises or 5 sets of each exercise. Max and Tiptoe followed each other around a lot, since they are used to training together regularly. Schredd was in his zone and trained by himself a lot – mainly because he lifts so much more weight than everyone else, so working in with anyone requires taking off and putting on a lot of plates. Everyone took turns spotting him for practice. Group discussion: Answer questions from the fans and talk about doing the exercises. Cast discussions: What is it like training with other the furs? - Have each talk about their experience in the gym and why they wanted to be there. Why do you train? Schredd – training to compete Tiptoe, Zak and Hollie – training to lose weight Maximus – training to add mass and lose fat   jazzwolf and   zeusralo - Add commentary as you wish along the way. Answer other fan mail.  Main Youtube Channel http://www.youtube.com/user/FurryMuscleWebsite   Gym1 – Tiptoe on Incline Bench Press warm-up set. http://youtu.be/KWFQOgpoRN8   Gym4 – Why a spotter is important. http://youtu.be/-tIsJzINlhA   Gym9 – Hollie getting in there and lifting with the Big Boys. http://youtu.be/jaYGOiwMSmA   Gym10 – Training together. Working upper pecs on iso decline press machine. http://youtu.be/fXzx_IrIA3Q   Gym13 – Finishing training chest with flat bench dumbbell presses. http://youtu.be/av5iVJFGSRc   Gym15 – Cooling down with some cardio. Good for warm-ups too. http://youtu.be/5nxVTkmNiPo   Gym16 – Pushing to failure – training with heavy weights to increase bulk. http://youtu.be/-JCzlcsfQok   Gym18 – Doing drop-sets at the end of training. What are they, how do they help. http://youtu.be/OrBjS2z57co   Gym21 – Knowing your limits. Max can’t press 95# dumbbells at the end of training. http://youtu.be/ZytPRMFOP4E   Gym23 – Tiptoe having some fun posing for the fans. http://youtu.be/wkC59VnvVk8   Gym25 – Max training to failure with 80# presses at the end of the session. http://youtu.be/4RSjm_Y-eI4   Max3 – Zak asked Max to do a little shirtless flexing back in the room. Schredd could talk about proper posing. http://youtu.be/BYt4zmi-Upc   If you are unfamiliar with the Furry Muscle Podcasts, you can read about them here:   http://www.furaffinity.net/view/6037119   If you have questions for the cast, please respond to this journal so we can answer them for you. I will be linking the videos as soon as they are in a publically-accessible location so everyone can watch and ask questions about them as well. Also, although the podcast is live via Skype, we still only have the cast on the call. Hopefully we can make the show at some point where other furs can call in, but we just can't do it yet. The show already runs several hours long and it takes Zak quite a while to get the editing done to a reasonable level and posted into iTunes.   E-Mail: FMC[at]furry-muscle.org Phone: 571-208-BUFF (2833)   On behalf of the Furry Muscle team, thanks for the support and keep being awesome! ~Maximus   Questions Meanbeard:    Artist: From Jarwolf11:  What is the best PC Tablet out their currently or should I get like a ipad 2 or such to draw? Apple or Droid   Side Note: FMC 05, will be coming out when FMC 06 comes out. Itunes Review Good Cast by Kae100 – Dec 8, 2011 Keep the episode coming! Statics United States - 187 Russian Federation – 19 China – 12 Australia – 11 Canada – 7 Mexico – 7   Tiptoe Fairmont - http://stuartscustoms.freeyellow.com/Components/82Fairmont.jpg   Interview Time: Furious http://www.furaffinity.net/user/furious  

Pre-MFF Con Sorry about this being late but real life and college work came first. Enjoy!

Topics: We talk about basic nutriation good and bad. Artist Talk: We talk about basic commissions and issues that may come up. Suprise Guess Host Beastly Bahamut FurAffinity Page: http://www.furaffinity.net/user/beastlybahamut Interview: G.S. FurAffinity Page: http://www.furaffinity.net/user/gs

Show Notes:FMC Episode - 03 - Mr. Olympia and Music...huh?Off Season & Contest PreparationGuess Host: Korkemhttp://www.furaffinity.net/user/korkemTopics!Off Season- What is off season and the main time for it (i.e. Jan., June, Aug.)Lee Priest Off Season: http://www.google.co...=og&sa=N&tab=wi- Different in on season and off season.- Main Focus while in off season.- Nutrition while in off season.- Different in training techniques- Routine Samples - Can you come up with something for this Schred?Contest Preparation- How many weeks out from contest do you start out from? - What are the main focus points to keep in mind while getting ready for the contest?- Cutting Weight, Why?- Dietary changes, conventional dieting.- Incorporating cardio in to your workouts, how much and when?- Training Techniques: How should lifting regime change?- Posing suite: Choice, colors, fit, comfort.- Final week preparation: All the shit that happens in the last week before competition.Mr. Olympia- Contest thoughts on the pre-show of Olympia.- Free on the internet – Go Watch! September 15 – 18.- http://www.bodybuild...-main-page.html- http://www.fitflex.c...ia-webcast.html- http://www.mrolympia.../mrolympia.html 

Furry-Muscle Cast – 02 Schred's Away and The Group Plays Today's Word is Core -          Shout Outs: Ragetiger -          Topics (19:00): Goals, MidWest Furfest Con and Foods. -          Questions & Voicemails (1:12:00): Questions from Furaffinity and another call from Meanbeard . -          Interview (1:39:00) :  This Cast we interview Modem (Redpill) -          Art Topics Segment (2:28:00):  Modem & Zeus talk about digital drawing tablets (Wacoms)