Over the past several months, I set aside Grecian intellectualism for Grecian athleticism, giving myself completely to the life of the body, with the intention of competing in the Diamond Classic NPC Men's Physique division held here in Boca Raton, Fla.

These two methods are similar in some ways, vastly different in others; but both are extraordinarily effective if used correctly. Applying each at the right time during your training cycles is a surefire way to allow for continued growth.

Clinical research has demonstrated that resistance training benefits everyone, from children to seniors.

Richard Bruffy, 13, just won his first amateur bodybuilding competition. Bruffy trained two days a week lifting weights with his father, pushing himse...