Major Milestone: 400,000 Members!

BodySpace surpassed 400,000 active users over the weekend!  Thanks and welcome to all of our new members!

BodyBlog Reading #8: ‘31233′

It’s time for yet another infamous BodyBlog Reading!  Hear who the latest BodySpace member is to have a recent BodyBlog entry read by a distinguished orator’s cousin, LOL!  Okay, okay, forget guessing, it’s "31233” (Tiffany Forni)! Check it out here! http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/bodyblog_readings.htm

BodyBlog Reading #9: Jaegermeister26

It’s time for yet another infamous BodyBlog Reading!  Hear who the latest BodySpace member is to have a recent BodyBlog entry read by a distinguished orator’s cousin, LOL!  Okay, okay, forget guessing, it’s "Jaegermeister26” (Brian)! Check it out here! http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/bodyblog_readings.htm

BodyBlog Reading #10: Bdubdiesel

It’s time for yet another infamous BodyBlog Reading!  Hear who the latest BodySpace member is to have a recent BodyBlog entry read by a distinguished orator’s cousin, LOL!  Okay, okay, forget guessing, it’s "Bdubdiesel” (Anthony)! Check it out here! http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/bodyblog_readings.htm

Spokesmodel Search Round #3 Winners!

You, the voters, have spoken yet again!  Check out the Round #3 winners in the 2010 Iron Man/BodySpace Spokesmodel Search! Note: That completes the preliminary voting rounds for this contest.  We are now in Round #4 (the Semi-Finals), and results will be posted here on January 6, 2010. Round #5 (the Finals) will be held live [...]

BodySpace/MT $50K Winners Announced

The wait is over, folks - the winners have been officially announced for the recent 2009 BodySpace & MuscleTech $50,000 Transformation Contest! Hearty congratulations go out to BodySpace Member "Izmanv” for taking first place! Check out the full results and announcement! Please take a second to congratulate the winners via either the official contest forum thread or [...]

2010 BodySpace Spokesmodel Contest!

Registration is now open for the 2010 Bodybuilding.com BodySpace Spokesmodel Search Contest, Presented by Iron Man Magazine! Sign up now to compete against other BodySpace members for a chance to become the next BodySpace Spokesmodel!  10 finalists will be flown down to Los Angeles next January to compete before a live crowd at the 2010 Los [...]

BodyBlog Reading #12: Belinda Benn!

It’s time for yet another infamous BodyBlog Reading!  Hear who the latest BodySpace member is to have a recent BodyBlog entry read by a distinguished orator’s cousin, LOL!  Okay, okay, forget guessing, it’s none other than the gorgeous "Belinda Benn“! Check it out here! http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/bodyblog_readings.htm

Spokesmodel Search Round #2 Winners!

You, the voters, have spoken!  Check out the Round #2 winners in the 2010 Iron Man/BodySpace Spokesmodel Search! The third (and final) round of preliminary voting just started, so please vote each day for your favorite men and women and they (or you!) might just be chosen to compete in Los Angeles in January for the [...]

BodySpace Improvements Added Today!

Right upon the heels of BodySpace reaching 450,000 active members on BodySpace, Bodybuilding.com is excited and proud to announce the deployment of our new Flash uploader and JavaScript photo editor! With the release of the new Flash uploader, a user is now able to upload 5 concurrent images at a 2MB, per image, max size.   COMING [...]

BodyBlog Reading #11: AvaCowan!

It’s time for yet another infamous BodyBlog Reading!  Hear who the latest BodySpace member is to have a recent BodyBlog entry read by a distinguished orator’s cousin, LOL!  Okay, okay, forget guessing, it’s none other than the gorgeous "AvaCowan” (Ava Cowan)! Check it out here! http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/bodyblog_readings.htm

New and Improved Photo Uploader

BodySpace is pleased to announce the release of the new and improved photo uploader for uploading profile and progress pictures! Not only will BodySpace members notice a significant improvement in the usability and design of the two new BodySpace Control Panel pages and upload process, but they will now be able to upload up to five [...]

Forum Avatars Working Again

"The Forum avatar issue has been resolved! The fix addressed both the disappearance of avatars and the synchronization issue with that of a user’s main profile picture. If you reset ("Set As…" function) your profile picture, your avatar should now show up on your Forum posts and reflect the new profile avatar (presently, an action [...]

2010 Spokesmodel Finalists Announced!

Congratulations to our Round #4 winners in the 2010 Iron Man/BodySpace Spokesmodel Finalists going to LA! These BodySpace members: JWolt JamerJay bookerbrother Eightpak NYmuscle4life JaquelynK Mikiko mindyk trackfiend Danny-J are on their way to the big stage!  To view their photos and visit their profiles, see the contest winners’ page: http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/2010-ironman-bodyspace-spokesmodel-winners.htm

Isaac Tries Peanut Butter For 1st Time!

Meridian, ID (Bodybuilding.com) June 24, 2009 — A bizarre little story unfolded today, as it was revealed that BodySpace member Isaac Hinds up until today had never before tasted peanut butter. Isaac’s “Peanut Butter Virgin” status was inadvertently made known during a routine visit to Bodybuilding.com headquarters in Idaho this afternoon. Click for larger image. When asked about [...]

Gaspari’s Kirstin Lykus Loves BB.com!

While merrily perusing Twitter and Facebook via Tweetdeck yesterday, I came across gorgeous BodySpace member “KIRSTIN-L” (Kirstin Lykus) who is showing us some love with her stylish, blue Bodybuilding.com logo bandanna - check it out! For those who may not know Kirstin yet, she’s a lovely addition to the Gaspari booth at major expos like the [...]

Chimaira Band Members Love BB.com!

We recently found out that heavy metal band Chimaira loves Bodybuilding.com, as some of the band members are long-time forum lurkers and BodySpace members! They stopped by BB.com HQ here in Boise yesterday to chat up some members on our live, weekly JTV chat, and the entire broadcast was great!  They took and answered chatroom audience [...]

New Feature: School & Gym Networks!

Have you ever wanted to connect with old friends, classmates, alums, or other athletes at your gym for fitness motivation and support?  Well, wait no longer… the Bodybuilding.com gym and school networks are here! Not only will we get you connected, but you can check out each other’s goals, share feedback and tips, and compare progress [...]

BodySpace Members Visit BB.com HQ!

We’ve had the pleasure over the past couple of days to work on several projects with some well-known BodySpace members here at BB.com HQ in Meridian, ID. Among them were liftstudios (Isaac Hinds), obadike1 (Obi Obadike), and k-chzzle (Kendall Wood). Mr. Peanut Butter is hardcore because of his huge jug! Collegiate Track Stars Kendall Wood and Obi [...]

BodySpace Parody

Kudos go out to BodySpace Member "Masta_of_Riddum” for this hilarious BodySpace (and, indeed, any social networking site) communication parody.  Enjoy! “Yes, yes - I am on BodySpace and, yes, I do leavegirls creepy and perverted messages.” LOL “WHY HAVE YOU NOT E-MAILED ME BACK??? HAVE YOUNOT SEEN MY ABS OR SOMETHING!!!” LOL Tip: See the original, larger versions [...]

BodySpace Landing Page Opportunity!

Should you be the next person featured on our landing page (http://www.bodybuilding.com/)?  If you have gone through a great transformation, have a great story or just have an amazing physique, you might be seeing yourself on our front page! If this sounds like you, please submit your BodySpace profile link to: Showcase.BodySpace@bodybuilding.com Originally posted here: http://blog.bodybuilding.com/showcase-me

Excercise Video Choices

If you are inquisitive about losing weight for your body building plan, you could be inquisitive about beginning your own weight reduction program. Exercise videos, also ordinarily known as workout videos, are a fine addition to any muscle building program.

Although you'll have acquired workout videos before, have you even done so when seriously making an attempt to lose weight? In the US, an enormous number of people buy exercise videos because. Because exercise videos are very different than exercise videos that are part of a weight reduction plan. That's why you need to shop for them differently.

When it comes to purchasing exercise videos for yourself, as a part of your weight reduction program, there are number of crucial factors that you can desire to take under consideration. These elements won't just make purchasing exercise videos for yourself simpler, but they can also help to make sure that you select the exercise video or videos that are the best for you and your own private wishes.

One of many factors that you are going to need to take under consideration, when purchasing exercise videos as part of your weight reduction plan, is the sort of exercises that you need to do.
For example, you regularly get to select between standard aerobic videos, yoga, Pilates, kickboxing, and so on. To boost your weight reduction plan and to keep it exciting and fun, you'll desire to consider purchasing a collection of exercise videos, especially a mix of them.

Another one of the many factors that you are going to need to take into account, when purchasing an exercise video for your weight reduction program, is difficulty. What you want to recollect is that many workout videos come in sessions.

For example, it is feasible to find kickboxing videos that are created for noobs, those at the intermediate level, as well as those at a sophisticated level. You would like to ensure that you select the right video for yourself. If you're not very careful, you will finish up with a complicated workout video that you can't even use, as you are not able to keep up with the teacher.

Cost is another factor that you may wish to take into account, when purchasing workout videos or exercise videos for yourself. Some are cheap, others are a little more pricey, and many are downright pricey.

Naturally, the expensive workout videos could be worth the price tag, but you never actually know till you order them. A way to help ensure that you are spending your money smartly is to look for exercise video reviews on the web.

Its What You Eat That Counts

Soy, spinach, tomatoes, turkey, whole grains and oats, and yogurt can all help to stop and even reverse sicknesses like raised blood pressure, diabetes, Alzheimer's, and some sorts of cancer.

And where one could have an effect on a certain part of the body, it could also affect the condition of other body functions and performance, since the entire body is connected.
Conversely, the ill-effects of a bad diet are many and sundry.

Low energy levels, mood issues tired all of the time, weight change, uncomfortable with body are only a few signs that your diet is unbalanced.

Symptoms of starvation include shortage of energy, bad temper, an enfeebled immunological system leading to frequent colds or allergies, and mineral depletion that will trigger a spread of health concerns including anemia.

And since the body is connected, realizing that an unhealthy body will end in an unhealthy spirit only seems sensible. When we nourish our body with these superfoods and complement them with other nutrient-dense and healthy fresh foods, our spirit will be vitalized and healthy as an obvious result.

Many modern diets based on prepackaged convenience foods are sorely low in many minerals and vitamins, which can affect our psychological capacities also and cause irritation, bafflement, and the sensation of 'being in a fog' all of the time.

Superfoods can be the foundation of a sound, healthy, nutritious solution to curing many of those infirmities and more.