Category Archives: Natural Bodybuilding

Natural bodybuilding is a type of fitness competition and training philosophy that emphasizes the use of proper nutrition, resistance training, and body-friendly practices to build a lean and aesthetically pleasing physique. Unlike traditional bodybuilding, which often relies on performance-enhancing drugs and synthetic supplements, natural bodybuilding prioritizes the use of whole, nutrient-dense foods, as well as safe and effective training techniques to achieve results.

The sport of natural bodybuilding has been growing in popularity in recent years, attracting both men and women of all ages and backgrounds who are committed to improving their health and fitness in a holistic, sustainable way. Whether you’re a seasoned athlete or just starting out, natural bodybuilding offers a unique opportunity to challenge yourself, build self-confidence, and achieve your personal best.

To get started with natural bodybuilding, you’ll need to develop a clear understanding of the principles of proper nutrition, exercise science, and recovery. You’ll also need to establish a consistent workout routine that emphasizes resistance training, cardio, and stretching. Finally, you’ll need to cultivate a supportive community of like-minded individuals who can provide encouragement and inspiration as you progress towards your goals.

Whether you’re seeking to build muscle, lose fat, or simply improve your overall fitness, natural bodybuilding can help you achieve your goals in a safe and effective way.

Gina and I are training again

Curtis Matthews, Exercise, Natural Bodybuilding, Tampa

At Anytime Fitness in Westchase Florida, my wife Gina and I have resumed our regular gym training routine. We prefer this gym because of its convenient location and excellent facilities. It is the perfect place for us to achieve our fitness goals.

During one of our gym sessions, we decided to take some videos of ourselves goofing around. I was showing off my chest bouncing skills, while my wife Gina was demonstrating her incredible strength by doing pushups. And let me tell you, these were not your typical girly pushups. Gina performed them with pushup bars, adding an extra level of difficulty and showcasing her impressive upper body strength.

I have to admit that I was surprised by how many pushups Gina was able to do. She managed to complete an impressive 13 pushups with ease, which is a testament to her hard work and dedication to fitness. As for me, I continue to work on building my pecs and getting them to bounce to the beat.

At Anytime Fitness, we have access to a wide range of equipment and classes, which makes it easy to mix up our workouts and keep things interesting. We are constantly pushing ourselves to reach new fitness milestones and enjoy the process of becoming stronger and healthier.

So, if you’re looking for a great gym in the Westchase Florida area, we highly recommend Anytime Fitness. It’s a welcoming and supportive environment that caters to people of all fitness levels and goals. Come join us and see for yourself how fun and rewarding fitness can be!

Curtis Matthews bouncing his Pecs at Anytime Fitness in Westchase
Gina doing pushups at Anytime Fitness in Westchase Florida

Full body workout at home

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My full body workout with dumbbells, push up and pull up bar

Over the past 26 days, I’ve been dedicated to my full body workouts at home, staying active during the pandemic. Today, I’m excited to share a video from my workout on February 20th, where I incorporated dumbbells, a pull-up bar, and push-up bars. This routine has been a consistent part of my fitness journey, with 23 out of the 26 days dedicated to this full body workout.

Full body workout at home February 20th 2022

In this workout, I’ve incorporated various variations for each body part. For instance, instead of traditional curls with the dumbbells, I opted for a close grip on the pull-up bar with my palms facing me. It’s all about keeping things dynamic and challenging myself!

Stay tuned for more workout updates and join me in staying active and healthy at home. Let’s crush our fitness goals together! 💪🏋️‍♂️ #HomeWorkout #FullBodyFitness #StayActive #FitnessJourney #HealthAndWellness

Air squats for cardio

Curtis Matthews, Natural Bodybuilding, Tampa

My substitute for running is air squats

Air squats are my go-to for cardio since I injured my heel, I have not been able to run. We do one hundred air squats during our 2.5-mile walk. We stopped at the lake on the way back and after walking about 2 miles. After the air squats we continue our walk, which is about a half a mile.

1000 Air squats at home

The video below is me doing air squats at home. I was supposed to work out my legs with my dumbbells, but I was tired, so I decided to make it a light day and do cardio at the same time. I got this idea for doing air squats a long time ago from a UFC fighter named Ken Shamrock. He was one of my favorites back in the early days of UFC. Shamrock stated that for cardio he did 500 air squats a day. I was in shape back in those days so when I tried to do the 500 air squats, I was able to do them after one week. The video below is me doing me air squatting at home as a substitute for leg day and to get cardio in. I did 1000 air squats below in my bedroom filming it with my Samsung S21 Ultra. I apologize for the background noise and any interruptions.

1000 air squats at home
2012 I did heavy weights, but my form was wrong. My legs are not big but certain exercises I can go heavy.

My Workout Update 2/9/2022

Curtis Matthews, Natural Bodybuilding, ,

Working out my first 2 weeks

It’s been 2 weeks since I got serious about my working out. I did my at home workout at least 12 times so far. I started on January 26th, 2022 and took a video of my first workout. Please excuse the amateur video, background sound and interruptions. I will get better at these videos. These videos are for my tracking and to see my progress. I will be mixing up different exercises and using a pill up bar with dumbbells for my workout.

First video of my workout done on 2/26/2022

Second video of my workout done on 2/28/2022

Walking a few times, a week for fat loss

Walking is my go-to exercise to burn additional calories. I walk with my wife at the back of where I live. The walk is a little over 2 1/2 miles and on the way back we stop by the lake and do at least 100 air squats.

Air squats by the lake during our walk.

Workout progress

It has been 14 days since I started this training and I dropped from 196lbs to 185lbs. I lost both some body fat and muscle. I realize lifting heavier weights increases muscle, but I am working out at home and my 35lb dumbbells are all I have. The pull up bar does help, and I did incorporate the bar, but I have not taken a video of those workouts yet.

My progress so far 2/9/2022