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Mike Arone Interview Featured in Muscle & Fitness: Invincible Trainer Rick Scarpulla

May 11th, 2013

When he was a junior in high school, Rick Scarpulla was driving his car when he was blindsided by a Cadillac. The results of the wreck were so bad that doctors said he died three separate times, and when Scarpulla finally came to, he was faced with one of the most difficult decisions of his life: amputation of his left leg or an experimental surgery that would leave him in a wheelchair.

Scarpulla chose the latter…

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2012 BroBible Holiday Gift Guide: 12 Gifts for the Gym-Obsessed Bro

December 4th, 2012

Steve’s Oringal Paleo Mix

And Mike Arone Fitness is back, for a second year, to give you the scoop on the “fitness goods’ you should be asking for this Christmas. Every gym-obsessed bro needs to be on the up and up with what is trending in the fitness industry, how to stay relevant, stylish…and most of all-JACKED beyond your ‘smedium’ t-shirt.

Head over to BroBible and check it  out…be sure to ‘like’, share and “bro” this post for you buds–Click HERE!!!

 

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The Crossfit Controversy

September 13th, 2012

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Crossfit.

Ah yes, the majestical “fitness fad” gone mainstream.

Soon enough everyone will be wearing Vibrams and snacking on sunflower seeds.

But is it really a fad?

…I say, No.

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Summertime Slim Down Series: Grill Like You’ve Got a Pair

July 18th, 2012

Ladies…that means you too…hypothecially speaking of course.

Cross-cut grill marks—a true artist. [Wipe tear]

You know what? Scratch that…how about: Grill Like You Mean It.

Yeah? Ok. Moving on…

Summertime BBQs usually mean a trip to Costco for frozen burgers, stale buns and a four gallon jug of ketchup…because you never know when you’ll run out of ketchup. See, even though it’s the summer and most people are slacking, Mikey A is always looking out for you. Check out some healthy tips I’ve put together to keep your waistline intact this summer.

Get it? Tips?…because you grill tips on the…oh, whatever!

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Summertime Slim Down Series: Water is Your Homeboy

June 21st, 2012

Alright everybody ‘The Mike’ is back!

In fact, he did not go anywhere—I’ve been dedicating some time to a few assignments [Awesome related of course] but am now ready to lend you some brain cells and make sure we keep your quest for the perfect physique on a steady path…

opposed to a crooked one I guess?

Anyway, it’s the first day of summer which means TWO things…

1.] To look good on the beach

2.] Stock up on Gold Bond powder

Though I can’t help you with your “overactive” sweat gland problem, I can continue you on your quest to *”Abville”…

Come take a look at Part 1 of my ‘Summertime Slim Down Series”.

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Go Green to Get Lean

March 25th, 2012

Yep-no secret here people. I like broccoli. Alot.

Now, you may look at this title and think, “How the hell is buying a Prius going to get me abs?”

Though I like the thought process, I am not talking about THAT kind of green genius.  And for what it’s worth–if you drive a Prius, please check out my “How to Become Rugged” articles. You will find that driving one makes you the complete opposite of being Rugged.

So, to begin your journey into the kingdom I like to refer as ‘Jackdom,’ you may have to make a few tweaks to your diet—by that I mean ‘Go Green.’

Here is THREE ways that you can add some green to your diet and drop more pounds than Pauly D drops beats…

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The Key to Bigger Guns [Hint: It's What You're NOT Doing]

February 10th, 2012

Hey All, I know it has been awhile—MA has been putting some installment work in with The Rugged as well as BroBible.com.

Don’t you worry—more amazingly useful nonsense is to come.

Check out my most recent installment with the fellas at BroBible.com. Though it may look like a basic insight to building bigger guns, chances are you may be ignoring these techniques.

Before you read on just do me a favor…and pick up your tickets to THE GUN SHOW—-OOOOOHHHH SNAP.

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The 2011 Bro Bible Holiday Wish List for the Gym Obsessed Bro

December 13th, 2011

Hey guys,

Happy Holidays—been writing a lot lately and fortunate enough to be able to contribute some cool stuff for one of the most badass sites on the planet, BroBible.com

Check out my Holiday Wish List post that went up today!

Click this ‘nish right HERE to check it out!

The Road to Master Pull-Up Badass

November 17th, 2011

"One day I will be a Master Pull Up Badass!"

So you might think that hitting the gym 8 days a week is how you get the physique of a Greek god that can bench press a rhino.

Though we like the way you think and feel your head is in the right place…you, my friend, are neglecting the essentials. Kind of like learning the alphabet is to reading—Pull Ups are to muscle and strength.

Riddle me this Batman

How often do you see a guy at the gym that can effortlessly perform 20 bodyweight pull-ups?

LIE!

Answer is none, because most “gym rats” couldn’t perform 2 pull ups if their protein shake and Got-to-Be hair gel depended on it.

Well The Rugged has you covered. In fact, we have you more than covered. We have put together a ‘Top Secret’ (not anymore) program that will get you there step by step.

If you’re your sick of being a chump, want to impress chicks and built a back so wide Kim Kardashian’s private helicopter could land on it, come take a look…

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3 Ways to Embrace Weakness for Newfound Results

October 25th, 2011

You’re weak.

I’m weak.

The difference is that I have the balls to admit it and you just won’t give in. I will continue to get results, yet you will continue to settle for mediocrity and make excuses as to why you haven’t succeeded.

Well, it’s not too late - we can help. Here are three ways to embrace your weaknesses and get results…come take a look…

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