Research Studies
BOOST YOUR STRENGTH [Reserach Study]
Written on July 10, 2012 at 5:14 pm, by Josh
HYPOTHESIS Periodization refers to the systematic changing of workout variables every few weeks (i.e., weight, reps, sets, rest, exercises) to prevent plateaus in strength and muscle gains. A “newer” style of periodization — undulating periodization, which involves changing variables every workout — has exercise scientists very excited. Most exercise scientists think this is an innovative Continue Reading »
EXPLORE ALL VARIABLES TO GET BIGGER AND STRONGER
Written on April 17, 2012 at 7:00 pm, by Josh
Use variable resistance equipment to boost testosterone and get bigger. HYPOTHESIS Variable resistance equipment — such as cam-based exercise machines, strength bands and chains — provides greater resistance throughout the range of motion. Free weights and standard machines — such as the leg press, Smith machine and cable station — do not provide variable resistance. Continue Reading »
Carnitine: Fat Burner, Nitric Oxide Booster, and Now More Energy?
Written on December 18, 2011 at 5:11 pm, by Josh
Carnitine is a highly recommended sports supplement that can help you as a fat burner, as well raise nitric oxide levels. Now with recent research from the United Kingdom shows that carnitine is not just a bodybuilding supplement,it can also help you generate more energy during both cardio workouts and weight workouts — as long Continue Reading »
An Interesting Look At Training Speed – A Research Study About Slow Reps vs Fast Reps
Written on September 24, 2011 at 7:50 pm, by Josh
By: Intense Fitness Writers One of the main factors that you may or may not be aware of that goes into determining the results that you see from your workout session is the speed at which you’re training with. This is often referred to as the tempo of the exercise and is represented Continue Reading »
Sucralose: The Misunderstood Ubiquitous Sweetener – Part 1
Written on August 7, 2011 at 11:16 pm, by Josh
By: Ben Esgro, B.S., CSCS, CISSN Preface: Sucralose (Splenda®) is an artificial sweetener that is present in nearly all reduced calorie or calorie free foods. Although much research has been performed on this compound, it remains largely debated and misunderstood by the common consumer. Before delving into the research and chemistry of Sucralose, Continue Reading »
Literature Review: Novel Forms of Creatine; Are They Superior to Monohydrate?
Written on July 16, 2011 at 9:57 pm, by Josh
Ben Esgro, B.S., CSCS, CISSN Introduction Creatine (methylguanidine-acetic acid) is one of the most extensively studied dietary supplements available today. It is a naturally occurring nitrogenous compound synthesized from the amino acids Glycine, Arginine, and Methionine and is present in relatively large quantities in most animal fleshes such as fish and red meat. In humans, Continue Reading »
Is Protein Timing An Issue?
Written on July 16, 2011 at 9:38 pm, by Josh
By: Intense-Fitness Writers If there’s one nutrient that gets a high amount of controversy in the fitness world, protein would be it. People argue not only about how much protein is actually required by those who are doing strength based programs, but also about whether this protein needs to be consumed in a certain Continue Reading »
Advantages Of Cardio On An Empty Stomach?
Written on July 16, 2011 at 9:02 pm, by Josh
By: Intense-Fitness Writers You very often hear people saying that for best fat loss results, cardio training should be performed on an empty stomach. People everywhere are waking up first thing in the morning and hopping onto their home treadmill or making their way to the gym in hopes that doing this before their Continue Reading »
If You Are Going To Overeat, Overeat With Carbs
Written on July 14, 2011 at 3:51 pm, by Josh
By: Intense-Fitness Writers It’s no secret that if you overeat at your meals, your risk of fat gaining is going to go up. Humans gain body fat when there is more fuel coming in than what’s being expended through all the various daily activities they do, maintenance requirements included. What some people don’t realize Continue Reading »
