THE FACTS ON FAT
F-A-T-S. Yeah, it’s a four-letter word, but — as you’re about to see — the right kinds of fats actually do a body(builder) good. Whether your goal is getting huge or getting shredded, fats can be your ally. You just have to know which ones to eat, which ones to avoid, how much to eat Continue Reading »
CHOOSING CASEIN: WHAT CASEIN SHOULD YOU TAKE AND WHEN?
Nighttime isn’t the only time casein protein can help build muscle. Bodybuilders have known for years that whey is a fast-digesting protein ideal for postworkout recovery. Some are also taking hydrolyzed whey protein, which is absorbed faster than standard whey because it is “predigested,” a process that breaks the long protein chains down into short Continue Reading »
Does Cardio After an Overnight Fast Maximize Fat Loss?
A common fat burning strategy employed by bodybuilders, athletes, and fitness enthusiasts is to perform cardiovascular exercise early in the morning on an empty stomach. This strategy was popularized by Bill Phillips in his book, ‘‘Body for Life’’ (23). According to Phillips, performing 20 minutes of intense aerobic exercise after an overnight fast has greater Continue Reading »
5 Fitness & Nutrition Myths Debunked
Myths just made life a lot harder. That’s because fitness and nutrition misinformation fool men and women into being confused and frustrated in their journey to creating a healthier lifestyle. Even when you’re already achieving results, a small myth or hear say conversation can throw you off. Thankfully, I’m about to be inform you about Continue Reading »
Libby DiBiase: Crossfit Superstar Talks With Intense Fitness
Tell us a little about yourself and how you got started with training? I’ve always loved sports; I grew up in gymnastics and track and field. I continued track and field through high school and into college. Then I wanted a little something different. I started Crossfit back in early 2007. I was running track Continue Reading »
1,3-dimethylamylamine Banned By The FDA?
FDA NEWS RELEASE For Immediate Release: April 27, 2012 Watch my video rant here – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7l-H95L2Bd8 Media Inquiries: Siobhan DeLancey, 301-796-4668 or 202-510-4177, siobhan.delancey@fda.hhs.gov; Tamara Ward, 301-796-7567, tamara.ward@fda.hhs.gov Trade Press Inquiries: Sebastian Cianci, 240-402-2291, sebastian.cianci@fda.hhs.gov Consumer Inquiries: 888-INFO-FDA FDA challenges marketing of DMAA products for lack of safety evidence Agency cites ten companies in warning Continue Reading »
EXPLORE ALL VARIABLES TO GET BIGGER AND STRONGER
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 »
The Big 3 Lifts: 15 Commandments To Maximize Each Lift
There’s nothing like a Biblical allusion to make a topic feel important. However, I’m not a religious guy – and definitely not one to impose my moral objections on others – so if you want to covet your neighbor’s wife, it’s not my place to tell you to clean up that filthy mind of yours. Continue Reading »
Get All the Benefits of Sled Conditioning – Without the Sled
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