It’s no secret that whey protein is the undisputed heavyweight champion of proteins. Whey’s excellent amino acid profile, fast digestion rate and proven ability to stimulate muscle growth make it a staple in the nutrition plans of any serious bodybuilder. Recent studies, however, show that an up-and-comer may be able to stand toe-to-toe with whey [...]
Carnitine
In the history of fat-burning supplements, carnitine was a known commodity long before green tea extract and synephrine were blips on the bodybuilding radar. But, today, the granddaddy of fat-burning supplements is known as much more than a one-trick pony.
Made from the amino acids lysine and methionine, as well as iron and vitamins C, [...]
Cardio vs. weight lifting or adding weight lifting to cardio?
You may have friends or family who are hardcore runners, and if they’re like most runners, they probably shun lifting. Wait till you tell them about the following study.
The research
Researchers from Edith Cowan University (Perth, Western Australia) found that when subjects trained for 10 weeks [...]
I eat only egg whites for breakfast, but are there any advantages to including one or two yolks?
Egg whites contain only trace amounts of fat and 4 grams of protein per egg white, whereas a whole egg contains 5 g of fat and 6 g of protein. While both contain adequate amounts of essential BCAAs, [...]
How nucleotides can help you stay healthy and improve muscle growth
Some of you may remember nucleotides from high school biology class, but for those of you who don’t remember anything from high school biology (or high school, for that matter) here’s a refresher–nucleotides are one of the main components of DNA. Adenosine triphosphate (ATP), the [...]
Staying hydrated for muscle growth
You’ve tried everything–cutting carbs, upping the cardio, cutting down on rest periods–in your ongoing effort to lose bodyfat. But have you ever tried chugging a few cups of cold water? We’re not joking. In a study published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism, scientists reported that drinking just over [...]
Cortisol the catabolic hormone
You should, by now, be well aware of the havoc the catabolic hormone cortisol can wreak on your physique. You should know that it can compete with testosterone receptors in muscle cells, as well as block testosterone production by the Leydig’s cells in the testicles. Cortisol also can increase the breakdown of [...]
Different types of fat
There are different types of fat, some of which are required to stay healthy. However it’s getting the right proportion that is important. Some fats cannot be produced by the body and must be consumed and are essential for health.
Lipoproteins
These are a result of fat that has been broken down and [...]
The importance of increasing blood flow
Every hardcore bodybuilder knows to take nitric oxide boosters, such as arginine, because they help increase blood flow (and therefore muscle pump) during exercise, and aid muscle growth and strength gains. Few may realize, though, that to help protect NO levels, they should reach for a cold refreshing glass [...]
Supplementing with nitrix oxide pre workout
Nitrix oxide has definitely been one of the main supplement pre-workout trends over the past couple of years. Nitrix oxide is the much touted ‘pump’ supplement used before training. It is often correctly abbreviated to NO; however many articles about this supplement wrongly abbreviate it to NO2, which is actually [...]
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