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Athletes complete large volumes of intensive physical training to improve performance. Excessive physical training, incomplete recovery and high general stress can induce overreaching – a term used to describe over-training in the short-term. Overreaching is often...
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If you take a look at the research on creatine monohydrate, it appears as though this supplement has no direct effect on fat metabolism. However, a number of studies show rather dramatic improvements in body composition as a result of creatine supplementation. In line...
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Many bodybuilders are fanatical about their training and never skip a workout. However, this obsessive mentality may not yield the best results. Believe it or not, there is sound scientific evidence that suggests missing a workout here and there can actually make you...
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Some people consider themselves “a morning person”; they perform their best efforts in the early AM. Others like to hit the gym in the early evening as they feel this is the time they’re most alert and at their strongest. This is our circadian...
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Creatine is produced naturally in your body from the three amino acids: glycine, arginine, and methionine. These aminos are converted into creatine primarily within the liver by the enzyme guanidinoacetate methyltransferase (GAMT). The efficiency of GAMT has an impact...
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Research is beginning to pile up on how certain "fats" can actually promote fat loss. Some interesting research investigating some unique properties of olive oil has published over the last few years. Research is revealing that olive oil stimulates...
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Hypertension (high blood pressure) is an independent risk factor for cardiovascular disease (CVD), a condition that currently affects over 80 million Americans and Canadians. High blood pressure is a serious condition and affects millions, even those that outwardly...
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A recent study compared the thermogenic and metabolic effects of different protein sources to determine which type of protein allows for greater fat burning (oxidation). That’s right, certain proteins actual act as fat burners. The three protein types used were...
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A calorie is simply a measurement. It's not a nutrient, it's a measure of the energy content of a food that is burnt or metabolized in the body. Per gram different food sources contain different amounts of calories and most importantly, your body utilizes...
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The best carbohydrate source to consume immediately after training is glucose. Glucose is a better choice than all other carbohydrates for the immediate post-workout period as it requires no digestion and rapidly elevates blood sugar, insulin levels and muscle...
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I assuming you mean a typical cold or the like. The smartest thing to do is give yourself time to heal before attempting to attack the weights again. You will not be doing your training, your health or your training partners any favors by trying to rush back into the...
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Most bodybuilders and athletes don’t match the quality of their nutrition to the incredible physical demands they place on their bodies. In fact, most athletes do not eat well enough to even support general health during intense exercise. According to many...
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Many, in fact most strength athletes and bodybuilders are unaware of this simple supplement strategy that gives you virtually immediate muscular strength and performance increases. Micronized Creatine can be used to provide an immediate improvement in performance....
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Hey, this is going to put a smile on your dial. A recent study by Dr. Andrea Ghiselli and colleagues demonstrated that moderate consumption of beer increases the body's life-extending and disease preventing antioxidant levels. It appears it's the combination...
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Mathematically, you are correct. A person burns only approximately 10 to 12 calories per minute during exercise, even intense exercise. Each pound of unwanted fat contains 3500 calories. Based on your perspective, for exercise to create fat loss you would have to...
