Lactic Acid and the Link to Muscle Growth

Lactic Acid and the Link to Muscle Growth

Many athletes have been lead to believe that lactic acid is a vile, toxic waste product that should be avoided at all costs. However, it appears the opposite may be true. New research suggests that lactic acid is an important fuel source that powers intense exercise...
Does Sugar Make You Fat?

Does Sugar Make You Fat?

Sugar is a form of carbohydrate that contains no other nutrients. Sugar is rapidly absorbed, and large amounts cause a surge and then subsequent decline in blood glucose. High sugar consumption can play havoc with your insulin levels. Yo-yo like insulin levels switch...
Do you really train with high intensity?

Do you really train with high intensity?

Some people show up to the gym on a consistent basis but aren’t demanding enough out of themselves while they are there. It’s as if they are merely “punching a time clock” when they are in the gym. I do appreciate their commitment and consistency but to get the muscle...
How often should I do Max-OT Cardio?

How often should I do Max-OT Cardio?

Max-OT Cardio is unique in that it significantly elevates your resting metabolic rate and your ability to burn body fat without breaking down lean muscle like conventional cardio does. By increasing your resting metabolic rate, your body becomes much more efficient at...
Dehydration Kills Muscle Performance

Dehydration Kills Muscle Performance

Dehydration is a performance killer. Although your body is made up of over 70% water, you only need to lose small amounts to have dramatic reductions in physical and mental performance. Sweating is good, but not replacing that lost fluid is not. Optimizing hydration...
How to Determine Your Success

How to Determine Your Success

At one time or another, most of us have measured success and the quality of our physique and training abilities to that of other people. Comparing how good we look or how effectively we train with another person can either drive us to propel our efforts off the...
A Max-OT Workout for Big, Wide Shoulders

A Max-OT Workout for Big, Wide Shoulders

There is nothing more impressive than a pair of big, powerful, and wide shoulders. Shoulders are the foundation of a great upper-body, and this Max-OT workout will deliver the results faster. Here’s a Max-OT shoulder workout that’s fast, intense and...
Creatine Monohydrate and Brain Function

Creatine Monohydrate and Brain Function

Muscles require a lot of energy to perform work during physical activity. Creatine’s integral role in the energy production process in muscle is well established. However, another real energy “guzzler” is the brain. This organ commands almost 25% of total daily energy...
New Year – New Goals – Stronger Commitment

New Year – New Goals – Stronger Commitment

A new year is knocking on our door. You know what that means. Time to set new training goals and more importantly, it’s time to commit to reaching these goals. How many times have you set goals at the beginning of the year only to abandon them a few months or even a...
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