Is fructose REALLY an enemy to fat loss? Does this particular type of sugar REALLY impact body composition to any significance? Discover the truth as we differentiate between fact & fiction…
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Nutrition
Popularized in the mainstream media & bodybuilding world, how does the G.I of a food actually apply when seeking physique transformation success and optimal health? Discover today if it REALLY is a useful tool to have in your pocket when pursuing your goals, or if beleiving in the hype is a waste of your time…
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The old saying, “eat less move more”, can actually be a GREAT way to end up ‘skinny-fat! If your goal is truly to strip away the pounds while protecting your hard-earned muscle, Ben’s here to outline an intelligent approach for dieting with success…
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Even a slight vitamin deficiency can halt muscle gain in its tracks… the scary thing is, you’re probably deficient already! Find out everything you need to know on the topic to cover your bases & optimize your health, performance & progress…
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The line between success and failure come showtime is notoriously small. As many competitors will tell you, the final 7 days of a contest can make or break where you place… If you’re looking for a step-by-step guide to achieve ‘peak week’ success, here’s a foolproof plan from BPak to come out on top…
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In the last two installments of this series, we laid out and explained concerns and guidelines for buying fruits, vegetables, and meats, but now lets focus our attention on seafood. Seafood is an excellent source of protein and many breeds can double as a superb source of muscle building, heart-healthy omega-3s. With so many options, […]
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Grocery shopping with health and fitness in mind can be a hassle. That is why in order to to minimize confusion, reduce the time it takes to shop, and get out with the best products, it is helpful to have some guidelines in place. In part 1 of this series, we discussed some factors influencing […]
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Grocery shopping can be a daunting task. Organic, cage-free, grass-fed, non-GMO, certified, fortified, petrified…there are so many choices and so many details to consider that many of us sacrifice our health and fail to optimize our nutrition simply due to the fact that we do not have the time or patience to sift through all […]
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It is true that a person’s caloric intake has a very direct impact on their weight. Consume more than is needed, and body weight goes up, consume less than is needed and body weight goes down. As a unit of measurement, a calorie is a calorie after all. But just like hiking a mile uphill […]
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You often hear the same questions no matter what gym setting you are in. What’s your max bench? What pre-workout are you taking? Lastly-How much do you weigh? Without question, since the start of bodybuilding time, a large emphasis has been put on the significance of weight gain directly correlated to muscle gain. Ever see […]
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Today I drove to the gym today heading into my first leg day of the week. My current training protocol calls for 7 days of intense weight training. I like to use the drive to meditate and focus on the upcoming workout. I like to visualize moving the weights and experiencing a massive pump (the […]
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The ability to switch between glucose and fats (our two major energy sources) based on the foods we consume and our specific energy requirements is referred to as metabolic flexibility. As bodybuilders we often take our energy needs for granted. We load up on proteins, carbs and fats, assuming that a prescribed ratio of these […]
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