Despite our muscle gains and the conditioning we are able to achieve, many of us remain unhappy with our physical shape. Whether we are ‘cursed’ with short biceps which we cannot seem to lengthen despite countless hours hunched over a preacher curl bench, or high lats that refuse to be lowered even with the prioritization […]
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Most hard working bodybuilders, from rank beginner to seasoned pro, will experience some degree of training-related muscle soreness. Whether experienced as mild discomfort or more debilitating, the post-training Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness (or DOMS) suggestive of an intensive workout is, for many, a sure sign that a maximum number of muscle fibers have been taxed with […]
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We’ve all been there. You’re in the gym busting your ass everyday, your diet is on point and you’re making some solid gains. But then there’s THAT guy. He doesn’t train as hard as you, his diet may not be quite as dialled in as yours, and yet he still seems to be building muscle […]
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Bloated stomach? Endless flatulence? Wicked diarrhoea? Believe it or not, you don’t have to live with these symptoms. Ever wonder why it takes so long for the food that we eat to make its way through our stomach? As it turns out, one of the numerous reasons has to do with the importance of both […]
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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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Satellite Cell Activation: A Necessary Muscle Growth Component… How You Can Stimulate Yours for Maximum Muscle Gains! The regenerative, healing capacity of muscle fibers is essential for the lifelong maintenance and growth of muscle tissue. To counter the accumulative wear and tear of daily living or in the aftermath of intensive resistance-training workouts we must […]
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The hormonal and metabolic processes that occur during sleep The three primary factors to consider for those seeking muscle hypertrophy are: training, nutrition and recovery. Sleep is an important part of recovery as well as being probably the most underestimated factor with regard to muscle growth, though most of us are guilty of taking sleep […]
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Cholesterol. I think we can all agree that it may very well be one of the most feared nutrients in the modern human diet. Apparently, it is also one of the most misunderstood. Cholesterol is a vital nutrient, one that is critical to the proper functioning of the human body. Cholesterol need not be avoided, […]
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For all of us trying to reach the full potential of our health, it is important to be sure that our body is performing at it’s most optimal level. Often times, to get to this point, it takes just small adjustments over an elongated period of time in a person’s daily lifestyle and diet choices […]
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What you need to know in review: Carbs have a direct effect on the release of insulin Insulin is considered a powerhouse when speaking of muscle building and fat storage Some individuals are born more insulin sensitive than others It is important to be very insulin sensitive to prevent glucose intake from being shuttled into […]
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One of the most frustrating and damaging metabolic conditions a person can have is insulin resistance. On one end, insulin is one of the most anabolic hormones our body produces, while on the other end it is one of the most fat storing hormones we have. Proper secretion, regulation and utilization of insulin can be […]
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