Fat loss is the ever-elusive conquest of anyone and everyone who is into health and fitness. Observationally I also think it is one of the most misunderstood and challenging topics for most people to tackle due to the sheer amount of miss-information out there with the added perpetuated myths we have all heard when embarking […]
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By Roland Pankewich Read Part 1 HERE Read Part 2 HERE So far we have outlined some basic principles that determine fat loss; mainly that fat loss is a catabolic (to adipose tissue) process that is supported metabolically via mitochondrial beta oxidation (fat burning). To completely paint the picture we must examine the other side […]
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By Roland Pankewich Fat loss is the ever-elusive conquest of anyone and everyone who is into health and fitness. Observationally I also think it is one of the most misunderstood and challenging topics for most people to tackle due to the sheer amount of misinformation out there with the added perpetuated myths we have all […]
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The problem with body fat is that when you start to accumulate it in large quantities (more than 20lbs), it actually changes your physiology and makes it harder to get rid of. The more overweight you are, the more likely you are to gain even more fat because adipose tissue in abundance makes you fatter! […]
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If you’re wondering around the health section at your local grocer, it will be hard not to find a product toting Agave nectar. The ads for agave nectar consist of claims that it is low glycemic and safe for diabetics. Some even make far fetched claims of antioxidant power or anti-inflammatory properties. The real truth […]
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With an overwhelming amount of research demonstrating its benefits, ‘resistant starch’ blows away many of the sexier sounding supplements that have pride of place in your cupboard. To learn what it is, and how you can get more of it into your life with the aid of a few simple tricks, check out this special guest post from MI40 Science Editor Rudy Mawer…
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Cinnamon, one of the most undervalued, underestimated, and under-appreciated supplements around. When taken at effective doses, it packs a very favourable physique altering punch! We explore the best ways to get the most out of adding more of this super spice to your life…
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Could the numerous benefits of this often overlooked amino contain the key to unlocking your gains? From growth hormone stimulation to detoxification, glycine has a wide range of positive impacts on building muscle and enhancing performance…
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Question: “Will taking simple carbs after a workout negate the effect of growth hormone production from your workout and kill your gains?” Well, growth hormone is only released when blood glucose or blood insulin levels are low. Provided that you don’t consume carbohydrate during the workout, your growth hormone levels will not be negated; you’ll […]
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Building and maintaining muscle mass while concurrently stripping body fat to reveal the separation and conditioning which defines the elite-level development of a bodybuilding champion is one of the hardest tasks any athlete will ever face. Based on this fact, it is not surprising how popular fat burning supplements have become. Whether used to increase […]
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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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Why Should You be eating Resistant Starch? RS is a starch that when digested in the large intestine, leads to the formation of SCFA, short chain fatty acids. One of the 3 major SCFA’s produced is butyrate. Butyrate a fat that has almost anti-catabolic hormone like power. It saves muscle. RS exhibits undeniable effect on […]
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