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How Diet And Exercise Can Alter Your Metabolism

March 25, 2020January 9, 2020 by AbidineFit

Resting Metabolic Rate (RMR) can justifiably claim 60% to 75% of our Total Energy Expenditure (TEE). Simply put, TEE, is the total amount of energy that we expend throughout an entire day. Digestion and absorption of food are called the Thermogenic Effect of Feeding (TEF) and accounts for 5% to 10% of our TEE. Energy expended via physical activity is called the Thermogenic Effect of Activity (TEA), which comprises roughly 20% to 30% of our TEE. Body Surface Area (BSA) is a major determinant of RMR, however, voluntary behaviors such as diet and exercise influence RMR in a positive manner. …

Food Poisoning: What Is It And How To Avoid It.

January 8, 2020January 8, 2020 by AbidineFit

Bodybuilding success is largely dependant on whether one has access to a fresh supply of nutritious foods. Chicken, beef, turkey, and fish are all examples of staple protein sources, designed to build serious muscle if consumed in sufficient quantities. However, given bodybuilders typically eat considerably more than the average person, as they strive to add mass to their physiques, particular attention should be given to the quality of the foods they ingest. The aforementioned protein sources are notoriously susceptible to contamination if incorrect preparation processes are followed – one more reason to avoid fast-food restaurants (these are where many of …

The Best Vitamins For Bodybuilding In 2020 (Muscle Gain And fat loss)

January 25, 2020January 3, 2020 by AbidineFit

Vitamins A, B, C, D, and vitamin E are essential nutrients for bodybuilding. They catalyze reactions throughout the body, allowing you to build muscle and burn fat. Unfortunately, due to fast-paced lifestyles and poor nutritional choices, many people do not take in optimal levels of these important vitamins. Luckily, there are many options for supplementation. These include multivitamins and other sources for further supplementation. VITAMIN A Vitamin A exists as retinol and beta carotene, which is a vitamin A precursor found in yellow and green vegetables, egg yolks, animal liver, sweet potatoes, carrots, spinach, apricots, and winter squash. Vitamin A …

Low Carb Diet That Is Healthy & High in Protein

January 25, 2020January 3, 2020 by AbidineFit

Low Carb Diet Overview Consuming a diet high in lean protein and low in carbohydrates can be a beneficial way to shrink your waist size and keep you energized all day long. This style of eating provides a reasonable amount of healthy carbs such as whole grains and vegetables as well as healthy, unsaturated fats such as nuts and seeds. The diet is based around eating lean protein such as eggs and poultry and swapping vegetables and whole grains instead of simple carbohydrates such as white bread and pasta. Furthermore, foods high in protein keep us satisfied for longer, however, be …

The Real Reasons Why Dieting Sucks?

January 25, 2020January 3, 2020 by AbidineFit

Brothers, we’ve all been there. We’ve all got our own stories to tell. We all know dieting f*cking sucks. Here are a couple of observations from some bodybuilders and coaches: Machine The alarm goes off. 4 a.m. came too quick. Your mouth is dry, you can’t walk without hamstring cramps and egg whites with oatmeal does not seem to make you run to the breakfast table anyway. One hour of cardio, 90 minutes of weights, baked chicken breast, steamed green beans, and a headache to wash it down. All before 10 a.m. Damn, dieting sucks. G Diesel The dreams man… the …

Glycemic Index, Insulin, Fat And Building Muscle!

January 25, 2020December 28, 2019 by AbidineFit

Even in the offseason, a true bodybuilder has to watch what they eat, or what would otherwise be a powerful, strong physique becomes fat and mush. Some bodybuilders don’t worry about it, the ectomorphs like Dexter Jackson and Flex Wheeler burn so many calories at rest that it’s difficult for them to stay in an anabolic (a state in which the body has more calories than it can use) state. But for people like Ronnie Coleman, who is a little endomorphic (tending to carry surplus fat) and tend to break down muscle with fat when calories are restricted, offseason diet …

How Natural Are You?

January 25, 2020December 27, 2019 by AbidineFit

This is still very much the question these days. It’s one thing to stay away from illegal muscle-enhancing substances and all that they bring with them, but in my eyes that doesn’t make you any more natural. As long as you treat your body as something you can fill up with spare parts, like an old junkyard car, you are nothing but a person without respect for his body. If you have the right genetics this will rarely hinder you in your progress but you’ll feel it later in life when you start wearing out. Being natural does not just …

The Best Protein To Build Muscle And Grow in 2020

March 24, 2020December 24, 2019 by AbidineFit

Like the majority of serious bodybuilders and athletes, I used to eat a ton of protein, 300 or more grams a day, most from protein supplements. Even though I spent a ton of time working out hard too, I saw less than optimal changes. The question is why? After years of intensive research and experimentation, I’ve finally figured out what the “secret” is: There’s a muscle-building equation that you’ve got to satisfy in order to get bigger, and most protein supplements are addressing only half of it. At best, they’re only giving you 50% of the muscle gains you’re capable of achieving. Many …

Fight The Eat – The 2020 Powerful Way To Lose Fat

January 15, 2020December 22, 2019 by AbidineFit

Ever wondered what a calorie really is and how it can help you in your fight to lose fat? Then look no further as I discuss what a calorie is, macronutrient breakdown of protein, carbs, fats, and much more right here! Understanding Calories And Fat Loss Once upon a time, scientists wanted to figure out how to measure the propensity of a substance to raise the temperature of water by one degree Celsius. Using lots of fancy science equipment, they came up with a measurement system for how able something is to raise the temperature of water, and they called …

How To Choose A Personal Trainer In 2020

April 12, 2020December 20, 2019 by AbidineFit

Legislative action to regulate the personal training industry is underway. How fast will changes occur? Remember ephedra? That’s how fast we can see a change in the industry. As a newly nominated member of the National Board of Fitness Experts, a cohort of industry experts in the process of steering the personal training industry towards national standards, this article is presented as the first of a two-part series to help you choose a personal trainer in a rapidly changing environment. You count yourself among the throngs of baby boomers and seniors that are finally understanding and implementing the message that …