Ok, so now you’re a tough guy, one of the Big Boys (or Gals) over by the power-cage, grunting and sweating as you do bicep-curls with more weight than you could squat two years ago. By now, you probably have a collection of worn and bleached gym clothes (from wear & tear, and constant washing … Read more
How to break that plateau to achieve mind-blowing size? factors to consider when designing the perfect training program. How many of us remember the very first time we began training? Were the results greater than we expected? Chances are they were. Rapid, initial results are a pretty well-known phenomenon within the lifting fraternity. It almost … Read more
The emphasis these days has shifted to specific amino acids over the use of others. For example, the essential amino acids, and especially leucine are considered important and many feel that the other amino acids aren’t necessary. Others feel that a few of the conditionally essential amino acids, such as glutamine and arginine are also … Read more
All of these practices can be useful, however, the short and long term effects on the human body may be something one should think about. In this article, I’ll describe some of the negative effects that dietary and hydration restriction can have. Many people who are either competing in bodybuilding or just working out to … Read more
Yes, I said it, dieting and getting ripped can be made easier. I have read some articles from the fellow teens here and from magazine articles and it just gets pretty darn confusing with all of these percentages of this and percentages of that. After reading the articles I am lost. I am going to … Read more
when we perform any endurance type of exercise, it is commonly thought that the body relies on stored muscle glycogen. This is true, however, it also appears as though stored intramyocellular triglyceride levels (IMTG) play a key role as a fuel substrate as well. The body has an ability to increase its stores of IMTG … Read more
It is something that we all desire – to have that perfect shape that turns all the heads. Today there seem to be more claims of magic pills and false shortcuts about how you can get yourself in shape faster and easier. The truth is; it is getting more and more difficult to get lean. … Read more
Health headlines today are always focused on the topics of antioxidants. You can not pick foods at the store without seeing the antioxidant hype. Every day we are being attacked by millions of pollutants and toxins. Our bodies are working overtime to breakdown and remove the toxic invaders of our health systems. The fear that … Read more
One simple fact that you have to live with as a bodybuilder/fitness or figure athlete is cardio. You can starve yourself to death, but that aerobic response is the only thing that will get you firm and really lean. You have to do the cardio to get lean, and if you do a lot, then … Read more
Ephedra has two active Ephedra Alkaloids; Ephedrine and Pseudoephedrine. Ma Huang and even street drugs like “Ecstacy” are terms used to refer to the same substance derived from the plant Ephedra. This shrub-like plant is usually found in desert regions in central Asia and other parts of the world. The plant’s leaves and some stalks … Read more