If you want any weight loss program to work you have to perform “Strength Training”. It’s absolutely imperative during the course of a lifetime not only for weight loss goals but also for general health and well-being.
The Whey To Weight Loss (Part II)
Effects on serotonin, blood sugar regulation, and more!
Although the above would probably be the major mechanisms by which whey could help the dieter, there are several secondary effects of whey that may assist in weight loss. For example, wheys effects on serotonin levels. Serotonin is probably the most studied neurotransmitter since it has been found to be involved in a wide range of psychological and biological functions. Serotonin ( also called 5-hydroxytryptamine or …
Weight Loss is all to do with Calories
What is a calorie? The definition of a calorie is the amount of energy, or heat it takes to raise the temperature of 1 gram of water 1 degree Celsius. A calorie is a unit of energy that is associated with food and drink and is a measure of the energy, or heat, that food produces as your body uses it as fuel.
Weight Loss Myths
Every regime has its supply of useless folk lore and
half-truths that get passed on down the line from
person to person. But I’d put weight loss up against
any of them for what has to be the most time wasting and
even the most dangerous myths out there.
How To Gain Weight And Build More Muscle Mass
A typical strength training program for weight gain all almost always includes compound free weight lifts like squats, bench press, shoulder press, pull-ups (wide grip), and dips. The amount of weight used for each, the amount of reps, and the frequency of training, will obviously be customized to suit your body type, current strength, and strength training goals.
Its also important to note is that training too often is both dangerous and counter-productive. More trainin…
The Facts About Anabolic Steroids
This article examines how anabolic steroids can enhance the muscle building process.
The Health Risks Associated With The Use Of Anabolic Steroids
There’s no denying the positive effects that anabolic steroids have on the muscle building process, but the health risks associated with using them are equally clear for all to see.
The Shell Game That Is The “Proprietary Blend” Nutritional Supplement
Recently I wrote an article entitled “Terms, Terms, Terms, An Inside look to buying supplements” which can be found on the Gurus and Guests section of my private forum. The article covered many of the misleading marketing terms buyers have to deal with in an attempt to make informed decisions on the supplements they spend their hard earned money on. Some of the more potentially misleading commonly used marketing terms I covered were:
“Clinically proven”
“Patented”
“Docto…
What’s In Your Creatine?
What I am about to tell you is not going to make me a very popular person with many supplement manufacturers. In fact, some of them are going to be down right pissed off at me. On the other hand, some of them are going to be happy someone spilled the beans and told the truth.
What is the Glycemic Index?
Over the last 30 years, research into food and blood glucose response has completely changed our carbohydrate classification system.
It has been learned that it is impossible to predict the impact on blood glucose levels by certain foods, instead people are fed carbohydrate foods and the response measured.
Does Creatine Really Help Build Muscle?
If you are a gym rat or bodybuilder or simply interested in beginning an exercise program you have probably heard a lot about creatine and the muscle miracles it performs. Unfortunately, most people believe that creatine helps build muscle and it does in a way, but probably not the way you are thinking. The best way to describe creatine is to say that it helps the muscles help themselves build muscle. If that is not clear enough, continue reading.
Creatine does exactly wh…
Homemade Whey Protein Shakes: Using Bodybuilding Supplements Creatively
Learn how to make tasty bodybuilding/dieting protein shakes using a mizture of commercially available supplement powder mixed with items found in the home and the supermerket. If the thought of forcing down another awful tasting protein shake down your throat turns your stomach then this will help you.