Muscle growth is the product of the body’s repair process from damage done by too much stress. It is quite a slow process that is why bulking up requires hours of rigorous weight lifting. Packing up on muscles requires an increase in one’s protein intake because the body needs to[…]
Sugars, fats and carbs love to hide in foods disguised or packaged as “healthy.” Read on to discover what snacks you’re eating that you shouldn’t be! Trail Mix A serving of store-bought trail mix is a measly quarter-cup, a serving size that roughly no one will stick to. Plus, the[…]
Whether you feel angry, sad, bored—even excited—food can act as a buffer against these emotions, something 82 percent of youknow all too well. So where do you start if you want to stop eating emotionally? The first step is awareness, recognizing that you do eat emotionally—and WHY. Each time you[…]
After an intensive workout the body expends extra energy. Researchers suspect that because of this, strength training can help in maintaining a healthy weight, and they are studying ways of increasing the ‘after burn’. One such method is to consume caffeine before pumping iron, as sports scientists at California State[…]
1. Avoid Junk Food Forgo the chips, cookies, candy and soda. No more junk in your trunk (or belly). 2. No More Processed Food For the most part, if it comes in a box, don’t eat it. 3. Don’t Skip Meals You’ll keep your metabolism going, and avoid the tendency[…]
Athletes who want to build muscle mass can use not only proteins, creatine and amino acids, but also fish oils to achieve this. The anabolic effect of omega-3 fatty acids has been confirmed, so now molecular scientists at the University of Aberdeen have gone a step further. They are about[…]
Underlying all progression of natural muscle growth is the ability to continually put more stress on the muscles. This stress is a major component involved in the growth of a muscle and disrupts homeostasis within your body. The stress and subsequent disruption in homeostasis causes three main mechanisms that spur[…]
1. Training Age Your training age is how long you’ve been lifting weights. If you’re a newbie, you will be able to gain more muscle faster than if you’ve been lifting for many years. 2. Hormonal Profile The amount of testosterone and other muscle building hormones in your body can[…]
If you’re like most guys, you wouldn’t mind packing on an extra 5-10lb of muscle to your frame. Maybe you are contemplating starting a muscle building program, or even actively using one. Before you start pounding more protein shakes and killing yourself with heavy weights, this article will help you[…]
I’ve spent more time than I would care to admit pondering this question and I’ve spent years of my life experimenting with various full body workouts and split routines. I understand how confusing and frustrating this question can be. For example, tons of smart trainers I know who have great[…]