Summer is only a few months away. Time to wake up from hibernation and show off those defined abs. It sounds like you’re ready to make some changes to your diet. Doing a lot of sit-ups a day won’t do us any good if we don’t have a nutrition plan. You can exercise all you […]
1. How long should my training be? How long your training should last depends on multiple factors. To strengthen and create muscle mass (hypertrophy) a workout can last between 45 minutes and 2 hours, it depends on how many muscle groups we work that day. Average rest time between sets can be 1 to 2
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In this article we will discuss how to avoid some dietary mistakes so that you can maintain your muscles and lose fat effectively. First I will talk a little about the negative impact on hormones when doing strict or very low calorie diets … The thyroid function The thyroid hormone regulates the body. Specifically, the
Nitrogen is a compound unique to protein that can provide a direct measure of amino acid (protein) status. All macronutrients (proteins, carbohydrates and fats) contain carbon, hydrogen and oxygen. Among these, only the protein contains an additional nitrogen molecule. Therefore, nitrogen excretion (that is, the amount of protein that is eliminated from the body) can
In previous articles we have talked about how essential our genetics are in bodybuilding. This time we will comment on some of the genetic factors. Genetics play a huge role in response to weight training. Due to genetics, some people get higher gains in size and strength, while others get lower gains, even when using
For some reason, bananas are often feared by athletes, as they have a high glycemic index. There is no need to fear a fruit that is natural and packed with health promoting nutrients. Nutritional content of banana The Banana, the exotic fruit, has found its way into our daily lives. Either by slicing it over
«In order for lifting weights to result in significant hypertrophy, a stimulus must be applied frequently enough to create a new« environment », as opposed to seemingly random and acute insults on the mechanical integrity of muscular tissues »(The mechanics of Hypertrophy by Brad Schoenfeld). In this article I will name the most sacred laws
