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Meal Frequency
Many in the fitness community believe that increasing meal frequency can boost metabolic rate and improve body composition. What does the science say?
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Writing your own Program Part 1
Writing a solid training program is one of the most nuanced tasks in the fitness field. How can you go about creating your own program? We’ll get into the nitty gritty in this series.
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Muscle Science for Gearheads
Some aspects of science aren’t immediately applicable to training, but understanding muscle architecture can help round out your exercise science knowledge.
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Alcohol and Gains
Most bodybuilders and athletes would probably like to have a social life, too. Can alcohol intake impair gains? Is there applicable knowledge on this subject?
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Quantifying Mechanical Tension
Mechanical tension has quickly become the main accepted stimulus for muscle growth. What is mechanical tension? Can we measure it? Why would this be important for growth?
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A Motivation Secret
The fitness industry is full of gurus telling you how to eat and train while offering motivation along the way. However, these gurus often forget a key secret.
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Post-Workout Carbs
Eating carbohydrates after your workout can boost recovery through replenishing glycogen more quickly. For bodybuilders training more than once a day, this can be incredibly important.
Deloads
Sometimes the best thing you can do to promote growth is to take some time off from the gym. This study found that trained athletes experienced significant muscle growth during a deload.
Can Cardio Cause Growth?
A recent review stated that endurance exercise can cause growth similar to resistance training but this benefit only occurs in older individuals. Young individuals do not get this effect.
Calorie Cycling
One of the issues with consuming a calorie-restricted diet is that it can cause your metabolism to slow down. This study found that calorie cycling negated this effect.
Stress and Energy Balance
Losing weight can be a difficult process, but many find that the stress of daily life makes it more difficult. Why is this the case?
The Anabolic Window
We now know that the anabolic window is a little wider than initially though. However, does training experience influence how wide this window is?
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Which Form of Cardio Works Best?
Which form of cardio works best? We look at low, moderate, and high-intensity cardio. Is one form superior to the others for bodybuilders?
Should I Train My Neck?
Should I train my neck? We will give you some tips on how to train your neck and get the bull neck you want.
Exogenous Ketones and Bodybuilding
Exogenous ketones in bodybuilding. Are they the perfect preworkout to add to your arsenal? or are they a waste of money?
How Do You Read Research Studies?
How do you read research studies? What are some tricks to dig through these issues and understand the science?
What Is Reverse Pyramiding?
What is reverse pyramiding? How do you implement it into your training? How is it different than traditional pyramiding?
The Benefits of Collagen Supplementation
Dr. Wilson will discuss the benefits of collagen supplementation, the best sources of collagen, and the best times to take it.
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