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The Lunchbox
Sometimes you get in a training or motivation rut and need a quick pick-me-up to get you going again. This is that pick-me-up. Watch the tagged video for best results.
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The most comprehensive bodybuilding and exercise science course that’s designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills to become a versatile coach, capable of training individuals from all backgrounds and enabling you to establish a thriving business of your own.
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Writing your own Program Part 4
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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The Training Partner Rule Book
Just about everyone has had a bad training partner in the past. How do you know that you’re not the bad training partner in everyone else’s past? Let’s discuss.
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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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Training Frequency
Many people think training frequency is a closed case in the research, but we actually know very little about the optimum frequency for each muscle group. Let’s get into more detail.
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Training at Home
Training at home probably isn’t quite as effective as training at the gym. How can you adjust your program to continue to make progress with little or no equipment?
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Modalities and Blood Flow
Modalities are tools used to improve recovery from training or injuries. Any modality that increases blood flow to previously trained muscles can promote recovery.
Exercise Intensity and Immune Function
Exercise can influence immune system functionality and performance. This review stated that intense exercise can actually impair immune function while moderate exercise can improve it.
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?
Vitamin D
Vitamin D is more than likely the most important vitamin for athletes and bodybuilders. Vitamin D may slightly increase testosterone production and can also improve muscle strength.
Mind-Muscle Connection for Growth
Bodybuilders often stress the importance of using the mind-muscle connection in training. Studies have shown this to increase activation, but does that impact growth?
D-Aspartic Acid
D-aspartic acid is often marketed as a natural testosterone booster but the reality is that this effect has not been shown in research. One study did find positive effects in older men.
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Top 3 Ways to Spike Your Metabolism
Dr. Jacob Wilson digs into the research to discover the top three ways to spike your metabolism using food.
The Truth About Human Growth Hormone
The truth about Human Growth Hormone. We will discuss what it is and it’s uses and downsides in bodybuilding.
Can You Gain Muscle on a Calorie Deficit?
Can you gain muscle on a calorie deficit? Here’s a controversial topic that people often ask us here at The Muscle PhD.
Should You Take Melatonin?
In this video Dr. Jacob Wilson will discuss the pros and cons of supplementing with melatonin and whether there’s an advantage to using this product.
What Is the Applied Science and Performance Institute?
What is Applied Science and Performance Institute (ASPI)? Let’s take a tour of Dr. Jacob Wilson’s research facility.
Does the Protein Window of Opportunity Exist?
For years, we’ve heard that it’s important to consume protein right after your workout during the anabolic window. Is this a real thing?
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