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The Power of Bodybuilding
This is a story about a fellow named Pete. Pete is none of us, and Pete is all of us, so let’s follow his journey into the world of bodybuilding.
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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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CNS Fatigue
CNS fatigue is kind of a hot topic in the fitness industry. Some will argue its existence whereas others will misuse the term entirely. What does the science say?
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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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Post-Workout Nutrition
Optimizing post-workout nutrition can greatly benefit recovery from exercise. What and when should you eat after your workout to maximize gains?
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A Tale of Three Bodybuilders
There’s many different pathways one can take when attempting to achieve bodybuilding glory. Let’s examine three such of these paths and how they eventually converge.
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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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Muscle Activation in Compound and Isolation Exercises
Many people think that isolation exercises increase muscle activation compared to compound movements but this study found that not to be the case.
Protein and Sleep
This study found that consuming a high protein diet lead to fewer waking episodes during a night’s sleep. This can be a helpful tool to improve sleep!
HIIT
Steady-state cardio can interfere with muscle growth, but high-intensity interval training may be a better bet for the bodybuilder looking to stay healthy while maximizing growth.
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.
Whey vs Meat Protein
Our lab examined the effects of supplementing with whey or meat-based proteins over an 8-week training protocol. Whey and beef protein produced similar gains in
How Long Should You Sleep?
It’s well-known that the current recommendation for sleep is around 8 hours per night. However, athletes and bodybuilders need more sleep due to increased recovery demands.
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The Muscle PhD Academy Live #053: Can you Make Gains During Contest Prep?
In this episode of the Muscle PhD Live Academy we will discuss how to make gains during contest prep and answering community questions
What is Periodization?
What is peridization? Many know the dictionary definition of periodization, but many also fail to employ periodization theories correctly.
What Should I Have Post-Workout?
The post-workout period is a time in which practitioners often recommend to consume food. What exactly should you have?
Will a Cheat Day Boost My Metabolism?
How often have you heard that a cheat meal will improve your metabolism? In this video, I will go over the pros and cons of having a cheat meal or cheat day.
The Muscle PhD Academy Live #032: Muscle Fibers
In this episode of the Muscle PhD Live Academy we will discuss muscle fibers, their types, and how to target them
The Muscle PhD Academy Live #058: Training Frequency
In this MPHD Live, we discuss Training Frequency to maximize gains and help you achieve the best overall results
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