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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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Carb Cycling
Carb cycling is a popular stategy employed by athletes and bodybuilders in an attempt to improve exercise adaptations and body composition. Does it work?
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All About Caffeine
Caffeine is the most commonly-consumed drug in the world. What is caffeine and why is it so popular? Can it help exercise performance? Let’s discuss.
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Working out with Masks
Many gyms have mask mandates in order to combat the COVID-19 pandemic. How do masks affect workout performance? Are they safe? Let’s see what the science says.
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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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Does Size = Strength?
Many folks ask the age-old question – is a bigger muscle a stronger muscle? In this piece we dive into the nitty gritty science of getting stronger in order to find out.
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Quick tips
Pre-Workout Carbohydrate
If you’re training for endurance or usually train longer than an hour at a time you might get some benefit out of consuming carbohydrates before your workout.
How Often Should You Eat?
Meal frequency doesn’t appear to have a significant effect on body composition, but there is an optimal frequency for optimizing protein synthesis throughout the day.
Accommodating Resistance and Strength Training
Are bands and chains just a way to look cool or make a lot of noise in the gym? Or can they actually improve strength? Science seems to lean towards the latter.
Caffeine
Caffeine is the most common ingredient in pre-workout formulations. Caffeine has been shown several times over to positively impact many aspects of exercise performance.
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.
Sodium
Sodium is the most important mineral for the training athlete or bodybuilder. Significant amounts of sodium are lost through sweat which means that sodium intake needs to be monitored to offset this loss.
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Does Eating Fruit Make You Fat?
Will eating fruit make you fat? This is a very common question and Dr. Wilson will discuss whether this is true.
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?
The Muscle PhD Academy Live #007: Chest Training
In this episode of the Muscle PhD Live, I will be going over the anatomy of the chest and ways to optimize chest training for maximum gains
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.
The Muscle PhD Academy Live #065: Carbohydrate Cycling
In this episode of the Muscle PhD Live Academy we will discuss carb cycling and we’ll be answering community questions
The Muscle PhD Academy Live #052: Muscle Contractions
In this episode of the Muscle PhD Live Academy we will be discussing the different types of muscle contractions
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