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Without Question, Nothing Is More Empowering Than A Skin-Splitting Pump. Often described as one of the greatest feelings that can be achieved in the gym; the pump engorges muscles with blood giving them an enlarged, rock hard appearance, makes every vein on your body swell to the size of the...

Individual Heath Markers Defined Alanine amino-transferase (ALT) An enzyme produced primarily in the liver but also in other tissues. ALT is involved in amino acid and protein metabolism. Used as a primary marker of hepatic strain. Also called Serum Glutamic Pyruvic Transaminase (SGPT). Albumin...

TL;DR Version Blood Pressure (BP) is a complex vital sign, and cannot be easily taught and all encompassed within even several pages of text. You could take an entire semester long course in college learning the physiology of blood pressure and still not know everything about it. The point of...

*Disclaimer: This was originaly wrote 6 years ago for entertainment purposes only.* When you think of people who are addicted to smoking cigarettes, what type of person do you envision? I personally think of someone thin, drawn, and hyper-active. When you hear about people trying to quit...

In recent years, bodybuilding and fitness diets have rapidly shifted towards an attitude of, “Eat whatever you want as long as you reach your macronutrient goals.” Some people may know this type of dieting colloquially as “flexible dieting” or “if it fits your macros”. While there is some merit...

Don’t believe the hype….well, not entirely. You know, the hype that if you do not consume a whey protein beverage one second after your final set of squats, your workout will be useless. The supposed “anabolic window” that magically closes on you 30 minutes after you concluded your final...

The First 1-3 Months Doctor visits: Most docs will have you come in every couple of weeks for the first 2-3 months and then once every year. Time to notice effect: You can notice some effects on libido within the first few hours (although it may be placebo). Effects on mood may take more like...

Categorization of Low Testosterone (T) Before we get into testosterone replacement therapy for treating low T, let’s look at the categories of male hypogonadism (low T). Primary Hypogonadism This type on low T is caused by a problem with your testicles. The testicles are still receiving the...

Ketogenic diets seem to be all the craze as of late, and are ostensibly therapeutic (as well as great for losing fat for a bodybuilding contest). Naturally, there seems to be myriad falsehoods about ketogenic dieting (and exogenous ketones) that have propagated society; I think it’s time we...

The act as aspirating was traditionally performed as safety measure to prevent one from accidentally injecting directly into a blood vessel. In order to perform this simple procedure, one must have fully inserted the needle into the injection site. Once the needle has been fully inserted, but...

So I invited a friend to this board couple months ago. He’s not new to training or diet but using AAS is all new for him. He’s not competing just wants to add some extra muscle look feel good like we all do. I sent him to dyel for his gear explained as much as I could about different compounds...

Findings thus far show that ubiquinol is crucial for: Supporting cardiovascular and immune function Enhancing blood flow and nitric oxide production Increasing energy/ATP production (especially in the heart and skeletal muscles) Supporting body tissues including epithelial, connective and...

I get blood pressure meds 40mgs lisinpril 40mg and clonodine .1 mg I rarely use any of them if my diet is right. My friend is playing w some gear and asked about blood pressure meds. Would lisinpril be better or the clonodine?

Can you stay healthy while pursuing your Bodybuilding dream? Can you reach a high level, whether Professional or top amateur status for years on end while still staying in ideal health? That is not the easiest question to answer unfortunately. There are several things to consider when...

Nitric Oxide supplements have found their way into mainstream fitness media. Read this to learn what they are, how they work, & if you should take them! Until you have achieved “the pump” you haven’t fully lived. If you have never walked out of the gym with your biceps feeling like they are...

What is occlusion training? As Joe describes, occlusion training is blood restriction training. By forcing blood into the muscle and trapping it there, it prolongs the pump, leading to better muscle gains. It is important to make sure the occlusion band you use is elastic. Joe stresses...

Dr. John Rusin describes what blood flow restriction training is, the benefits of adding it into your workouts, and how to implement it into your plan! Blood flow restriction (BFR) training is nothing new in the world of muscle and strength. However, recent application of this training method in...

When you hear the phrase, metabolic health, a speedy metabolism may come to mind. Although that’s part of it, there’s much more to metabolic health than simply how fast food is digested and calories are burned. Metabolic health is the absence of metabolic diseases like diabetes, heart disease...

Most of us know that Omega 3 and Omega 6 fatty acids are good for us, but do you know the difference? Doug Lawrenson explains in detail in this article. Both the omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids belong to a group of polyunsaturated fats called 'essential' because they are necessary to life and to...

In this article Allen Tripp looks at why we need water and how it can effect our performance and energy. Hydration and Its Importance It has been proven through various studies that 75% of Americans are chronically dehydrated (but is that an excuse for the Sabres?). Also, it is perceived that...