cortisol

Cortisol is necessary for bodybuilding, but too much at the wrong time can put the brakes on your gains. Here's how to take charge of it. One of the functions of cortisol is to maintain a stable blood sugar level – cortisol increases it when it’s too low. One way of minimizing cortisol is…...

De-Stress, Control Cortisol, Sleep Better One supplement helps you reduce stress and control excess cortisol, making it easier to sleep, lose fat, and build muscle. Most people wanting to reduce stress are worried about cortisol. But remember, cortisol is essential to life. By raising blood...

If you can, try to work out earlier in the day. Here's why. People often ask why training in the evening is such a bad thing. Wait, is it? Yep. It has to do with cortisol production. Training spikes cortisol. So let’s look at what cortisol does. Its main function is putting your body in the...

Plus How Natural Bodybuilders Should Train Nothing wrecks natural lifters faster than training like steroid users. Here are the scientific reasons why, plus how to train instead. Steroid Users and You If you're a drug-free lifter, it's highly likely that you've been duped steroid users. They...

What can I do to help with visceral adipose tissue? I've heard that cortisol plays a big role and that gh can help a great deal with that. Starting 3iu every night for at least the next 6 months. What else can I add to help?

Increasing testosterone is one of the most common concerns of bodybuilders and men in general. Supplement and pharmaceutical companies are making tons of money from men who are trying to boost their test, most of which is ill-gotten gains because the supplements are useless and/or potentially...

Caffeine is one of the absolute best ergogenic aids available; meaning, it enhances an individual’s energy use, production, and/or recovery. When caffeine is taken in moderate to high doses, major improvement is seen in resistance to fatigue, improved endurance, improved physical performance...

TESTICULAR FATIGUE? I spent a lot of evenings and weekends at the beach this past summer. There I espied hundreds of beautiful, nearly naked girls, many of who were candidates for future lower back problems, if you catch my drift. Now, however, I have no energy. I have mild depression and...

If you're carrying a little more fat than you'd like right now and you've got something coming up – a vacation, a photoshoot, a Tinder date – we've got you covered. Here's some advice from five fitness experts who know a thing or two about fat loss and physique transformation. But first...

STEROID USERS AND YOU If you're a drug-free lifter, it's highly likely that you've been duped steroid users. They didn't do it intentionally, but you've suffered nonetheless. Here's what they did: They made you, the natural lifter, assume that drugs simply enhanced the response to training. You...

We often hear conflicting evidence about whether we should train through an illness with suggestions made from various people to either butch up and fight through it, using preworkout supplements to drive your training performance, or to avoid any activity unless 100% fit and healthy. Rather...

If you've spent any time learning about how to maximize your workout, you've probably heard about the anabolic window. This is the idea that you must consume the right amounts of carbs and proteins within 45 minutes of finishing a workout. According to the theory, if you miss this window you can...

At its core, stress is what your body experiences, mentally and/or physically, when faced with adverse/demanding circumstances. Stress is commonly viewed as being a wholly negative form of tension; however, it’s important to note that not all stress is necessarily “bad” (which would be more...

Life is challenging – there’s no way to sugar-coat that fact. Add on the fact that we went through a market crash and our investments have gone down the drain. Oh, and we have that Coronavirus thing that’s been going around the globe in case you didn’t know and were living under a rock that...

Ever wondered why all those hours in the gym is failing to bring you results? Well it's probably got something to do with Cortisol. Ever wondered why all those hours in the gym is failing to bring you results? Well it’s probably got something to do with Cortisol and after reading this article...

Cortisol is necessary for bodybuilding, but too much at the wrong time can put the brakes on your gains. Here's how to take charge of it. Nutrition One of the functions of cortisol is to maintain a stable blood sugar level – cortisol increases it when it's too low. One way of minimizing...

When it comes to your weight and fitness goals, maybe you’re crushing it in the kitchen and the gym. Your macros are a thing of beauty, your cardio and strength mix is consistent and individualized — but when it comes to results, you’re not getting the traction you want. What gives? There could...

Pumping iron not only inflates your muscles, but also your mood, and with it comes a host of other benefits confirming that exercise is medicine. So, grab a pair of dumbbells and lift your way to better brain health. (We aren’t forgetting about cardio, either!) Here, our expert explains how EIM...

If you’ve been dealing with adrenal fatigue, you’ve likely been noticing symptoms that may seem unrelated at first, but have a strong connection to the condition — and weight loss (or gain) is one of them. Adrenal fatigue as a diagnosis is not accepted by all doctors, says Dr. Luiza Petre...

Fasted Cardio Eats Muscle Plus 6 More Fat Loss Mistakes by Christian Thibaudeau | 10/14/16 Here's what you need to know... Most people attempting to lose fat will use diet and exercise strategies that make it impossible to preserve muscle. Fasted cardio works, but only if you're on...