glycogen

How do we define good carbs and bad carbs? The glycemic index system of ranking carbohydrates remains the gold standard of categorizing carbohydrate sources. Lower-glycemic index carbohydrates—including beans, sweet potatoes, brown rice, and most vegetables and fruits—are typically recommended...

DAILY MANIPULATION Forget the idea of the seasonal "bulking" and "cutting" phases that the newbies love to talk about. Instead, bulk and cut throughout the day, maximizing muscle gains while controlling body fat. How? By manipulating insulin. Depending on your background, you probably...

by Jacob Wilson, Ph.D., C.S.C.S.*D. Carbs can be a divisive topic—some people love them, some people hate them, and some people know that the answer’s not so black and white. One thing we can count on right now is the popularity of “carb cycling.” A lot of people are into it. And though we...

This article shows you what to eat after your workout and explains why. A must read if you want to maximize your lean muscle gain. One way to achieve optimum performance is to focus on post exercise food choices. Since carbohydrates are the primary source of fuel during intense activities and...

An in-depth view of what carbohydrate foods you should be eating, when and why. I must read for people wanting to gain or lose weight. I receive lots of questions regarding the eating of carbohydrates and one of the general questions that I frequently get asked is “wont carbohydrate foods make...

Summer is here in full swing, and people are hitting the road to get away from it all. But there is one unfortunate thing about this. You cannot bring the gym with you and before you ask, yes, the gym will miss you. But it’s not all bad because taking time off from the gym and the barbell allows...

Sugar. It’s an ingredient long demonized by physique-conscious athletes, but is it always as bad as it’s made out to be? After all, you’ll find added sugars on nutrition labels for everything from sports drinks to energy gels and protein bars, all of which are geared toward athletes. While...