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The Basics: Muscle Fiber Type and Athletic Ability Human muscle fibers can be classified into two categories. Slow-twitch (red) muscle fibers und fast-twitch (white) muscle fibers. The predominance is determined by our genetics. The ACTN3 (Alpha Actinin) gene is active only in fast-twitch...

Every pound of bodyweight must be carefully monitored when you’re a record-breaking swimmer like Britain’s Adam Peaty. His approach to nutrition takes careful consideration of the fact that the 25-year-old needs muscle mass to achieve explosive power, while at the same time being acutely aware...

The following is a “healthy food hot list” that give you the biggest nutritional bang for your caloric buck, as well as decrease your risk for cancer, diabetes and heart disease. Along with each description is a suggestion as to how to incorporate these power-foods into your diet. FRUITS 01...

nd3000 / Shutterstock Everyone has to start somewhere. And the great thing about being a beginner is that strength gains typically come quickly. More strength leads to more muscle and so the adventure begins. But beginners are easily lulled into making the mistake of using beginner programs for...

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You shoot for most sets? I still use the 10 count even if I dont get it, when that weight is 2 easy to hit 10 reps it basically becomes my warm up. Never been one for 4-6 reps, dont get me wrong I do sets of 6 and under but in my mind always shooting for 10

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Per Bernal / M+F Magazine Muscle Fibers: What’s the difference? Type I (Slow-Twitch) ROLE: Endurance-focused, slower to fatigue. Has a lot of mitochondria (the energy units of the cell); not much power. FIND IT: Muscles that work hard over long periods of time, such as postural muscles, the...

powerlifting-deadlift.jpg Powerlifters and bodybuilders are like quarreling brothers. Some differences they can never fully bridge and yet, for better or worse, they remain closely related. They do many of the same exercises. Bodybuilders squat, deadlift, and bench press, just as powerlifters...

This is how World War III starts—it will be financial Simon Black March 29, 2016 In his History of the Peloponnesian War, ancient Greek historian Thucydides told us the tale of a dominant regional power (Sparta) that felt threatened by the rise of a competing power (Athens). Sparta felt so...

Two a Day Training in the Weight Room Part 4 Ok, it’s finally time to wrap up the discussion of two a day training. First a quick recap for both summary and SEO reasons. In Part 1 I talked about some of the potential benefits (and drawbacks) of training twice a day. Then in Part 2 I talked...

Ok, so I did my upper body power workout last night..........and it kicked my ass!! My CNS is in recovery mode, for sure and I may have to skip legs today! :( Don't laugh at the weights until you do this exercise, the workout is about Power, so the lifts are Explosive!! Started out with...

What do you guys think of the Power Pak Pudding? Never tried it. 190 Cals with 30g of Protein in each Can.

About to buy a power rack for the home gym, I just missed one on craigslist so I may have to get a new one. I'm leaning towards the Yukon power rack or the powertec rack. They are about the same price. Any input is appreciated! BTW I'm 6'3" so I'm looking for something big and tall like me.

If u could have any super power what would it be? & would u use it to be a hero or a villan? Invisibility for me and I would use it for both :-[