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  1. 01dragonslayer

    Vegans: Humans Were Meant to Eat Meat - Here's Why

    With the vegan and vegetarian lifestyles gaining in popularity, people are somehow telling themselves that a plant-based diet is going to fulfill all of your nutritional needs. Taking a look at other diets such as Paleo that are supposed to be based on what our great ancestors ate, how can you...
  2. 01dragonslayer

    How to Gain Muscle: 7 Proven Beginner Tips

    The only way to cross a finish line is to first find your way to the starting line. Sometimes the hardest thing to do is to drag yourself to the starting line. But, in order to break through that tape at the finish line, and raise your hands in victory, you have to start somewhere. The finish...
  3. 01dragonslayer

    Maximizing Muscle Growth Through Sleep

    In order to maximize muscle growth outside of the gym, we need to eat and rest. Sleep is a natural part of our circadian rhythm. We need rest in between days as much as our muscles need rest in between workout sets, as optimal sleep can cause great improvements in muscle recovery and cognitive...
  4. 01dragonslayer

    REASONS YOU ARE NOT BUILDING MUSCLE

    If you're exercising on a regular basis, it's easy to get frustrated when you're not seeing the results you're working so hard to achieve. After all, consistently going to the gym or working with a personal trainer is a big time and financial commitment. Yet before you get down on yourself or...
  5. EG News

    It Takes More Than Lifting Weights to Train Like Arnold

    If you’ve been following along on my month-long “Train Like Arnold” Challenge on Instagram (@rocklockridge), then you’ve seen various pics and short videos of me doing several exercises such as incline bench press, squats, various curls, and yes, even Arnold presses. It’s come out to nearly 24...
  6. 01dragonslayer

    OPTIMISING NUTRITIONAL INTAKE - PART 1

    In recent times we have seen a movement in bodybuilding away from the old school approach of eating as many meals a day as possible, towards a lower frequency approach where four to five meals a day are often supplemented with BCAA's between meals. This approach is the hallmark of Dr. Layne...
  7. 01dragonslayer

    STRATEGIES TO OPTIMIZE MUSCLE GROWTH VIA TRAINING AND DIET

    Combining sports nutrition and training for maximum benefit The ultimate goal of any bodybuilder is of course to increase muscle mass. Trouble is, once you’ve passed the ‘newbie gains’ stage the rate of muscle growth begins to decline, making it increasingly difficult to maintain consistent...
  8. 01dragonslayer

    7 Protein Bars Top Trainers Swear By

    by Lauren DelTurco Trainers are some of the fittest—and busiest—people we know. Yet somehow they manage to keep their nutrition in tip-top shape as they run from client to class and back again. We asked six fitspirational trainers to share their go-to protein bars and the results were pretty...
  9. 01dragonslayer

    Guide To BCAAs

    by Lauren Del Turco, CPTIf you’ve seen the term ‘BCAAs’—which stands for branched chain amino acids—online or on a supplement label, you may have wondered what they are and why your body needs them. Turns out they’re pretty darn important, especially if you exercise. Let’s Talk About Amino...
  10. 01dragonslayer

    Which Kind Of Whey Protein Is Best For You: Concentrate Or Isolate?

    by Lauren Del Turco, CPT Whey protein, the most popular kind of protein powder, is naturally rich in branched chain amino acids (BCAAs). Your body needs these molecules to build proteins and support everything from your skin to your muscles. While there are plenty of great plant-based and vegan...
  11. 01dragonslayer

    The Best Protein Powders For Your Goals

    by K. Aleisha Fetters, C.S.C.S. Whether you’re trying to gain muscle, lose fat, or just get the nutrients you need on the go, protein powder can be a great addition to any healthy-eating plan. But which one is right for you? After all, the protein powder aisle is stacked with so many options...
  12. 01dragonslayer

    7 Protein Sources For Vegetarians

    by Arielle Weg Whether you regularly partake in meatless Monday, live a flexitarian lifestyle, or ditched meat years ago, you’ve probably struggled with getting enough protein in your diet. But what’s the big deal with protein anyway? A couple of things, actually. For one, protein is essential...
  13. 01dragonslayer

    This Is The Best Time Of Day To Take A Protein Supplement

    by The Editors of What's Good If you’re looking to get fit, lose weight, or build muscle, you know that progress is made in the kitchen as much as in the gym. So you buy yourself a big ol’ tub of protein powder to fuel your muscles—but when, exactly, do you slug the stuff down? To make sure...
  14. 01dragonslayer

    Eating Cholesterol Might Not Be Such A Bad Thing

    by Arielle Weg Many of us grew up thinking cholesterol = bad. Eat a lot of cholesterol, end up with high cholesterol, right? Well, that might not be the case. The United States Department of Agriculture’s dietary guidelines once capped daily cholesterol consumption at 300 milligrams, but dropped...
  15. 01dragonslayer

    The 7 Healthiest Things To Order On A Sushi Menu

    by Maressa Brown When you think “sushi’ you probably also think “healthy,” right? With its fresh fish, cucumber, seaweed, and occasional avocado, it sure seems that way. But the fact is that many items on a sushi menu might be considered rather indulgent. From the tempura to the white rice...
  16. 01dragonslayer

    What Is ‘Native’ Whey, Exactly—And Should You Try It?

    by Lauren Del Turco, CPT We all know our whey protein is made from milk. But how, exactly, does that milk eventually become our favorite birthday cake-flavored powder? Here’s how it usually works: Cow’s milk is heated or treated with acid—a.k.a. the cheese-making process—which separates its...
  17. 01dragonslayer

    How To Pick The Perfect Pre-Workout Snack (That Won’t Wreck Your Stomach)

    by Gabrielle Kassel, CF-L1 We’ve all experienced one (or both) of the following workout struggles. The first: Feeling totally wiped halfway into your routine after skipping out on a pre-workout snack. The second: Fighting off stomach gurgles and cramps while you sweat because you ate something...
  18. 01dragonslayer

    11 Ways You’re Sabotaging Your Metabolism

    by Colleen de Bellefonds We all want to have the most efficient, zippy metabolism possible. More calories burned every day? Yes, please! Formally known as your basal metabolic rate (BMR), your metabolism is a measure of exactly how much energy (i.e., calories) your body requires in a day to...
  19. 01dragonslayer

    Want To Try The Mediterranean Diet? Here’s Exactly What To Eat

    by Kelsey Butler You may not be able to jet off to Italy or the Spanish coast whenever your heart desires, but that doesn’t mean you can’t eat like you’re in the Mediterranean every day. In fact, nailing the region’s style of eating doesn’t require any travel at all. You just have to make sure...
  20. 01dragonslayer

    8 Nutritionists Share The Best Low-Carb Snacks To Keep You Full And Satisfied

    by Bonnie Taub-Dix, R.D.N. As much as we may love them, carbs get a bad rap. And that’s probably because they’re a little confusing. Carbs are our body’s primary energy source, and whole-food sources of carbs (like whole grains, fruit, veggies, yogurt, and legumes) also provide a variety of...
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