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Studies show that only one hour a week of this type of exercise works better for fat loss than seven hours a week of jogging. Get the workout here. Who would lose more fat? The person who decided to jog or do some other form of longer duration cardio for 1 hour, 7 days a week? The person who...

Ashwagandha leaf extract is derived from the Withania somnifera plant and is thought to have an array of benefits. You’ve probably seen it in your local health store in pill form but understanding a compound that is difficult to pronounce might have you baffled as to the benefits. That said...

Ashwagandha leaf extract is derived from the Withania somnifera plant and is thought to have an array of benefits. You’ve probably seen it in your local health store in pill form but understanding a compound that is difficult to pronounce might have you baffled as to the benefits. That said...

The first step to a ripped physique is to gain control of your appetite. These products can help. By Jenevieve Roper, PhD, CSCS, CISSN, SFN Surviving the holidays unscathed is hard enough as it is, but adding in the potential of weight gain from all the family meals you’re expected to...

The first step to a ripped physique is to gain control of your appetite. These products can help. By Jenevieve Roper, PhD, CSCS, CISSN, SFN Surviving the holidays unscathed is hard enough as it is, but adding in the potential of weight gain from all the family meals you’re expected to...

What Is Rhodiola Rosea? Rhodiola rosea, also known as Golden Root or simply rhodiola, is a plant that grows in cold parts of the world, including the Arctic regions of Europe, Asia, and North America. It’s known as an adaptogen, which is a substance that causes an imperceptible level of stress...

What Is CLA? CLA stands for conjugated linoleic acid and refers to a group of naturally occurring fatty acids. CLA is found primarily in the meat and dairy of ruminants such as cows, goats, sheep, and buffalo, though the amount can vary depending on the animal’s diet, altitude, breed, and...

Purpose and Hypotheses Purpose The purpose of this narrative review was “to discuss the impact of stretch-induced mechanical tension as an underlying mechanism on muscle hypertrophy and strength enhancements.” Hypothesis The authors did not explicitly state any hypotheses, which is common for...

High protein diets have long been associated with causing several health issues. Most notably, kidney damage, bone loss, and even cancer. But do they, though? The short answer: no. The long answer: this article. 1. High Protein Diets and Kidney Damage One of the most pervasive nutrition myths...

A couple recent studies have shown that HMB – a legal supplement – works better than moderate-dose steroids. Is it the next wonder-supplement or just hype? I’ve been debating for a few days about whether I should write about this HMB controversy or not. I’m quick to call out ideas that are...

Protein. It’s every bodybuilder’s favorite macronutrient and for good reason. Protein is extremely essential, super satiating and amazingly anabolic. Protein is awesome… but you’re consuming too much of it. Like most myths, the belief that you should take in 1g/lb of body weight has become so...

With an aging population, there has been a definite uptick in interest in anti-aging peptides. While they cannot perform miracles, therapeutic peptides may address some of the factors contributing to premature cellular aging. Breakthroughs in peptide research could lead to more products on the...

NO, THEY DON'T CAUSE BRAIN CANCER Artificial sweeteners tend to make people skittish. It's understandable because you sure don't have to search too hard to find internet accounts of sweetener-caused brain cancers, epileptic seizures, or paradoxically, obesity. Here's the thing, though. Those...

POOR HULK... If the Hulk, after being belted by gamma rays, had just gone to Starbucks and ordered a nice, grande dark roast, he probably wouldn't have turned into the Hulk in the first place. Hulk would have saved lots of money by not having to take so many split pairs of pants to the tailor...

The 30-billion dollar a year vitamin industry is suffering from existential angst right now. Their collective stomachs are all aflutter because of the publication of a new study in the Annals of Internal Medicine that says vitamin or mineral supplements offer no discernible benefits; that they...

Should We Eat It Every Day? Eggs Are Tired, Boss Hey, do you remember John Coffey from “The Green Mile”? (“I’m tired, boss…”) It’s a stretch, but I see a similarity between Coffey and chicken eggs. No, really. To begin with, both were wrongly accused of horrible crimes. In the case of Coffey...

What? Sign me up for these bodybuilding supplements! I found this press release today. Is it bullshit? Can supplements help the quality of sperm? UBLIC RELEASE: 26-NOV-2018 Certain dietary or nutritional supplements could improve sperm quality These are the results of an analysis of 28...

We all know that steroids are controversial and if abused can be very dangerous. I found the following article to be interesting on the whole steroids controversy. Check it out and let us know your opinion on why steroids are so controversial. What's So Controversial About Steroids? By Dane C...

As autumn sets in and the winter approaches, the mind starts to think about the costumes, turkeys, and pine trees, but let’s not forget to plan for a common enemy – the common cold. Many strategies can be taken to keep colds at bay, and they should start with keeping fit and keeping your diet...

Medium chain triglycerides (MCTs) are a type of fatty acid that are found naturally in foods like coconut oil, palm oil, and some dairy products. Because MCTs are shorter in length than long-chain fatty acids (i.e. vegetable oils) and water-soluble, they are metabolized differently in the body...