Bill Willis, PhD

The Cialis and Citrulline Pump

 by on December 18, 2019

One of things that a few Pro’s do, including me, is use Cialis prior to training for increased pumps. This works really well so I asked Bill to write about the mechanisms. I take “troches”. These are placed under your tongue prior to training (about 20 minutes). My troches are 20 mg. 10 mg seems to work awesome, so I break them in half. I thought you would enjoy this as one of my “secrets”!

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One of things that a few Pro’s do, including me, is use Cialis prior to training for increased pumps. This works really well so I asked Bill to write about the mechanisms. I take “troches”. These are placed under your tongue prior to training (about 20 minutes). My troches are 20 mg. 10 mg seems to work awesome, so I break them in half. I thought you would enjoy this as one of my “secrets”!

24 Hour Fasting FTW

 by on May 5, 2018

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BCAAs vs. EAAs

 by on October 16, 2017

To bring the current BCAA vs. EAA debate more into context, it helps to review the actual difference between BCAAs and EAAs. The essential amino acids (EAAs) are a group of 8 amino acids that need to be obtained from the diet, since they can’t be made by the body. In order to synthesize new protein in muscle or anywhere else for that matter, only the EAAs are required, since the other (nonessential) amino acids can be made as needed.

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To bring the current BCAA vs. EAA debate more into context, it helps to review the actual difference between BCAAs and EAAs. The essential amino acids (EAAs) are a group of 8 amino acids that need to be obtained from the diet, since they can’t be made by the body. In order to synthesize new protein in muscle or anywhere else for that matter, only the EAAs are required, since the other (nonessential) amino acids can be made as needed.

Making a case for Intra Nutrition

 by on September 8, 2017

Does the practice of supplying carbs and proteins during training (i.e. intra workout nutrition) work? The answer, it seems depends on who you ask. Although many people (including myself and John) swear by the practice.

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Does the practice of supplying carbs and proteins during training (i.e. intra workout nutrition) work? The answer, it seems depends on who you ask. Although many people (including myself and John) swear by the practice.

Mitochondrial Matters

 by on August 22, 2017

In reality muscle growth itself is very much a process that involves one-step back to take multiple steps forward. We are constantly making-and breaking down proteins, and for good reason. Hypertrophy is the end result of a long process involving protein turnover; before actual muscle mass is added, we beat the hell out of the muscle in the gym.

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In reality muscle growth itself is very much a process that involves one-step back to take multiple steps forward. We are constantly making-and breaking down proteins, and for good reason. Hypertrophy is the end result of a long process involving protein turnover; before actual muscle mass is added, we beat the hell out of the muscle in the gym.

Inflammation, the immune system, and making gains

 by on July 11, 2017

While staying healthy is important to making consistent progress over time, the role of the immune system in this context is mostly indirect. Sure, everything works better when you are healthy, but today we will discuss a lesser-known connection between the immune system and muscle as it relates to training and making gains: the direct one.

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While staying healthy is important to making consistent progress over time, the role of the immune system in this context is mostly indirect. Sure, everything works better when you are healthy, but today we will discuss a lesser-known connection between the immune system and muscle as it relates to training and making gains: the direct one.

Glutathione

 by on April 27, 2017

As one of the most abundant antioxidants in the body, this small peptide consisting of the amino acids cysteine, glutamine, and glycine is critical for neutralizing toxic molecules and defending against all kinds of stress. Glutathione also has a full-time job in the liver where it helps to neutralize toxic agents before they can enter the blood stream.

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As one of the most abundant antioxidants in the body, this small peptide consisting of the amino acids cysteine, glutamine, and glycine is critical for neutralizing toxic molecules and defending against all kinds of stress. Glutathione also has a full-time job in the liver where it helps to neutralize toxic agents before they can enter the blood stream.

Could artificial sweeteners be making you hungrier?

 by on November 1, 2016

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Insulin sensitivity and heat shock proteins (part 2)

 by on December 24, 2014

If I were to tell you that ‘heat-shock’ has the ability to reduce inflammation, increase insulin sensitivity, reduce oxidative stress and even promote recovery from intense workouts, you might think I was talking about an over-hyped nutritional supplement, followed by claims of 4000% greater muscle growth.

If I were to tell you that ‘heat-shock’ has the ability to reduce inflammation, increase insulin sensitivity, reduce oxidative stress and even promote recovery from intense workouts, you might think I was talking about an over-hyped nutritional supplement, followed by claims of 4000% greater muscle growth.

Insulin sensitivity and heat shock proteins (part 1)

 by on October 31, 2014

If I were to tell you that ‘heat-shock’ has the ability to reduce inflammation, increase insulin sensitivity, reduce oxidative stress and even promote recovery from intense workouts, you might think I was talking about an over-hyped nutritional supplement, followed by claims of 4000% greater muscle growth.

If I were to tell you that ‘heat-shock’ has the ability to reduce inflammation, increase insulin sensitivity, reduce oxidative stress and even promote recovery from intense workouts, you might think I was talking about an over-hyped nutritional supplement, followed by claims of 4000% greater muscle growth.

A New Model for Massing

 by on October 10, 2014

Eat because you are growing. It’s a subtle but profound distinction. And I’m not placing any limits on calories here. To build a big bridge, you will need lots of steel and concrete, just not too much. There’s a new model for massing. Getting it right (or not) will make or break your longevity and ultimate progress in this sport.

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Eat because you are growing. It’s a subtle but profound distinction. And I’m not placing any limits on calories here. To build a big bridge, you will need lots of steel and concrete, just not too much. There’s a new model for massing. Getting it right (or not) will make or break your longevity and ultimate progress in this sport.

Six Reasons to Avoid Taking Antioxidant Supplements

 by on August 6, 2014

On paper, at least, antioxidant supplements seem like a great idea. It has been known for quite some time that intense exercise increases the production of potentially toxic reactive oxygen species (ROS), which have been linked to aging and most chronic diseases, one way or another.

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On paper, at least, antioxidant supplements seem like a great idea. It has been known for quite some time that intense exercise increases the production of potentially toxic reactive oxygen species (ROS), which have been linked to aging and most chronic diseases, one way or another.

Five Reasons You Should Be Using Coconut Oil

 by on May 1, 2014

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Processed vs. Whole Foods

 by on January 1, 2014

In this increasingly “cellular” era, our understanding of what constitutes good nutrition in terms of achieving maximal health, longevity, and performance is better than ever. Knowledge of nutritional biochemistry continues to evolve, and we have an ever-increasing appreciation of the importance of micronutrients in the control of metabolism and gene expression.

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In this increasingly “cellular” era, our understanding of what constitutes good nutrition in terms of achieving maximal health, longevity, and performance is better than ever. Knowledge of nutritional biochemistry continues to evolve, and we have an ever-increasing appreciation of the importance of micronutrients in the control of metabolism and gene expression.