Detailed Guide on What to Do Post Contest
by John Meadows on February 6, 2016
Detailed Guide on What to Do Post Contest
NUTRITION
Low Fat vs. Low Carb Diets for Weight Loss
by Bill Willis, PhD on January 8, 2016Glycemic Index vs Glycemic Load Debate – What Should you Pay Attention to
A Clinical Validation of the “Refeed”
by Trevor Kashey on February 5, 2015The health benefits of being lean(er) hardly need discussion, but maintenance of a lean state once fat loss has been achieved is probably the most difficult part of the process. One of the most irritating consequences of a long term caloric deficit is the concomitant decrease in metabolic rate (due decreases in circulating leptin, loss of lean mass, etc.).
Leptin iInjections into “Dieted” Subjects
by Trevor Kashey on January 8, 2015Trevor talks about a study on leptin injections.Typically, leptin injections have been used in overweight people as a fat loss tool, but it never works. However, injecting people who have already “dieted down” shows a different result.
Carb Type and Fat Gain after a “Diet” Phase
by Trevor Kashey on December 7, 2014Carb Type and Fat Gain after a “Diet” Phase
A New Model for Massing
by Bill Willis, PhD on October 10, 2014Eat 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.
Effects of Two Energy-Restricted Diets
by Trevor Kashey on August 19, 2014Full Title(s):
Effects of Two Energy-Restricted Diets Differing in the Carbohydrate/Protein Ratio on Weight Loss and Oxidative Changes of Obese Men
Six Reasons to Avoid Taking Antioxidant Supplements
by Bill Willis, PhD on August 6, 2014On 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.
Carbs to Grow, Carbs for the Show-Up
by Scott W. Stevenson, PhD, LAC on July 1, 2014“Glycogen.” We want to store it. It makes muscles full n’ round. If / when you run out of glycogen, “bad” things happen, too.
Cortisol, Carbohydrate and Combating Catabolism
by Scott W. Stevenson, PhD, LAC on June 17, 2014As I’ve become fond of saying of late, resistance exercise is an unnatural act: A stressful set of repetitive actions undertaken primarily to elicit physiological adaptation. In the case of you and me, the preferred adaptation is muscle growth – pure, unadulterated, perhaps even “ridiculous” looking muscle growth.
Diet Tweaking Strategies
by Frank Mingst on May 30, 2014So you’ve been planning your diet and dieting according to plan. You’ve made progress but things have slowed down a bit and you’re worried that you may be hitting a plateau. Don’t panic. It happens to the best of us.
More on Nutrient Timing
by Bill Willis, PhD on May 29, 2014Our genius friend Bill Willis offers some more of his thoughts around nutrient timing.
Pre-workout Carbs and Force Production
by Trevor Kashey on May 19, 2014Full Title(s):
Effects of Supplemental Carbohydrate Ingestions During Superimposed Electromyostimulation Exercise in Elite Weightlifters
***Effects of carbohydrate supplementation on force output and time to exhaustion during static leg contractions superimposed with electromyostimulation***
Five Reasons You Should Be Using Coconut Oil
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Intermediate Dieting Strategies
by Frank Mingst on April 17, 2014This Page contains Member’s Only content. Thank you for visiting my site! I hope that you are enjoying your visit and like what you see! If you want to take your knowledge to the next level, consider signing up for a Mountain Dog Membership. For much less than the cost of a 5 Guys Burger […]
Building Your Starter Diet
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Protein Timing 101
by Travis Degraff on April 17, 2014This Page contains Member’s Only content. Thank you for visiting my site! I hope that you are enjoying your visit and like what you see! If you want to take your knowledge to the next level, consider signing up for a Mountain Dog Membership. For much less than the cost of a 5 Guys Burger […]
Diet Adjustments Made Simple
by Molly Galbraith on April 17, 2014This Page contains Member’s Only content. Thank you for visiting my site! I hope that you are enjoying your visit and like what you see! If you want to take your knowledge to the next level, consider signing up for a Mountain Dog Membership. For much less than the cost of a 5 Guys Burger […]
The 10 Most Common Beginner Nutrition Mistakes in Bodybuilding
by Alexander Cortes on April 10, 2014This Page contains Member’s Only content. Thank you for visiting my site! I hope that you are enjoying your visit and like what you see! If you want to take your knowledge to the next level, consider signing up for a Mountain Dog Membership. For much less than the cost of a 5 Guys Burger […]