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No. A brief rise in testosterone, growth hormone, IGF-1, or cortisol after lifting does not appear to be the switch that determines whether you build muscle.…
Growth hormone gets marketed like a secret muscle-building switch, but that is not how human physiology works. Your body releases growth hormone in pulses, especially during…
Bodybuilders and fitness fanatics often use terms that are all but meaningless to non-exercisers. Unless you work out, things like the pump, positive nitrogen balance, lactic…
I’ve been helping people get fit, lose weight, and build strength and muscle for more than 30 years. As a veteran personal trainer, it’s my job…
Most people start panicking as soon as they finish their workouts because they believe they only have 30 minutes to feed their muscles, or their entire…
The internet exposes us to vast stores of information on every subject. However, sometimes there is so much contradicting data that it is impossible to make…
Gynecomastia, also known as gyno, man boobs, or moobs, is a condition that makes breast tissue swell in boys and men. Gyno cases are more common…
Building muscle is a process called hypertrophy. When you train, you cause microscopic damage to your muscles and deplete your glycogen stores. These events are the…
Bodybuilders are often depicted as muscle-bound dimwits with big biceps but tiny brains. While this is a popular misconception, it’s also a long way from the…
Russia’s Biggest Female BodyBuilder Nataliya “Amazonka” Puts Most Men To Shame With Her Massive Size A few days ago, in Romania, a bodybuilding competition was held and…
SARMS are the hot new thing on the sketchy supplement market. Chances are you probably saw one of those fitness youtubers talk about this in the…
Testosterone in Men and Women Whether male or female, our body produces testosterone. The way in which testosterone plays a role in our body depends on…
ZMA is more than just a sleep supplement! This week’s supplement of the week is Zinc Magnesium Aspartate, better known as ZMA. Read any bottle of…
A study in the European Journal of Applied Physiology compared strength, mass, and power findings from an 11 week training program. The results were correlated with…
Anyone who’s been into fitness for any amount of time has likely heard the theory that eating carbs at night is a surefire way to put…
In the past two months, I’ve spent a lot of time talking about hormones. More specifically how much our hormonal responses around training and from training…
Much is always made about the importance of sleep. Not only for general health and wellbeing but also for the prevention of disease and even obesity.…
