Satellite Cell Activation: A Necessary Muscle Growth Component… How You Can Stimulate Yours for Maximum Muscle Gains! The regenerative, healing capacity of muscle fibers is essential for the lifelong maintenance and growth of muscle tissue. To counter the accumulative wear and tear of daily living or in the aftermath of intensive resistance-training workouts we must […]
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The hormonal and metabolic processes that occur during sleep The three primary factors to consider for those seeking muscle hypertrophy are: training, nutrition and recovery. Sleep is an important part of recovery as well as being probably the most underestimated factor with regard to muscle growth, though most of us are guilty of taking sleep […]
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The importance of fibre as an essential nutrient is often overlooked and the daily requirements of obtaining enough presents a challenge to many people. Bodybuilders need to be conscious of the amount of adequate fibre in their diet when consuming high sources of meat protein. Besides being devoid of fibre, meat can be a source […]
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An ability to build thick layers of lean muscle indefinitely is one trait no bodybuilder will ever possess, despite any genetic or chemical advantages, the best supplementation money can buy, an ideal eating plan, a perfectly periodized weight training routine and an optimal recovery rate. Appreciable gains in muscle, though far from unattainable, are exceedingly […]
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Cholesterol. I think we can all agree that it may very well be one of the most feared nutrients in the modern human diet. Apparently, it is also one of the most misunderstood. Cholesterol is a vital nutrient, one that is critical to the proper functioning of the human body. Cholesterol need not be avoided, […]
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Why Should You be eating Resistant Starch? RS is a starch that when digested in the large intestine, leads to the formation of SCFA, short chain fatty acids. One of the 3 major SCFA’s produced is butyrate. Butyrate a fat that has almost anti-catabolic hormone like power. It saves muscle. RS exhibits undeniable effect on […]
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For all of us trying to reach the full potential of our health, it is important to be sure that our body is performing at it’s most optimal level. Often times, to get to this point, it takes just small adjustments over an elongated period of time in a person’s daily lifestyle and diet choices […]
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What foods have resistant starch? There are 4 types of RS (resistant starch). Unlike most other ingredients, resistant starches are identified by a physiologically-based definition, not the chemical-based definition. Because of this, today’s resistant starches are typically categorized into four types: RS1 Physically inaccessible (indigestible) resistant starch, such as that found in seeds, legumes and […]
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What if I told you there was a starch that increased insulin sensitivity, preserved muscle, and helped burn body fat? Well there is, and it’s called RESISTANT STARCH! What is resistant starch (RS)? In a single sentence answer: Resistant starch (in relation to your metabolism) is really a precursor to short fatty acids, that are […]
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What you need to know in review: Carbs have a direct effect on the release of insulin Insulin is considered a powerhouse when speaking of muscle building and fat storage Some individuals are born more insulin sensitive than others It is important to be very insulin sensitive to prevent glucose intake from being shuttled into […]
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Height: 5’10” Off-season bodyweight: 310lbs Contest bodyweight: 275lbs Started training in: 1998 First contest: 2005 Best results: 2nd place Arnold Classic 2013, 4th place Arnold Classic 2012, 2nd Place Flex pro 2012. 1.Why did you start training? I started training to get faster for sports. I play baseball, hockey, football. 2. What did you look […]
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Carbohydrates always seem to be a hot topic when it comes to losing fat or building muscle – or both. It is possible to gain muscle, maintain or lose fat, and also gain strength by timing carbohydrates effectively. Much research supports that the most effective time to take in a high percentage of your daily […]
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