Protein May Not Alter Anabolic Hormones After Training

Protein has the tendency to interact with your hormones. Find out the right amount of protein that can trigger your hormones! This leads to effective gains!

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Can You Have Too Many Nitrates?

Nitrate is rampant because of its popularity in different fitness platforms. It has benefits for the body. However, a review said excessive intake might be harmful.

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Reduce Heart Attack Risk with Salmon

Did you know that salmon is great if you are health conscious? If you value your heart, then this fish will even give your heart health a boost. Take a look:

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Protein Quality Matters for Gains!

Protein quality is essential for achieving ultimate gains. This facilitates muscle protein synthesis which is vital when you are trying to building muscle.

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Heart Health and Blood Sugar Control Bolstered by HIIT

HIIT is a popular trend especially in training disciplines like CrossFit. A new review from a school in the UK tells us about its good effects for the body.

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Yes, You Can Be Healthy and Eat Butter or Ice Cream!

Take a look at the bright side of things. Go ahead and eat butter or ice cream. Health experts are wondering about fat and its healthy and awesome benefits.

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New Procedure to Help Men with Enlarged Prostates

If you belong to the fraction of men with enlarged prostates, don’t worry. There’s now a promising procedure to help you deal with this.

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Certain Antibacterial Soaps Banned by FDA

We never thought we’d say this but choose your antibacterial soap wisely. There are some that contain ingredients banned by the Food and Drug Administration.

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Masters Athletes Experience Reduced Brain Blood Flow with Deconditioning

We are all familiar with the great benefits of working out. When you stop though, it’s definitely going to take a toll on your brain blood flow.

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Testosterone for Healthy Bones

Did you know that men are highly susceptible to loss of bone mass? It’s not only women, guys. Take note that men also lose at least 20 percent of bone mass.

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Does Whey Improve Strength?

This might be the secret for gaining ultimate mass and less fat in weight-training. Let’s take a good look at the experiment conducted by researchers.

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Nicotinamide Riboside Harmful to Power Output

Nicotinamide Riboside was expected to be the next star for performance enhancement. Let’s find out what happened to the experiment of the Greek researchers:

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Aging Causes HMB Depletion

Let’s talk about HMB. This one is a metabolite of amino acid leucine. There are studies that support its effects and one has something to do with the aging process.

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Blood Pressure, Cholesterol Reduction with Whey

Did you know that every 39 seconds, a life gets taken away because of cardiovascular problems? This is all because of different factors.

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Older Men Should Drink Whey

We salute those who do their best to hit the gym and workout even if they reach the age of 50 and above. How can we make the changes as smooth as it can get?

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Herbal Supplements: Bad for Your Liver?

Are herbal supplements really good for you and your liver? Many people consider this as alternative therapy but it’s a question whether or not these are safe.

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The Skinny on Chubby States

Which state has the highest rate of healthy and unhealthy people? Look at last year’s report about the skinny states and those that have high obesity rates.

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Young Athletes Need Sleep

Check out this research from Canada that says the young ones need ultimate sleep for optimum performance at school and the field. You can’t argue with that!

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Minor Weight Loss with Nightly Low Carbs, Mediterranean Diet

It’s time to take a look at our eating habits. Research shows positive effects of the Mediterranean diet. Take a look at the healthy benefits of this diet!

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Irisin: The Way to Win the Fat Battle?

A component from the muscle tissue is stirring a fuss among researchers. Studies are saying that this might be promising. Well, there’s one way to find out!

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Fat Cells More Complex Than You Think

Let’s talk about fat cells and their role to our bodies. There are different types of fat and we need to know which ones are good for us.

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The Different Types of Fat

Identify the different types of fat. This is what you need if you’re trying to live a healthier lifestyle. Observe the healthy practices and keep these things in mind:

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Researching Pressure and Cuff Size for Kaatsu Training

In undergoing this kind of training, you’ve just signed up for something intense. Strength is emphasized. Take a look at what this discipline is all about:

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Getting the Most Out of HIIT

There’s a recent review from Canada that said that there’s no specific duration, frequency or intensity for HIIT for you to hit your ultimate performance.

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Is it Brain Fatigue, Not Muscle Fatigue?

If you’re in the gym, fatigue is the last thing in your mind. This is what gym-goers fear the most. Find out why and how the brain contributes to this!

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HIIT Training Made Better with Music

Welcome back, fitness fanatics. Do you listen to music while you work out? Have you ever felt like it would make your workout better if you could really get into your music?A study from McMaster University in Canada proves that people who feel this way are right, especially when it comes to more difficult exercise […]

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Separating Fact from Fiction on Lactic Acid

Are you aware of the benefits of lactic acid? Aside from muscle soreness and cramping, it’s quite an important component when producing energy.

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High-Intensity, Explosive Training Plus Protein Equals Maximum Gains

There’s an upcoming trend, folks. HIET is the way to go, if you’re a recreational weightlifter. This one’s backed by research.

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