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Protein: What is your Favorite?
The best protein for bodybuilders is a topic that has been extensively debated and researched. Protein is essential for muscle growth and repair, making it a crucial component of a bodybuilder's diet. The primary types of protein sources commonly used by bodybuilders include: Whey Protein: Whey pro... -
Branched-Chain Amino Acids (BCAAs) Benefits
Branched-Chain Amino Acids (BCAAs) are a group of three essential amino acids: leucine, isoleucine, and valine. These amino acids are "essential" because the body cannot produce them on its own and must obtain them from dietary sources. BCAAs are popular among bodybuilders and athletes for several reasons: ... -
Types of Protein to Help You Grow!
Proteins can be categorized into various types based on their source and composition. Here are some common types of proteins and comparisons between them: Animal-Based Proteins: Whey Protein: Source: Derived from milk during the cheese-making process. Protein Content: High protein content (usual... -
Protein Does the Body Good
Protein plays a crucial role in bodybuilding and muscle development. Here are some key aspects of protein in the context of bodybuilding: Muscle Repair and Growth: Protein is composed of amino acids, which are the building blocks of muscle tissue. When you engage in resistance training or intense workou... -
Napsgear: Glutamine: Benefits & How It Works
Although glutamine is a frequent supplement found in protein shakes and the gym bags of many bodybuilders, it is also a non-essential amino acid that many people neglect in their drive to grow muscle. Bodybuilders have started to understand the touted advantages of glutamine, such as preventing mus... -
Napsgear: Insulin Sensitivity: A Major Factor in Muscle Growth and Fat Loss
Whether you’re in peak physical form, aiming to lose weight, or struggle controlling your blood sugar levels, you’ll want to increase insulin sensitivity and reverse insulin resistance. This can help you manage your weight, protect your organs from disease or complications down the line, boost y... -
BCAA Supps: Are They Bunk?
The workout supplement and protein supplement is a multibillion dollar industry right now. Chances are, if you’ve been on the fitness side of the internet, you’ve probably heard of BCAAs and all the magic that they give.
Amino Acids BCAAs, or branched chain amino acids... -
Gummy Bears Post-Workout: A Justifiable Ritual?
Carbs. You love them but the dieting industry tells you to hate them. Especially simple, fast absorbing sugars like candy. But what if I told you that there is a movement now to promote having candy? Especially after a workout. Right now, there is a fad encouraging people to have candy such as gum... -
HAS EVERYONE FORGOTTEN ABOUT ROCKSTAR ENERGY? WHAT HAPPENED?
HAS EVERYONE FORGOTTEN ABOUT ROCKSTAR ENERGY? WHAT HAPPENED?
by Matt Weik Energy drinks are one of the fastest-growing categories and with so many brands out there, it’s getting difficult to keep up with them all – which can be exciting when you enjoy trying new thing... -
NEW CYCLE ADVICE!
Hey guys, I'm creating a thread here to have some advice on a new cycle i'm planning and would like to have your opinions so that hopefully i come up with a nicely designed protocol to reach my goals. First things first, i'm 28 years old, 227lbs (103kg) for 6.14ft (187cm), my bodyfat would be in the r... -
Bodybuilder Versus Beach Body Training
Beach Body or Bodybuilder? How Men Should Train and Eat for Each
Not all training is the same. Bodybuilders train with heavy weights to create a large, balanced physique. If you're after a beach body, you're looking for a leaner look, so you need to eat and lift a little... -
Maximize Protein
NPB = MPS – MPB
So what does this equation mean?
Net Protein Balance (skeletal muscle mass, for our purposes here) = Muscle Protein Synthesis – Muscle Protein Breakdown. Net protein balance (NPB) is defined as muscle protein synthesis (MPS) minus muscle protein breakdown (MPB), or NPB =... -
First Time IGF - Side Effect Help
I am taking 2x250mg test E and 2x200mg tren E jabs a week. I am taking IGF1-lr3 (SOMEDIN-LR3) 200mcg 1 jab in the stomach every day, 1/4 of the vile (2ml water added to the vile, 1 vile = 4 days). I plan on doing this for 4 weeks, stop for 4 weeks, then again for 4 weeks. I've never used IGF before. I am tak... -
Make Food not Supplements a Priority
Fat Burners, CLA, L-Carnitine, Detox Products, Testosterone Boosters & BCAAs are a complete waste of money. Anyone selling them is either honestly unaware they are selling junk (which is just as shameful), or just looking to make a profit off you.
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Sure, you can make an argument for using... -
BCAA Timing
Protein synthesis rate appears to drop about 3-hours after a meal, even though there’s still plenty of amino acids available for growth. This is probably due to the lower energy status of the muscle cell during this period. When a muscle cell is running low on energy, it will reduce protein signaling...