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Naps Knowledge Article: High Volume Training: Is It Better?
A study from 2017 looked at the recovery from a session of high-volume lower load (so eight sets of 10, at 70% of one rep max) resting at 75 seconds between sets, versus a lower volume, high-intensity group which was 8 sets of 3 reps 90% of a one rep max, resting 3 minutes between sets. It looked ... -
Prolotherapy
This method is used to initially irritate and then stimulate healing of injured and painful joints and connective tissue. Some refer to it as "nonsurgical ligament reconstruction" because it's often used to address ligament laxity (weak or damaged ligaments).
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Control Leptin for Leaness
Leptin – you’ve probably heard someone mention it at one time, but aren’t really sure what it is. I remember when I first heard a bodybuilding coach mention it, saying that managing leptin was crucial to keeping the metabolism humming. I had no clue what he was talking about, but it did intrigue me. ... -
Dealing with Sickness
Getting sick is the last thing you want to happen when you enjoy training and are making good progress. But if you feel ill, it's a good idea to lay off the intense training sessions for a while and take some rest to let yourself recover properly [1].
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Pros and Cons for CBD Oil in Muscle Recovery
Cannabidiol, commonly known as CBD, is a naturally occurring compound that has gained popularity among people around the world and for numerous reasons. In this article, we take a look at the pros and cons of CBD oil in muscle recovery. In this case, we will base our discussion on the good and bad ... -
5 Benefits and Uses of CBD Oil
5 Benefits and Uses of CBD Oil Curious why you’re seeing CBD everywhere? Think that it sounds too good to be true? Not sure how to use it? We’re here to demystify why it’s better than the hype. 1. Manage Stress and Anxiety, Naturally: A daily regimen with CBD reduces your body’s natural stress ... -
Ice Baths - Post Workout Recovery
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Ice baths and cooling body parts after excercise are methods used by some athletes to enhance their results.
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Interestingly the evidence that exists isn't strong enough to support this method. Significantly lower increases in strength and muscle... -
TB 500 - Thymosin beta-4
Thymosin beta-4 is a protein originally discovered as an isolate from the mammalian thymus gland1. It is one of a family of thymosins, which are low-weight acidic molecules that can act as cytopoietics. This means that they can control the movement and/or differentiation of cells by neutralizing the...Last edited by drtbear1967; 02-12-2019, 09:00 AM. -
Betaine
Who needs to recover better from training?
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💥Betaine is a compound commonly found in post-workout supplements for its ability to increase recovery. Betaine has been shown to reduce markers of inflammation, decrease cortisol & fatigue, and increase your training volume.
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CBD for those that Train.
Cannabidiol (CBD) is one of 104 chemical compounds known as cannabinoids found in marijuana plants. CBD lacks psychoactive properties and won't get you high the way THC does. This is appealing for people who want to experience the benefits from the plant without the side effects. What benefits? It's... -
Eat Big to Get Big, Not FAT
Most men like to eat, and eat a lot. So it's easy to go too far with a calorie surplus when the focus is on muscle gains. But there's a difference between eating enough to fuel workouts, recovery, and hypertrophy, and eating so much that you just look like a fat guy with decent traps. Big arms don't... -
Nature's most powerful pain killer.
Boswellia serrata is a plant that produces Indian frankincense, Salai, referred to in Sanskrit as shallaki and in Latin as Olibanum Indicum. the plant is native to much of India and the Punjab region that extends into Pakistan. Wikipedia Scientific name: Boswellia serrata Hands down the best thi... -
Palmitoylethanolamide (PEA) Anti- Inflammatory Molecule
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Palmitoylethanolamide (PEA) is your body's natural anti-inflammatory molecule that is endogenously produced during periods of inflammation. It was first discovered in the 1930s and was isolated from egg yolk, and since then has had over 500 published studies on it. PEA... -
Magnesium - The Super Mineral We Alll Need.
The Mineral for Chronic Muscle Soreness by Tessa Gurley Chronic inflammation will kill you. It's the root cause of just about every disease you can name. But without some acute (not chronic) inflammation, you wouldn't gain an ounce of muscle either. Wounds wouldn't heal, including those "wounds" you infl... -
Inflammation Important for Muscle Growth!
Ibuprofen Inhibits Muscle Growth & Strength!
Inflammation Important for Muscle Growth!
A study published August 21, 2017 in the journal Acta Physiologica, conducted by Swedish researchers, found that the anti-inflammatory drug ibuprofen inhibits muscle growth. These results are quite significant,...
