by Mike Arnold
In Part 1 of this article I addressed a particular conundrum that most of us face at one point or another during our bodybuilding journey—attempting to stay lean while maximizing muscle growth. Inevitably, many have found that trying to accomplish both at once results in...
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How to lose fat Part 2
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Cortisol's effects on the body.
In the past few years, research has shown that high level of cortisol can be very harmful to the body. We have heard this for years but we may not know exactly what cortisol does to the body and why it can be so harmful. In this article, we will layout what cortisol does in the body, the effects and... -
How to LOSE Body Fat. Part 1
by Mike Arnold In attempting to define the bodybuilding physique there are two physical characteristics that stand out above all the rest. One of these is extreme muscular development. As the calling card for bodybuilders worldwide, an exaggerated level of muscle mass is usually the first thing peopl...Last edited by drtbear1967; 11-07-2016, 02:41 PM. -
Psychopathic personality traits and cortisol response to stress
Previous research indicates that psychopathic personality traits are associated with lower cortisol secretion in response to stress in men but not in women. The current study explored whether prior null results for women were related to the latency of the cortisol stress response to two different... -
The Implications of Cortisol Release
By: David Robson
To increase muscle size and correspondingly reduce body fat one needs to ensure that all aspects of the bodybuilding lifestyle are adhered to. Essentially, a correct bodybuilding lifestyle could be best described as a complex balancing act, and to complicate matters further... -
The Testosterone:Cortisol Connection
The Testosterone:Cortisol Connection
Written by By Dan Gwartney, MD
Friday, 29 May 2009
Testosterone
The Testosterone:Cortisol Connection
By Dan Gwartney, MD
In the humorous parody periodical, Mad Magazine, a recurring feature is SPY vs. SPY.... -
Can Blocking Cortisol Lead to Steroid-Like Muscle Gains?
Q: “The body is always both building up and tearing down. Except for some ads and articles, everyone seems to focus on the anabolism part but not on cortisol’s role in catabolism. Can I get some steroid-like gains from blocking cortisol?” A: No. For some time now, excellent pharmaceutical anti-aro... -
Stanozolol and Its Anabolic Pharmacology
Anabolic Pharmacology - Stanozolol Pharmacology is the study of drugs and their effects. Anabolic pharmacology is the study of drugs that have a growth-promoting effect in muscle. This column will explore anabolic pharmacology by profiling a different anabolic drug and its effects each month. The... -
Sleep: One of the Most Commonly Neglected Ways to Improve Your Physique
by Mike Arnold Of all the sports in the world today, bodybuilding is certainly one of the most complex. While other athletic outlets might be more elaborate in terms of competitive application (posing on a bodybuilding stage vs. olympic diving, for instance), none involve a potentially greater amo... -
The Thyroid and Thyroid Hormones T3 and T4
The Thyroid and Thyroid Hormones The thyroid is a small gland that lies in the neck about the level of the Adam’s apple and weighs approximately one ounce. It produces thyroid hormone and calcitonin. The parathyroid glands are very small and lie on the outside portion of the thyroid gland and secre... -
testosterone’s functions within muscle cells.
Testosterone! As a bodybuilder, you need more of this in your system. If your body isn’t releasing an adequate amount of Test, you flat out won’t grow. Now the good news. By manipulating your training and diet, you can naturally escalate your levels of this anabolic male hormone. Intrigued? If you... -
Understanding the Androgen Receptor
Androgens were first discovered in 1936. Since then, testosterone and many other anabolic steroids have been successfully synthesized. There would be a forty-five year period between the discovery of the first androgen and scientists locating the androgen receptor in muscle. Due to a lack of knowledge... -
Cortisol
Cortisol is a steroid hormone which regulates a wide range of processes throughout the body including metabolism and the immune response. It also has a very important role in helping the body respond to stress.
Alternative names for cortisol
Hydrocortisone.
What is cortisol?
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Signs of High Cortisol
10 Signs You Have WAY Too Much Cortisol
So how do you know if you’re a stress addict? Here are 10 signs that you’ve made cortisol your drug of choice.
1. You’re not sleeping well.
Cortisol levels are supposed to drop at nighttime, allowing your body to relax and recharge. But if your cortisol... -
DHEA – does it have any beneficial non-hormonal effects?
DHEA (dehydroepiandrosterone) is most known for being a pro-hormone which in the body gets converted to testosterone and estrogen. It is a long held view that DHEA exerts all its effects via conversion to testosterone and estrogen. However, recent studies show that DHEA also has several interesting...
