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Dumbbells for Overhead Press.
This study found that using dumbbells during the overhead press was more effective than a barbell for increasing shoulder muscle activation. This effect was seen in all three heads of the deltoid and was further increased by performing overhead press while standing. Dumbbells appear to be a better choice... -
Beef Protein
Whey protein is usually considered the best form of supplemental protein. The problem is that many whey formulations can contain ingredients that some individuals are allergic to. Our lab found similar gains in muscle size in subjects taking beef and whey protein powders over an 8-week training program.... -
Use a belt to squat
Is your squat progress stuck? Studies show that using a weightlifting belt can increase power production in the squat which may allow you to lift more weight. This study also found that using a lifting belt does not lower core muscle activation like many people think. Take a big belly breath and locate... -
Post Carbs - What you really need.
A study found that consuming high GI carbs after a workout was more effective at replenishing muscle glycogen levels than consuming low GI carbs. White rice, white bread, and sugary cereals are all great options if you are needing to replenish carbs rapidly (e.g at a competition where you have multiple... -
Volume Variations
Nonlinear periodization is a method in which you constantly vary your training volume. This means you’ll have high, low, and moderate volume days in your weekly workouts. This method has been shown to be more effective at increasing gains in size and strength than linear periodization!
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Movement Variations
A simple way to periodize your training is by constantly varying your movements for a specific muscle group. Squats are great for building your legs, but they’re not the end-all, be-all. Add variations to your training to maximize gains and to keep training interesting!
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Dehydration and Insulin Sensitivity
This study found that subjects who were dehydrated at 2.5- and 5% of their bodyweights had higher insulin levels following exercise. Dehydration can reduce insulin sensitivity which can impair muscle growth and overall gains. Drink 16oz of water before and after your workout and shoot for at least 2-3... -
Vitamine C - Know when to take it.
Vitamin C is a popular antioxidant and immune system booster. Its antioxidant properties, however, make it unsuitable for ingestion around a workout. Antioxidants can reduce oxidative stress that accumulates during exercise. Oxidative stress may act as a growth signal, so reducing the amount can impair... -
Deer Antler Velvet- Yeah or nay?
Deer antler velvet has long been purported as a potential anabolic supplement due to either IGF-1 or testosterone interactions. While these interactions have not been confirmed, some studies do show strength improvements in subjects taking deer antler velvet. Results are not conclusive, so try this... -
CAN RESISTANCE TRAINING IMPROVE CARDIOVASCULAR HEALTH?
CAN RESISTANCE TRAINING IMPROVE CARDIOVASCULAR HEALTH?
You want to build muscle? Lift weights. You want to strengthen your heart? Put your running shoes on. This has been the conventional belief of every gym rat who has ever grumbled his (or her) way through thirty minutes on the treadmill.... -
The 90/90 Intermittent Fast
- The 90/90 Intermittent Fast . Time-restricted feeding (TRF) plans are a type of intermittent fasting. Basically, you give yourself a window of time in which to eat. Most of these plans can be summed up as "skipping breakfast." So, if you have a snack before bed, sleep 8 hours, then fast until lunch
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"How to Hang in the NHL at 40"
This is a Wall Street Journal article that I copied and pasted. Hopefully it comes through legibly. I'm a Bruins fan and a (well) over 40 amateur hockey player, so I found this article particularly interesting... How to Hang in the NHL at 40? Work Out Like a Fiend Boston Bruins captain Zdeno Cha... -
Pain Relievers Yes or No - More Information
We’ve all been there. You’re exercising your heart out, pushing the weights, training to failure, and: “ouch!” A pulled muscle. What’s the first thing that you do? You’ve got it! You reach for the bottle of pain killers, but lately, thanks to research being conducted... -
"RHABDO": A Scary Side of High-Intensity Training
"RHABDO": A Scary Side of High-Intensity Training
High Intensity Exercise has been touted for its immediate and quick results. Exercises like high-intensity weight training such as squatting to failure can have disastrous results if not done properly. There’s...
