by Josh Hodnik
We were once programmed to believe that a low-fat, high carbohydrate diet was the key to a fitter society that would be less prone to disease. That didn’t help matters and the rate of obesity and disease climbed. The low carb/high protein diet would eventually...
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Intermitting Fasting for Better Fat Burning.
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Aerobics vs. Weight Training for Fat Loss
by Tom Venuto
A recent study from Duke University comparing aerobic versus weight training to see which is better for fat loss was one of the most publicized studies of the year (my in-box was bursting with emails from Burn the Fat readers sending me links and asking me, “What do you think... -
Eating Carbohydrates Alone OES NOT induce insulin resistance
Here is an article on how carbohydrates don't necessarily induce insulin resistance but instead the refined carbohydrates, sugars, gut irritants, and chronic stress etc does.
"If you’ve been around the Paleo world for any length of time, you’re probably familiar with an explanation that... -
The Effect Of Carbs on Isulin Resistance
"The available data support the idea that consumption of diets high in total carbohydrate does not adversely affect insulin sensitivity compared with high fat diets. Animal data suggest that simple sugars, in particular fructose, have adverse effects on insulin action, but adverse effects have... -
Tamoxifen, Nolvadex Protects Against Obesity Related Metabolic Disorders
Tamoxifen, a selective estrogen receptor modulator, is the gold standard for endocrine treatment of estrogen-receptor positive breast cancer. Tamoxifen is also known to have metabolic effects. A new study in The American Journal of Pathology reports that the drug also prevents obesity, fatty liver,... -
Light Weights Can Kick Start Muscle Growth - Training Science
Training Science - Light Weights Can Kick Start Muscle Gains
“Lift heavy to grow!”
This mantra has been preached since the early days of bodybuilding. Current research-based resistance training guidelines are consistent with the heavier-is-better-mentality, professing... -
The Best Rep Range for Muscle Growth
The Best Rep Range for Muscle Growth
The “strength-endurance continuum” is a widely accepted concept in the field of exercise science. Simply stated, the theory asserts that training in different rep ranges elicits differential effects on muscular adaptations.... -
#1 Factor in Gaining Muscle or Losing Bodyfat
Persistence
by Josh Hodnick
Experience has shown me that a large number of people that begin a new workout and diet program, do so with unrealistic expectations. With two-thirds of the American population being overweight, and one-third being obese, countless weight-loss... -
How Many Times Per Week To Train For Strength
As far as American sports scientist Brad Schoenfeld can tell from the literature, bodybuilders and fitness fanatics make more progression by training their muscle groups twice a week than if they only train each muscle group once a week. Schoenfeld writes about this in a meta-study that has appeared... -
SPLIT vs. FULL BODY ROUTINES: WHICH IS BEST FOR MUSCLE GROWTH/
Split vs. Full Body Routines Which is Best for Maximal Muscle Growth? Going back to the early days of bodybuilding, competitors routinely trained using full-body routines. Steve Reeves was a huge proponent of this style of programming. He worked all the major muscle groups during each session... -
The Efects of Strength Training on Women
The Effects of Strength Training on Women In this the first of several summaries of research into the effects of strength training for women we will address some key issues such as can women make increases in strength? Will strength training make women bigger? and more. F...Last edited by drtbear1967; 01-26-2017, 10:23 AM. -
The Best Training Techniques for Muscle Size & Strength
The Best Training Techniques for Muscle Size & Strength Optimal strength gains are typically achieved by high-intensity training requiring the use of heavy weights within a low repetition range, while the best hypertrophic response is ordinarily stimulated by the use of moderate weights at a highe... -
The Best Training Techniques for Muscle Size & Strength
The Best Training Techniques for Muscle Size & Strength Optimal strength gains are typically achieved by high-intensity training requiring the use of heavy weights within a low repetition range, while the best hypertrophic response is ordinarily stimulated by the use of moderate weights at a higher... -
Are You A Powerlifter or A Bodybuilder?
10 Reasons Bodybuilders Are Bigger Than Powerlifters
by Bret Contreras, Brad Schoenfeld, PhD | 05/24/11
Here's what you need to know...
- The most jacked powerlifters aren't nearly as jacked as most bodybuilders. As muscular as they
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Insulin-Like Growth Factor 1 Muscle Hypertrophy, Metabolic Features and Higher Carb Utilization for Energy
Insulin-like growth factor-1 builds muscle (hypertrophy) and utilizes carbohydrates as fuel for energy.
We characterized the metabolic profile of transgenic mice exhibiting enhanced muscle mass driven by increased mIGF-1 expression (MLC/mIGF-1). As expected,...Last edited by Presser; 09-30-2016, 10:19 AM.