Can You Lift Weights While Fasting?
Lifting weights in a fasted state is possible, but is it ideal? Read this article for all the details on how to train fasted effectively and hear about my own personal experiences with fasted vs fed training.
How to Take L-Carnitine for Fat Loss
L-carnitine has been shown to increase fat oxidation and allow the body to use more fat as fuel while preserving muscle glycogen, but only when taken with carbs. Let's look at how and why to supplement with l-carnitine.
Your Complete & Science Backed Guide to Ecdysteroids
Ecdysteroids, such as Turkesterone and 20-hydroxyecdysone, have been shown to aid in muscle gain and fat loss. Is it all hype? Are there side effects? Take a look at the research.
The Benefits of Wearing a Weighted Vest While Dieting
In this case study we find that wearing a weighted vest while dieting may lead to increased fat loss and muscle retention. Thank you to IFBB Pro, Eric Lee Salazar for being the guinea pig.
The Carb Backloading Guide & Meal Plan
Carb backloading may allow the body to more effectively utilize carbs for recovery & glycogen replenishment, instead of storing them as fat.
My Method: Intermittent Fasting for Cutting – Why I’m Not Doing it This Year
Intermittent Fasting is awesome and has many benefits that i'll touch on. I'm not doing I.F. for my cut this year. Here's why...
How the Deadlift Will Change Your Body for the Better
Aside from the dozens of incredible advantages the deadlift offers (all of which we’ll cover today), there’s something incredibly exhilarating about picking heavy objects off the ground. Ripping off a heavy barbell off the floor is among the best things you can experience (well, in the gym, anyways), and seeing your strength climb up steadily is oh so satisfying.
Ashwagandha for Bodybuilding, Fat Loss and Muscle Growth
In short term studies, Ashwagandha has been shown to have qualities beneficial for bodybuilding such as inducing fat loss, strength, and muscle gain.
Using the Thermic Effect of Food to Naturally Boost Metabolism
For the longest time, diet gurus and internet marketers have tried to sell us the fairy-tale of boosting one’s metabolism. [...]