Animal study: octacosanol is an endurance sports supplement
Octacosanol is found in wheat germ oil, but far higher concentrations of the substance are to be found in sports supplements. The ergogenic effect of [...]
Leucine stimulates muscle growth without training
Supplementation with leucine results in a small increase in the muscle mass of over 65s without them having to train. Researchers at Leeds Beckett Un [...]
Caffeine raises fat burning after strength training
After an intensive workout the body expends extra energy. Researchers suspect that because of this, strength training can help in maintaining a healt [...]
Bodybuilding’s Modern Golden Era
by Geoff Roberts
Bodybuilding fans, particularly older bodybuilding fans, have been comparing the bodybuilders of the 90s with the athletes of [...]
Lose weight faster with vitamin C
We are all so concerned with the obesity epidemic that we tend to look to high-tech science for solutions. In doing so, however, we forget that we can [...]
HMB makes athletes fitter and faster
Rowers, runners, swimmers, cyclists and other endurance athletes build up more stamina if they take 3 g HMB every day, write Polish nutritionists at [...]
Are Drugs Destroying Bodybuilding?
by Geoff Roberts
Most would agree that bodybuilding as a whole, is just not what it used to be. Whether you are discussing the popularity of bo [...]
Central Bodybuilding – Episode 32
[podcast]http://www.ironmagazine.com/radioshows/Central_Bodybuilding_Episode32.mp3[/podcast] [...]
Most Misunderstood Foods
by Geoff Roberts
There are few topics that the general public is more confused about than nutrition. Between all the new “studies” coming out w [...]
The Power Of Genetic Potential
by Geoff Roberts
There have been numerous discussions throughout history as to which physical or mental quality is most important with regards [...]
Evolutionary Betrayal
by Geoff Roberts
In today's day in age, people love to make statements like “Everything gives you cancer now.” or “Everything kills you now. On [...]
Peanuts don’t make you fat
Somehow the human body uses the energy from peanuts in a different way than energy from other foods. Either it doesn't absorb all the energy the pean [...]
Food Fairy Tales
by Geoff Roberts
It is well documented that bodybuilders at all levels are notorious liars when it comes to the extent to which the earth pulls [...]
Lose weight faster by eating carbs in the evening only
If you are slimming you'll lose weight quicker if you confine your carb intake [like pasta, rice, bread, potatoes and fruit] to the evenings. Nutritio [...]
Fenugreek improves effect of creatine more than carbs
Athletes absorb creatine better when they combine it with 50-100 g fast carbohydrates. But not all strength athletes want the carbs: even if you take [...]
