Using knee wraps for squats increases wear and tear in your knee joint
Knee wraps may help you to use heavier weights for squats and leg presses in the gym, but regular use might not be such a good idea. According to Br [...]
Five Facts About Soy You Must Know
The soybean is publicized as a versatile food that is readily transformed into substitutes for ice cream and meat. Because it is a relatively inexpe [...]
Which is Better For Fat Loss: Cardio or Weight Training?
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 m [...]
STARVATION: The Cause of Slow Fat Loss, Frustrating Plateaus And Weight Re-Gain
by Tom Venuto
Is “starvation mode” the cause of frustrating fat loss plateaus? Is this what makes it so easy to gain back all the fat you lost [...]
Post workout: your muscles benefit more from one large portion of whey than ten small ones
After a workout muscles recover and grow faster the more amino acids they can absorb from the blood. That's why so many strength athletes drink a sha [...]
DHEA-supplementation boosts post-interval training anabolism
Interval training doesn't lower the level of anabolic hormones in the body, but many studies show that it raises the production of cortisol – which i [...]
During strength training BCAA’s protect the muscles better when combined with taurine
Strength athletes that are positive about BCAA's, but are looking for a supplement that works a little better, should try combining their BCAAs with [...]
Combination of L-cystine and L-theanine reduces chance of catching cold by seventy percent
Take a daily 700 mg L-cystine and 280 mg L-theanine [structural formulas shown here] and you'll reduce your chance of catching cold by seventy percen [...]
Is Creatine Safe and Effective For Females?
by Tom Venuto
Creatine is one of the most well-researched and tested of any supplements – including testing for both effectiveness and safety. [...]
Titus Talks
by Craig Titus
This column does not represent the opinions or views of IronMagazine, it's advertisers or affiliates. Craig's column is unedited [...]
Cell study: more arachidonic acid, more muscle growth
William Llewellyn was right. About ten years ago Llewellyn came up with the theory that the fatty acid arachidonic acid might just be a key factor i [...]
One and a half grams L-citrulline can help mild erection problems
A daily dose of 1500 mg L-citrulline [structural formula shown here] rids half of the men who have a mild erection problem of this complaint. Urolog [...]
Almonds contain fewer calories than you think
Nutritionists have encountered a few times what we call the 'almond mystery': people who start to eat more almonds don't get fatter. [Br J Nutr. 200 [...]
Pumpkin boosts endurance capacity and muscle strength
In fifteen years from now endurance athletes will no longer fuel themselves with pasta, bread and rice before a race, but with pumpkin soup. Or they [...]
HMB protects muscle mass during bed rest
Bed rest can spell disaster for elderly people whose muscle mass is declining. A couple of days in bed – say during a bout of flu – can cost valuabl [...]
