The DNP effect of anacardic acid in cashew nuts
The most effective and also most dangerous slimming aid available on the black market is dinitrophenol, or DNP for short [structural formula on the ri [...]
Combination of L-lysine and L-arginine reduces stress and lowers cortisol levels
Supplementation with 2.34 g L-lysine and the same amount of L-arginine daily reduces psychological stress and lowers cortisol amounts in men's bodies. [...]
Rep Performance and Maximum Muscle Stimulation
by Mike Arnold
Taking the first step into the world of bodybuilding can be a daunting experience. We are confronted with a variety of new and [...]
Trimethylglycine stimulates muscle growth via IGF-1
A dozen studies have now shown that trimethylglycine – which is the same as betaine – stimulates muscle growth. Italian researchers did in-vitro exper [...]
Post-workout whey shake with BCAAs more effective than milk
After a strength training session a shake containing 20 g whey and 1 g BCAAs stimulates muscle growth more than a glass of milk containing 6 g milk pr [...]
Barbell Press vs. Dumbbell Press
by Sean Nalewanyj
Which Is Superior For Chest Gains?
If you’re looking to add as much raw size to your chest in the most efficient way possi [...]
I Can’t Eat Enough Calories To Gain Muscle!
by Sean Nalewanyj
There are several smaller details that go into planning out a complete muscle building diet, but your total daily calorie int [...]
Half an hour a day of cardio works almost as well as an hour
For healthy but slightly overweight people in their twenties and thirties half an hour of cardio training a day has almost the same positive health ef [...]
Step By Step Guide To Gaining 40lbs of Muscle
by Vince DelMonte
I spent most of my life as a skinny guy, as one of the many guys who is genetically unfortunate when it comes to building mus [...]
L-Carnitine helps hair grow
Athletes are familiar with L-carnitine as an amino acid that stimulates muscle cells' burning of fatty acids and that boosts endurance performance. Th [...]
Swop your desk chair for a therapy ball, and keep slim
If you work at a desk job, you'd burn a couple of dozen more calories if you exchanged your chair for a therapy ball, write researchers at State Unive [...]
Duration & Number of Workouts Weekly for Muscle Growth
by Sean Nalewanyj
Ideal Workout Length: How Long Should My Workout Be?
What is the optimal time frame for an effective workout session from [...]
Glute Training Made Simple
One of the most recognizable titles of all home exercise programs is Buns of Steel. It was introduced in 1987 by Greg Smithey, a former pole vault [...]
Men’s Physique Competitor and Proper Anabolic Steroid Selection
by Mike Arnold
When the idea of Men’s Physique was first launched, there was a lot of uncertainty among the BB’ing and Fitness communities as t [...]
Fish oil can help bad acne
Capsules containing EPA-rich fish oil don't help mild acne, but may well be effective against serious forms of this skin problem. A small human study [...]
