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Fat-Fighting Amino Acid
There are a lot of marquee amino acids out there that get star billing for helping you in the gym: beta-alanine,...
Sharon OrtigasAugust 11, 2017 -
Is Twitter Ruining Your Diet?
Are you tired of the nonstop inspirational messages tossed around on Instagram by social media fitness celebs? Don’t be. There’s a...
Sharon OrtigasAugust 10, 2017 -
The Forgotten Nutrient
One problem with ketogenic and other ultra-low-carb diets is the lack of fiber. Besides the obvious internal benefits, fiber intake is...
Sharon OrtigasAugust 9, 2017 -
The Brazilian Super-Shrinker
A new study in the online nutrition journal PLOS One indicates that acai, a purple berry native to South America can...
Sharon OrtigasJuly 31, 2017 -
Ditch The Diet Drinks
A strategic use of a diet soda to get you through a sugar craving may keep your diet on-track, but a...
Sharon OrtigasJuly 21, 2017 -
Fat Loss Strategies
There is more than one way to skin a fat cat. A recent study published in the Journal Of Sports Science...
Sharon OrtigasJuly 20, 2017 -
The Right Crash Diet
Ketogenic diets seem to be the new hot thing … again. A form of ultra low-carb dieting (usually fewer than 20...
Sharon OrtigasJuly 19, 2017 -
Hypertrophy Bacteria
A beneficial bacteria found in pickled cabbage has been shown to improve endurance, boost strength, stimulate muscle growth, and even reduce...
Sharon OrtigasJune 29, 2017 -
Ripped Like 007
If you ever wondered how James Bond managed to stay in fighting shape while slamming down martinis left and right, the...
Sharon OrtigasJune 21, 2017 -
Post-Workout Fat Loss
Powerlifters and mass monsters should mix their post-workout whey protein with a hefty dose of fast-acting carbs, but a recent study...
Sharon OrtigasJune 20, 2017 -
Lutein And Fat Loss
A carotenoid commonly fond in green leafy vegetables and long used to promote eye health might help you catch the eye...
Sharon OrtigasJune 16, 2017 -
Protein Trends
The latest anabolic innovations to your favorite supplement. By Adam M. Gonzalez, PhD, CSCS, CISSN Protein powder continues to be...
Sharon OrtigasJune 13, 2017 -
Early Birds Get The Burn
Bleary eyed, pre-dawn bouts on the treadmill before your first meal may not sound like a ton of fun—but science is...
Sharon OrtigasApril 11, 2017 -
“Cap” The Calories
Turns out the burning sensation you get from chili peppers isn’t just for your taste buds. Capsaicin—the culprit in chili peppers...
Sharon OrtigasFebruary 14, 2017 -
Fat Loss Faster
Utilizing short and controlled fasts to get lean has become more and more popular. While some evidence supports it, most hypertrophy-minded...
Sharon OrtigasJanuary 20, 2017