Nutrition

Studies have shown that taking in simple carbohydrates along with an easy-to-digest form of protein like whey protein isolate greatly enhances...

Unlike conventional aerobics, which increases resting metabolic rate only when you’re actually exercising, interval training leads to a sustained rise in...

Because most bodybuilders prefer to have their protein used for muscle-building purposes, the question is what amount of protein maximizes muscle...

Apples are higher in fiber than many other fruits. One average-size apple has five grams of fiber, and we need about...

In case of flight delays or cancellations I pack a few packets of Muscle Meals, a shaker cup and some protein...

While everyone who lifts weights wants to look better, health benefits are a major accessory to an improvement in body composition....

Here we are moving into 2008. Wow. It seems like only yesterday that we were stocking our garages with protein powder...

In a recent study a group of researchers managed to separate the normal fat-burning effects produced by exercise and compare them...

That can affect your workouts, weight and wellness.

Peripheral weakness is a hallmark of acromegaly, as is a greater tendency to diabetes and heart disease. Andre Roussimuff (“Andre the...

Bodybuilders know that to get lean quickly and build muscle they must eat six to eight small meals a day. After...

Twenty-four overweight or obese men and women were randomly assigned to one of three groups for a three-month nutrition and exercise...

You probably know that vitamin C helps build collagen, which strengthens joints, tendons and ligaments. You may also have heard that...

One line from authors Wayne Wescott, Ph.D., and Gary Reinl sums up their book: “Remember, you are not trying to lose...

What is it about resistance exercise that triggers muscle growth? What we and others have found in the lab is that...