If you’re willing to sacrifice some gains in lean mass so that you don’t gain any fat, however, go for the protein and/or aminos by themselves. Either way you have to time the nutrients for maximal growth. And don’t skip breakfast.
Just 167 calories after your workout—it doesn’t take much to ensure that you get the optimal anabolic response to exercise. … continue reading
Only fatty fish contain generous levels of omega-3 fats—sardines, mackerel, salmon and halibut, for example. The lean fish favored by bodybuilders, such as mahimahi, tuna and orange roughy, have almost no omega-3s.
Because most bodybuilders prefer to have their protein used for muscle-building purposes, the question is what amount of protein maximizes muscle protein synthesis while preventing oxidation.
Here we are moving into 2008. Wow. It seems like only yesterday that we were stocking our garages with protein … continue reading
Twenty-four overweight or obese men and women were randomly assigned to one of three groups for a three-month nutrition and exercise intervention.
Various forms of arginine have recently played a starring role in sports supplements used to boost nitric oxide.
Recently I was picking the brain of top nutritionist Hany “the Pro Creator” Rambod, whose current clients include ’08 IRON … continue reading
The best advice I’ve ever heard about how to avoid eating junk food is don’t have any around. It’s such a simple idea, yet so powerful.