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  • Carbohydrate Conundrums

    High-carb, low-carb or no-carb diets—which is best for bodybuilders trying to get lean without sacrificing muscle? That’s a tough question to...

    Diet & RecipesButch LebowitzJanuary 9, 2011
  • BCAAs: Your Anabolic Quota

    The branched-chain amino acids consist of three essential amino acids: leucine, isoleucine and valine. They are considered “essential” because they cannot...

    LatestJerry BrainumJanuary 7, 2011
  • HCG Diet: Losing That Last 10 Pounds

    Q: I’m not overweight, but I’m not as lean as I know I can be. I’ve been training regularly and eating...

    Burn FatDave GoodinJanuary 5, 2011
  • Fat-Dissolving Injections

    On April 7, 2010, the United States Food and Drug Administration sent warning letters to six spas that offered “fat-melting injections.”...

    Burn FatJerry BrainumJanuary 2, 2011
  • Fiber Up to Lean Down

    “More energy (calories) is spent digesting and absorbing high-fiber foods. In fact, if you increase your fiber intake to 35 grams...

    Burn FatGeorge Redmon, Ph.D., N.D.December 18, 2010
  • Pass the Potassium

    Getting enough potassium in your diet means better blood pressure and muscle function. Unfortunately, the Institute of Medicine of the National...

    Diet & RecipesBecky HolmanDecember 16, 2010
  • Food Facts

    Cantaloupe has loads of vitamins A and C and potassium, which prevents muscle cramps. At only 60 calories a cup, it’s...

    LatestBecky HolmanDecember 14, 2010
  • Exercise, GH and Ergogenic Effects

    Exercise on its own is a potent growth hormone releaser; however, there are conflicting reports regarding the acute effects of exercise...

    HormonesJose Antonio, Ph.D.December 12, 2010
  • Nutrition Attrition

    Many nutritionists say that taking supplemental vitamins and minerals is a waste of time if you eat enough of the right...

    LatestBecky HolmanDecember 10, 2010
  • Just the Flax?

    A lot of bodybuilders believe they’re getting all the good omega-3 fatty acids they need from flaxseed. Many take it in...

    LatestButch LebowitzDecember 8, 2010
  • Liquid Levity

    According to research out of Tufts University, not drinking enough water can make you more confused and irritable. The debilitating-dehydration effect...

    LatestBecky HolmanDecember 6, 2010
  • Whey Protein and Appetite

    In recent years whey protein has emerged as the premier protein supplement for triggering gains in muscle size and strength. What...

    LatestJerry BrainumDecember 5, 2010
  • Hormone-Replacement Therapy

    Q: My training partner and I are both turning 52 in the fall of this year. He went to the doctor,...

    HormonesDave GoodinDecember 3, 2010
  • Precontest Anabolics

    When carbs are reduced, it’s a good idea to increase fats as a source of calories that will help prevent catabolism...

    LatestJerry BrainumNovember 29, 2010
  • D-rail D-pression

    If you don’t get out in the sun often, take vitamin D supplements, at least 2,000 international units per day. And...

    Diet & RecipesBecky HolmanNovember 26, 2010