You’ve probably been told that the best way to calculate your maximum heart rate — the maximum number of times your heart can beat each minute — is to subtract your age from the number 220. Most cardiovascular exercise machines have special “fat burning” programs, which change the difficulty level of the exercise depending on […]
Lyle McDonald Interview: Protein and Muscle Growth
Lyle McDonald is a physiologist and author who has spent over a decade obsessively finding ways to apply cutting-edge scientific research to sports nutrition, fat loss and muscle growth. Q. There still seems to be a lot of debate about whether or not exercise increases the amount of protein you should eat. What do you […]
Does Garcinia Cambogia Work for Weight Loss? What the Science Says
Does Garcinia cambogia work for weight loss? The short and simple answer to this question is no. That’s not to say it has no physiological effect whatsoever. But if you’re expecting it to have a dramatic impact on the way you look, chances are you’re going to be disappointed with the results. What is Garcinia […]
How to Get Washboard Abs
Today, I want to talk about washboard abs. What are they? What exercises should you do to get them? And how long will it take? Here’s everything you need to know. What Are Washboard Abs? The term “washboard abs” comes from an old tool known as a washboard. This was a bumpy board used to […]
One Simple Fat Loss Tip
The fat loss tip I’m about to share with you is a very simple one. But used in the right way, it’s also extremely effective. In fact, it’s a “secret weapon” that’s been used by bodybuilders and fitness models for decades to help them get “ripped” before a contest or photo shoot. Yet it’s become […]
Do Pain Killers Affect Muscle Growth? Here’s What the Science Says
Do pain killers affect muscle growth? Over-the-counter pain killers are a popular way to ease the pain and soreness that manifests itself 24-48 hours after a tough workout. But there’s a lot of debate about what impact they have on muscle growth. On the one hand, you have research evidence that pain killers reduce protein […]
Oxygen Water: A Struthonian Visit to Placebo Land
These days, you can find food and drinks with all kinds of things added intended to make us healthier. Orange juice fortified with calcium, breads and cereals with extra vitamins. Now comes bottled water with extra oxygen. Marketers say this new breed of water can boost athletic performance and give you more energy. Does it […]
Bulking and Cutting Q&A
Every day, millions of people ask Google some of life’s most pressing questions, big and small. And I’ve taken it upon myself to provide you with the answers. Today, I tackle eight of the most popular questions on the subject of bulking and cutting. 1. What’s the Difference Between Bulking and Cutting? The main difference […]
How To Deadlift With Proper Form: 3 Mistakes To Avoid
Unless today is the day you’ve discovered the Internet for the first time, you’re almost sure to have heard about the benefits of the deadlift. I’m not going to go over them all again, but this short quote from strength and conditioning coach Eric Cressey sums up many of the reasons why the deadlift is […]
What to Do When Fitness Gurus Contradict Each Other
Google around for advice on how to get in shape, and you’ll come across thousands of articles and videos, with much of them dishing out completely different advice. One trainer says one thing. Someone else says something completely different. Then another trainer comes out and contradicts everything the last one said. You could spend the […]