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 some of the most popular questions on the subject of squats, what muscles they do (and don’t) work, and whether they’ll make your glutes […]
The Myth About Squats, Testosterone and Muscle Growth
You’ve probably come across the claim that certain exercises, most notably squats and deadlifts, increase your testosterone levels, which in turn will lead to a faster rate of muscle growth. Google around, and you’ll see headlines like: Exercises That Increase Testosterone Levels The Best Exercises to Increase Testosterone 7 Best Exercises to Naturally Increase Testosterone […]
The Metabolic Confusion Diet: Why You Can’t Outsmart Your Metabolism
On another journey into the darkest recesses of the Internet, I came across something called the metabolic confusion diet. It’s an eating plan that claims to confuse your metabolism and keep it running faster than normal. This in turn will lead to more calories being burned and more fat being lost. What is metabolic confusion […]
Casein or Whey for Weight Loss: Which Works Best?
If you want to lose weight, should your protein shake contain whey or casein? Is one better than the other? Or will they have much the same effect on weight loss? Protein and Weight Loss When it comes to getting lean, protein has a couple of important roles. First, it does a better job at […]
How Many Protein Shakes Should You Have Each Day to Build Muscle?
Protein shakes are a quick and easy way to increase the amount of protein in your diet. But how many protein shakes a day should you actually be drinking? And how many is too many? Let’s find out. Since you’re reading an article about protein shakes, I’m going to assume a few things are true […]
Fasted Cardio: Are There Benefits to Working Out on an Empty Stomach?
Is fasted cardio going to help you lose weight faster? Some people claim it’s the secret to weight loss, while others say working out on an empty stomach is no better than exercise done after a meal. Who’s right? Back in the day, I used to do a lot of fasted exercise, mainly because I […]
Fitness Superheroes Gone Rogue
Not long ago, I binge-watched a few episodes of a TV show on Amazon called The Boys. It’s all about a group of individuals with super powers who are seen as celebrities by the general public. But it’s all fake. Behind the scenes, they’re actually corrupt superheroes who abuse their powers rather than use them […]
Lumen Review: Stalked by the Lumen Metabolism Hacker
Recently, I was targeted by a YouTube ad for something called Lumen, which claims to be the first device to hack your metabolism. Even after I left and went to another site, it was still there, stalking me. Eventually I gave in, and clicked the ad to see what it was all about. What is […]
Will a Protein Shake Before Bed Give You More Muscle by Morning?
You’ve heard that taking a protein shake before bed will help you build muscle faster. But you’ve also heard that doing so is a waste of time, and that protein timing is irrelevant. Just hit your macros by the end of the day and you’ll be fine. Will drinking a protein shake before bed give […]
Why Cardio Won’t Kill Your Gains
Does cardio kill your gains? Or can you mix cardio and weights without putting the brakes on muscle growth? Here’s everything you need to know. Not long ago, I was putting together a training program for a guy who hadn’t been to the gym for a couple of months. He’d lost some muscle, and was […]