Fat-Fighting Fruit
A recent culinary fad may also prove to be a new weapon in the battle of the bulge. Acai, the trendy Brazilian fruit, may help reduce obesity and battle the effects of a high-fat diet on the...
View ArticleEarly Birds Get The Burn
Bleary eyed, pre-dawn bouts on the treadmill before your first meal may not sound like a ton of fun—but science is proving the practice effective. In a study of multiple studies published in the...
View ArticleCandy Cane Protein Smoothie
’Tis the season… to train hard and feed your muscles. By Amanda Burrill, MS Holiday season checklist of things not to do: Eat too much Drink too much Sleep through a workout or three So maybe a few...
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Another Brick In The Wall
For a stunning set of abs, you have to add some weight to your workout By Eric Broser In my 27-year career as a trainer and contest prep coach, I have never come across anyone who wasn’t interested...
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The Mechanical Advantage
This relatively painful intensity technique can lead to rapid gains in size. By Vince Del Monte This month I want to talk about a technique I’m currently employing inside my eight-week training cycle...
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Fitness Festivus
We found the best gear gifts for the holidays. By Amanda Burrill, MS Choosing the right gifts for the gym folk in your life is no easy task. Fitness buffs can be just as picky about their gear as...
View ArticleLean And Green
Chlorophyll is a name of green pigments that are found in leafy green plants such as spinach, wheatgrass, and forms of algae. A study conducted at the University of Lund in Sweden found a connection...
View ArticleFat-Eating Bugs
A study published in the International Journal Of Food Sciences And Nutrition examined the role of probiotics, the good bacteria that resides in your gut, on acquiring a lean physique. Scientists pored...
View ArticleUpper Chest Quest
Many people have said it: You can’t do too much upper-chest work. It’s an area of the body that can almost always be improved. One way to improve it is through push-ups. But not just any push-ups:...
View ArticleSkipping Workouts
How many times can you play hooky from the gym and not lose your gains? It’s a question that comes up every holiday, anniversary, or vacation. A study in the Asian Journal Of Sports Medicine sought to...
View ArticleJust Your Cup Of Tea
A mug of coffee or green tea might be the next big thing when it comes to post-workout beverages. A study published in the Journal Of Strength And Conditioning Research examined the fat-burning effects...
View ArticleVitamin D-Mand
The reasons to take vitamin D just keep adding up. Not only are most Americans deficient in this important nutrient (which is nearly impossible to get from food), but new research shows that the...
View ArticleTake A Tryp
You probably know of tryptophan as an essential amino acid that is infamously found in turkey. According to your uncle, it’s the reason why he falls asleep after Thanksgiving dinner every year (that...
View ArticleStretch The Truth
There are better things to do between sets than check your Instagram. Scientists in Brazil discovered that when athletes stretched a muscle between sets of weight training, the antagonist muscle...
View ArticleNo Pain = No Muscle Gain
Delayed onset muscle soreness is an occupational hazard to hard training, especially after some time off from the weights. Bodybuilders and athletes have been mixing weights and Advil for years, but...
View ArticleMelatonin For Fat Loss
A new study published in the journal Clinical Endocrinology indicates that regular use of a melatonin supplement results in a leaner, more muscular body. Long used to improve sleep by regulating...
View ArticleCinnamon To Get Swole
New research from France suggests you should start sprinkling cinnamon on more than just your oatmeal. The study, published in PLOS ONE, examined the effects of cinnamon on overweight subjects and the...
View ArticleFat-Fighting Antioxidant
Rutin is a type of antioxidant flavonoid that is found in figs, buckwheat, tea, and apple peels. It’s been known to improve vascular health and appearance and is used to treat varicose veins and even...
View ArticleThe Danger Of NFL Sundays
Scientists are discovering that short bouts of intense laziness are almost as bad for you as some sessions of HIIT are good for you. Research presented at the meeting of the Sedentary Behavior Research...
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Common Differences
Bodybuilders and powerlifting perform the same exercises with different style By Tucker Loken Training for size and training for strength are two different concepts. Training for size doesn’t mean...
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