I recently saw a query on how long the “muscle memory” effect will last when a former bodybuilder or athlete returns to weight training. The enquirer suggested he’d already gained 8 lbs of muscle and lost 5 lbs of fat within a 5 week period after resuming his training. These were my recommendations: If you […]
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If you’re eating a high fat diet and trying to increase muscle definition by weight training, you may be disappointed in the results you get. According to a new study published in the Journal of Physiology, eating a high fat diet can reduce the ability of muscle to grow and become more defined. This could […]
I often come across queries relating to building or retaining lean muscle mass and losing fat. Here’s a typical example and my response to it: Query: Since the start of the year I have been on a specific bodybuilding programme. So far I’m enjoying it and finding my progression through squats and deadlifts going well. […]
Asthma is a common health complication among adults and children. For many adults, the complications of asthma are well controlled by limiting environment and taking medications designed to well control asthma and the residual health complications of breathing. If you live with asthma, you may be at a marked risk for complications associated with muscle […]
Sticking to a diabetic diet is difficult anytime of the year, but the holidays offer a unique challenge for those diagnosed with diabetes. Holiday and office parties galore, numerous sweets dropped off at work and at home by well-meaning friends, and the ever-popular family get-togethers can stress the willpower of any health conscious person. For […]
Four months ago I decided that I was putting on a few too many extra pounds, so I decided to radically alter my eating habits to try to lose weight. And now after four months I have lost a total of 25 pounds merely by eating healthier. You, too, can eat healthier to lose weight, […]
Yogurt has long been considered a staple for people who wish to lose weight. In fact, there has been a recent television ad campaign touting the virtues of eating yogurt in flavours of deserts. But is it really a good diet food? While it is a dairy product and a good source for that particular […]
The guys don’t rule the gym. They are just as nervous and unsure of themselves as you are. They may walk around as if they own the place but take it from a body who has been in the gym for over 25 years, they are equally nervous. Join the gym with a buddy. There […]
Several people wish to construct muscles but few know how to really go about it. Building muscle isn’t only about working out hard and guzzling proteins shakes. Although both are important in constructing muscles, there’s a great deal more towards the muscle building process. It’s important to understand what all is needed to be able […]
