Macronutrients It is likely that if you are reading this, you in part have a fairly good understanding of macronutrients or at the very least, have heard the word before. Simply put, these macros are a way to categorize substrates that we take in large quantities. We conventionally view carbohydrates, proteins, and fats as macronutrients, […]
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You have finally decided that a massing phase is right for you but what should you expect when gaining?
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What is a massing phase? Should you gain weight to gain muscle? Can you stay lean while doing so?
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Author’s note: Maintenance phases as a nutritional strategy are imo. a commonly overlooked and underestimated while a great tool in your arsenal and an important phase of proper nutritional periodisation. It has many physiological and psychological benefits and should be part of a well planned programme. Key Points: What maintenance can do for you Why
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Overreaching phases are often seen in single-event sports such as powerlifting and track and field. In the simplest of terms, an overreaching phase is based on the fitness-fatigue model. When you’re recovered, you are going to have a high-level of fitness and low-level of fatigue – leading to a high level of performance. When you
In modern times, the placebo effect occurs when a treatment or intervention causes an effect due to the patient’s perception of the treatment. A placebo usually refers to an inert treatment or intervention that has no true physiological effect.
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What’s Revive Stronger All About? The story about Revive Stronger How I ‘Died’ Death might be a little strong, but I certainly wasn’t far from it. In 2010, my second year at University I was fit as a fiddle, taking part in rowing, football and running clubs. On top of that I would do my own training, a
Glucose Disposal Agents (GDAs) have made a quick rise in fitness and are likely promoted by many of your favourite people. When you consume carbohydrates, there is a natural rise in blood glucose levels. There is an upper limit to how much your body wants to allow blood glucose concentrations to rise, this is done
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This article is intended to be different from other quick-read vacation and travel articles. This article is meant to stand out as the most comprehensive, complete and science-based guide for holidays. It includes nutrition and training recommendations for 3 different approaches, 2 science-based hotel programs, and personal stories from myself (Miguel Blacutt), Steve Hall and
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