A trend in sports nutrition is the consumption of energy drinks, thanks to its perceived ergogenic effects. Most contain caffeine, taurine, carbohydrates, amino acids, and vitamins. What’s not so very known however is the effect of energy drinks
Supplementing with melatonin can prevent jet lag! Don’t you hate the workout days you lose because you feel out of synch (i.e. jet lagged) when you’ve been flying long distance? Jet lag is caused by a difference between
High glycemic index foods Vs Hunger For weight loss, the claim that high GI foods are to be avoided arises because increases in blood glucose and insulin results in a subsequent crash of blood glucose supposedly increasing hunger.
EMG amplitude does not reliably reflect muscle fiber activation To use a muscle, motor neurons (nerve cells) electrically stimulate muscle fibers (muscle cells), called a motor unit. Electromyography (EMG) is a method used in many studies to record
For most of us, the last thing we’d want to hear from our doctor concerns a diagnosis of cancer. Turns out that a relatively simple way to decrease your risk of said diagnosis is exercise! Studies on breast
There has been a significant amount of debate to whether low-fat or low-carbohydrate is better. You may remember our previous article about a study comparing these diets with the same amount of calories in both groups tested. That
SHOULDER PAIN? READ THIS! Research shows that the lowering phase of the bench press is associated with shoulder injuries. This may be due to extensive horizontal extension of the arm, bringing the elbows below the torso (i.e. below
Many “fat burners” and other products claim to increase fat oxidation to help you lose fat. While it may be true that there is evidence that the “fat burner” in question could increase your fat oxidation (oxidation is
Now that cutting season is approaching, keep this in mind! “An individual following a popular diet plan using food alone, has a high likelihood of becoming micronutrient deficient, a condition shown to be scientifically linked to a higher
Wearing a lifting belt allows the individual to lift more weight while it may also support the lumbar spine. There are different recommendations when or how to wear a belt during weightlifting. The proposed mechanism by which the
