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…
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?…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…