Our Take On Glycine And Muscle Loss
Glycine and Muscle Loss Very few studies exist on supplementation with the amino acid glycine in humans. In rats it appears to prevent muscle loss when compared to alanine, another…
sugar labels
“Sugars” in food labels includes both added and natural sugars!
“Sugars” in food labels includes both added and natural sugars! Basically all of us hear that “sugar” is bad and that foods like soda, cookies, ice-cream and candy holds large…
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Don’t Fear Sugar
“Sugar is poison”. Can one molecule really cause all the issues it is claimed to? We break down an analysis that shows that limiting sugar intake too much actually increases…
Air pollution
Air Pollution And Cardiovascular Disease
Air pollution increases the risk of cardiovascular disease As you might have registered, there are a lot of risk factors for acquiring cardiovascular disease. Those of you who read these…
Shorter thighs and upper arms gives you a strength advantage
Strength gains are partially exercise specific
Strength gains are partially exercise specific After having discussed the 10 000 hour rule myth, it is worth bringing focus to that the more you repeat something, the better you…
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Barefoot shoes increase the risk of running-related injuries in heavier runners
Barefoot shoes increase the risk of running-related injuries in heavier runners It has become increasingly popular to train with minimalist/barefoot shoes. Using barefoot shoes has been suggested as a means…
mastery
THE 10 000 HOUR RULE TO MASTERY IS A MYTH
THE 10 000 HOUR RULE TO MASTERY IS A MYTH Twenty years ago, Ericsson, Krampe, and Tesch-Römer (1993) proposed that expert performance reflects a long period of deliberate practice rather…
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STAY ACTIVE AND LIVE LONGER!
Stay active and live longer! The evolution of life is nothing we can change, but certainly affect. Natural changes to the body as we age can lead to a gradual…
TAX MAKES SALES DROP ON SUGAR-SWEETENED DRINKS
Tax on sugar-sweetened drinks makes sales drop! Tax on sugary drinks is today a well discussed topic and is up for frequent political debate. Whatever your political stance, you can…
Wanna do more pull ups?
Wanna do more pull ups?
Wanna do more pull ups? Contrary to what you might think, soley working on doing many reps of pull-ups is not the optimal way to increase the maximum amount of…