Research shows that undulatory, or wave-like, periodization is highly effective. Alternating between periods of higher intensity (intensive phases) and periods of higher volume (extensive phases) can yield excellent training results. Of course, your nutrition should also reflect these fluctuations—fewer carbs are required during intensive phases, while more carbs are beneficial during extensive phases. That’s great,…
I know, you saw the title and you’re expecting to read about steroids. Sorry to disappoint! This article is about fruit juice, specifically cranberry juice and tart cherry juice taken right after a workout. I want you to go back to the mid-90s when creatine hit the market. Remember EAS Phosphagen? Back in the day,…
Research shows that undulatory, or wave-like, periodization is highly effective. Alternating between periods of higher intensity (intensive phases) with periods of higher volume (extensive phases) will give you great results from your training. Your nutrition should vary to accommodate these changing energy demands – fewer carbs during intensive phases and more carbs during extensive phases….
Research can provide golden information to health and fitness professionals. If you’re a personal trainer, here are some recent findings to help you stay ahead of the pack: Resistance Exercise is Effective for Cancer Patients Resistance exercise is effective to increase lower-limb muscular strength, increase lean body mass, and decrease body fat in cancer patients…
In a research article titled Ethnopharmacology and Male Bodybuilders’ Lived Experience with Consuming Sports Nutrition Supplements in Canada, Brian Bailey found that bodybuilders often rely on personal experience and trusted sources when choosing sports nutrition supplements. (Read more here.) Bailey also noted a growing body of research on supplement efficacy in trained athletes. Among the…