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…
If your goal is to get lean, it’s wise to limit fruit intake due to its sugar content. Consume fruit primarily on workout days: Stick with low-glycemic choices like berries, tart cherries, and grapefruit before training, and opt for high-glycemic fruits like bananas, pineapples, and figs after training. Watermelon is another great post-workout option—perhaps one…
Last month, we discussed the concept of avoiding carbs immediately after a workout and using amino acids instead. (Read more here.) Here’s another take on the no-carb post-workout approach—this time with a slight delay before consuming amino acids. Delaying Post-Workout Nutrition John Kiefer, author of Carb Back-Loading, shared his perspective during a discussion with IFBB…
Many experts have touted the benefits of low-intensity strength training following high-intensity work to enhance recovery. This type of training is often referred to as a feeder workout. However, Australian research has shown that while light concentric exercise may temporarily reduce soreness, it does not speed up recovery from muscle damage caused by eccentric exercise….
Common Weight Training Injuries JP: What are the most common weight training injuries you see in your practice? Dr. S: The biggest issues I see stem from muscular imbalances—particularly between the superficial front and back lines (for more on this, check out Anatomy Trains). Tight hamstrings are a major culprit, but just as often, injuries…
If you think the anti-ice movement is gaining steam, you’re right! Here’s a recent study on the topic: Does Regular Post-exercise Cold Application Attenuate Trained Muscle Adaptation?Yamane M, Ohnishi N, Matsumoto T. Int J Sports Med. 2015 Mar 11. This study examined the effects of regular post-exercise cold application on muscular and vascular adaptations induced…