Coffee is looking more like a health food. It contains essential minerals and antioxidants, which promotes metabolic health, and is high in caffeine, which boosts energy levels. A German study led by Kerstin Kempf showed that coffee drinking decreased markers of inflammation and increased HDL (the good cholesterol)— both of which reduce the risk of [...]
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The Latest Research Caffeine: Exercise In A Pill? You may have noticed several studies reporting that caffeine can reduce the incidence of diabetes. Interestingly, caffeine acts on the same biochemical pathway as exercise. Caffeine has been implicated in the regulation of glucose and lipid metabolism, including actions such as insulin-independent glucose transport, glucose transporter 4 [...]
by Robbie Durand Hormones such as human growth hormone (GH) and testosterone have been shown to play a role in muscle hypertrophy and strength gains. One of the core training principles for muscle hypertrophy in bodybuilding is short rest— less than 1 minute between sets. In 1988, anabolic hormone guru William Kraemer, PhD, performed a [...]
By Jennifer R. Scott A few changes can help you and your family eat healthy during the holidays. It’s not easy to eat healthy during the holidays. But with a little planning and forethought, the traditionally fattening foods and eating-centered celebrations of the holiday season won’t wreck your diet. Consider these six ways to [...]
Free Weights Cause Greater Muscle Activation than Smith Machine Many people like to train on Smith Machines because they are safe and allow greater training loads. Jared Coburn and co-workers from California State University, Northridge found free weight bench presses caused greater activation of the medial deltoid (middle shoulder muscle) than Smith Machine bench presses [...]
