Metabolism is a huge focus for bodybuilders, athletes and health enthusiasts, but it’s often misunderstood. While it is commonly associated with weight loss, metabolism actually refers to a larger group of chemical reactions designed to maintain life. This includes helping you physically grow, repair tissue and respond to stimuli in your environment.
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What Are the Best Hamstring Exercises?
Between your quads and your calves, you have your leg workouts covered, but far too many people leave out their hamstrings. Located on the rear of your thighs, your hamstrings are crucial all your everyday movements, from running to walking to just moving your knees. Strengthening your hamstrings not only helps your legs look and…
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Using Caffeine as a Fat Burner
Coffee is one of the most popular beverages in the world. About 54 percent of American adults drink coffee every day. The average coffee drinker will drink about 3.1 cups of coffee daily. While some people enjoy the taste and comfort of a warm cup of joe, many drink coffee for the much needed pep…
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Citicoline and the Importance of a Choline Source
Citicoline, also known as CDP choline or cytidine diphosphate choline, breaks down into choline and cytidine. Citicoline is just one of three phospholipids that contains choline and that can be orally supplemented. The other two are phosphatidylcholine and alpha-GPC.
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How to Calculate Body Fat Percentage
Losing body fat tends to be the primary focus for many weightlifters, athletes, and other health-conscious individuals, but it’s a bit of a tricky topic. To the general public, the less body fat you have, the healthier you are and the better you look, but that’s not necessarily true. Unfortunately, not many people know how…
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The Benefits of Leucine
For many bodybuilders, leucine is vital. In fact, this essential amino acid (EAA) has been shown to deliver many health benefits. Now, let’s take a look at some of the key questions about leucine.
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Top 10 Fat Burning Foods for Losing Weight
Food is fuel. It gets you through the day and ensures that all your bodily functions and processes are in order. While most people associate food with added pounds, some foods can actually help to trim your waistline, cut fat, and maintain a healthy weight. Here are some of the best fat burning foods for…
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Low Glycemic Carbs vs. High Glycemic Carbs
In the world of healthy eating, diets, and weight loss, carbohydrates are often singled out as the root cause of bad health. However, not all carbohydrates are created equal, especially when it comes to their glycemic index. Let’s take a closer look at carbohydrates and how you can choose the right carbs to fit into…
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16:8 Intermittent Fasting: Does It Work?
Fasting has quickly become a popular health trend, but 16:8 intermittent fasting has gained the most traction recently for its claims of weight loss and other potential health benefits. Let’s take a closer look at intermittent fasting and figure out if it actually works. What is Fasting? Fasting has since been modified for…
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Do Testosterone Boosters Work?
For many weightlifters, sports stars, and athletes, testosterone boosters have become a popular supplement for increasing muscle mass and strength and creating a leaner, more chiseled physique. Let’s take a closer look at testosterone, testosterone boosters, and figure out if they truly work. What is Testosterone? Testosterone and estrogen are your body’s two…