Reverse dieting: What is it? Who is it for? How to do it correctly!
So you've done the hard work of weight loss. All the calorie counting, all the cravings, all the cardio, all the treats and desserts you've passed on, have all contributed to a significant amount of fat loss for you. Congratulations! But now what? Is this a short-term success where you have less energy while you wait to yo-yo back towards weight gain, possibly obesity?
The Ripped Vegan: Can You Build Muscle on a Vegan Diet?
Vegans bodybuilders exist. So the question isn’t really, can you build muscle on a vegan diet? We know you can. But how and what are the best ways to get everything you need from a vegan diet to maximize muscle growth. We take a look!
Water: The Miracle Chemical That Helps Build Muscle
Water, the miracle chemical, “drug” and nutrient that helps build muscle. Experts agree that hydrating is a crucial ingredient for successful bodybuilding, weight loss (fat loss), and building body mass.
Creatine: The Good, The Bad, and The Bulked-up
Creatine is an amino acid that is found mostly in your body's muscles as well as in your brain. Many know the role amino acids play in protein synthesis, but limitations in the ability to transport and/or store creatine can impair metabolism. Increasing the availability of creatine in tissue may enhance cellular metabolism and thereby lessen the severity of injury and/or disease conditions, particularly when oxygen availability is compromised, like during high-intensity exercise.