The True Low-Carb, Ketogenic Diet: What Went Wrong? BodybuildingExercisesGym RatNutritionTraining MethodsWeight loss by admin - 17 October 20230 By Daniel Gwartney, MD Anyone who calls the gym their second home, those who strive for optimal health, or anyone who has struggled with weight loss, undoubtedly has heard of and possibly tried a ketogenic diet. For the majority, this would have been a lemming-like pursuit of the popular Atkins diet.
Tighten Those Wiggly Arms With Triceps Punch-Outs BodybuildingExercisesFitness ModelsGym RatNutritionTraining MethodsWeight loss by admin - 8 September 20230 The condition and firmness of the posterior side of your arm is a barometer that in general, gauges how well you have done your upper body training and dieting homework. If the back of your arms, which largely consists of the triceps muscle, only becomes an afterthought or even worse,
Squats for Firm Glutes and Calves BodybuildingExercisesGym RatTraining MethodsWeight loss by admin - 18 August 20230 Q: Does changing your foot stance during squats make any difference in terms of which muscles you work? I want to target the outer part of my quads. Is this possible? A. Unfortunately, altering your foot stance when squatting won’t allow you to recruit different quadriceps muscles. The vastus lateralis (the quad
How to increase muscle gain BodybuildingExercisesTraining Methods by admin - 28 April 202328 April 20230 To increase lean muscle mass, progressive overload is essential - here's how to build up your gains. Angelique Tagaroulias writes. Progressive overload not only does it stimulate muscle hypertrophy by forcing the muscle to adapt to increased loads, it also aids in the development of stronger and denser bones, ligaments, tendons and cartilage. “Progression is
Shrink your waist and get a V-taper BodybuildingExercisesNutritionTraining MethodsWeight loss by admin - 7 February 20230 Q: How can I make my waist smaller? I feel thick around the middle. A: The first thing you need to do is assess whether your problem is related to excess body fat, or if it’s a function of your body type. If it’s a body fat issue, then you simply need
Should you stretch before training? BodybuildingExercisesTraining MethodsWeight loss by admin - 28 January 20230 By Steven J. Fleck, Ph.D. Q: I’ve heard that you shouldn’t stretch right before a weight-training session because this will decrease your maximal strength and power. I’ve noticed, however, that the majority of the studies looking at the effects of stretching right before a training session have studied people with little or
Flat Belly Tips for 2023 BodybuildingExercisesFitness ModelsWeight loss by admin - 20 January 20230 Ever wonder how some ladies, from everyday gals, and your co-workers to professional athletes, sport a flat stomach and maybe even a six-pack? There are no “secrets” but rather it’s a lifestyle that forms the foundation of a fit and lean midsection. Diet or more precisely, a healthy eating plan
Prevent Fatigue With Lactate Threshold Training ExercisesFitness ModelsNutritionTraining MethodsWeight loss by admin - 23 November 20220 By Rick Morris The best way to improve your running performance and fitness is to raise your lactate threshold. You’re well into your daily run and your legs are feeling heavy and nonresponsive. You’ve lost most of the “pop” or power in your stride. It’s getting difficult to maintain your running rhythm
Do you need to cut out dairy to lose fat? NutritionTraining MethodsWeight loss by admin - 4 November 20220 Q: Do I need to cut out dairy to lose fat? A: Definitely not! Cutting out dairy to get lean is one of the biggest dieting myths. It most probably arose from the fact that a certain percentage of people are lactose intolerant (i.e., they can’t properly digest milk sugar), which often
BEST EXERCISE FOR TONED ARMS BodybuildingExercisesNutritionTraining MethodsWeight loss by admin - 1 October 20220 Firm and sleek upper arms can provide the perfect finishing touch to the hours you spend working toward perfecting your fit physique. Although your arms can be covered up by sweat shirts during the winter, they will be on display in just about everything you wear during the summer and