"Don't forget to include Mumie in the article" Those words, uttered to me by Fred Hatfield, a world-record holding powerlifting champion in the squat , also known as "Dr.Squat," by virtue of earning a doctorate in sports psychology from Temple University, also the Alma … [Read more...]
Archives for 2015
No Anabolic Effects From Protein Supplements? by Jerry Brainum
In bodybuilding and sports, a frequently encountered word is "anabolic." The most common thought engendered when the word anabolic is mentioned is anabolic steroids. This use of anabolic provides a clear clue as to the meaning of the word. "Anabolic," is derived from two Greek … [Read more...]
Is there a best time to exercise? by Jerry Brainum
In the February, 2015 issue of Applied Metabolics, I discussed whether the common practice of engaging in aerobic exercise on an empty stomach actually does lead to increased fat oxidation. This is one of the many exercise concepts that bodybuilding and fitness … [Read more...]
Protein and Resistant Starch: A Dynamic Fat-loss Duo? by Jerry Brainum
Not all carbohydrates are created equal. What this means is that some sources and types of carbohydrates are good for you, while others can harm your health if consumed long-term in larger amounts. The type of carbs classified as "good" include those found in natural … [Read more...]
Dispatches from the nutritional and exercise science front by Jerry Brainum
Editorial note: Although this issue of Applied Metabolics initially appears to contain only one article, it actually contains 18 separate articles under one heading. Since all of the studies that these articles represent were presented at the same science conference, I chose to … [Read more...]
Is bodyweight strength training an oxymoron? by Jerry Brainum
When asked when I first began training, I usually respond by saying that I began training at age 12. But this statement must be qualified a bit. I began lifting weights at 12, but in the strictest sense, I began exercise training a year earlier, at age 11. What happened … [Read more...]
Intensity or volume: Which is best for muscle growth and strength gains? by Jerry Brainum
For purposes of increasing muscular size and strength, what is the best way to train for the majority of people? I say "majority" since the truth is, there is no ideal way to train for everyone, no "one size fits all" type of training pattern. As such, … [Read more...]
Staying Hungrier (Intermittent fasting truths) by Jerry Brainum
Perhaps no one was born was a more apt surname than Linda Hazzard. Although Hazzard never attended medical school, she was nonetheless licensed to practice medicine in the state of Washington. She operated a sanitarium there in a town called Olalla, and she claimed … [Read more...]
How can anabolic steroids cause a heart attack in a young bodybuilder? by Jerry Brainum
Anabolic steroids are among the most frequently used drugs in all types of athletic competition, and are most often associated with bodybuilding. Many people outside of bodybuilding, and even those who are involved in one way or another in bodybuilding, assume that … [Read more...]
Are you consuming fake protein? by Jerry Brainum
As consumers of food supplements, the least we could expect are products that match label ingredients in terms of potency, as well as acceptable levels of product quality. Yet, many supplements fall short of even these minimal goals. A lot of the deception that occurs in … [Read more...]
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