In a recent video, I described the three supplements I would use if I were limited to using only three supplements. The three supplements that I chose were, in no particular order, creatine, a vitamin-mineral supplement, and fish oil. My rationale for these … [Read more...]
Archives for 2016
Adrenal Fatigue: Is it real? by Jerry Brainum
In last month's issue of Applied Metabolics, I discussed in detail how the adrenal steroid hormone, cortisol, affects health and fitness. A major point of that article was to expose many of the myths often associated with cortisol that have engendered such a bad reputation for … [Read more...]
Does Fat Burn Fat? by Jerry Brainum
In the 1960s, the premier bodybuilding gym in the United States was Vince's gym in Studio City, California. The proprietor of the gym, Vince Gironda, was an irascible former bodybuilding competitor in the 40s and 50s who had developed a wealth of both training and … [Read more...]
Does increased muscular strength promote increased muscular size? by Jerry Brainum
I've been training with weights consistently for over half a century. Contrary to the frequent statement that there is "nothing new under the sun" when it comes to training and nutrition, I've witnessed some vast changes in these areas over the years. In fact, science … [Read more...]
Is a long-term high protein diet safe? by Jerry Brainum
Engaging in bodybuilding is often considered an unhealthy practice. Most of the time, this criticism is related to the use of various pharmaceutical drugs that are popular among those who seek added muscle mass. Such drugs include anabolic steroids, … [Read more...]
Is Milk for Babies, or for every body? by Jerry Brainum
As the renowned bodybuilder waded through the crowd of ardent bodybuilding fans gathered at the backstage entrance of a contest venue, he was peppered with questions from the fans. One fan was heard to ask,"How much milk do you drink?" The bodybuilder, who was carrying a large … [Read more...]
Cortisol: The Jekyll and Hyde hormone by Jerry Brainum
To many bodybuilders and athletes Cortisol is a dirty word. Perhaps no other hormone, with the exception of estrogen, provokes such fear in those who are interested in gaining muscular mass and increasing athletic prowess. The fact that, similarly to both … [Read more...]
A new look at “fat burning” during exercise by Jerry Brainum
Since I trained at the original Gold's gym in Venice, California, and knew many of the elite bodybuilders of that era, I'm often asked about how they trained and dieted to get into top condition. I've read many articles and books written by some of these bodybuilders … [Read more...]
Intermittent Fasting: New information and its effects on adding muscle mass and losing body fat by Jerry Brainum
Although I covered the health effects of intermittent fasting (IF) in the October, 2015 issue of Applied Metabolics, new information has been recently published about IF that is highly relevant to those who seek both body fat loss and added muscular … [Read more...]
Can you eat your way to higher testosterone levels? by Jerry Brainum
In a study published last year, 114 men between the ages of 18 and 44 consumed a meal consisting of mashed potatoes garnished with either hot pepper sauce or salt. The study found a correlation between a fondness for the spicy potatoes and the men's … [Read more...]
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