Most people are familiar with the concept of fat oxidation, although it's more frequently referred to by its colloquial name, "Fat burning." You don't actually burn fat in the same way that a fire burns, but rather the fat undergoes a few chemical … [Read more...]
Archives for July 2016
Over-40? Take the Night Train for added muscle mass by Jerry Brainum
Kevin Levrone was one of the most preeminent bodybuilders of the 1990s until he stopped competing in 2003. The Maryland-based professional bodybuilder burst onto the bodybuilding scene in 1991 with a definitive win at the 1991 NPC Nationals held in Pittsburgh. At a height … [Read more...]
The Barbi Drug and the quest for a tan by Jerry Brainum
When I competed in bodybuilding contests the most difficult aspect for me wasn't the stringent dieting I had to undergo to strip my body of any excess fat, nor was it the hours I spent pumping iron at the original Gold's gym in Venice and elsewhere. The hardest part about … [Read more...]
The 3/7 system: A better way to train? by Jerry Brainum
Those who are cynical often say that when it comes to nutrition and exercise, there is nothing new and exciting. Such people clearly don't view the ongoing research on these topics, since in fact the amount of new information about exercise and nutrition is extensive … [Read more...]