Let's face it, we live in a high stress world. While many articles and videos often suggest that we try to modulate the effects of stress, that's easier said than done. We face such constant stress as financial problems; family interactions; marriage-related stress; and even … [Read more...]
Archives for April 2018
Getting Stronger: the Science of Muscle Strength by Jerry Brainum
In past issues of Applied Metabolics I've pointed out that muscular size and strength can be mutually exclusive. That is, you can develop a substantial amount of muscle mass that isn't always accompanied by a gain in muscular strength. Until recently, the primary … [Read more...]
Glycogen: Premium fuel for exercise and sports by Jerry Brainum
The primary focus of bodybuilding nutrition is on protein. This makes sense, since protein is related to increased muscular size and strength. The main controversies about protein are precisely how much to ingest to promote maximal muscular growth and whether or not large amounts of … [Read more...]
Protein: Whole food Versus Supplements: which is best? by Jerry Brainum
Most bodybuilders and others interested in fitness and building muscle know that consuming a high protein diet is vital. For years scientists insisted that those engaged in intense exercise needed no more protein than a person who didn't do any physical activity at all. This … [Read more...]