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I’ve learned a lot of lessons in my time bodybuilding, but in the spirit of Thanksgiving, I want to talk about what I feel is probably the most important of all. This may not be a popular post as it is not about being hardcore BALLS TO THE WALL, but I feel for those that can allow it sink it, it...

On Steroids and Myostatin … There’s a really interesting paper out of Auburn University.1 It focuses on the effects of two different anabolic-androgenic steroids (AAS)— testosterone enanthate and trenbolone enanthate— in rodents, with an emphasis on myostatin. Does the word myostatin ring a...

Steroids & Sexual Performance - The Hard Truth Animal studies and media headlines have colored the image of testosterone as a barbaric, orgy-inducing, manic-phase hormone that causes civil men to pillage and destroy in the throes of lust-driven rage while sporting anatomically...

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Glutamine is the most abundant amino acid in the body and is known for its recovery benefits. What does the research say about glutamine? Current research suggests that glutamine may be beneficial for decreasing delayed-onset muscle soreness and muscle damage. This is especially clear in highly...

Guys, I have had zero drive lately. I go walking with the wife but didn't hit the gym for a week. My work is not physical but it is very mentally exhausting. Hope this gets better soon. I get pissed at myself.

by Matt Weik With so much talk these days about having kids get in enough physical activity per day, now even more studies are coming out preaching the benefits—especially with respect to girls. But is 60 minutes of gym class each week enough to benefit from? The short answer—no. A new study...

The Latest Study on Testosterone says it doesn’t work by Anthony Roberts The Public Library of Science (PLOSOne.org) recently published a metastudy (a study that looks at other studies) titled: “Treatment of Men for “Low Testosterone”: A Systematic Review.” If you’re anything like me, you...

How do you guys keep from building up scar tissue? Or what do you do if you already have scar tissue? Are there ways to break it up? Having been on HRT for 17 years I've built up a good deal of scar tissue, and I seem to remember that deep tissue massage can break up some scar tissue. I...

The Latest Study on Testosterone says it doesn’t work… by Anthony Roberts The Public Library of Science (PLOSOne.org) recently published a metastudy (a study that looks at other studies) titled: “Treatment of Men for “Low Testosterone”: A Systematic Review.” If you’re anything like me, you...

Insulin-like growth factor-1 builds muscle (hypertrophy) and utilizes carbohydrates as fuel for energy. We characterized the metabolic profile of transgenic mice exhibiting enhanced muscle mass driven by increased mIGF-1 expression (MLC/mIGF-1). As expected, 6-month-old MLC/mIGF-1 mice were...

Alot of hours to be put in before a competition Justin Crawley, 29, spent more than 200 days dieting and working out at the Wight Fit gym to prepare for the moment when he walked out on stage for the competition. By winning, the former Carisbrooke College student now goes on to the British...

I think both series will be a great watch! Just the other day, Arnold Schwarzenegger’s long-awaited Pump finally seemed to move forward with an exploration of bodybuilding culture’s origins, but will cultural successor Dwayne Johnson beat him to the punch? The Rock has his own Muscle Beach...

Inspiring story! Dont let anything hold you back! Amos “Jay” Riddick, Jr., won second place in the men’s physique competition at The Colonial Open, a national qualifier for the Organization of Competitive Bodybuilding. The Colonial Open, which was held in Yorktown on July 9, was...

Very interesting on how bodybuilding has progressed over the years! The physical culture of muscle-building has attracted followers for many years; well before the advent of competitive bodybuilding as we know it today. Followers of the iron game will know that bodybuilding in its popular...

They all look pretty damn good! They all take dedication and motivation What’s the Difference? Women’s Bodybuilding, Figure and Bikini <tbody> Bodybuilding Figure Bikini Physical Condition: Physical Condition: Physical Condition: – Well defined muscles with visible muscle fibers and...

Red Blood Cell Increase Leads to Increased Endurance. Here's some more info: Blood Doping – Physical Performance Enhancements and Potential Harmful Side-Effects Colby Phillips ...Energy for exercise comes from the oxidation of fuel, and capacity to consume oxygen is a limiting factor for...

Growth Hormone Secretagogues Fat Attack Growth hormone (GH) has long been considered the hormonal Fountain of Youth.1 In addition to aiding in tissue repair and bioenergetics, GH also has potent anabolic and lipolytic properties that are of particular interest to bodybuilders and athletes.2...

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