Muscle Chemistry Archive
New Research Says You’ll Likely Gain Weight During the Holidays; Here Are 7 Tips to Avoid It at Thanksgiving
The holiday season is good for spending quality time with loved ones, taking a much-needed reprieve after a long year of work, and — perhaps most of all — indulging in festive foods that warm the soul. However, those fuzzy feelings can come with a cost to your waistline, as a recent study illustrates. A systematic review published…
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Rudy Kadlub (100KG) Sets Masters Raw (w/Wraps) World Record Total of 590 Kilograms
74-year-old powerlifter Rudy Kadlub has multiple Masters world records to his name. At the Lane Event Center in Eugene, OR, on Nov. 19-23, 2023, at the International Powerlifting League (IPL) World Championships, Kadlub competed in the 100-kilogram raw (w/wraps) class and added more strength accolades to his mantle. Kadlub scored two IPL Masters world records — squatting 217.5 kilograms (479.5…
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Redwood Outdoors Yukon Cold Plunge Tub Review
People have been immersing themselves in frigid waters for centuries, but cold plunging has made a resurgence in the fitness world, thanks in part to scientifically backed cold plunge benefits, including reduced muscle inflammation and decreased stress levels. (1) If those benefits are enough to entice you into a cold dip, the Redwood Outdoors Yukon Cold Plunge Tub…
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IPF Squat World Record Broken Thrice in the 120KG Class at IPF Equipped World Championships
The 120-kilogram class at the 2023 International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) Equipped World Championships (WEC) from Nov. 13-18, 2023, in Druskininkai, Lithuania, saw an intense battle for the IPF squat world record. It was broken three times in a clash between Sen Yang (TPE) and Danylo Kovalov (UKR), who met on the lifting platform for the first time. Sen Yang…
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The 7 Best Mini Exercise Bikes of 2023
It can be difficult to stay active if you’re confined to a cubicle or stuck on a couch recovering from injury, but even a little physical activity can go a long way. Mini exercise bikes, like under-desk treadmills, are a popular tool for those seeking a low-impact way to keep their blood pumping while recovering or racing to…
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Are Long-Length Partial Reps the Secret to Hypertrophy?
Natural bodybuilder, powerlifter, and BSc-qualified biochemist Jeff Nippard released a YouTube video on Nov. 11, 2023, hailing long-length partial reps as “The World’s Smartest Intensity Technique for Muscle Growth.” That’s a bold claim, but he presented evidence to back it up. Traditional reps typically require the lifter to move the weight through their full range of motion (ROM)….
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The Best Hotel Gym Workout to Help You Keep Training on the Road
There was a time when working out while traveling meant calisthenics training, walking, and maybe some travel-sized resistance bands. But if your destination includes a hotel, chances are you may have access to a hotel gym — and then your possibilities really open up. With a hotel gym, gone are the days you’ll have to resort to endless…
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The 8 Best Vertical Climbers of 2023
Looking for a low-impact cardio workout that still delivers a noticeable sweat? Training with a vertical climber has been shown to increase your caloric burn and maximal heart rate more than cardio machines like rowers or treadmills. (1)(2) The best vertical climbers also boast compact footprints and added resistance levels to generate workouts that engage your full body while taking up less space…
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