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Nutrition timing in bodybuilding involves strategically planning and consuming nutrients—such as carbohydrates, proteins, and fats—around workouts and throughout the day to optimize performance, recovery, and muscle growth. Here's a breakdown: ### Pre-Workout Nutrition: 1. **Carbohydrates:**...

Creating a homemade pre-workout drink can be fun and effective! Here's a simple recipe you might like: **Ingredients:** - 1-2 cups of cold water or unsweetened almond milk - 1 scoop of your preferred protein powder (optional) - 1 tablespoon of honey or maple syrup (for energy) - 1/2 teaspoon...

Absolutely, water intake is crucial for bodybuilders. Proper hydration supports muscle function, digestion, and overall performance during intense workouts and recovery periods. Here are some general guidelines for water intake: 1. **Daily Consistency:** Aim to drink at least 3-4 liters (or...

Stimulating muscle fiber growth and development is a fundamental goal in bodybuilding. To effectively stimulate muscle fiber growth, it's essential to understand and implement key principles of resistance training, nutrition, and recovery. Here are some strategies for stimulating muscle fiber...

Sugar, particularly in the form of simple carbohydrates like glucose and fructose, can have both positive and negative effects on muscle development, depending on when and how it is consumed. Let's explore the relationship between sugar and muscle development: 1. Post-Workout Carbohydrates...

Food timing in bodybuilding is crucial because it can have a significant impact on muscle growth, recovery, and overall performance. Properly timing your meals and nutrient intake can help you maximize the benefits of your training and nutrition program. Here are some key aspects of the...

Scheduling Meals and Exercise for Maximum Fat Burning Exercise, cutting calories, and losing fat are difficult, so you want the most from your weight control program. A study from the University of Munich in Germany showed that meal timing, dietary composition, and exercise influenced...

Everyone knows that Clenbuterol has a powerful effect on weight and fat loss due to the adaptation of beta adrenergic receptors... But exactly how much does it increase the basal metabolic rate? 👨🏼*🔬 Answer: Clenbuterol has been evaluated in a large number of clinical trials (just like its...

Everyone knows that Clenbuterol has a powerful effect on weight and fat loss due to the adaptation of beta adrenergic receptors... But exactly how much does it increase the basal metabolic rate? 👨🏼*🔬 Answer: Clenbuterol has been evaluated in a large number of clinical trials (just like its...

A common concern in the fitness field is that high protein intakes can impair kidney function. Unfortunately, this theory has been based off of studies or clinical work involving individuals with pre-existing kidney disease. If you do NOT have kidney disease, it is highly unlikely that a high...

The macronutrient content of a meal can influence how many calories you burn throughout the day; this is referred to as, “diet-induced thermogenesis.” While this particular study is a little older, it is well-accepted that higher protein meals will induce greater energy expenditure than high...

This study compared the effects of consuming 25g of protein to 25g of protein plus alcohol after a workout. It was found that consuming alcohol after a workout severely impaired post-workout muscle protein synthesis. If your goal is to gain muscle, avoid alcohol after your workout and consume...

A study found that consuming high GI carbs after a workout was more effective at replenishing muscle glycogen levels than consuming low GI carbs. White rice, white bread, and sugary cereals are all great options if you are needing to replenish carbs rapidly (e.g at a competition where you have...

This study compared one group consuming a diet using MCT oil with another group consuming a diet using LCT oil. The diets had the same caloric content and were designed to maintain bodyweight. The MCT group lost more weight and significantly more weight from fat than the LCT group! This is...

If you've*been in the lifting game for a semi-significant period of time, you've heard the Joe Gym-bro mantra that consuming whey protein and simple carbohydrates like dextrose immediately post-workout is crucial to "spike" insulin levels and maximize muscle protein synthesis (MPS).*Since the...

Teacrine is a new ingredient being used in preworkouts formulas. Learn what the research has to say about the supplement & why it might be helpful to you! There is a famous saying, “Beer*is proof that God wants us to be happy”. My saying is, “Caffeine is proof God wanted us to actually get...

Carbohydrates – The Master Fuel A diet rich in carbohydrates increases endurance performance because of the extra store of carbohydrates in the muscles and liver called glycogen. Work completed in the early 1980’s by David Costill at Ball State University showed that if athletes did not...

by Matt Weik Remember back when you were in school and you were taught that people ate bugs to survive in the wilderness? Remember how disgusting that sounded? Well, now companies are expecting you to do that for fun. What?! Well, it seems like my reaction is the same as the majority of...

PROTEIN INTAKE - HOW MUCH CAN BE DIGESTED IN 1 SITTING Written by Brad Schoenfeld, Ph.D., CSCS, FNSCA Protein Intake for Bodybuilders Is There a Limit to What Can Be Digested in One Sitting? A long-held belief in bodybuilding circles is that your body can only absorb a fairly small...

HOW MUCH PROTEIN DO YOU NEED TO BUILD MUSCLE? 0 How much protein do we need to build muscle? are you consuming enough to gain muscle? In this article we talk about how much you should be including in your dietWe all know that protein is one of the most important nutrients when it come to...