Dealing with a pinched nerve, especially for bodybuilders, requires careful attention and proper care to facilitate healing and prevent further damage. Here are some steps bodybuilders can take:
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- **Avoid aggravating movements:** Refrain from exercises that worsen the pain or...
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...
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Muscle soreness, often referred to as delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS), is a common occurrence after intense exercise, especially if you're starting a new workout routine or increasing the intensity of your workouts. While complete prevention may not be possible, there are several strategies...
Ice baths, also known as cold water immersion or cryotherapy, are a recovery technique sometimes used by athletes, including bodybuilders, to potentially reduce muscle soreness and accelerate recovery after intense workouts or competitions. However, the effectiveness of ice baths in bodybuilding...
The Simple Low-Fat Pre-Workout Shake
You want gains and you want energy. This shake will give you all that and less fat than most people’s morning coffee.
Before a workout, all you’re looking for is something refreshing to drink that will spark your training and maybe get your head in the...
The Simple Low-Fat Pre-Workout Shake
You want gains and you want energy. This shake will give you all that and less fat than most people’s morning coffee.
Before a workout, all you’re looking for is something refreshing to drink that will spark your training and maybe get your head in the...
There's Only One Right Way to Hard-Boil Eggs
They come out perfect, every time.
**HARD-BOILED EGGS** are deceptively difficult to cook.
Maybe it's because everyone has their one special "trick" to get them to turn out perfectly. "Use week-old eggs," you've probably heard. "Try adding...
Choco-Banana Protein Ice Cream
This is a really simple protein powder recipe for very tasty high protein ice cream. It makes a great snack or dessert and definitely settles those chocolate and sweet cravings.
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1 medium banana, mashed
1 scoop chocolate protein powder.I like ON 100%...
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So I usually shoot in my legs, hips and that is it. Warmed up my gear and thought I would shoot a little to the side, just for shit and giggle. Well let me tell you, I hit the damn IT band and it has been the worse case of PIP I have ever had. Anyone else ever done such stupid shit?
I have...
An ongoing debate in sports sciences is whether cold or heat therapy is more effective for improving recovery. Although the studies we have on the topic are not conclusive, there are a few interesting findings that I would like to share with you.
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When it comes to heat therapy, a 2017 study on...
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Ice baths and cold therapy have increased in popularity. Many use it to improve their recovery. There is increasing research to support that ice baths are effective for muscle recovery [1, 2]. But just because ice baths improve markers of recovery, doesn't mean it also benefits muscle and...
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Anyone do this on a regular basis. I tried this for the first time and really liked how I felt afterwards; I am going to keep trying it now that it is summer, not sure how enjoyable it will be in the winter??
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Ice baths and cooling body parts after excercise are methods used by some athletes to enhance their results.
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Interestingly the evidence that exists isn't strong enough to support this method. Significantly lower increases in strength and muscle size where...
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by Matt Weik
I’m hoping by now that everyone reading this has had the opportunity to try Halo Top ice cream. If you haven’t, stop reading this and go get a pint (or ten) right now and then finish reading. These pint-sized cartons aren’t cheap, but in all honesty, they are worth every penny...
In 1978, The Sports Medicine Book, authored by Dr. Gabe Mirkin, introduced the concept of RICE – rest, ice, compression, elevation – for the treatment of athletic injuries. It makes sense to ice down an injury as soon as possible to limit swelling and maintain function, right? Not quite.
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Okay guys, I have this knee issue that crops up every so often. The pain moves right over the knee cap.
Hurts when squatting leg pressing, even extensions. Years ago I self-diagnosed it as patella tendinitis.
What do you guys thnk? I do ice it, but the pain remains the same. Walking up steps is...
<header class="entry-header">What To Do When You Eat Healthy But Can’t Lose Weight
by Nia Shanks
Help! I can’t lose weight even though I eat real food. Most of my meals include lean protein and lots of veggies. The other foods I eat are fruits, low fat dairy, nuts, beans, and whole grains. I...
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