Will training your abs help you display a prominent six pack? Not unless you’re in a caloric deficit. In fact, there’s even research to show this. More on that below. In a 6-week study presented in the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, researchers split 24 sedentary, men and women into two groups. All subjects.. Read more →
A few thoughts on paying the price for reaching your goals.. There will always be people in your life that will not understand WHY you are willing to pay that price. They may think what you do is too extreme. That is ok, and honestly it is just as bad to roll your eyes at.. Read more →
Do you believe in Magic diets, pills etc? I get tired of hearing it. On my very short ride into preschool, I very often hear these ads on the radio for a quick weight loss centers or systems. Every time I hear them, I want to throw something at my car radio and scream! It’s.. Read more →
Here’s a recap on a study that showed how insulin sensitivity and resistance can influence the amount of carbs you may want to consume while on a calorie-restricted diet. However, before we go any further let me explain what being insulin sensitive and resistance means. Insulin is a storage hormone released by the pancreas in.. Read more →
I came across a 10-week study that compared the effects from drinking glucose- or fructose-sweetened drinks with interesting results. For the first two weeks of this study, 30 obese men and women consumed an energy-balanced diet, which is basically the amount calories required to maintain weight. These initial two weeks were conducted to help establish.. Read more →
I’ve written a few summaries on studies, which have looked at how protein intake can have an effect on an athlete’s body composition. I find these types of studies interesting because they show that the RDA for protein consumption (0.36 g/lbs.) is too low for athletes. However, how much protein is enough? Well, a 2014.. Read more →