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Is Ice Cream Good For Bulking?

Consuming ice cream is not good for bulking and building muscle mass. This is because the aforementioned food contains a large amount of sugar which causes fat gain, and and very little amount of protein which is essential for building muscle. On average, regular ice cream contains around 14-19g of sugar, 7-13g of fat, and […]

How to Build Calf Muscles for Skinny Legs

Calves can be one of the most challenging muscles to build. In fact, most of us have calf muscles with no visible muscle tone. Some people are born with smaller calf muscles but the reality is that our calf muscles require intense training to build up. Just think about it for a moment: our calf […]

How Important Is Cardio For Fat Loss?

Latest research has shown that any form of exercise will not help you burn fat as much as you may think. Of course exercise is great for overall health, but it isn’t actually that important for fat loss. In truth, exercise accounts for only a small amount of your total daily caloric burn. The greatest proportion […]

Is White Rice or Brown Rice Better For Building Muscle?

Brown rice has around 4 times the amount of fibre in it than its white counterpart. This means that brown rice is slower digesting and doesn’t stimulate the secretion of insulin as much. Insulin is an anabolic hormone and allows us to gain muscle mass fairly easily. However, insulin also causes fat storage. Therefore, someone […]

can a 50 year old woman still build muscle

Can a 50 Year Old Woman Get Toned?

Can a 50 year old woman get toned and in shape? In short, yes. As long as you eat a clean diet, and engage in specific exercise that will tone your muscles and burn a large amount of calories. As we age, your diet becomes an even more important factor which will determine to what […]

Bodybuilders Who Started Late In Life

When are you too old to start bodybuilding? Have you missed the boat when it comes to building a significant amount of muscle mass and torching fat? Well, judging the the personalities I have featured in this article, it would appear that you can start at any time in life and reap the health and fitness […]

How to Build Leg Muscle With Bad Knees – 7 Exercises

If you want to how to build leg muscle with bad knees, then you will want to read today’s blog post. In this article we are going to give you 8 exercises that can really help you strengthen and build your leg muscles, all while minimising the risk of further injury to your knees.**Please note: […]

Is Greek Yogurt Good for Bulking?

Is Greek yogurt good for building lean muscle? Yes, Greek yogurt can absolutely help you build muscle if it is consumed as part of a balanced and healthy diet. This is because Greek yogurt is rich in a type of protein called casein. Protein, in its various forms is vital for building an maintaining muscle mass. How […]

How Many Protein Bars Can I Eat a Day?

How many protein bars can I eat a day? We prefer to say no more than 1 generally. It is also best that the protein bar is consumed within 30 minutes of finishing a workout, as a post workout recovery snack. This way, the fatigued muscles can start using the protein as soon as possible […]

Best Way to Lift Weights After a Long Break

Getting back into lifting after a long break? So what is the best way to lift weights after a break from the gym, resistance training, or any form of exercise for that matter? If you haven’t lifted weights in a long while, then your body will not be used to it and so it is important […]

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