Jay Robb Whey Protein: We Love It!

January 19, 2011

Over the course last year, I had more than a few people ask me what if I’ve tried Jay Robb’s whey protein products and what I think of them. The big consumer reports racket on heavy metals found in protein supplements that  came down upon the industry like a ton of bricks a few [...]

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German Volume Training Explained

January 19, 2011

Q: What is German Volume Training, and is it any good?
A: German Volume Training is a weight lifting method that was popularized by Charles Poliquin in the nineties, when he used to write for the now (sadly defunct) magazine Muscle Media 2000. If I recall correctly, the method was pretty much introduced to the [...]

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Is creatine dangerous?

January 18, 2011

Q: People tell me the creatine supplements I’m taking could be dangerous, and that some people have died from taking creatine. I don’t want to risk kidney failure or whatever it is that did these guys in. Should I stop taking creatine, and if so, what alternatives to you recommend?
A: Remember the obligatory medical disclaimer [...]

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Teens who were breastfed as infants have stronger leg muscles, study shows

January 18, 2011

A new study conducted in Spain shows evidence that teenagers who were breast fed as infants have stronger leg muscles and more explosive strength than those who were not breast fed, and that consuming mother’s milk for a longer period of time resulted in greater muscle strength. The researchers tested the muscular strength and aerobic [...]

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How will YOU look at 74? Like Tsutomu Tosaka?

November 3, 2010

This is 74 year old Tsutomu Tosaka, who started bodybuilding at age 40. Not too shabby.

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Sun Warrior Rice Protein Powder

November 2, 2010

I’ve been testing the popular Sun Warrior Protein lately, and I’m happy to state that finally there’s a quality protein supplement available for vegan bodybuilders and fitnesss enthusiasts – even raw vegans. While I’m personally not [yet] a vegan, I have had fantastic results from eating a predominantly raw vegan diet. I consistently get my [...]

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When to Take Whey Protein

September 9, 2010

Regular reader Patrik sent us this question today (thanks, Patrik):
Q: I’ve been training for about 7 months now and I’m seeing some results. I’ve decided to start taking whey protein, so I’ve ordered a product you reviewed on your site recently. My questions is this: when should I take whey protein for best results, and [...]

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How to Increase Testosterone Levels Naturally

September 8, 2010

There is no hormone known to man that gets more attention than testosterone, and for good reason. Research has shown that your testosterone levels can have an immense impact on your health, longevity, athletic performance, muscle mass, body composition and quality of life. Simply put: If your testosterone levels are not right, there will be [...]

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PF (Proteinfabrikken) Oxygen Protein Bar Review

September 6, 2010

I’m not a big user of protein bars, but after I did a review of the popular ISS Oh Yeah Bars, I figured I had an excuse to try out some of the other tasty protein snack products on the market, and so here I am with another review of a protein bar. First out [...]

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ISS Oh Yeah! Bars

September 4, 2010

Before getting on a train to see a business associate a few days ago I noticed I was getting a little hungry, so decided to pick up a protein bar at a local sports supplements store. They have a few different brands, but I hadn’t tried this one and since I like trying new things [...]

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