When we were cavemen, we used to consume a diet that had a 1 to 1 ratio of Omega-6 to Omega-3 fatty acids. Now the typical American diet has a ratio of 50:1 This skewed ratio is a MAJOR factor in disease risk and the obesity epidemic.
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Perform better in the heat by reducing thermal stress before, during, and after training. With high summer temperatures in the Northern Hemisphere and a heat wave across the United States, managing body...
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Take creatine to get faster, stronger, and be able to train longer. Research shows that the benefits of adding creatine to your diet aren’t limited to strength or hypertrophy. In fact, creatine supplementation...
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To get the most muscle-building effect out of your workout, it’s necessary to supplement with extra protein and Essential Amino Acids(EAAs) immediately after and 24 hours after your workout. Research shows...
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A Spanish study found that men with lower testosterone levels had a greater incidence of type 2 diabetes and glucose intolerance. All of the study’s participants had testosterone levels in the normal range...
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The muscle and body composition results you achieve now will be greater and last longer if you lift weights rather than perform endurance training. The Poliquin readership should already be well aware of this, but it’s always gratifying when new research supports what we’ve all known for years. A new study from Taiwan found that resistance training is more effective at building long-lasting lean body mass than endurance training. ...
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Lunges are crucial to counteract muscle imbalances and avoid injury. Research shows that they also help develop sprint speed and provide the ideal ratio of muscle activation between two commonly unbalanced...
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Get a bigger and stronger upper body physique through shoulder training. No, I don’t mean shoulder shrugs or overhead pressing with heavy dumbbells. While these lifts are part of the ideal shoulder program,...
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Supplement with methylsulfonylmethane (MSM), glucosamine, and chondroitin to reduce joint pain and decrease inflammation. Two new research studies indicate that the best strategy to protect the joints...
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Having a healthy pH is critical because without the correct pH blood level, the body’s enzymes can’t function, negatively impacting protein synthesis. In fact, studies show that low pH levels lead to diminished...
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