We all know what a blood pressure monitor is. Those cuffs that wrap around the arm and inflate and deflate to tell us what our blood pressure is. In my opinion, every enhanced bodybuilder should have one on hand and use it regularly on-cycle to keep track of blood pressure fluctuations (which we all know […]Read More
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A glucometer is a small medical device that measures the concentration of glucose in your blood. Chances are you’ve seen someone in your family use it, because it’s a must-have for diabetics (and let’s face it, we all have a diabetic person in our extended family). Why must enhanced bodybuilders use it? Firstly, […]Read More
Ursolic acid is a pentacyclic triterpenoid first identified in apple waxes as early as 1920, but can also be found in the peels of many fruits, as well as in herbs and spices like rosemary, basil, oregano and thyme. It’s more commonly used today in cosmetic products due to its ability to improve the appearance […]Read More
Not all of us can afford to live the life of a professional bodybuilder who has to worry primarily about training, resting and preparing their meals. Most of us live a complete different reality, with responsibilities that include family, a conventional job, social life and taking care of the house. If you live in a […]Read More
If you have any interest in bodybuilding or even training in general, you’ve probably heard of creatine supplementation. Being one of the most studied supplements out in the market, there are hundreds of studies and articles proving its effectiveness and safety. Basically, the way creatine works is by increasing your phosphocreatine stores, making it easier […]Read More
If you are into bodybuilding, odds are that you have probably heard of trenbolone before. Thought of as one of the strongest, most powerful steroids out there, it has made quite a reputation for itself over the years among bodybuilders and even recreational steroid users. Funny sayings like “eat clen, tren hard” are very common […]Read More
If you’ve ever watched Pumping Iron, the famous documentary from the 1970s, you probably remember witnessing Arnold Schwarzenegger smoke a joint as he celebrated the winning of his 1975 Mr. Olympia title. As it happens, marijuana usage and bodybuilding are tightly correlated and have been this way for several decades. The question is: how does […]Read More
Have you ever felt like you hit a plateau in the gym? In order to keep gaining both strength and size, sometimes you can’t just keep increasing volume and intensity. Often times the best way to keep evolving is to give yourself a break, let your body adapt and consolidate your gains in order to […]Read More
Peptides are short strings of amino acids, typically containing 2 to 50 amino acids. This is the stuff that proteins are made of, but proteins are longer chains of them. Peptides exist naturally in the human body, and can also be found in both vegetal and animal protein sources, including fish, meat, dairy, poultry, eggs, […]Read More
For most of the people that go to gym, putting in their ear phones and cranking their training playlist is probably one of the best aspects of training. It blocks out all the external noise and gets you in the right mood to lift your heaviest. As a matter of fact, one study surveying weightlifters […]Read More