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The competition season is over and the winter is now upon us, which can only mean one thing for bodybuilders; it’s time to bulk. But faced with the task to build as much muscle as humanly possible which is the better option; to consume 5,000 calories a day and ‘dirty bulk’ or to keep an eye on your calorie surplus, …

ZMA is known primarily for two things in the supplement world. Firstly for helping people meet their Zinc and Magnesium requirements. Secondly for its ability to enhance recovery and also improve sleeping patterns which also helps with recovery. However I thought I would bring to your attention three other benefits that you may be unaware of and could be beneficial …

Anyone who is new to the gym environment can find the whole experience a bit overwhelming and intimidating. This can be made even worse with all the different things that you often here people talking about. In this next article we will look at helping you brush up on your gym terminology so you can feel more at ease and …

Nitric Oxide is a free gas released inside the body and is an important signaling molecule in the human body. It is produced by the effect of normal metabolism of the amino acid Arginine. The production of Nitric Oxide occurs when the amino acid L-arginine is converted into L-citruline through an enzyme group known as Nitric Oxide Synthase (NOS). The …

I was speaking to one of my good friends, he plays basketball for his college, and in the conversation a question popped up ‘How to jump higher?’ I told him that jumping requires explosive movement and this like most strength related activities can be increased, with the correct training. A vertical jump is total reach during the peak of the …

You may have heard that cardio is an extremely beneficial method of exercise, but do you understand why? Cardio is beneficial for everyone, even for bodybuilders who shy away from it. Many body builders are afraid that participating in cardio exercise will wear down their hard earned muscle mass, which may be a valid concern, but only in specific circumstances. …

It’s important to know the function of the muscle you’re training in order to design a routine that properly works that muscle. The biceps is known as the biceps brachii and is a two headed muscle. This muscle has two functions – Flexion: The action of bringing the arm up to the shoulder and Supination: The action of twisting the …

Vitamins Intro A vitamin is an organic compound required as a nutrient in tiny amounts by the body. In other words, an organic chemical compound is called a vitamin when it cannot be made in sufficient quantities by the body, and must be obtained from the diet. Certain vitamin deficiencies lead to various health issues ranging from anaemia to altered …

Intro Milk is a white liquid produced by mammals. It is the primary source of nutrition for babies before they can begin to consume and digest other types of food. It is very rich in nutrients and minerals that are needed for growth and development. For this reason, I believe that milk is one of the best supplements any athlete …