What is my natural muscular potential? Part 2
In part 1 of “what is my natural muscular potential?” I introduced two models of natural muscular development, which were both derived from natural bodybuilders. In this second and final part, I’ll use...
View ArticleHow to miminise fat gain during the Xmas period
Due to the large quantities of not so good food within reaching distance over the Xmas and new year period, as well as the volume of parties and other social events, this part of the calendar is a...
View ArticleAn Objective Review of John Kiefer’s Carb Back-Loading (Part 1)
I’ve had this article in the back of my mind for a while now but wanted to get the BCAA series out of the way first, not to mention that I’ve been ridiculously busy over the past few months. For …...
View ArticleAn Objective Review of John Kiefer’s Carb Back-Loading (Part 2)
Continued from part 1 . The Limitations of CBL Some general concerns with CBL Firstly, I don’t think that eliminating carbs all day is needed for most people, and is potentially detrimental to some,...
View ArticleGuest Post: Dietary calcium & fat loss (by Matt Jones)
A little forewarning, the following article contains some deep nutrition science, may I advise viewers with a nervous disposition to look away now? I have, in places tried to soften the science and in...
View ArticleScience vs. Broscience: a matter of economy?
Many of you will have heard the term broscience thrown around over social media and have a gist of what the term stands for. Everyone who has been involved in the pursuit of muscle gain and/or fat loss...
View ArticleVideo Blog: Skype Q&A with Alan Aragon (topics include: refeeds, optimising...
Instead of a written article, this month’s post is in the form of a video blog with one of the most respected nutritionists in the word, Alan Aragon. Alan Aragon has over 20 years of success in the...
View ArticleA few comments on the BBC Horizon Sugar vs. Fat show
Judging by the numerous tweets and Facebook posts, it seems that many tuned in to watch the BBC Horizon show last night. As such, the reason for this short blog post is to clear up a few misconceptions...
View ArticleVitamin D and athletic performance: do you need to supplement? (Guest Post by...
Vitamin D is a fashionable supplement to have in your cupboard. A quick online scout of popular sites sees headlines such as… “Vitamin D the most underrated vitamin on the planet” “Get lean by taking...
View ArticleFasted vs. Fed Cardio for Fat Loss: Which is Better?
It’s been a while since I wrote a full-length blog post. Almost a whole year, in fact. The reasons are twofold: 1) My priorities have been on my work in British Athletics and my PhD; 2) Nothing had...
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