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Strength Training: High Reps vs Low Reps
Recent research published in the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, titled "Effects of Low vs. High Load Resistance Training on Muscle Strength and...
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PED Users Have An Advantage. Forever.
We previously posted in 2021 about a study on mice showing they retained some of the benefits of steroid use even after stopping. A study...
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Olive Fruit Water For Performance
A new study conducted by researchers at Anglia Ruskin University has shown that consuming natural olive fruit water could have positive effects on several...
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Watermelons A Super Food?
A study aimed to investigate the effects of consuming wild watermelon juice on arterial stiffness and nitric oxide production in healthy young female participants. The...
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Pre Workout Of The Year
Sports Illustrated just named XWERKS Ignite their pre-workout of the year
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PEDs Offer A Lifelong Advantage
Even after PED use is stopped some of the advantages stay with you for life.
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Is Muscle Memory Real?
Is Muscle Memory Real? Yes — and the science behind it is stronger than most people realize. When you build muscle, your muscle fibers...
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Whey Protein Increases Tendon Growth
We all know whey protein is the GOAT for muscle growth, but most don't know it can help increase tendon strength as well.
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Vegan Diets Can Cause Malnutrition In Children
In recent years the vegan diet has been hot, from news articles to Netflix documentaries, many people are buying into this 'sustainable' diet. Many vegans...
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Exercise activates memory in older adults
A new University of Maryland study of healthy older adults shows that just one session of exercise increased activation in the brain circuits associated...
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Exercise may be as effective as prescription drugs at lowering blood pressure
Exercise may be as good at lowering blood pressure as blood pressure medications in people with high blood pressure according to a meta-analysis of...
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Krill Oil May Boost Muscle Growth
Krill oil shown to boost signaling pathway associated with muscle growth in new study.
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