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15/06/2010 - 21:28
To sculpt bigger, stronger biceps and triceps, it helps to arm yourself with a bit of knowledge about your arm muscles and how they work.Your upper arms are divided into three main muscle groups. Firstly, we have the biceps, which runs along the front of the arm, from your elbow to your shoulder joint. The main function of the biceps is to bend the elbow. Secondly, we have the triceps...
15/06/2010 - 21:28
When it comes to burning fat and building muscle, protein is a nutrient that will make or break your results. If you're confused about how much protein you need, which type of protein is best, or when you should eat it, our protein Q&A will help you separate protein fact from protein fiction.
How much protein do I need?
The UK Food Standards Agency recommends that...
15/06/2010 - 21:27
What is creatine?
Creatine is a substance found naturally in your body. Every time you perform any type of intense exercise (e.g. weight training) your body uses creatine to provide you with energy. Unfortunately, this substance’s stores only last for a maximum of around 10 seconds. This depletion is the reason why you can’t train “all-out” for very long.
Creatine Benefits...
15/06/2010 - 21:25
Packing on muscle and size takes a lot more than just pounding weights in the gym. You also need to give your body the nutrition it needs to grow. Without the right nutrition you're wasting your time. If you want to step on the scales a few months from now with an extra 5, 10 or 15 pounds of muscle growth, along with bigger arms, broader shoulders and a bigger chest, read on to discover...
15/06/2010 - 21:24
The search for ergogenic aids, or substances that enhance performance, is as old as sport itself. Back in 500-400 B.C., athletes and warriors would eat foods such as deer liver and lion heart, in the hope they would give them bravery, speed or strength. Things have moved on...
According to popular legend, the Greek athlete Milo of Croton, who competed in seven Olympiads and won six...
15/06/2010 - 21:14
However hard you hit the gym - the saying goes that your results are 50% hard work, and 50% good nutrition. Follow our simple nutrition tips to rapidly build muscle, shed fat and boost lean muscle definition. Power-up your nutrition plan for success with our expert nutrition help...
Working out with heavy weights 3-4 times a week is essential to simulate muscle growth, but...
