Mark Gilbert

BSc (Nutrition)

Mark is an expert in sports nutrition and dietary supplements. He has over 20 years of experience working with the biggest names in the bodybuilding industry.

Pre workout or Coffee?

QUESTION: When I can’t be bothered to use my pre-workout supplement or when I run out, I just use plain old coffee before training. Are pre-workout products rea…

Apple Cider Vinegar: Miracle Food?

Okay, I admit it. At first I thought apple cider vinegar was a total scam, as I’d never seen any convincing research to back up its many supposed “benefits.” Ho…

Can You Do HIIT with Weights?

If boring cardio machines aren’t for you, apply basic HIIT parameters to your favourite calisthenic or light weight movements Just about everyone’s aware of …

Can I Mix Whey Protein With Milk, Milk Protein or Casein?

QUESTION: I know a few guys at my gym who mix whey protein with milk or milk protein powders that have casein in them. One guy even uses homogenized milk! Doesn…

The Hype Behind Hydrolysate

Hydrolysed whey protein, known as WPH (whey protein hydrolysate) to industry insiders, has all of the most important features of whey but with an important dist…

The Ideal Rate of Weight Loss

There are many opinions on the best rate of weight/fat loss. Looking at all of the research, you could make an argument that more rapid weight loss leads to bet…

How Bodybuilders Of The 70s Revolutionized Nutrition

As bodybuilders, physique athletes, and just guys who want to build muscle and burn fat, we should be proud of the evolution of our sport! Lifting weights start…

Gaining Mass versus Gaining Lean Mass

MuscleDiet.net For many years and until fairly recently, most bodybuilders used to “bulk up” in the off-season and between shows. The theory was that you had t…

Top 4 Ways To Boost Your Metabolism

When the MUSCLE INSIDER crew asked me to discuss things that boost metabolic rate, I very quickly realized that there are dozens! Of course, there are drugs suc…

What Should I Eat – 3 Things Your Genes Can Tell You

Ever wonder why some people can eat tons of carbs and more calories and not get fat? Or why some people have terrible diets and don’t exercise, yet live into th…

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