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QUESTION: I know bodybuilders have to manipulate their diet before they compete, but do powerlifters do anything differently with their diet before a meet?
ANSWER: At the top level most lifters ... more
QUESTION: Are sport drinks useful and do you really think I should I use them?
ANSWER: Sports drinks can play a positive role in an athlete’s diet and are beneficial for bodybuilders as they provide... more
QUESTION: Do you think that those devices used to stretch the legs are worth it? I see them all the time in martial arts magazines, and I could use some flexibility.
ANSWER: Keep in mind that... more
QUESTION: Does working out make me more susceptible to colds?
ANSWER: Research shows that untrained individuals are more susceptible to oxygen damage during exercise because of the changes that make... more
QUESTION: Do you think supersets should be included in a weight training program?
ANSWER: Yes, absolutely. Supersets add variety to your workout, help bring up lagging body parts, increase the... more
QUESTION: How much protein do bodybuilder need while cutting?
ANSWER: When researchers put athletes on a weight-loss diet, a group that ate 2.3 grams of protein per kilo bodyweight (35% of... more