Our Panel of Experts
Rehan JalaliC.S.N. |
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Don GauvreauMSc, CSCS |
Lyle McDonaldBSc. |
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Scott WelchBASc. (Nutrition) |
Mark GilbertBSc (Nutrition) |
Lauren JacobsenBSc. (Biochemistry) |
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Laura CreavalleIFBB Pro |
Dr. Ken KinakinD.C., CSCS |
Scott AbelBAH |
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Domenic MauroB.A., IFBB Press Commission |
Mario MavridesBSc. |
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ZOA LINSEYIFBB Pro |
Darren MehlingBA, CSCS |
Michael Sedlak M.Sc. |
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Tammy StromeC.KIN, RNCP, IFBB Pro |
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Dr. Jeff GoliniPh.D |
Victoria FelkarMA, BKIN |
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Jim StoppaniPhD |
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Andrea ShawBachelor of Science Degree in Exercise and Sports Science |
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A. People are usually shocked when we tell them that it isn’t how many crunches or sit-ups you do that create a lean midsection but rather... more
Q. Can you lose fat and gain muscle at the same time?
A. A goal to lose fat and gain muscle is not possible. To gain muscle, you must be in an excess of calories, but to drop body fat, you must be in... more
Q. Does sodium make you fat?
A. Sodium creates water fluctuations on the scale; it is not causing you to gain body fat. Usually, after a higher sodium meal, you will find an increase in water. A day... more