2016 Vancouver Pro Predictions
By Branden Liezart
1. Fred Smalls – Placed 10th at the Toronto Pro. “Biggie” keeps on improving, which is a rare narrative in the IFBB nowadays. He has some structural...
Curcumin aids in muscle growth
In past issues of MUSCLE INSIDER, we’ve taught you that curcumin has various beneficial properties, including anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and antiviral benefits....
FACT: Supplementing with 2 g of lysine per day for 8 weeks helped men increase their strength by 7.5%!
Caffeine for both energy and pleasure pre-workout
You either know someone or are someone who...
Caffeine + green tea for fat burning before and after exercise
Taking 250 milligrams of caffeine and 400 milligrams of green tea extract (consisting of 50 percent EGCG and 5 milligrams of caffeine)...
Faster lifts for faster gains
We follow certain universal rules of thumb in bodybuilding: 5 to 10 minutes of cardio to warm up; 4 sets of 8 to 12 reps; 30 to 90 seconds of rest between sets for fat...
Health Zone Tidbits
Losing weight is a walk in the park
If you live in an urban, downtown area of a large metropolis such as Toronto or Manhattan, you may be at a disadvantage physically and...
Muscle, Smoke & Mirrors:
Volume III, Book 1
A Review
Randy Roach is a famed bodybuilding historian who has a stellar reputation in the hardcore underground world as someone who calls a spade a...
Development of Alzheimer’s correlated to BOTH diet and exercise
Alzheimer’s is an epidemic that affects about 40 million people around the world. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, “Alzheimer’...
Supplement with K to get more T
Japanese researchers have found a link between levels of vitamin MK-4 and a reduced risk of age-related diseases via increased testosterone production. In their study...
Increased protein intake leads to decreased fat mass
We hear so many points of view all the time about what the ideal amount of protein is. Is it relative to your goals? Is it relative to your body...