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Q. How often do you practice your posing, and do you get outside help?
A. Due to my geographic location, I’m very limited in terms of resources for in-person help with competition prep....
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2012-01-16 07:47
Q. Can creatine be used pre-contest?
A. Certain people and companies have convinced much of the weight-training public that creatine somehow makes you look “soft.” But creatine is...
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2012-01-16 07:35
Q. What is protein spiking?
A. Protein spiking is where a protein manufacturer adds amino acids that are cheaper than the base protein powder it’s actually selling in order to increase the product’s...
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2014-08-05 11:14
Q. Is it true that stretching before training can reduce power? Charles Poliquin wrote about this, and it seems like bullshit because I’ve been warming up like this for years. Charles says...
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2012-01-16 00:51
Q. What’s your opinion on the use of prescription muscle relaxants to treat an injury? My family doctor always tries to prescribe diazepam (Valium) and never recommends chiropractors. It...
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2012-01-16 07:37
Q. I’ve seen some athletes using arch supports or orthotics in their shoes. What the heck are these for, and do they have any place in bodybuilding or powerlifting as an ergogenic aid?
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2012-01-30 00:27
Quad Sweep Potato Fries
4 sweet potatoes cut into wedges
seasoning salt
cajun spices
Preheat oven to 350°F. Place sweet potatoes into a microwaveable dish, cover, and...
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2012-01-16 00:23
Sweet Apple Frittata
• 1 tart apple, thinly sliced
• ½ cup golden raisins
• 1 tbsp walnuts, finely chopped
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 tsp cinnamon,...
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2012-01-16 00:20
Oriental Beef Biceps
• 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
• 2 tbsp water
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 1 tsp fresh garlic
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• 1 tsp ginger...
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2012-01-16 00:13
Laura Creavalle Cheesecake
8 large (2" × 5") fat-free graham crackers
3 tbsp fruit spread
3 8-oz. packages fat-free cream cheese
2 tbsp flour
¾ cup honey
3 tbsp lemon juice
¾ cup...
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2017-10-03 21:11
Oatmeal Protein Cookies
• ½ stick of fruit purée
• 6 scoops of vanilla protein powder
• 3 cups of oatmeal (unflavoured)
• 1 egg white (try Eggsel...
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2012-01-15 23:55
Muscle Chicken
• 4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
• ⅓ cup lemon juice
• 2 tsp lemon zest, grated
• 2 tsp dried oregano, rosemary, and Italian basil...
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2012-01-15 23:50
Mexican Pizza
• 7" pocket pita bread (make sure it has a pocket)
• ¼ cup low-fat or fat-free cheddar cheese (for the insert)
• ¼ cup fat-free black...
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2012-01-15 23:46
The 24th Annual Arnold Classic, Ms. International, Fitness International, Figure International and Bikini International contests will be held March 2-3 at Veteran Memorial and the Greater Columbus...
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2012-01-13 07:58
How much money does Ronnie Coleman make now that he's retired from pro bodybuilding? Well he was rumoured to have been paid $20,000 for posing at the Pro World Masters in December and...
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2012-01-12 18:44
Q. How long does a typical workout last at Westside?
A. The goal is to be in and out in under an hour, so we push the pace pretty fast. Visitors are always amazed that we’ll do 6 or 7...
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2012-01-12 23:55
Q. What is the highest recorded bench press that was done 100 percent drug free to your knowledge?
A. If you go by what’s in the record books across all drug-free federations, then the...
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2012-01-13 01:10
Q. I’ve been training for bodybuilding for about five years now, and I want to get my bench up to help add some thickness and density. What’s a Westside bench press workout typically...
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2012-01-12 23:58
Q. How much does a squat suit add to one’s lift?
A. I think Louie said it best when he said that he’s got a suit sitting in the corner and he’s yet to see it move a weight....
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2012-01-13 00:32
Q. Are there any other performance enhancement aids used at meets (inhalants, EpiPens, adrenaline, etc.)?
A. I’ve heard rumors of adrenaline use but honestly have never seen it myself....
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2012-01-13 00:45