Muscle Protein
The Best Times to Drink a Protein Shake
Every athlete has different needs based on his or her type of training, competition and timing of last meal.
Why You Need a Bedtime Snack
Sleep, necessary to rebuild damaged muscles, rest the heart, and mentally recharge you for a new day of training. During the 7-10 hours you spend...
Whole Eggs Build Muscle Drastically Better Than Egg Whites
Want to get jacked? Don't lose the yolk. That's the takeaway from a new study from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign that found post-workout muscle-building response to be 40 [...]
Are Common Pain Relievers Ruining Your Workouts?
Introduction: NSAID's or Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs are a common over the counter medication used to treat a variety of ailments. In Layman's...
Do You Need Protein Immediately After Your Workout?
Finish your lift, immediately crush a protein shake. That seems to be the preferred modus operandi of athletes and fitness-minded people everywhere. The common mode of thinking says, "The quicker you [...]
The Truth About Eating Before Bed
"Eating before bed makes you gain fat." Sigh. Eating right before bed does not make you gain fat, and quite actually will not only help you build...
Leucine: Cutting Weight with the Alpha of the Aminos
Cutting weight is arguably the most important time to pay ever-so-close attention to an athlete's diet. Cut too much of the wrong nutrient and you may...
Whey vs. Soy Protein: Which Is Better for Lean Muscle Gains?
Many people wonder whether whey or soy protein is the better choice to build lean muscle mass. There's a lot of bad information out there, which may mislead you. My [...]