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Pump

The name "pump" (pumping with pump) already says a lot about the method. We pumped muscles, as a pump, by a constant, monotonous repetition of the same exercises with light weight. Pumping muscles is, first of all, the feeling of "fullness" and "seal" the muscles, you will feel like the muscle...
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How to enhance the effect of the pump

Glutamine /LeucineGlutamine consumed when strength training. Its deficiency leads to a drop in the intensity of the training. But the main thing is. The fact that the amino acid leucine is a catalyst for protein synthesis in the muscles. Active training reduces its levels. Glutamine in turn contributes to the preservation...
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How to improve cardio

1. The choice of simulator There is a perception that the best exercise machine for cardio training is the treadmill. Kind of like she is better burns fat. But it's not clear opinion. How many specialists, so many opinions.You should choose a trainer for yourself. Believe me, on any of them,...
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Frequency in training

Frequency is one of the key factors affecting continuous progress in results. The optimal cycle time is 8-16 weeks. During this time, you can go from low-intensity training with relatively small weights, to classes with extreme weights and maximum mental stress. To the question "how to pump?" - this article will...
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Why diets don't work?

Why do we gain weight? And why do many people never manage to lose weight or keep a stable result? The answer is easy to find, knowing a little more about human physiology and psychology is not difficult to understand why many diets do not work.The human body is naturally adapted...
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Dips - very important exercise

Stagnation in the development of the pectoral muscles is often explained by a banal reason - the underdevelopment of individual muscles of the shoulder girdle.Remember: bench press - the heaviest basic movement that makes you work not only and not so much the chest, but the arms, deltas, trapezes, the entire...
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Nitrogen balance and muscle growth

Muscle growth is controlled by anabolic and catabolic hormones, as well as various growth factors. As a body Builder, you strive to optimize the anabolic environment in your own body by increasing the secretion of anabolic mediators and reducing the release of catabolic hormones. However, this is easier said than done,...
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Can I exercise during illness

I am often asked if it is possible to continue training during my illness. The answer to this question depends on what you mean by the word "disease".Cold? The flu? Allergies? Most people confuse a cold with the flu. Meanwhile, these are two different diseases. Influenza is caused by viruses called...
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Why do I need a coach? I know everything.

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Why you need to drink more water

Water is an integral part of people's lives. Especially important it is for sports enthusiasts. Protein synthesis is impossible without water. Water moistens the mucous membranes of the respiratory tract, this is especially important if the room uses air-conditioning system, which make the air dry.What is the use of water for...
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Genetics is not a death sentence

Genetics is something that is given to us before we are born. Our DNA is copied into every cell in our body. Our genetic project is the result of many generations of work.Insulin-like growth factor (IGF-1) is expressed as a gene and protein that plays an important role in the process...
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Steroids. To accept or not?

A healthy and beautiful body has always been and is in the first place for every person.In order to get in good shape and improve your health, you need to spend a lot of time in the gym, giving your best there.Well, really, what girl doesn't like athletic guys? You look...
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The leg press or gakk-squats?

In bodybuilding there are two effective exercises, sighting and loading the quads is gakk-squats and leg press in the simulator. Thus, answering the question of which of these exercises will be most effective, we will face a divergence of opinion – some athletes will argue that Sakr-squats are better, others that...
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Creatine. How to make the.

I am often asked about creatine and how to take it. Perhaps, it is worth writing a couple of lines about the undeservedly ignored Supplement.Undeservedly - because it works to a certain extent.Ignore-read the article and make a conclusion whether you need it or not.Creatine is a molecule in the energy...
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How to count fat cheese

Cheeses can be classified by hardness and fat content, especially since this topic is now increasingly concerned with "losing weight", trying to simultaneously fight both hunger and excess weight.Labels attached to cheese circles and heads usually indicate the fat content of the cheese as a percentage, say 40%, 50% , etc.And...
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The pectoral muscles. Detail.

Throughout the history of mankind, a well-formed chest was perceived as a symbol of heroism and courage, so bodybuilding attaches special importance to the chest muscles. The business card of a sporty and enviable torso is not a bicep, as many novice athletes believe, but a powerful chest. Breast training requires...
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Vacation. Workout without weights.

Everyone knows that only training with weights can give You an increase in muscle mass and increase your strength. This is true, however, there are many reasons why you may want to, or even be forced to, train for a while without being burdened. This method has enough positive aspects.Practicing regularly...
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Protocol TABATA: burn fat in minutes

In our quest to become slim and physically attractive, we often resort to functional training. If you have been thinking about how to speed up the breakdown of fat and achieve maximum results in the shortest possible time, most likely, you are already alternating segments of high-intensity cardio loads with short...
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Which fish is better?

Tuna is a source for energyIt is a rich source of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, which are known to be essential for heart and brain function. But the benefits of tuna do not end there — the high content of protein, amino acids, vitamin B3, iron, magnesium and many other...
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Back. Debriefing.

I came across my own interview on the Internet, which I gave to the magazine " at&RS " year in 1999 or 1998 (I don't remember exactly) More than 15 years have passed. What has changed?The Answer Is Nothing!Everything that was relevant then, also works today. Don't be afraid to experiment....
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