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Nuts - source of protein

What are the benefits of nuts?First, nut proteins almost completely replace animal proteins and approach the so-called ideal protein.Secondly, they are 50-60% fat. However, unlike animal fats that are rich in cholesterol, there is almost no cholesterol in the composition of nut fats, but there are fatty acids that are necessary...
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Protein. Plant or animal?

Vegetable proteinsProtein is an essential component of human nutrition. Without a sufficient amount of protein, our body simply will not be able to maintain its vital functions. This is especially true for athletes. After all, physical activity increases the natural process of disintegration and restructuring of muscle tissue, and therefore increases...
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No carb diet

I answer Anastasia's question: "Tell us how effective a carb-free diet is"In order to make sure how effective a carb-free diet is, you can contact professional athletes. After all, they are faced with the task of getting the maximum result in a short time.The main source of energy in the body...
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Deep squats or not?

And again about physical exercise of all times and peoples. It is made by both men and women. True, the latter are less willing, but the former persuade them, giving hundreds of promises. To the question whether to do this or not, the answer is an unequivocal "Yes". The main thing...
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What is synthol?

Do you know what synthol is?Talking about creating synthol usually start with mentioning esiclene. This drug, which became very popular in the 80's, has extremely low anabolic activity, but with intramuscular injections, it tends to cause a strong inflammatory reaction, which results in edema and, accordingly, a short-term (about 24 hours)...
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Brazilian Hulk

Let's look at another victim of synthol. People are very interested in bodybuilding and wanted to get visible results as soon as possible. Is he really believes that looks Oh... very cool?Name of this m... in short his name is Arlindo de Souza, he hails from Brazil and is there called...
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The five most dangerous drugs in bodybuilding

Steroids and other drugs used in bodybuilding circles are usually considered dangerous and potentially deadly substances.Prescriptions list anabolic steroids as a "list 3" drug, along with the killer codeine and sedative ketamine. With the exception of anabolic steroids, most of the substances in the "list 3" can disrupt the perception of...
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Diet during drying

The answer to the question of Dmitri from Ryazan: "What lucsa diet while drying?"There are no universal "magic" diet. But there are General principles that must be followed and to choose for themselves the most effective solutions. I already talked about diet, about calorie counting. So, what you need to know...
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What is the optimal dose of protein?

Although regular physical activity increase protein requirements, more and more researchers come to the conclusion that there is a certain threshold after which excess protein can have a negative impact on the achievements of the athlete. We can assume that our anabolism is severely limited. Although proteins and stimulate them, but...
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The importance of proper breathing.

Answer the question Sergey: the Importance of proper breathing, when to inhale, when to exhale, it is helpful to lock the breath? The question is quite extensive, although not the most difficult.The fact is that in fitness there are many areas and "proper" breathing, in addition to individual fitness may differ...
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А у меня в приседе получается один глубокий вдох перед повторением, а потом постепенный выдох на протяжении обеих фаз (вниз/вверх)... Read More
Saturday, 30 May 2015 22:43
Alex Hammer
Наверное все же идет вдох перед приседом, потом задержка дыхания и негативная фаза (движение вниз), а на подъеме уже выдох? Если в... Read More
Sunday, 31 May 2015 01:27
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Strength exercises with osteochondrosis

Osteochondrosis is a complex of dystrophic disorders in the articular cartilage. It can develop in almost any joint, but most often the intervertebral discs are affected.(Wikipedia)Osteochondrosis of intervertebral discs is a very common phenomenon. It is expressed mainly in the form of thinning of the disk thickness, and, as a result,...
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Zinc in food and its role in the human body

Zinc is rightfully considered the elixir of youth. It acts on our body at the cellular level, directly participating in the metabolism: this important trace element is part of all vitamins, enzymes and hormones, in fact, occupying 98% of all our cells.The greatest amount of it can be found in the...
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Growth hormone and side effects

Growth hormone is actively used in bodybuilding to build muscle volumes. Its scientific name is somatotropin. Its main action is to accelerate linear growth by increasing the long tubular bones of the limbs.Effects and properties of growth hormone:Anabolic effectAnti-catabolic effectReduction of body fat massIncreases the level of glucose in the bloodStimulates...
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Muscle rupture

Muscle rupture today is divided into closed and open, partial and complete. In order to be able to prevent the formation of muscle rupture, it is necessary to learn more about the various causes that can lead to such an injury.To date, the most common muscle rupture occurs as a result...
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The importance of amino acids

To achieve results in bodybuilding, there is no way to do without proper sports nutrition. A perfectly planned training session, 100% in the gym, is only 30% successful. If you want results, eat right. The basis of nutrition in bodybuilding is protein. But no less important for rapid muscle growth and...
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The myofibrils or sarcoplasm, which is better?

How to build muscle – the most important thing1. The more developed the strength displayed in the range of 5-10 repetitions, the more inflated myofibrils are. These dimensions cannot be built quickly, but they are the most durable of all the other components. Any training strategy that leads to a significant...
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Trenirovki alone

You can train beyond the edge of muscle failure without the help of a partner.The importance of muscle failureThe disadvantage of training alone is that it is harder to force yourself to work hard. It is almost impossible to do these last repetitions when no one insures or encourages you with...
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How to exercise after a long break?

I think each of us for some reason was forced to take a break in the training process. For example, during a vacation, or due to injury or illness. But sooner or later you need to return to training. Almost every athlete after a break tries to get to their previous...
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The toxins of fatigue and their neutralization in the body

Why does a person get tired during training? Why do you sometimes feel sluggish, sluggish, or unwilling to exercise at the end of your workout? All this occurs mainly as a result of accumulation of fatigue toxins in the blood."Fatigue toxins" is a collective term. In medicine, "fatigue toxins" refer to...
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Proper Breakfast for weight loss

I think a person who set out to lose weight has often heard that a proper Breakfast is one of the main factors in the fight against excess weight. But despite this, a number of questions still arise, such as:What to eat for Breakfast to lose weight?Why is Breakfast important?How to...
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