Everyone who goes to the gym and tries to eat right has probably heard about the glycemic index. It is worth saying that there is a lot of controversy around the glycemic index, because some experts believe that it should be taken into account, while others say that there is no...

Fat is the body's energy reserve.Unlike carbohydrates, fats make up the body's energy reserve. Carbohydrates, which are stored in the human body in the form of glycogen, perform a more rapid function of energy supply for a short time.The average person has a fat reserve of about 13 kg, this could...

Upper chest muscles are usually advised to pump on incline bench. The only question is whether such a Council error? At least among the experts are of the opinion that the selectively loading a separate part of the breast is fundamentally impossible. Then it turns out that the inclined bench press...

Sit-UPS with rotation... How many of us don't know this exercise? For a long time, it was considered the main one for" pumping " the press. Recent research has shown that this exercise is DANGEROUS!Lifting the torso from a lying position with a turn causes three abdominal muscles to contract at...

One of the axioms of bodybuilding is to begin high intensity training it is necessary to maximize the muscle glycogen. Glycogen is a polysaccharide, or complex carbohydrate, which accumulates in the muscles and partly in the liver.When an athlete "sits" on a low-carb diet, he immediately notices two changes in his...

Lowering the hackneyed debate on the harm caused by protein consumption, mention should be made of some real side effects that are most often observed in bodybuilders.Proteins (the basis of protein) when consumed in the recommended amount, can cause kidney disease. However, proteins contain a lot of nitrogen, and he, in...

Glucosamine, Chondroitin, Collagen-the names of these substances are known to almost every athlete and the reason for this is the increased load on the joints that athletes receive as a result of intensive training.If you want to speed up the recovery and regeneration processes, you need to take collagen-containing medications. Collagen...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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)...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...