Alex  Hammer

The glycemic index is sensitive or not?

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...
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Glycogen and the intensity of the training

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...
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Side effects from protein

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...
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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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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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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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A list of foods that speed up metabolism (and help burn calories)

- fatty fish (trout, mackerel, sardines, salmon) — the same fish oil, aka omega 3, the best "fuel" for burning calories and accelerate metabolism;- pepper of Chile — "Ooh, hot!", — I think we tasted the pepper word. And this is something we need;- seaweed — they stimulate the proper functioning...
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To gain weight without gaining fat

Big, but not fat: a competent approach to gaining muscle mass.Stop swimming in fat while working on a set of weights! Learn how to approach your diet and achieve fantastic muscle growth without the side effects of useless fats.Every bodybuilder wants to be big. Unfortunately, the desperate desire to gain the...
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With the better mixing protein shake?

So, suppose that you are going to mix myself a protein shake. What to choose as the liquid base of the drink: milk or water? It depends on several factors that must be taken into consideration:Milk adds calories;Milk causes a spike in insulin;Milk enhances the flavor of the cocktail.With that said,...
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How to determine the amount of calories a day?

This is relevant for any athlete question – count the number of calories. It depends on many things: weight, or the opposite, reduction is associated with endurance and sports performance in General. Now there are many modern methods of determining calorie needs, but I would like to focus on the simplest...
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All about eggs

As they say, "God himself ordered" to write this article today.So.Which dish is easier to prepare? Of course-eggs! Scrambled eggs, scrambled eggs, boiled soft-boiled, hard-boiled, in a bag-choose to your taste. Eggs are one of the most important products in fitness and bodybuilding. But what do we know about this product?An...
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Help of sugar substitutes in weight loss

Many people who are overweight body, wondering whether sweeteners to lose weight? If they do help, it makes sense to replace all sugar in the diet sweeteners. Thus, do not have to abandon the familiar sweet, and on the other hand the weight will melt.Unfortunately, you must immediately and unequivocally say...
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How to get rid of feelings of hunger

The feeling of hunger is one of the strongest manifestations in humans. Fighting it, if not useless, is very difficult. It's possible, though.The feeling of hunger is associated with only 2 reasons: an empty stomach and low blood sugar.In all other cases, we can not talk about hunger as such, but...
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The smoothie recipe for THESE athletes

Strawberry + bananaNumber of servings: 2 - 1/2 banana - 4-6 frozen strawberries - 1/2 Cup low-fat plain yogurt (curd) - 1/2 or 1 tbsp. orange juice - 1 tbsp flax seeds In a blender first mix the bananas, berries, yogurt and orange juice. Add flax seeds and mix again. Nice...
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Flaxseed oil for weight loss

How to lose weight and not harm your health? This question is asked by many who want to get rid of extra inches and pounds. This gift of nature, like Flaxseed oil can help.This product is a storehouse of polyunsaturated fatty acids, vitamins and minerals. Get it by cold pressing of...
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Products boosting testosterone

1. Marine products: prawns, crabs, red and white fish. The product contains such a substance as zinc – which is the main building blocks of the testosterone molecule. Particularly strong effect of stimulation of testosterone have scallops, oysters, caviar, sea urchin2. Nuts: walnuts, pistachios, hazelnuts, cashews, etc. and especially Brazil nuts....
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Rice diet

The rice from the developers of the diet - one of the most favorite products. This is due to its unique properties. Rice is not only delicious and nutritious, it has the ability to absorb and excrete salt, toxins, and other harmful substances. Therefore, rice diet, which invented a huge amount,...
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What prevents to lose weight?

Excess weight, constant dieting and calorie counting became a "stumbling block" women's issues. Many girls and then strive for the perfect settings, going for my dreams even to extreme measures. If you spent a lot of effort trying to shed a few extra pounds, and the weight still remains the same,...
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