Exercise Biology

Muscle Memory Solved

2013-03-17T19:09:+00:00

‘Muscle memory’ has always been a mystery. But now it seems like we finally have an answer.

Why should older people do power training?

2013-02-26T03:54:+00:00

We know that as you get older strength training becomes critical, but it seems like power training maybe even more important.

What the heck is Post Activation Potentiation or PAP?

2012-12-26T13:59:+00:00

What is post- activation potentiation? What factors affect it? And does it even help?

All I care about are results and not evidence or science

2012-10-20T21:56:+00:00

This is one of the most common arguments against science or an evidence-based approach. How true or how wrong is this statement?

Are Deep Squats Bad for your Knees?

2012-06-18T21:50:+00:00

Are deep squats safe or unsafe?

Does Foam Rolling Work?

2012-05-27T02:47:+00:00

Does foam rolling work as it is claimed? What does the recent foam rolling study say?

How to be Happy in Life: A Scientific Approach

2012-05-15T12:08:+00:00

There are plenty of tips and recommendations to be happy. But what does the science say?

Growth Hormone Supplements Work for Bodybuilding?

2012-05-04T02:49:+00:00

Do growth hormone supplements really increase muscle or help in bodybuilding? Or is this another bodybuilding myth?

Does Testosterone Supplement Tribulus work?

2012-04-22T22:39:+00:00

Does natural testoterone supplement tribulus terrestris work in increasing muscle and strength?

Jeff Rodriguez - The Frank Zane of Natural Bodybuilding

2012-04-17T03:09:+00:00

Check out the interview with Jeff Rodriguez. Jeff is rightly called the ‘Frank Zane’ of natural bodybuilding.

Prevent Cancer in 8 Simple Steps

2012-04-06T22:20:+00:00

Here are the current scientific recommendations to prevent cancer. A must read for everyone who wants to love longer.

A New Equation to Calculate the Calories Required to Lose Weight

2012-03-26T01:59:+00:00

Here is a new equation to calculate calories required to lose a certain weight more accurately than it was ever possible.

Should you eat protein every 2-3 hours for muscle growth?

2012-03-14T22:20:+00:00

How often should you eat protein for muscle? It is said that you have to eat every 2-3 hours. What does the science say?

Why We Need an Evidence-Based Approach in the Fitness Field

2012-02-13T02:31:+00:00

This article is probably the most important article I ever wrote. If you ever wondered why all this talk about science and evidence. read this.

The Cause of Obesity - Part 3

2012-01-29T04:20:+00:00

In this last part, I will be replying to some of the most common questions and comments people had about the first two articles.

The Cause of Obesity - Part 2

2012-01-14T21:36:+00:00

In the second part, I reply to the important question “If it is largely genes, why is there an obesity epidemic?”

The Cause of Obesity

2011-12-23T04:07:+00:00

Are obese people fat because they are lazy or because of their life style or their genes?

Is Exercise the Magic Pill?

2011-12-04T18:04:+00:00

If you think exercise is only good for looking good and getting a six pack, you better read this.

Why is it Hard to Maintain Your Lost Weight?

2011-11-27T20:59:+00:00

This was a recent study which showed why people who lose weight find it really hard to maintain the weight loss.

ACE Fitness Conference 2011 Review

2011-11-13T05:18:+00:00

Here is my short review of the American Council of Exercise (ACE Fitness) conference 2011 held in San Deigo.

Can Circuit Training Increase Strength and Muscle?

2011-10-30T04:21:+00:00

Circuit weight training takes less time compared to traditional weight training, but can it increase strength and muscle similar to a traditional routine?

Braden Sowle - Natural Bodybuilder Interview

2011-10-19T00:25:+00:00

Here is an interview with Braden Sowle – a young, upcoming natural bodybuilder.

Do Power Balance Bracelets or Bands Work?

2011-10-10T06:21:+00:00

Do power balance bracelets work in increasing strength, power and performance as they claim to?

The Hallmarks of Cancer

2011-10-02T15:21:+00:00

Cancer is one of the most deadliiest diseases known to us. Here we will take a look at one of the the most cited papers in the field of cancer.

Can Participating in Sports Make You Better at Everyday Tasks?

2011-09-25T12:47:+00:00

Can participating in sports make you better at everyday tasks? This was an interesting study which looked at answering this question.

Understanding & Treating Pain in 5 minutes

2011-09-05T03:23:+00:00

Here is a cool video about what pain is and how to manage pain in less than 5 minutes.

The 4-Hour Body by Tim Ferriss Review

2011-09-04T18:05:+00:00

In this New York best seller, Tim Ferriss claims that he gained 34lbs of muscle in 4 weeks. Here is what I think

Hypothesis Testing & the Casey Anthony Trial

2011-08-13T21:43:+00:00

Hypothesis testing is one of the most important concepts in scientific studies. How is Casey Anthony’s trial and hypothesis testing in science related? Read on.

NSCA National Conference 2011 Review - Part 2

2011-07-31T21:22:+00:00

The National Strength & Conditioning Association (NSCA) 2011 National Conference was held in Las Vegas at the Paris Hotel. Here is the second part of my liittle review

NSCA National Conference 2011 Review - Part 1

2011-07-24T19:42:+00:00

The National Strength & Conditioning Association (NSCA) 2011 National Conference was held in Las Vegas at the Paris Hotel. Here is my liittle review

How To Read a Study - The Pyramid of Outcomes

2011-07-16T18:56:+00:00

The outcome measured in a study is probably the most important aspect of a study. So which outcomes are the most beneficial according to the pyramid?

Should I Take a Wide Grip or Close Grip for Lat Pulldowns?

2011-07-01T23:21:+00:00

Which grip is the optimal for developing your lat muscles? If you have thought about this before, then read the article.

The Fall of the Greatest Theory of Muscle Growth - Part 2

2011-05-22T17:13:+00:00

A recent study concludes that acute increase in hormones can help increase muscle growth and strength. Does it?

Pain Is In Your Brain

2011-05-17T22:07:+00:00

Pain is in your brain. If you are still not convinced, check this out.

The Biggest Loser Show Review

2011-05-14T13:24:+00:00

The Biggest Loser show is a weight-loss contest show which has become extremely popular all over the world.What can we learn from this show about weight loss?

The ‘Train Low, Compete High’ Protocol for Endurance Training

2011-04-30T02:51:+00:00

This is a revolutionary concept in endurance training which might change the way we train forever.

Scans for Low Back Pain: Good or Bad

2011-04-19T12:14:+00:00

This is such a relevant post because almost all of us will have some low back pain in our life.

NSCA Personal Trainer’s Conference 2011 Part 2

2011-04-17T12:36:+00:00

Here is the Part 2 of my review of the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) Personal Trainer’s conference review.

NSCA Personal Trainer’s Conference 2011

2011-04-09T17:05:+00:00

Here is the Part 1 of my review of the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) Personal Trainer’s conference review.

A Revolution in the Understanding of Pain and Treatment of Pain

2011-03-28T23:21:+00:00

This is an article I wrote for another website. This is will change the way you look at your pain forever!

Detox Diets and Cleansing Diets: Do They Work?

2011-03-14T12:47:+00:00

Detox and cleansing diets claims to work by getting rid of toxins in your body.Do we really need to detox once in a while?

What is Autoregulatory Training?

2011-03-09T13:39:+00:00

What is autoregulatory training? Is it the same as instinctive training and how can you apply it?

No Arms, No Legs? No Worries

2011-03-05T14:51:+00:00

If you think you are weak, fat, skinny, ugly, unfortunate, and all the negative things you can think about you and your life, this short video is just for you.

David Goggins: The Man Who Can Run

2011-03-04T00:46:+00:00

You think your workout is hard? Here is an inspirational video about David Goggins. He wakes up at 3.00 am, runs 25 miles, and bikes 25 miles back and forth to work.

How To Make Fitness Goals and Achieve Them

2011-02-28T22:42:+00:00

Do you make fitness or weight loss goals. Most people do it the wrong way. So what is the right way of making fitness goals & achieving them?

What is the Placebo Effect?

2011-02-23T02:28:+00:00

We all heard about the placebo effect. Here is a nice little video explaining what it is and what it can do for you.

Making A Strength/Size Routine

2011-02-20T20:23:+00:00

In this article series, Casey Butt talks about the basics of program design for drug-free trainees. A must read if you are into lifting.

What’s My Genetic Muscular Potential?

2011-02-20T18:37:+00:00

This is an article written by Lyle Mcdonald about how much muscle you can gain realistically. Most folks have no clue what is realistic in terms of muscle growth.

Does Nitric Oxide (NO) Supplements work?

2011-02-08T12:31:+00:00

Nitric oxide supplements are extremely popular pre-workout supplements. But does it work?

Does the Shake Weight Work?

2011-01-31T13:09:+00:00

The shake weight ads seems to be everywhere these days. Does it work and does it have any risks?