Hey guys,

Just wanted to spark up some discussion on the infamous 1,4 AD.   Did you now it's illegal now?
Here take a look at my article about it.

http://www.androcycle.com/14-ad/

[cross-posting to gymrats and advancedfitness]

The Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition (JISSN) recently granted free access to some interesting articles. Some folks like to be spoon-fed nutritional information; others like to learn on their own. This is for the latter group.

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I thought these recent findings on melatonin supplementation and resistance exercise might be interesting, particularly with regard to the effect on GH and IGF-1. Since I am a 'night owl' who prefers to train late in the evening, I think I'll try this. I would not recommend it for 'early birds', since it might throw off their circadian rhythms.

Aside from the well-established link between ingestion of leucine and mTOR signaling of muscle protein synthesis, there may be some other benefits to adding several grams of leucine powder to one's post-training protein drink:These data suggest that leucine and nifedipine promote energy partitioning from adipocytes to muscle cells, resulting in ( Read more... )

Currently I don't train my agonist and antagonist muscles on the same day. Starting with compound and finishing with isolated, I find this to be the most logical way to work the body ( Read more... )

Today was a beautiful morning after my night shift. It is about 20C outside and sunny. I decided to walk home which is about 8.5 Km (really 8.4875 Km) from my work at a brisk 4.8 Km per hour taking almost exactly 1 hour 45 minutes carry a backpack that is easily 10 Kg stuffed with laptop, clothes and other things on my back. Counting the inertia of ( Read more... )

I have until July to get close to my goal. I need some help/advice/comments/whatever.

Goal: For a convention I'm going to, I need to build up a lot more muscle than I have. Well, not a lot, but just more. Arms, back, abs, leg muscles..all-over muscle gain. Soo..here is what I have ( Read more... )

I'm looking for a strength training regimen specifically focused on athleticism, retaining flexibility, and adding power and speed without adding too much bulk. Specifically I'm a striking based martial artist and I'm looking for exercises that will help me enhance how hard and fast I can hit as well as upping my general level of athleticism ( Read more... )

how can i slim down my thighs without adding bulk? any advice and ideas and moves would be greatly appreciated. i used to have great thighs when i was walking 30+ miles a week. but i live in a dangerous area and can't walk like i used to. so throw those ideas at me! thanks!!!

Hi all. Resident PT askig for some advice. I've got increasingly tight hamstrings, so much so I cant straighten my left leg properly sometimes. They are having a really detrimental effect on my rowing technique. Ditto tight calves ( Read more... )