Feeling Weaker on a Cut: Understanding the Causes and Strategies to Maintain Strength
It is normal to experience a reduction in strength and performance during a caloric deficit ("cut") due to reduced energy availability, alte...
By Hart
Category: Fitness & Nutrition
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Bodybuilding Nutrition: Why They Eat 'So Little' and How It Works
Bodybuilders' perceived low food intake primarily occurs during the cutting phase, where they strategically create a caloric deficit with high protein...
By Alex
Bodybuilders and Pizza: Nutritional Benefits, Strategic Indulgence, and Psychological Impact
Bodybuilders like pizza for its high-calorie, nutrient-dense profile, which supports energy and recovery, and for its significant psychological benefi...
By Alex
Body Fat Measurement: The Pinch Method (Skinfold Calipers), How It Works, and Its Accuracy
The pinch method, or skinfold caliper measurement, is a practical, non-invasive technique that estimates body fat percentage by measuring subcutaneous...
By Alex
Body Analyzer: How it Works, What it Measures, and Benefits
A body analyzer is a device designed to estimate various components of body composition beyond just total body weight, providing insights into metrics...
By Alex
Pilates & Protein Shakes: Optimal Timing for Recovery and Performance
For most Pilates practitioners, consuming a protein shake after the session is generally more practical and beneficial for recovery and muscle protein...
By Hart
Fasting and VO2 Max: Understanding Its Impact on Aerobic Performance and Training
Current scientific evidence indicates that fasting, in isolation, does not significantly improve VO2 max; instead, consistent, progressive, and approp...
By Hart
Cardio After Protein: Timing, Benefits, and Considerations for Performance and Recovery
Yes, consuming protein before or after cardio is beneficial for performance, recovery, and muscle preservation, provided timing, amount, and individua...
By Jordan
Body Types: Understanding Somatotypes, Characteristics, and Identification Methods
You can check your body type by observing your general physical build, bone structure, and how your body typically stores fat and builds muscle, often...
By Hart
