Author: Troy Theodosiou
Contrary to popular belief, it is possible to get shredded naturally!
Getting shredded naturally isn’t an easy task as it requires consistent effort and plenty of sacrifices. You will need to mentally prepare yourself for a challenging journey that will include a few frustrations along the way.
Anyone who tells you that you can […]
Author: Troy Theodosiou
Metabolism: Converting food into energy
Metabolism is the process by which your body converts what you eat and drink into energy. During this complex biochemical process, calories in food and beverages are combined with oxygen to release the energy your body needs to function.
To understand metabolic adaptation, it is first important to understand […]
Author: Troy Theodosiou
A juice cleanse is a type of diet that involves consuming only juices from vegetables and fruits in an attempt to lose weight and detoxify the body. As these cleanses are restrictive in terms of food groups and calories, many people are sceptical about their possible benefits.
Juice cleanses usually involve consuming only […]
Author: Troy Theodosiou
Performing “cardio” too frequently, too intensely or for too long can certainly prevent you from gaining muscle from your strength training workouts. A bodybuilder wanting to pack on muscle will not achieve optimal training results when half of his or her workouts consist of excessive cardio training. Just as a marathon runner […]
Author: Troy Theodosiou
Bulking and cutting are two very different things that are done mostly by bodybuilders and athletes. They tend to bulk up to put on muscle and then cut down, usually before a competition.
A person would “bulk” when their primary goal is to build muscle.
Bulking does not mean eat whatever you like because […]
Author: Troy Theodosiou
A common misconception about fasting is that if you fast for an extended period of time, you might as well kiss your gains goodbye. However, that is not necessarily true. In fact, there are numerous studies to prove otherwise.
Among the medical community, there might not be a ton of research on the […]
Author: Troy Theodosiou
Research shows that 90% of diets fail, with most re-gaining the weight (and even more!) over a 5 year period. While there are lots of variable reasons why diets fail, one of the most important issues is constant hunger. Of course, when it comes to fat loss, one of the most basic […]
Author: Troy Theodosiou
No disrespect to cardio, but if you want to blast fat, get in shape, and rock everything that comes your way, strength training is where it’s at!
Strength training, also known as weight or resistance training is a physical activity designed to improve muscular fitness by exercising a specific muscle or muscle group […]
Author: Troy Theodosiou
To lose weight, most health professionals recommend diet and exercise. This combination has been shown to help you lose weight and maintain your weight loss long-term. But you don’t necessarily have to hit the gym as your form of daily exercise.
Eat mostly lean protein, fruits and vegetables. Studies show that one of […]
Author: Troy Theodosiou
Most studies show that muscle loss doesn’t begin until after two or three weeks of complete detraining. That means no weightlifting or formal exercise of any kind.
It is important to note that these studies may have overestimated muscle loss because of the tools they used to measure body composition.
More often than not, […]
