Author: Adam Ibrahim

Introduction

Once upon a time, my girlfriend packed protein bars in her purse when we went out for the day. Funny thing was, they weren’t for her. They were for me. She did this because she knew if I didn’t eat protein every few hours, the hangry, Adam would come out. I […]

Author: Adam Ibrahim

Introduction

As far back as Lebron’s hair line, people have been promoting the idea that low reps (1-6 reps) were ideal for gaining strength, moderate reps (8-12 reps) were best building muscle, and high reps (12+ reps) were best for building endurance.  So, let’s ask ourselves the million-dollar question before diving into the […]

Author: Troy Theodosiou

Water fasting is a type of fast that restricts everything except water. It has become more popular in recent years as a quick way to lose weight.

That said, human studies on water fasting are very limited. Moreover, it comes with many health risks and is not suitable for everyone.

Most water fasts last […]

Author: Troy Theodosiou

It’s very common to feel like you’re not losing weight fast enough, despite faithfully sticking to your diet. However, the number on the scale is only one measure of weight change. Weight is influenced by several things, including fluid fluctuations and how much food remains in your system.

Weight can fluctuate by up […]

Author: Troy Theodosiou

Maintaining a low level of body fat involves your overall body composition; that is, not only how much adipose tissue you carry but also your proportion of lean body mass to it. You can maintain or make adjustments to your body composition through both diet and exercise. The key is finding a […]

Author: Troy Theodosiou

Breakfast has long been deemed the most important meal of the day.

What we eat and drink after waking up has been shown to have a big impact on our cognitive performance, mood, and energy levels throughout the day.

A big breakfast can help satisfy your hunger and keep you feeling full for the […]

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 […]