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Can Keto Work For Bodybuilders? Let’s Discuss The Pros & Cons

Erik Bowitz — Thu, 19 Jan 2023 22:47:07 +0000

The keto diet is a low-carb, high-fat diet that has become increasingly popular in recent years. It’s based on the idea that by reducing carbohydrate intake and increasing fat intake, the body will enter a state of ketosis which burns fat for energy instead of carbohydrates. Bodybuilding is a trendy sport, with millions of people around the world engaging in the activity. Bodybuilding aims to build muscle, reduce fat, and improve overall body composition. As such, bodybuilders must pay attention to their diet to achieve the desired results. Recently, the ketogenic diet has become increasingly popular with bodybuilders, as it

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How to Lose Weight & Keep it Off: Best Methods Explained

Erik Bowitz — Sat, 25 Jun 2022 23:38:03 +0000

Do you want to lose weight? Losing excess fat is not easy but be happy to know that you’re not alone in this endeavor. The Obesity Epidemic in the United States report states obesity and being overweight are affecting over a third of the world population. While obesity is a complex disease caused by many factors, it is surprisingly preventable. There are several methods for burning fat and losing weight but not all ways are made equal. To lose fat effectively and keep your weight low, then read our tips on how to achieve these in healthy and sustainable ways.

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Why Bodybuilders NEED Cardio: The Unpleasant Truth

Erik Bowitz — Mon, 02 May 2022 16:33:46 +0000

For the longest time, cardio was practically a bad word for bodybuilders. You would find any bodybuilder worth his salt, hitting the weights and focusing their efforts on strength training. Cardio was strictly for people who wanted to burn fat and lose weight. Over the last few years, though, this thinking has changed drastically. This is because more and more bodybuilders have had their eyes opened to the possibilities of cardio. All the best “Train With Kai Greene” videos feature him starting out all of his workouts with a cardio warm-up session. Many other big name Youtube fitness bloggers can

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8 Awesome Health Benefits of Cycling for Athletes

Erik Bowitz — Fri, 08 Jan 2021 19:55:37 +0000

Cycling is an amazing way to get from point A to point B and get your daily exercise at the same time, which is key if you understand the important role cardio plays in sculpting a physique of the gods. Providing your weekly dose of cardio and inspiring you to move, a bike can be an excellent investment. That’s especially true if the streets of your town are bike-friendly and you have a place where you can safely lock it up. Heck, if you don’t live too far from your local gym or fitness center you can try biking there

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Running to Get Cut: How to Jog Safely

Ben — Mon, 01 Jun 2020 17:48:24 +0000

There is a popular preconception that you want to build big muscles running, which is not an exercise you should include in your workout plan. Muscle loss is a big concern for bodybuilders, but another one is the risk of injury. Can it be safe for a person who carries 10, 20, or 30 extra pounds in muscle to run, knowing that running puts a lot of pressure on the knees and joints? The answer is yes. Running as a bodybuilder can be both safe and beneficial for long-term goals, but only when done right. How to Not Lose Muscle

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A Bodybuilder's Guide to Tanning: Sculpting Golden Physiques

Ben — Wed, 06 May 2020 02:21:53 +0000

Tanning. A much controversial yet fundamentally natural part of being a living organism on a plant that revolves around a burning ball of gas. It’s omnipresence kicks off our days and let’s us know when it’s time to get some rest. The sun generates massive amounts of energy, drives our ecosystem, and ultimately, more pertinent to this blog, can create a golden skin tone that not only accentuates muscle definition but also easily increases the aesthetic quality of a bodybuilders physique 2x. Tan vs pale is a no-brainer contest, but there are also important variables to take into consideration when

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Get Ripped: How to Speed Up the Shredding Process Naturally

Erik Bowitz — Tue, 02 Apr 2019 21:57:58 +0000

So, you’ve decided to get lean – burn fat and get ripped, if possible, yesterday. Whether this is your first time trying something like this or you’ve been there before but fallen off track, you’re probably familiar with the basics of shredding: eat the right diet, watch your macronutrient ratio, drink plenty of water, rely on the right supplements, and, of course, get the right workout plan. We’re not here to walk you through the basics. The issue for everyone is in the process, which takes so much dedication and effort. In this post, we’re going to take a look

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An In-Depth Guide To Making Gains While Burning Fat

Erik Bowitz — Thu, 26 Apr 2018 03:21:58 +0000

Getting huge but staying shredded: it is a rubiks cube of a puzzle that has perplexed the bodybuilder for millenia. The problem with getting huge but also being shredded comes down to the natural way in which our bodies work; to be anabolic and build muscle the body needs more calories than it burns to add this extra mass. To be shredded requires burning of fat, which requires you forcing your body to use stored fat for energy, which means being in a caloric deficit. Gaining muscle in a caloric deficit is impossible and losing fat in a caloric surplus

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The Most Over-Hyped Supplement Or The Holy Grail of Bodybuilding?

Erik Bowitz — Wed, 05 Oct 2016 03:17:51 +0000

So you’re looking to step up your bodybuilding game. Maybe you’re on a bulk and want to keep that anabolic state steam rolling throughout the day. Maybe you’re on a cut and want to avoid muscle catabolism. Either way adding BCAAs to your stack can be a cost effective way to keep making gains progress. Outside of creatine the supplement that gets talked about the most are BCAAs. Anything spoken in abbreviation form can sound scary but these are actually some of the most basic and safe building blocks of protein synthesis and worth checking out if you are serious

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