The figure below (click to enlarge) is from the outstanding book Physiology of sport and exercise , by Jack H. Wilmore,…

When it comes to losing fat and maintaining muscle, at the same time, there are no shortcuts. The process generally has…

Let us say you are one of the gifted few who are able to put on 1 lb of pure muscle per month, or 12 lbs per year, by c…

I am not a big fan of reviewing new studies published in refereed journals, particularly those that make it to the ne…

Top crossfit athletes like Annie Thorisdottir and Rich Froning Jr. (pictured below; photos from Crossfitthestables.com…

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