In the past, you accomplished so much before lunch. You woke up early and just started going. Nowadays, though, it might be harder to do anything. You may feel lethargic, have trouble concentrating and simply feel down. If that's the case, you could be experiencing deficiencies in the vitamin B-12. This nutrient has multiple functions… Continue reading 4 Things To Know About Vitamin B-12
Category: Nutrition
Tony Sansone’s Weight Gain Diet
Born at the turn of the twentieth-century, Tony Sansone is perhaps one of the most famous physical culturists never to turn his hand to bodybuilding. Nevertheless his influence on bodybuilders and those seeking to get in shape was remarkable. Training under both Bernarr McFadden and Charles Atlas, Sansone developed one of the most sought after… Continue reading Tony Sansone’s Weight Gain Diet
C.F. Langworthy, ‘Dietary Study of Sandow, The Strong Man.’
One of the things which always fascinated me is the diets of those early physical culturists of the late nineteenth and early twentieth century. At a time when gym culture was in its infancy, these men and women experimented with their training, their diet, and their mindsets to achieve maximum results. For some, like the… Continue reading C.F. Langworthy, ‘Dietary Study of Sandow, The Strong Man.’
Guest Post: The History of Intermittent Fasting
Among many kinds, intermittent fasting (IF) has proven to be an effective approach to maintain and improve a healthy lifestyle. Fasting can be done to lose weight, detoxify the body, or for religious reasons. Scientifically, there has been a large amount of research that supports health benefits driven by fasting. Even though it has been… Continue reading Guest Post: The History of Intermittent Fasting
Before the Carnivore Diet? Rheo H. Blair’s Meat and Water Diet (1960s)
The Carnivore Diet - the practice of solely consuming meat products - has grown exponentially in the past few years. As someone who has experimented with a range of diets, everything from all fruit to raw meat, it's remarkable to see an all meat diet gain traction for the lifting community and the general populace.… Continue reading Before the Carnivore Diet? Rheo H. Blair’s Meat and Water Diet (1960s)
Chris Dickerson’s Training Philosophy (1981)
It's difficult to elaborate on my bodybuilding philosophy. Bodybuilding has become such an integral part of my life that it's almost impossible for me to identify where the bodybuilding stops and the rest of my life starts. I think it's important initially to understand that bodybuilding is my life, and it has been my life… Continue reading Chris Dickerson’s Training Philosophy (1981)
MIKE MENTZER, ‘The Essential Nutrients’, HEAVY DUTY NUTRITION (1993), 11-14.
In order to maintain health and provide for optimal growth, our bodies require more than 40 different nutrients. These various nutrients can be found in the six primary food components: water, protein, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins and minerals. WATER: Whether or not you believe live began in the sea, the fact remains that life exists in… Continue reading MIKE MENTZER, ‘The Essential Nutrients’, HEAVY DUTY NUTRITION (1993), 11-14.
A History of Pre-Workout Supplements
Situated halfway between the gym and the nightclub, pre-workout supplements have taken on a remarkable popularity amongst gym goers in recent years. Labelled with 'hardcore' names such as 'Anarchy', 'Mr. Hyde' or 'Rage', the pre-workout supplement has become a staple amongst portions of the lifting community. Indeed, one may be forgiven for thinking that bodybuilders,… Continue reading A History of Pre-Workout Supplements
Eat like a Saxon!
Those acquainted with the history of Physical Culture will no doubt recall the Saxon brothers, a travelling troupe of German strongmen who performed at the turn of the twentieth century. Blessed with remarkable physiques, the trio's mighty strength was undoubtedly aided by their healthy appetite for food and drink. In fact, as today's brief post… Continue reading Eat like a Saxon!
The History of the Big Gulp
In the 1970s the average can of soda weighed about six ounces. Nowadays you can buy one weighing 32 ounces or more from 7-11s and other convenience stores. The reason for this dramatic increase can be traced in part back to the history of the ‘Big Gulp’, 7-11s iconic colossal drink. Today we look at… Continue reading The History of the Big Gulp