Today, in the grand tradition of packing for an expedition into the great unknown - or just the local gym; as fate would have it - I find myself assembling a survival kit worthy of a great journey. Among the essentials, nestled between the protein powder and creatine, is a packet of LMNT. You
A new revelation about protein just dropped in the journal Cell (1). Let’s dig into it. People always say, “The body can only use 30 grams of protein at once!” Is that true? Well, imagine eating a 16-ounce steak. If you can only use 30 grams of protein at once, you’ll find steak-shaped deposits in
Picture this – you're out there, pushing your body to the limits, and the aftermath leaves you feeling like you've been through the wringer. Well, here's some groundbreaking news. We've got some real-deal science showing that gulping down those collagen peptides for a short while can do wonders for your muscle recovery after you've
In the twisted labyrinth of physique alchemy, where the quest for muscle and strength mirrors a never-ending odyssey, chronic studies with dietary protein emerge as the sacred scrolls of enlightenment. For those seeking to sculpt sinewy masterpieces out of their mortal vessels, the journey extends far beyond the fleeting euphoria of acute experiments. Chronic
The nerds are back at it in the lab looking a the difference this time in a cool study (1) from Dr Luke van Loon’s lab where they compared a vegan meal to a meat based meal and its effect on nerdy measure like MPS aka muscle protein synthetic response. In this brand new
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As you know, not only I am a lover to black coffee, dark beer, lifting odd objects, kiteboarding and reading research for fun, I am a huge metal music fan. One of my new fave bands is Lorna Shore, featuring vocalist Will Ramos. The first time I heard them, I honestly couldn't get into
I was super stoked to see the industrial band Skinny Puppy while I was in Denver. Wow! What an amazing live show! The performance was on point from the theatrics to the vocals to the overall sound. Loved it! On the way home it made me think about 2 huge fitness tactics based on the
It has been an absolute whirlwind of madness around these parts with all the crazy-a$$ traveling, but I freaking love it. Most days I have to pinch myself to make sure it is not a dream. As you damn well know, last week I hopped on the flying germ tube from Costa Rica and
Hola! from South Padre TX where I scored an epic sunset kiteboarding session last night and the wonderful wifey Jodie was up riding for a long way on the board during her lesson with Captain Rob. Before I hit the kiteboard evening session, I was so focused on getting stuff done here that I
