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New Research: The Effects of Long-Term Collagen Supplementation on Training Recovery

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

2024-04-13T15:51:37+00:00January 29th, 2024|Articles|0 Comments

Solving the Protein Puzzle: Decoding Protein Needs During Your Fat Loss Journey

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

2023-12-18T16:56:37+00:00December 18th, 2023|Articles|0 Comments

Plant vs Meat Meals – What is Better For More Muscle?

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

2023-12-07T15:43:02+00:00December 4th, 2023|Articles|0 Comments

Lift Weights Like Will Ramos Slays Vocals

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

2024-02-20T20:40:54+00:00September 4th, 2023|Articles|0 Comments

Sippin’ and Synthesizin’: Barflies and Protein Pioneers

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

2023-07-12T19:04:01+00:00July 12th, 2023|Articles|0 Comments

Does what you eat affect what you burn? (New research)

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

2023-04-21T18:54:15+00:00April 21st, 2023|Articles|0 Comments

3 Lifting and life lessons from Bud Grant (RIP)

Long time coach of the MN Vikings, Bud Grant recently passed away. He was 95 years old. I grew up watching him coach outside in the frigid Minna-snow-da winters. For those who are not football fans (and this does have some important fitness lessons), Bud Grant was a legendary former football coach who was

2023-04-20T20:42:51+00:00April 20th, 2023|Articles|0 Comments

Got Cheese? New research on muscle growth

I'm excited to share with you the results of a recent study (1) published in the Journal of Nutrition. The study aimed to investigate the effects of cheese ingestion on muscle protein synthesis rates - the process of stuffing amino acids into muscle to make it bigger and stronger. This study was done in

2023-04-20T20:39:09+00:00April 20th, 2023|Articles|0 Comments
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