Growth hormone may rise 300 percent with exercise: Acute increases also occur in cortisol, adrenaline, and noradrenaline
The figure below (click to enlarge) is from the outstanding book Physiology of sport and exercise , by Jack H. Wilmore, Davi…
glycogen depletion
The amounts of water, carbohydrates, fat, and protein lost during a 30-day fast
When it comes to losing fat and maintaining muscle, at the same time, there are no shortcuts. The process generally has to b…
How much dietary protein can you store in muscle? About 15 g/d if you are a gifted bodybuilder
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 combin…
Slow versus slow-brisk walking: Effects on type 2 diabetics
I am not a big fan of reviewing new studies published in refereed journals, particularly those that make it to the news. I…
Doing crossfit and looking like a bodybuilder?
Top crossfit athletes like Annie Thorisdottir and Rich Froning Jr. (pictured below; photos from Crossfitthestables.com and …
Book review: Biology for Bodybuilders
The photos below show Doug Miller and his wife, Stephanie Miller. Doug is one of the most successful natural bodybuilders in…
Strength training plus fasting regularly, and becoming diabetic!? No, it is just compensatory adaptation at work
One common outcome of doing glycogen-depleting exercise (e.g., strength training, sprinting) in combination with intermitten…
Do you lose muscle if you lift weights after a 24-hour fast? Probably not if you do that regularly
Compensatory adaptation (CA) is an idea that is useful in the understanding of how the body reacts to inputs like dietary i…
Growth hormone, insulin resistance, body fat accumulation, and glycogen depletion: Making sense of a mysterious hormone replacement therapy outcome
Hormone replacement therapies are prescribed in some cases, for medical reasons. They usually carry some risks. The risks co…
Exercise and blood glucose levels: Insulin and glucose responses to exercise
The notion that exercise reduces blood glucose levels is widespread. That notion is largely incorrect. Exercise appears to h…
Fructose in fruits may be good for you, especially if you are low in glycogen
Excessive dietary fructose has been shown to cause an unhealthy elevation in serum triglycerides. This and other related fac…
Body fat and disease: How much body fat can I lose in one day?
Body fat is not an inert deposit of energy. It can be seen as a distributed endocrine organ. Body fat cells, or adipocytes, …
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