In my last article I presented the scientific research pertaining to the metabolic state of ketosis. While in the state of ketosis we come to realize that it is the optimal metabolic state to activate the breakdown of dietary/stored fat. This is one of the greatest benefits of dieting while using the Ketogenic bodybuilding dieting route. Read the rest of this entry »
Every bodybuilder wants to gain muscle and lose fat. Unfortunately, in their zeal to get big many bodybuilders overeat and end up big alright, big and fat. Some bodybuilders seem to go from training for a bodybuilding contest to training for an eating contest once their season is over. Obviously, this is not a recipe for success. If you really want to win your next show, the time to do it is in the offseason. Read the rest of this entry »
Leucine is not the most common word thrown around to beginners in fitness and bodybuilding. If you ask anyone what l-leucine is, you can bet that they will not be familiar with it. This is where we come into play to explain this “anabolic trigger.” Protein synthesis is a term you may see often when you read articles dealing with building muscle. But what is it? Quite simply, it is the synthesis of new skeletal muscle proteins. Read the rest of this entry »
A perennial question, argument and debate in the field of nutrition has to do with how many carbohydrates people should be eating. While the nutritional mainstream is still more or less advocating a large amount of daily carbohydrate (with fat being blamed for the health problems of the modern world), groups often considered Read the rest of this entry »
The issue of meal frequency for muscle mass gains would seem to be pretty well decided, right? Bodybuilders have been pushing for 6 (or more) meals per day spread out every 2.5-3 hours for decades and this is taken as an almost de-facto requirement for success in terms of optimal mass gains. Read the rest of this entry »
“Coach Hale why are you so skeptical?” “Why do you have such a negative view of the fitness industry?” “You are so cynical.” I hear these types of questions and statements on a weekly basis. Read the rest of this entry »
Maintaining a state of optimal health is essential if you want to build a better body. If the natural balance of health within the body is thrown off, your fat loss efforts will suffer. Nutrition for fat loss, fitness, and health all go hand in hand. Read the rest of this entry »
Here at Fit Universe, our goal is to provide you with the best information possible in order to reach your goals. Layne Norton, a professional bodybuilder with the IFPA and NGA organizations, is one of the most respected natural bodybuilders not only for his achievements and physique, but his knowledge on nutrition and training. Read the rest of this entry »
