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IS VEGETARIANISM COMPATIBLE WITH WEIGHTLIFTING?

    Vegetarianism has been getting increasingly popular for the previous few years. In this article I’m intended to explain the types of vegetarian diets and their suitability for weightlifters.     Vegetarianism (including veganism) has been getting increasingly popular for the previous few years. Everyone has their own reasons...

Tags: Nutrition - Updated on September 28, 2021

How to lose fat and keep your muscles

    Almost every weightlifter dreams about reducing his fat and keeping his muscles intact or even gaining more of them. But can you practically lose your fat without losing an ounce of your muscles? It is possible, and further, I will tell you how to diminish your muscle losses...

Tags: Nutrition - Updated on September 14, 2021

WHEY PROTEIN VS CASEIN: WHICH IS MORE WEIGHTLIFTING-FRIENDLY?

    Many of you have tried both types of protein supplements, whey and casein. There is plenty of information about their characteristics, so the purpose of this article is to remind you of their main differences. I’ll also give a couple of recommendations!     Cow’s milk proteins  ...

Tags: Nutrition - Updated on August 31, 2021

MY STORY WITH A PEANUT BUTTER

  Recently I was asked a very interesting question - if I had to give up all products, but leave only one, what would I choose? For a long time, I did not hesitate and immediately named peanut butter.     Several years ago, I set myself a goal of...

Tags: Nutrition - Updated on August 10, 2021

Glutamine: an effective supplement or just waste of money?

          Before writing this article, I went to the online sports supplements store to read the entire list of promises that are listed in the description for glutamine. There I saw the following statements: Accelerates muscle recovery after training Maintains a positive nitrogen balance Enhances muscle mass...

Tags: Nutrition - Updated on July 21, 2021

LEG DAY NUTRITION

    I managed to stumble a couple of times upon some ridiculous articles describing specific leg day nutrition. Let me shed some light on this case – there are no special secret nutritional plans or food products that can somehow separately affect the growth of our legs, back or...

Tags: Nutrition - Updated on July 13, 2021

FRUITS FOR ATHLETES

    Fruit is an integral part of the food basket. There are 5 main food groups in total: grains, vegetables, protein foods, dairy products and fruits. Fruit is included in all modern nutritional guidelines, and for a reason. In this article, I'll explain why fruits are so good and...

Tags: Nutrition - Updated on June 22, 2021

POST-WORKOUT NUTRITION

    A late dinner helps you get your daily calories, protein, fat, and carbohydrates. I constantly focus on the fact that physically active people have quite high calorie requirements. And if you are a real weightlifter who trains regularly and intensively, then your energy needs can be very high:...

Tags: Nutrition - Updated on June 09, 2021

IS BREAKFAST THE MOST IMPORTANT MEAL?

    It is quite common to hear the categorical statement claiming that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Skipping breakfast will surely reduce your workout working capacity. But is this really so? I have my own view on this case, and I’m about to share it...

Tags: Nutrition - Updated on May 25, 2021

How much salt does a weightlifter need?

    Why do we need salt?     Table salt contains important electrolyte minerals – sodium and chloride. Experts write that sodium and chloride play an essential role in support of many vital processes.     Sodium and chloride functions:     - To conduct nerve impulses which is...

Tags: Nutrition - Updated on May 11, 2021