In bodybuilding, a cut results in a specific low-calorie diet, intended to eliminate as much fat as possible while keeping the maximum amount of muscles. Widely used by bodybuilders preparing for a competition, this is a period in which the athlete will have to follow a precise diet. What is a dryer? This step is …
Bodybuilding and fitness
How not to lose your muscles?
During confinement, all travel is prohibited except for urgent and vital needs such as going shopping for eat. It is therefore no longer possible to go to the gym or even run outdoors more than 1km from home. Many athletes therefore wonder how not to lose muscle mass during this difficult period. To do this, …
The whole truth about alcohol and bodybuilding
In this article, we’ll take a look at the effects of alcohol on bodybuilding. For some, alcohol is something cultural like drinking wine or beer; but this consumption can also be festive and that is why more and more young people are drinking for intoxication. Fortunately, the effects of alcohol on muscle gain are directly …
Can whey replace a meal?
Whey is a dietary supplement made up only of protein and amino acids. Very popular and used by bodybuilders, it can participate in the maintenance and development of muscle mass (1). By its composition, it is often low in calories, carbohydrates and fats, and even more particularly if you opt for a whey isolate. Replacing …
Should we take a pre-workout before each workout?
A pre-workout or often called a muscle building booster is an all-in-one formula, composed mainly of stimulating ingredients for allow you to increase your energy to support intense and lasting efforts. What is a pre-workout? As its name suggests, it is a product that is consumed before a workout to avoid the risk of fatigue …
Whey and mass gain
Whey protein was a huge hit with bodybuilders in the late 90s. Laboratories and manufacturers food supplements and supplements have taken advantage of this enthusiasm to develop this market. Different types of whey protein then appeared The different types of Whey for weight gain Whey concentrates Whey isolate CFM or “Cross-Flow Microfiltration” Hydrolyzed whey Opting …
What is the difference between whey and protein?
On the market, there are different sources of protein which are protein powder like whey but also protein in solid form that we find in our food: meat, fish, eggs or even vegetable proteins for example. Based on scientific studies, it has been proven that protein can help maintain and develop muscle mass (1). We …
Does whey cause acne?
Some practitioners may notice the appearance of acne on the face and body after consuming food supplements and mainly skin whey. However, we do not all react the same and everyone has their own sensitivity and reaction to taking whey. To try to understand this phenomenon, we are going to focus on the causes that …
Foods rich in creatine
Creatine, commonly known as creatine monohydrate in sports nutrition, is an oligopeptide with 3 amino acids of glycine, arginine and methionine. It has the formula C4H9N3O2 and its molar mass is 131.133 g / mol. For biochemists, it is presented as a nitrogen derivative found in the body within skeletal muscles and in the brain. …
What to eat before strength training?
A question often comes up among bodybuilders: “What should you eat before a workout?” “Everyone is looking for the perfect meal or snack to consume before a session to have maximum energy. Nutrition is therefore very important in the practice of a sports activity since it is considered as the fuel of the body and …