The BCAA are well known to bodybuilding practitioners. This acronym comes from the English "Branced Chain Amino Acids" and is translated by "branched amino acids". BCAAs are the combination of 3 essential amino acids that the body cannot synthesize: leucine, isoleucine and valine. They must be...
Fat burners: effective or not? When you want to lose some weight, fat burners are an option that people often turn to. Do these food supplements promote weight loss? There are many of them on the market, but are they really effective? We talk about it in...
Dextrose is a much-appreciated substance for body-builders and endurance athletes looking to improve their performance. Thanks to its high glycemic index, this simple sugar is able to provide energy very quickly during exercise. It also improves recovery after training. But is it really good for your health? Let's take a look...
When a bodybuilder or fitness enthusiast undertakes a weight loss program, a dietary rebalancing, or a diet, it is essential for him to know his body fat percentage. If the body mass index remains the most studied indicator by health professionals, the body fat rate should not be used as a guide...
Also known as the Flexible Diet, Macro Count or IIFYM (If It Fits Your Macros). I have been using the IIFYM diet for over 5 years now and I use it to prepare for IFBB Pro Men's Physique competitions. In my entire weight training career, I have been able to...
Dry weight training allows you to lose body fat without losing the muscle mass you gained during weight gain. For this, its principle is simple: like any diet to lose weight, or lose fat, it is based on the caloric deficit. But force is...
Using the Glycemic Index in Bodybuilding Without a doubt, the Glycemic Index (abbreviated as GI) is the best tool in the bodybuilding community for monitoring and analyzing all aspects of your diet. This index replaces the erroneous notion of slow sugars and fast sugars with a more precise definition of the...
Do you really know the ketogenic diet? You've probably already heard of the ketogenic diet, also known as the keto diet. But do you really know how it is practiced and implemented? Do you know its possible benefits or dangers for your health? Don't worry...
Nutrient-rich food, peanut butter, also called peanut puree, is interesting to complete the diet of athletes. It has many health benefits for all bodybuilding and fitness enthusiasts. It is true that some people avoid it because of its high calorie content. However, in...
What better way to start the day than with a good protein breakfast! Have you ever tried the bowlcake? After the pancakes, seen and seen again, here is an original recipe to make. It's quick to make, in less than 5 minutes, it's a small puffed cake cooked in a bowl in the microwave which makes it easy to eat.
Adopt an anti-inflammatory diet Recent studies tend to show that high levels of inflammation are at the origin of many chronic diseases. Chronically high levels of inflammation in the body could be the cause of cancers, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, osteoarthritis and rheumatism, but also gastrointestinal problems and many others. This can make...
The mass gain is a fundamental stage well known to the followers of the bodybuilding. No more improvisation. To achieve this, there are rules to follow. You need rigor to sculpt your body and diligence to achieve your goals. In this article, you'll learn how to determine the right time to exercise.
There are many myths surrounding the worlds of bodybuilding and nutrition. Here's one I've been meaning to address for a long time: eating carbohydrates at night will make you fat. It's a widely-held belief among bodybuilders, so much so that some forbid themselves to eat foods containing sugars after 6 p.m. in order to avoid...
Intermittent fasting has become increasingly popular in recent years among people who are looking to lose weight and fat. Among them, some are trying to build muscle mass and optimize their body composition. This diet consists of purifying one's body by depriving it of food for periods of several hours.
We regularly hear about food supplements in bodybuilding or in the field of fitness. However, due to lack of information, many people associate them with doping. In this article, I propose to clarify things by explaining what food supplements are really, what they are used for, how to choose them and how to use them.
You've probably already heard of muscle drying, it is a practice well known to bodybuilding enthusiasts. In fact, muscle drying is a type of diet or program that allows you to lose fat mass, generally accompanied by weight loss, while maintaining maximum muscle mass. How does it work?
Get out of the kitchen for a while during the holiday season and enjoy the smart way to stay fit without gaining extra pounds. The holiday season is often synonymous with joy, sharing and hearty family meals. Tempting times:...
