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4 Forgotten Muscle Building Carbs!
If you are looking to put on some serious muscle mass, you need to revamp your diet to see the best results. Good carbs are a must! Check out these 4 forgotten carb sources that will fuel your lean muscle gains and add variety to your diet!
Date Added: Jul 7, 2010 -
Hardcore Nutrition: High-Tech Nutrient Conversion
The body runs on a variety of fuels. It can convert certain nutrients into other fuel sources depending on need. Learn which nutrients the body can convert, and how it impacts your goals!
Date Added: Nov 19, 2012 -
Carbs At Night: Fat Loss Killer Or Imaginary Boogeyman?
Most fitness enthusiasts learn early on to treat late-night carbohydrates like a nightmare waiting to happen. But what does science—real science—have to say? The answer may surprise you.
Date Added: Sep 4, 2012 -
Ask The Macro Manager: What Should I Eat Before A Photo Shoot?
Peaking is a combination of art and science. To look your best on film, you need to make specific tweaks your diet. The Macro Manager has you covered!
Date Added: Apr 24, 2012 -
Ask The Ripped Dude: Consuming Carbs For Fat Loss—4 Tips
I've graced more than 28 magazine covers in the last 3 years. The global fitness industry has branded me 'The World's Most Ripped Fitness Model.'
Date Added: Feb 21, 2012 -
Drop The Fat, Hold The Carbs: 5 High-Energy Reasons To Keep Carbs In Your Diet!
Convinced that the low-carb life is the only way to lose fat? Think again!
Date Added: Oct 14, 2011 -
Ask The Macro Manager: Any Low-Carb Switches For High-Carb Foods?
I hold a degree in biochemistry from Hobart College and a doctorate in nutrition from Penn State. I'm a widely published writer and I'm here to answer your questions for free!
Date Added: Sep 14, 2011 -
The Refueling Factor: How Many Carbs Post-Workout?
It depends on your goals, and the answer may surprise you.
Date Added: Jun 29, 2011 -
Are Carbs Wrecking Your Body? Yes, Says One Well-Known Science Writer
Gary Taubes may go against the usual nutrition grain, but he has the argument to back it up.
Date Added: May 18, 2011 -
Ava Cowan: Naturally Driven | Foundations Of Success.
With her sites squarely set on the Olympia, Ava finds her network of support a key factor, with Gaspari Nutrition, Layne, and others her cornerstone to build from. Intimidating the competition doesn't hurt either. Not surprisingly she tracks he macronutrients like a hawk, utilizing online tools for logging and fine tuning. She adds that water manipulation is the key to muscle fullness going into a show.
Date Added: Oct 27, 2010 -
Top 5 Facts You Should Know About Carb Cycling And Fat Loss!
In today's fat loss diet arena, carb cycling is becoming more popular! Before you jump ahead with this superior nutrition plan, make sure you know the top 5 facts about carb cycling for fat loss.
Date Added: Oct 26, 2010 -
High Carbs And No Cardio? Transform Your Body In Just 12 Weeks! Phase 2.
In part 2 of Alex Stewart's High Carb, No Cardio Dieting Alex continues his program by providing you with a sample diet, supplement, and work out plan to get you moving towards your goals. Check it out!
Date Added: Oct 19, 2010 -
High Carbs And No Cardio? Transform Your Body In Just 12 Weeks!
In part 1 of Alex Stewart's High Carb, No Cardio Dieting Alex takes you through a sample diet, supplement, and work out plan to get you moving towards your goals. Check it out!
Date Added: Oct 18, 2010 -
How To Burn More Fat By Rotating Your Carb Intake!
If you want to lose body fat with good speed, it's not rocket science to assume you need a high enough calorie deficit, but that creates a problem. Here are some ways to keep your carbs and fat loss firing on all cylinders. Learn more.
Date Added: Jul 27, 2010 -
Bust Fat & Build Muscle: GI & GL Perfect Combination!
This is the power of the glycemic index and the glycemic load. The following bodybuilding diet program will be suited to those who find it too difficult a task to drop carbs to around 30 grams a day. Learn more.
Date Added: Jun 28, 2010 -
Comprehensive Study Of How Fast Carbohydrate Drink Empties From Stomach!
Two major factors regulating the rate of gastric emptying of nutrient-containing liquids are known to be the volume in the stomach and the energy density... Here's more on how the study was done, the results, and more.
Date Added: Jun 24, 2010 -
Learn How You Can Carb Cycle To Get Six-Pack Abs!
Low calorie diets will let you see some of the muscle, but it won't be enough. Here’s how carb cycling could get you six-pack abs. Find out how.
Date Added: Jun 7, 2010 -
12-Week Daily Bulking Trainer - Wednesday, Week 3: Choosing The Right Foods - Carbohydrate Sources!
Bodybuilding.com presents your 12-Week Daily Bulking Trainer! Day by day, we'll help you build lean mass and forge a ripped, defined physique. Today we'll be covering choosing the right carbohydrate sources.
Date Added: Apr 21, 2010 -
Video Tip Of The Week, #75: Bob Chick's Bulking Diet Tip!
IFBB Pro Bodybuilder Bob Cicherillo brings you this week's Video Tip Of The Week. When eating for mass gains, don't leave extra calories on the table by restricting carbs.
Date Added: Dec 22, 2009 -
Carbohydrate Typing: How To Use Carbs To Optimize Athlete Performance!
We know that for athletes to optimize their performance and be successful, they must consume efficient amounts of nutrients from carbohydrates... Here are a few facts and tips about carb loading, its importance, who benefits, and more.
Date Added: Nov 25, 2009 -
Carbohydrate Tricks Bring You Contest Day Perfection!
During peak week I use certain carb strategies to make sure an athlete is ready. Here's a look at the carb strategies I use to make sure everyone is ready to go on contest day. Learn more.
Date Added: Nov 13, 2009 -
The Four C's For Turbocharged MMA Performance!
Whether in the gym, the ring or the cage, you need maximum energy and conditioning to be successful. The good news - you have choices... Here's a closer look at some smart and simple choices, like carbs, for maximum performance!
Date Added: Nov 2, 2009 -
3 Reasons For Ditching Post-Workout Carbs & Their Implications!
Taking in carbohydrates in the post-workout period has long been seen as an essential component of your muscle-building regimen. As I research though, it seems that post-workout carbs will have no impact. Learn more.
Date Added: Sep 30, 2009 -
Cooking With Christina, Episode #9: Beef & Quinoa.
Christina whips up her signature dish using the unique grain quinoa along with lean ground beef, cilantro, cucumbers, and an exotic spice blend. Dieters rejoice, you can still have flavor while dicing up your abs!
Date Added: Aug 26, 2009 -
Video Tip Of The Week, #52: Corey St. Clair's Carb Source Tip
Idaho ASC Strongman champ Corey St. Clair brings you this week's Video Tip of the Week on using moderate glycemic carb sources to help fuel you up for your workouts.
Date Added: Jul 14, 2009 -
Confessions Of A Carbophobe: Carbohydrates For Muscle Growth!
If you've ever carb loaded, you'll know what a great feeling it is, and if you haven't, you'll never forget your first creatine loading experience. I must admit that I was actually a little giddy from this new experience. Here are my confessions:
Date Added: Jun 2, 2009 -
What Is The Simple, Straightforward Approach To Carb-Loading?
What is the simple, straightforward approach to carb-loading? Carb-loading is used for various athletic endeavors and bodybuilding... Here are must-have plans and tips on carb loading to success. Learn more!
Date Added: Feb 25, 2009 -
A Mind & Body Transformation Series For Extraordinary Results (Part 3)!
To truly maximize your physique, which often entails losing fat and gaining muscle, understanding carbohydrates is a must. Learn more.
Date Added: Jul 29, 2008 -
Post-Workout Carbs: Best Choices To Grow & Recover!
There are really only two times of the day to take in simple carbohydrates: first thing in the morning and after your workout. Let's look at our options and the Glycemic Index of these options... Read on.
Date Added: Jul 3, 2008 -
Carb Cycling For Fat Loss.
Carbohydrates are used as energy by the body; they fuel our workouts, as well as provide ample fuel over the course of any day. Learn what carb cycling is and how it is not the evil thing people make it!
Date Added: Nov 6, 2007 -
The Peaking Axis: Part I, Effects Of Carbs & Water.
Bodybuilders have two goals regarding peaking - Huge & Tight. I'm going to focus on water and carbs here because they are the biggest variables when it comes to peaking. Learn how to make these huge factors work in your favor.
Date Added: Oct 15, 2007 -
Post-Exercise Carbohydrates May Be Counter-Productive.
There's no doubt that the use of amino acids both before, during and after exercise has significant short term effects on protein synthesis... Learn what some of the drawbacks might be by focusing on post exercise carb intake and more.
Date Added: Jul 13, 2007 -
Sweet's Revenge: Carbohydrates Are Back!
When you restrict carbohydrate intake, your body responds by converting proteins into sugar; too much = fat. That is sweet's revenge. Fight back: rules to consider the next time you think about leaving out carbs.
Date Added: Apr 16, 2007 -
Are Carbohydrates Anabolic?
The main focus of this article will be to determine whether or not carbohydrates can be considered anabolic or not. Read on to get the details.
Date Added: Dec 7, 2006 -
Sports Nutrition Guide: Section 3 - Carbohydrates!
Regardless of what type of athlete you are, a scientific based sports nutrition program can help you get the edge you need. Read this series for more details.
Date Added: Jan 31, 2006 -
AMP Seminar #6: Carbohydrates.
Welcome to the Awesome Musclesâ„¢ Podcast Series, where you learn about the best training and nutrition scientific breakthroughs, and approaches, directly from your favorite fitness expert, Daniel Gastelu. THIS WEEK: All about carbs and weight loss!
Date Added: Jan 19, 2006 -
Endurance Performance Fuel Sources!
To maximize performance we will look at two very important energy sources; carbohydrates and fat. See what you should be doing to maximize these sources.
Date Added: Nov 10, 2005 -
Carb Cycling Q & A.
Here you will find what will hopefully be the 'be-all end-all Q & A' on Carbohydrate Cycling. From all of the questions I have received from my previous articles it seems to make sense to post this information.
Date Added: Jul 18, 2005 -
Carbohydrate Metabolism!
Like all things, there is much debate about the amount of carbohydrates one needs. One's carbohydrate intake should be decided after taking many other factors into consideration...
Date Added: Apr 14, 2005 -
Cardio And Carbs: Two Important Factors Often Left Out.
Trying to lose weight, gain muscle or both? Read on and learn about the benefits of adding both cardio and carbs to your current program.
Date Added: Nov 11, 2004 -
The Truth About Carbohydrates: Dispelling The Myths!
Carbs, carbs, carbs... Everyone seems to have a different philosophy when it comes to them. Which theory is the correct one to follow when trying to shed bodyfat?
Date Added: Jun 23, 2004 -
Everything You Need To Know About Carbohydrates!
The following article will change how many of you look at Carbohydrates. Once you understand how carbs work in your body, you can maximize energy and yes loose fat while taking in a fairly high carbohydrate diet.
Date Added: Apr 30, 2004 -
Are You Down With The Sickness: An Analysis Of Low Carbohydrate Diets!
This article will focus on the inherent problems of all carb reduction diets, the premises discussed apply to all forms of carb reduction diets so this applies to the NHE, Atkins diet, CKD, TKD and all other carb reduction plans...
Date Added: Feb 20, 2004 -
Carbohydrate Cycling: What You Need To Know!
By: Twin Peak. This is the first installment of a multi-part article. Here, we will briefly discuss my background, the basic tenets of the diet, as well as the basic diet structure and much more...
Date Added: Nov 7, 2003 -
Prisoner Of Carbohydrates
I understand the carbohydrate roller coaster that many of you may be experiencing. Consistently high insulin levels can result in fat storage, water retention, and an insulin imbalance.
Date Added: Oct 31, 2003 -
All About Bread!
This article will explain the history of bread, the types of bread, and the role that bread can play in the quest for good health and a better body.
Date Added: Oct 2, 2003 -
Is Low-Carb Really The Way To Go?
The latest trend in the area of weight loss is low-carb diets such as the Atkins Diet. In order to help clear the air, I'm going to dispel some of the myths that are floating around and give you some facts backed up with real science on how the human body actually metabolizes food.
Date Added: Aug 5, 2003 -
Balancing The Use Of Carbohydrates & Fats.
Fat loss is one of these topics and will continue to be a highly debated issue for fitness enthusiast. We will discuss the effects of fats and carbohydrates on exercise.
Date Added: Jul 23, 2003 -
Understanding Glycerine!
Glycerine has been considered a revolution in our industry, previously being seen as a non-nutrient additive. Find out why your bar needs glycerine!
Date Added: May 28, 2003 -
Carbohydrates Are Not The Devil!
Carbohydrates are of primary importance to bodybuilders and other athletes seeking to maximize lean muscle mass. Find out what you should know!
Date Added: May 7, 2003 -
A Healthy Low-Carbohydrate Diet.
As we all know, low-carbohydrate weight-loss plans have become very popular. While these programs may help you lose weight, it is too soon to tell whether they are safe. In fact, low-carbohydrate diets that are high in saturated fat and red meat might increase your chances of getting heart disease or certain types of cancer.
Date Added: May 6, 2003 -
The Truth About Carbohydrates.
What I mean by this is that low sugar bars are ONLY appropriate for short-term low carbohydrate diets, while BELIEVE IT OR NOT, bars with 15-30 grams of sugar are actually BETTER for putting on size and strength for ALL bodybuilders. That's the undeniable truth!
Date Added: Apr 30, 2003 -
All Carbs Are NOT Created Equal!
People have been terming different carbohydrates simple and complex. "Simple", being the carbs that hit the system faster than "Complex", which enters the system more slowly. Find out why.
Date Added: Apr 28, 2003 -
Atkins vs. Pritikin: The Debate Rages On!
The battle lines have been drawn and everyone has taken sides. It is by far the most heated subject in nutrition, and self-proclaimed gurus have crawled out of the woodwork to weigh in with their opinions on the high carb diet vs. low carb diet debate.
Date Added: Apr 18, 2003 -
#1 Food Nutrient Database
Find out what nutrients (protein, carbs, fat, calories, vitamins, minerals) are in the foods you eat! Search the database and find foods to fit your nutrition plan.
Date Added: Mar 24, 2003 -
Glycogen Supercompensation.
Have you ever gained 22 pounds in 11 hours? Have you ever dramatically improved your strength in a single day just from changing your diet? Learn how with glycogen supercompensation!
Date Added: Mar 17, 2003 -
Blood Sugar & Insulin
Lately I've received a whole bunch of questions about the benefits and drawbacks of insulin, so why not straighten out the issue, once and for all? Learn the straight forward facts on insulin!
Date Added: Feb 26, 2003 -
The Anabolic Nutrient Timing Factor!
This paper will discuss timing the macronutrients in scientifically proven method in order to assist the athlete in gaining results from their training methods via nutrition.
Date Added: Jan 27, 2003 -
Protein, Carbs, & Fat: Everything You Need To Know About Them!
Learn the truth about protein, carbs, and fat. Find out how much of each of these you need daily and why. Plus much more...
Date Added: Jan 21, 2003 -
Understanding The Role Of Carbohydrates And Fat Loss: Part 2!
Go back and read my previous articles on fat loss, spot reducing and cardio, so you more fully understand what we are going to discuss.
Date Added: Jan 17, 2003 -
The Carbohydrate Manifesto - Part Two!
In this article I will break down some of this science mumbo jumbo into something we can use to better our performance in the gym and on the platform.
Date Added: Jan 10, 2003 -
The Carbohydrate Manifesto!
In this article we will take a look at what carbohydrates are, their types, and where they can be found in your diet.
Date Added: Jan 8, 2003 -
Understanding The Role Of Carbohydrates And Fat Loss!
Go back and read my previous articles on fat loss, spot reducing and cardio, so you more fully understand what we are going to discuss.
Date Added: Nov 6, 2002 -
Nutrition: An Overview Of The Five Nutrients
Proper nutrition is a key component for good heath and physical fitness. For weight trainers, proper nutrition consumption is the most important aid for making gains.
Date Added: Nov 4, 2002 -
Are Carbs Anabolic?
Before all of you run for your protein powders and flax oils you may wish to read on to find out why carbohydrates could be the anabolic nutrient you are looking for.
Date Added: Oct 23, 2002 -
Cycling Your Carbs To Maximize Fat Loss
One very effective way to maximize fat loss is through a method called carbohydrate cycling.
Date Added: Jul 27, 2002 -
Protein Bars: What Are Sugar Alcohols and Glycerine?
All About Carbs In Protein Bars, Sugar Alcohols and Glycerine! Why do some low carb bars now have more carbs listed on the label?
Date Added: Jul 12, 2002 -
Proper Nutrition - Carbohydrates
Carbohydrates are your energy food and your source to recuperation. They are your primary source of energy or fuel at 1,600 calories per pound. Carbohydrates yield 4 calories per gram. Carbs come in two forms: simple and complex.
Date Added: Jun 26, 2002 -
Love Your Post - Workout Carbs
The goal in mind is reloading the muscle for aesthetical and strength purposes. This article will be related to the previous in that I will continue to speak about carbohydrates but concentrate on which are the best types of carbohydrates to consume.
Date Added: May 17, 2002 -
Timing and Carbohydrates
Fact! The human body tends to crave carbohydrates. Fact! We need carbohydrates to maintain muscle health and for nutritive/energy purposes. Carbohydrates are best tolerated during two primary windows of opportunity throughout the day.
Date Added: May 9, 2002 -
The Real Truth About Carbs
Scientists have also experimented with the carb/weight loss issue. In fact, complex carbs, when eaten, can blend with the fats in your system and take over the fats, so you burn them off quicker.
Date Added: Mar 9, 2002 -
The Basics of Nutrition: Carbohydrates
Sometimes I consider myself a guinea pig for bodybuilding, nutrition, and supplements. I am always looking for ways to make something work better then it already does.
Date Added: Dec 21, 2001 -
Anabolic Nutrition
There is something you can take though that is more anabolic than the strongest steroid. Carbs are basically sugar. You have simple sugars or saccharides, double sugars or di-saccharides and multiple sugars like oligo-saccharides.
Date Added: Dec 21, 2001