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Preventing Weight Lifting Injuries

September 6, 2010

In order to build the maximum amount of muscles and get the most out of your weight lifting workout you have to avoid injuries. You could have the best work ethic, the smartest workout plan (ie: The Adonis Index Workout!) and the best gym in the world, but if you get injured none of it [...]

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Adonis Index Transformation Contest #3

August 30, 2010

The 3rd Adonis Index transformation contest starts Wed Sept 1st and finishes on Nov 24th. Cash prizes go to the top 6 contestants (top prize is $750) as well as other bonus prizes to be named later. Contestants are judged on overall transformation and the change in their Adonis Index Ratio. Starting ratio is considered [...]

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Building Muscle and Losing Fat

August 23, 2010

Most of us who workout are trying to build muscle, and along with that we’d all like to get rid of some fat too. One of the first and most common questions that comes up next is this: “Is it possible to build muscle and lose fat at the same time” The answer depends on [...]

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Protein Synthesis and Muscle Growth

August 16, 2010

Many muscle building supplements market the concept of increasing ‘protein synthesis’. The assumption is that protein synthesis = muscle growth. This is half right. For a muscle to grow larger two things have to happen 1) An increase in protein synthesis (anabolism) 2) A decrease in protein breakdown (catabolism) Regular weight training workouts can stimulate [...]

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The Adonis Effect – True Accounts With Rich Sigona

August 9, 2010

If you’ve been listening to or reading our stuff for any length of time you’re likely aware of the concept of “The Adonis Effect” which is the reason we’re all working out and trying to take care of our bodies in the first place. This effect is both external and internal, is psychological, physical, and [...]

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Can Glycogen Loading and Eccentric reps Replace Steroids?

August 2, 2010

Lately we’ve been getting a few more pointed questions and discussions about advanced nutrition and exercise techniques. Two that have come up are: 1) What is the optimal level of glycogen for muscle growth 2) How do eccentrics affect muscle growth Glycogen is the storage form of glucose and your muscles can store more glycogen [...]

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