Author: rxbodybuilders
Q: I’m eating about four eggs a day, mainly in my protein drinks. With all the hype about cholesterol in eggs, is it safe for me to be doing this? A: The egg is truly an amazing food. Your average chicken egg contains 6 grams of protein (including all the essential amino acids) making it an invaluable resource for bodybuilders. Eggs are also high in vitamins A, E and K, as well as a range of B vitamins including B-12, riboflavin and folic acid. Egg yolks are also one of the few foods that naturally contain vitamin D. As far…
PB &J Protein Shake (Great diet shake! Virtually no carbs) 2 Scoops Whey protein (neutral or vanilla) 8-12 oz water (add 1% milk if you want a little creamier texture) 1 Tbsp. Natural (smooth) Peanut Butter 1 Tbsp. Flax oil or Flax meal 1 Tsp. No sugar Strawberry Jam Blend all ingredients at high speed for 45 seconds to a minute Add ice to taste if you prefer more volume or colder water. Fruity Carbohydrate High Protein Shake – (Post or Pre-Workout) 1 banana (cut in pieces and frozen) 4-6 whole strawberries (from frozen berry package) 1/2-cup low fat yogurt…
Q: I’ve been hearing about working different types of muscle fiber to produce a complete physique, but I’m not sure how you work the different types. Is there any validity to this muscle fiber stuff? A: While it’s true that there are different types of muscle fiber, it’s a matter of debate as to whether bodybuilders need concern themselves too much with working each of the different fiber types to reach their physical potential. There are, in fact, two types of human muscle fiber. Type 1 (or slow twitch) fibers have a slow contraction time and are highly resistant to…
Q: I am taking NO-Xplode – for the last 2 weeks or so – and man, I’m getting bloated and getting abdominal pains. What gives? A: You may be taking in too much to start. Any of the nitrous products can cause discomfort in large amounts. It can take up to 3 weeks to get used to it in your system. Remember, it’s also because of the delivery system. So, scale back on your doses and try eating a little carb with it. I mean like 15 grams – not much. Some guys also put carb drink mix in with…
Q: I’ve managed to break the habits of a lifetime and differentiate between good and bad fats, and now it’s time to focus in on carbs. Can you give some advice on choosing the best carbohydrate sources? A: Sure thing. When it comes to choosing the right types of carbohydrate, it pays to have a little knowledge about the different categories that are available. Carbs can be divided into two basic categories; simple and complex. Simple carbs consists of a single sugar molecule (monosaccharide) or two single sugar molecules linked together (disaccharide). Because they have an uncomplicated make-up, simple carbs…
Q: What do you guys think about drinking milk? I know a lot of people who get bloated from it and still others who say it will make you fat. Should I drink milk if I want to be big AND lean? A: Some people are lactose intolerant. These people will have an unpleasant gastro-intestinal reaction to the consumption of milk (stomach cramps, bloating, and diarrhea). Lactose intolerance is caused by lack of a digestive protein called lactase, which is critical for the breakdown of milk sugar (lactose). For those who have a lactose intolerance, a lactose free alternative to…
Q: What do you think of the increasing number of people that are doing their pressing exercises on those multi-colored stability balls? A: Stability balls are rapidly becoming essential pieces of equipment around gyms and more and more serious bodybuilders are starting to realize their potential. The biggest challenge to hardcore trainers, of course, is the realization that they will have to reduce their weights, especially when they first begin to train with a stability ball. The thing that has to be remembered, though, is that the weight is merely a tool and what really matters is how intensely the…
The body is an incredible furnace when it comes to burning calories. No matter what food we consume, as long as we stay active and maintain a normal metabolism, the calories from the food are burned. It can be a piece of fruit, a chicken wing, or a slice of cheesecake. Our body will burn every single calorie. Most people scoot through life aware of this fact, and eat whatever they feel like. Bodybuilders are wise enough to take a step back and analyze the foods they eat for quality of what is being burned, not just quantity. Beginning bodybuilders…
Very often in bodybuilding, the things that make us most healthy are not conductive to bodybuilding progress, and vice versa. The healthiest people in the world eat very little meat, lots of fruits and vegetables, and avoid most fats. They keep their daily caloric intake under 1500, and carry very little muscle mass as a result. They are sleight in frame, and have little strength. Their chosen exercises would involve some toning machine workouts, which wouldn’t put the joints at risk from high impact. The most successful bodybuilders, on the other hand, eat a lot of calories. Their daily fat,…
Whether it is a middle-aged soccer mom, or a young competitive bodybuilder, a goal common among most people in the gym is a faster metabolism. The metabolism controls the basal metabolic rate – or how many calories you burn daily. A high metabolism means we are able to walk around with less body fat, and consume more calories daily while doing so. How can we boost the metabolism? Here are a few tips! Eat Early, Eat Often. When we awake in the morning, our bodies haven’t had any calories in 7 to 9 hours. We are in a state of…