Bodybuilding and CrossFit are both forms of training that attract similar personalities. Almost cult-like, and with a huge emphasis on community. Both are often misunderstood by the general public, and even by each other. But can you mix bodybuilding with CrossFit? Would that give you the best of both worlds? Let’s find out. While it […]
Continue readingWhile the primary aim for bodybuilders is to create a massive and aesthetic physique, this is achieved by increasing testosterone levels as much as possible. But can bodybuilding cause low testosterone? I decided to find out. Drug-free bodybuilding is unlikely to lead to low testosterone unless the bodybuilder is overtraining. Bodybuilders who use anabolic steroids […]
Continue readingBodybuilders have to put up with having a lot of mud thrown at them when people discuss side effects. Sadly, some of that mud sticks. But there are many examples of myths surrounding bodybuilding that are not true. In this article, I will attempt to answer the question “Will Bodybuilding Cause Hair Loss?”. Bodybuilding itself […]
Continue readingMost people get into bodybuilding to improve their appearance, so the idea that bodybuilding could lead to acne is a frightening prospect. Will bodybuilding cause acne? Or is there more to this than meets the eye? Acne is almost always caused by genetics, but can also be affected by diet, stress, and hormonal changes. Bodybuilding […]
Continue readingMost guys, when they think about getting in shape, automatically think about bodybuilding. But for many, a bodybuilding lifestyle/physique is incompatible with their goals and what they are willing to give up for success. Will bodybuilding burn fat? Or are there better alternatives for new lifters? If you are new to the gym and a […]
Continue readingBodybuilding is filled with myths and misconceptions. So I have decided to try and clear a few things up! This time I will be attempting to answer the question “Will bodybuilding make me stronger?”. If you are untrained and take up bodybuilding it will certainly make you stronger. If you have a background in powerlifting […]
Continue readingThere are a lot of falsehoods and misconceptions that surround Bodybuilding. You would be amazed at how many people ask “Will Bodybuilding affect height?”. I have decided to take a closer look at this and find out for myself. Bodybuilding as an adult will not affect height. Studies have repeatedly shown that lifting weights as […]
Continue reading“How much do you bench?” That’s a question anyone who’s even remotely serious about working out will have heard. Or, more likely, even been asked themselves. Of all the exercises out there this one seems to have permeated into mainstream culture more so than any other. You’ll find many newer lifters desperately striving to achieve […]
Continue readingMost men want to build muscle, most men also enjoy drinking beer. But does drinking beer prevent you from building muscle? In this article, I will take a look at the research in a bid to find out exactly what happens. As part of a balanced diet, and in moderation, beer does not prevent you […]
Continue readingIf you have had any interaction with the fitness world in the last few years, you may have heard the term HIIT thrown around. A lot of people talk about HIIT, but a surprising few can actually answer the question: what does HIIT stand for? In this article, I am going to not only explain […]
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