Alfa-crocin is a carotenoid compound in saffron that is responsible for the stigmas golden color, and also acts as a powerful anti-oxidant that helps lessen the damage from oxidative stress.
Vitamin B-6 helps regulate the hormonal levels of estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone, and helps to keep cycles of these hormones running smoothly. It also lowers the levels of prolactin which can lower libido. When theses hormones are in balance and prolactin is in check, then good things in the bedroom are more likely to happen.
Oleocanthal and oleurpein, both found in olive oil, are nature’s most powerful anti-oxidants. Together they play a vital role fighting against cancer, inflammation, coronary artery disease, degenerative nerve diseases, and diabetes.
The topic of meal frequency for the fitness enthusiast is one in high debate. There are many schools of thought out there regarding how frequently one should eat, how much one should eat, and the expected results of following such guidelines. In a broad sense, those that advocate increased meal frequency adhere to the notion that doing so will result in an increase in metabolism and a greater loss of fat. Before we continue, let…
One of the most common challenges for someone trying to change their nutrition habits is emotional eating. According to the Mayo Clinic, it can be defined as any eating (or not eating) in response to a psychological need rather than a physical hunger and sooner or later it affects us all. Eating ice cream when…
Last week I brought you an article about lifting straps and whether or not you may want to include them in your lifting routine. Going along the same lines this week I’m going to shift the focus to weight lifting belts. Hopefully by the end of this article you’ll be able to determine if they…
Hello and welcome to another edition of Body Mechanics. Today I thought we would discuss intensity and how it affects our workouts. Not every workout is created equal and not every workout is intended for everyone. I understand that when we are first starting out,…
I love the deadlift. For me there is no other form of training that is more stress relieving, mood enhancing, ego boosting, and satisfying. The deadlift is, in my opinion, the king of all compound lifts. If I had to choose between the squat or…
The quest to be fitter, leaner, stronger and healthier has given birth to an entire industry. Nutritional supplements promise to help us achieve our goals faster and easier and every year millions of people spend billions of dollars looking for a magic pill. This doesn’t…
It’s the age-old question – to use straps, or not to use straps. That my friends, is the real question. It’s a hot topic in the lifting world and one issue that has very different opinions. There are two sides and it seems people are…
I’ve written extensively on the methods that are optimal for building muscle. From sarcoplasmic hypertrophy, the ideal number of reps to grow muscle mass, or the best training frequency to use for optimal mass gains, I’ve covered a lot of what it is that you…
Often when someone decides to start eating healthier or trying to lose weight they may start with a “detox” that supposedly “jumpstarts” weight loss and eliminates toxins from your body. These detoxes or “cleanses” can include very extreme liquid only diets, elimination of specific food…
Welcome back to the My Carb-Backloading Series. In part 1 I gave an introduction to what carb-backloading is and some of the variations to the diet. Last week in part 2, I talked about the effects carbohydrates have on our bodies, why backloading can be…
Hello and welcome back to Body Mechanics. I have been MIA for the last few weeks due to being overwhelmed with school assignments and exams. I am happy to say that for now school is over and behind me, but I would be lying if…
What say you – fact or myth? I hear the term get thrown around the gym almost daily. Bro-scientists and veterans alike use the term to describe various lifting ailments, complications, setbacks, and plateaus. Refusing to believe that any setback could seriously be the result…
Capsiacin, found in all peppers, has anti-bacterial, anti-carcinogenic, analgesic and anti-diabetic properties. It has been shown to reduce triglyceride levels and LDL cholesterol.
Vitamin-C like you find in citrus fruits, and many vegetables, increases blood flow. This assists the blood flow to an area essential for male sexual performance, while the veins leaving the same area are narrow-allowing one to maintain a heightened state. This is precisely the same way that certain medications work.