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High-protein bedtime snacks no problem for active women

In a study of women weight lifters, nutrition scientists showed that protein consumption before bed compared to protein consumption during the day does not disturb overnight belly fat metabolism or whole-body fat burn. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a co-founder of the Institute for the Future of […]

Published on August 28, 2019

I Trained with the Strongest Female Powerlifter in History and Here’s What We Did

They say if you want to be the best, you’ve got to train like (or with) the best. Veteran powerlifter and Team Bodybuilding.com athlete Laura Phelps shows us exactly what that means with a max-effort lower-body day. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a co-founder of the Institute […]

Published on August 28, 2019

How Frequently and How Long Should You Train?

When it comes to bodybuilding training, less is often more. It’s a crazy concept, but you owe it to yourself to focus on recovery and keep these guidelines in mind when designing your workout schedule. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a co-founder of the Institute for the […]

Published on August 28, 2019