How often should I change exercise routines? A: The short answer: whenever you get stale with your current routine. Muscle Media writer Charles Poliquin suggests changing routines every 3 weeks or 6 workouts (he has his athletes train each bodypart twice a week apparently). Since I can’t stand this much volume, I only work each […]
Anabolic Steroid Articles
Our steroid articles provided detailed, practical information on how anabolic steroids are used to build muscle size, strength and otherwise improve physical performance. They cover topics such as the history of steroids, steroids in baseball, the medical uses of steroids including testosterone replacement therapy (TRT), the side effects of steroids and how to manage steroid side effects.
Does Creatine Add Muscle?
I am fairly new to using supplements. Everybody seems to be using creatine. In one of you responses you mention that it adds strength and water. It doesn’t add muscle mass?How quickly are strength gains seen from creatine? One week? Two? A: No, not in terms of actual contractile tissue, at least not in the […]
Does Creatine Have Any Side Effects?
Does creatine have any side effects? Do I lose all / most my gains that I got from creatine if I stop using it? Is there any problem taking creatine with protein? How many grams I need to take daily to get the best results from creatine? A: Do you consider weight gain and strength […]
How to Use Glutamine
Dear Lyle, I’ve read a number of differing opinions as to the correct amount of glutamine to take, anywhere from 2 grams a day to 15 grams a day. Some opinions are that more then 2 grams a day lowers growth hormone production, whereas other opinions are that anything less then 15 grams consumed at […]
Glycerol for Bodybuilding Competition
Dear Lyle, I have just returned from the Junior Nationals in which I placed fourth in the lightweights. I am 37 years old and I don’t really know how many years I have left in this sport. Next year I plan on trying to line up some sponsorship so that I can keep competing at […]
Norephedrine and Synephrine as Effective as Ephedrine?
I enjoyed reading about your Bodyopus experience on the net. I have seen a new thermogenic aid which contains norephedrine, along with caffeine, aspirin, and yohimbe. Is norephedrine as effective as the standard ephedrine? A: According to one rat study (so it may or may not be applicable to humans since there are some differences […]
Can I Eat Unlimited Calories on Atkins Diet and Still Lose Weight?
Lyle, I do very well on low carb diet but wonder where you stand on Dr. Atkins viewpoint that as long as you are in ketosis calories dont matter as you cant help but burn fat in ketosis. your thoughts on calories while on ketogenic diet do they count? thanks in advance. Mike A: Ahh, […]
Do Diabetic Bodybuilders Who Use Insulin Have an Advantage?
I have been weight training for about 17 months and have made some decent gains in my lifting. I have been a Type I Diabetic for 5 years and I am 27 years old. My question is this. I’ve read articles about Body Builders who aren’t diabetics but they inject insulin. I’ve also been told […]
Does a Low Carb Diet Cause Hypothyroidism?
I have been diagnosed with hypothyroidism (TSH 11.55) and am currently taking 50mcg of Synthroid Would this interfere with reaching ketosis? Could my low carb diet have brought on hypothyroidism? A: The only way that a low thyroid would affect ketosis would be terribly indirectly. The development of ketosis is dependent on two things: Low […]
What Happens When Cyclical Ketogenic Diet Stops Working?
Hi Lyle, I’ve just read through your excellent web-information about CKD. Thanks! I think I have an interesting issue/question to you – BodyOpus and females. I am 33 years female natural BB, 6’00”, ca. 184 lbs, ca 13-15BF%, also in excellent cardiovascular shape. I’ve been on BodyOpus for second week. Week 1: 30E% prot – […]