Dear Lyle, I am following Dr. Sear’s Zone diet to lose some bodyfat before I start my mountain bike racing season this year. Because of my training schedule I have to do several high intensity workouts during the week and I find that I am unable to recover from workout to workout on the carbohydrate […]
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.
Pre-Workout Meals and Pre-Bedtime Meals
Dear Lyle, I have heard varying suggestions for pre-workout meals and before bedtime. Several authorities seem to be dead set against food (especially) carbohydrate consumption will inhibit Growth Hormone release by raising insulin levels. I work out late in the evening and I am not sure whether I should be eating carbohydrates after my workout. […]
Ephedrine, Caffeine, Aspirin plus Yohimbine
Dear Lyle, Can you give me a brief rundown on the Ephedrine/Caffeine/Aspirin stack I keep hearing so much about? The guys at my gym tell me it’s great for fat loss but I’ve also seen stories in the media that it can be dangerous. What’s the deal? Also I’ve seen some suggest yohimbe for fat […]
Initial Opinion on Androstenedione
Dear Lyle, I’m a 37 year old male who has been working out for the last 5-6 months, after about 5 years of not working out. I’ve been doing some reading about body building. It seems that most articles are really just advertisements in disguise. But the most impressive product I’ve seen appears to be […]
Guidelines for Precontest Bodybuilders
Dear Lyle, I want to do a bodybuilding contest sometime next year but am confused about how to get in ideal shape. Do you have any general guidelines for pre-contest bodybuilders? Although there is no one hard and fast plan to follow for getting into contest shape, here are some good general guidelines so that […]
Fat Loss Plateaus
Dear Lyle, I’ve been following a good fat loss diet for about 5 weeks now and was losing fat consistently. But now I’ve hit a plateau and I can’t lose any more fat. What causes the plateau and how can I get my fat loss started again? To be absolutely honest, no one has all […]
Calculating Metabolic Rate and Caloric Intake
Dear Lyle, I am unclear on the determinants of metabolic rate and how to determine how many calories I should be taking in to either maintain my bodyweight, lose fat or gain muscle. What determines metabolic rate and how can I determine mine? There are three major factors which determine how many calories we need […]
Ask Bill Roberts #1
Differences between anti-aromatases and estrogen antagonists; how to use clomid; hcg and clomid to stimulate testosterone production; DHT-based steroids; nandrolone versus testosterone and hair loss
Is Extra Protein to Gain Mass Dangerous?
Dear Lyle, I’m having trouble gaining any mass. A friend of mine told me that I should eat more protein. Is this the answer? I am also concerned about possible health problems with high protein intakes that dietitians always talk about. The debate over protein intakes for athletes has been raging for decades now. […]
Ask Charles Staley #1
Sports Massage and Performance Dear Charles, The other day, I had a long massage just before my workout, and I think it actually made me weaker. I always hear that massage is supposed to help improve recovery, so do I maybe need to seek out another therapist? Or should I avoid massage before workouts? Don’t […]