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Can Resistance Bands Work for Hypertrophy?

Can Resistance Bands Work for Hypertrophy? When it comes to strength training, there are many tools that can be used to achieve your goals. From dumbbells to barbells, kettlebells to resistance machines, there are many different options to choose from. One popular tool that you may have come across is resistance bands. But can bands …

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Is Bodybuilding Athletic?

Is Bodybuilding Athletic?

Is Bodybuilding Athletic? A common debate is whether bodybuilding can be considered an athletic event or not. Some believe that it is simply an exercise of vanity and doesn’t involve agility or endurance. Others argue that it is indeed a sport that requires a lot of physical exertion. As a competitive bodybuilder, I believe that …

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Why Bro Splits Don’t Work: A Comprehensive Guide

Why Bro Splits Don’t Work: A Comprehensive Guide If you’ve been lifting weights for a while, chances are you’ve heard of the term “bro split”. Essentially, a bro split is a workout routine that places emphasis on one body part per day. For example, Monday might be chest day, Tuesday might be back day, and …

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Is there a difference between fat loss and weight loss? | Physiques Gym

What is weight loss and fat loss, and why is it important to know the difference Have you ever wondered of there is a difference between losing weight and losing fat? You might be surprised to learn that they are actually two different things! When it comes to weight loss, there are a lot of …

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being fit boosts productivity | Article by Cara Barnes Fitness Coach

Being Fit Boosts Your Business

Did you know that being fit boosts your business performance!   Being fit boosts your business! For most business professionals, staying in shape might seem like a personal matter that doesn’t have much to do with their job. But recent studies have indicated that being physically fit can massively improve your business performance. The business …

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What Are The Benefits of L-Glutamine? | Physiques Gym

There are many health benefits of L-Glutamine, but how do you know if it is right for you? First, we will learn more about this powerful supplement. What is L-Glutamine? L-Glutamine is a conditional essential amino acid. Meaning that amino acids are the basic building blocks of proteins and are the smallest units of proteins. …

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Amino Acids

What is L-Glutamine?

What is L-Glutamine? Proper nutrition is important for everyone including, athletes, fitness enthusiasts or anyone trying improve their health. Amino acids play a very important role in many bodily functions, such as transporting nutrition, muscle development, digestive functions, weight maintenance and blood sugar regulation. As a result, the body needs amino acids to maintain healthy …

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Why Women Should Build Muscle

There are many benefits to your health and overall physique if you build muscle. One comment I hear often from women, “I just want to tone up” well guess what, ‘tone’ is muscle.  How much muscle you build is a personal choice but you will benefit from and increasing your lean mass.  Benefits of Building …

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