As a competitive amateur bodybuilder in the over-60 category, I’ve tried every volume strategy you can imagine — German volume training, high-frequency splits, pyramid sets, you name it.... Read More
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These 3 Cheap Protein Foods Keep Me Ripped.
For daily use, stick with “light” tuna (usually skipjack) rather than albacore—it has lower mercury but is still packed with protein.... Read More
Is Hidden Inflammation Sabotaging Your Health?
Olive oil is my go-to fat, and I’m consciously trying to get friendly with fermented foods like yogurt. I hope to boost my gut microbes, which might play a big role in tamping down inflammation.... Read More
Heart Disease’s Kryptonite: 5 Hacks
Good sleep promotes healthy heart rate variability (HRV), which is the variation in time between heartbeats. Higher HRV is associated with better cardiovascular health and resilience.... Read More
Fake Sugar and Your Health
High circulating levels of erythritol can contribute to increased rates of heart attack and stroke by promoting platelet aggregation and blood clot development.... Read More
Forget Body Mass Index?
Does the bodybuilding gym rat 5' 8" me, who weighed 165 at my peak building phase, have the same BMI as a couch sitter of the same height and weight? Yes.... Read More