Category Archives: Resistance Training

Does HMB Raise Testosterone Levels?

Posted on July 28, 2023 by Robert Barrington

Beta-hydroxy beta-methylbutyrate (HMB) is a metabolite of the essential and branched chain amino acid, leucine. HMB has become popular amongst strength athletes because evidence suggests that it can increase lean body mass. The mechanisms for this are not fully understood, … Continue reading →

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Ethanol, Resistance Training and Ethanol

Posted on July 5, 2023 by Robert Barrington

Alcohol can have detrimental health outcomes because ethanol can act as a cellular toxin through generation of metabolites. However, ethanol also has a number of health benefits that may be evident at lower intakes. One aspect of alcohol that is … Continue reading →

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L-Lysine: Skeletal Muscle

Posted on June 30, 2023 by Robert Barrington

Evidence supports a role for L-lysine in preventing the degradation of skeletal muscle. One of the mechanisms by which this may occur is through suppression of autophagic proteolysis by the L-lysine metabolite L-saccharphone. L-lysine may therefore be a useful nutritional … Continue reading →

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L-Carnitine, Testosterone and Recovery

Posted on June 12, 2023 by Robert Barrington

L-carnitine is a naturally occurring compound found in high concentrations in muscle tissue. One of the main physiological functions of carnitine is to transport fatty acids into the mitochondria for oxidation. However, carnitine may have a number of other functions … Continue reading →

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DHEA Supplements and Weight Training

Posted on March 27, 2023 by Robert Barrington

As individuals age there are hormonal changes that result in diminishing muscle mass. One of these changes for both men and women are falling testosterone levels. Muscle mass is inversely associated with mortality and although the cause and effect is … Continue reading →

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Resistance Training: Not Just For The Young

Posted on August 6, 2021 by Robert Barrington

Resistance training has a number of health benefits. These include a general improvement in physical fitness, as well as specific adaptations that include increased muscle mass, improvements in cardiovascular fitness and reductions in stress levels. Studies have investigated the effects … Continue reading →

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Vegan Protein Supplements: Pea Protein

Posted on July 12, 2018 by Robert Barrington

A growing number of people are becoming aware of the benefits of high protein diets. Research suggests that high protein diets produce a number of health benefits including increases in skeletal muscle, increases in resting metabolic rate, decreases in body … Continue reading →

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Protein Supplements for the Elderly

Posted on July 10, 2018 by Robert Barrington

Muscle loss increases the risk of death in the elderly. The exact reason for this association is controversial, as it is not clear if the muscle loss is a cause of the higher risk of mortality or a symptom of … Continue reading →

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Post Workout Nutrition

Posted on August 22, 2017 by Robert Barrington

They say breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and at this time you should eat like a king. This may be true, but post workout nutrition is arguably a close second, and certainly provides another opportunity to … Continue reading →

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The Psychology of Weight Loss: Prioritising Training

Posted on August 14, 2017 by Robert Barrington

If you have been reading this blog for some time you will be aware that I do not believe that intense or long duration exercise is necessary in order to lose weight. In fact, in many cases it can be … Continue reading →

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