Cortisol is a hormone that is produced by the adrenal cortex, which is part of the adrenal gland. It is a hormone that is often referred to as the ‘stress’ hormone which increases both blood sugar levels and pressure, while also reducing the effectiveness of your immune system.
Perhaps the most important thing about cortisol is [...]
Where do ‘hardgainers’ fit into this picture?
The popular perception of a hardgainer is of an individual who can work out regularly with weights for weeks on end and hardly see any improvement in muscle mass other than a slight increase in muscle tone quality.
The classic hardgainer is also most commonly the classic ectomorph, the [...]
As previously suggested, the basic concept of bodybuilding is that bodybuilders (whether professional or amateur) increase their muscle mass while reducing fat levels with the basic objective of looking strong, athletic and generally well muscled.
In order to achieve their objectives, it is therefore necessary for a bodybuilder to work on developing their musculature. In short, [...]
For or those who seek out the help of a personal trainer, it is very important that you don’t hire someone who is not qualified or someone who is least concerned about their client’s well being. When you pay for something you want the best for that money you paid. But how to know that [...]
