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WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU STRETCH? The stretching of a muscle fiber begins with the sarcomere, the basic unit of contraction in the muscle fiber. As the sarcomere contracts, the area of overlap between the thick and thin myofilaments increases. As it stretches, this area of overlap decreases...

PNF STRETCHING~ IPL'S GUIDE TO PNF STRETCHING~ PNF stretching is currently the fastest and most effective way known to increase static-passive flexibility. PNF is an acronym for proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation. It is not really a type of stretching but is a technique of combining...

IPL'S LETS GET FIT~MACROS PAIRING MADE EASY~ First, let's take a look at what a standard placement looks like for those eating six meals per day: Protein + carbs Protein + fat Protein + carbs Protein + fat Protein + carbs (post-workout shake) Protein + carbs Don't worry; it's fine to have...

BY IPL~ Essential Fatty Acids~ So just what are EFA's and why are they Essential? Fatty acids are the building blocks of fats. Some fatty acids are "essential" because we need them to live, yet we cannot manufacture our own, so we must ingest them through the foods we eat. The word "essential"...

Let?s face it, when it comes to health claims, most things are pure hype. It?s very rare indeed when something actually lives up to the hype or exposure it gets in the media. In fact, in my years as a health researcher, omega 3 fatty acids may be the only thing that deserves all the praise...

BY: IPL The post workout meal (the meal you eat after a workout) is probably the most important meal of the day for anyone who is into nutrition and fitness. However, in a lot of cases this importance also leads to confusion. Maybe it's because of the many ready-made shakes available. Maybe...

By: IPL~ You've set your training goals for the year and on the top of your list is "Glutes Of Steel," but your still not quite sure what exercises are most effective when it comes to achieving the ultimate Bum. Well, here are some that should be on the top of your list. But first lets take a...

HOW TO BUILD MORE MUSCLE IN LESS TIME WITH SUPERSETS~ Wouldnt it be great if there was a safe and natural way to build more muscle in a shorter period of time? In this day and age of exercise gimmicks and quick fix solutions, most smart bodybuilders would be skeptical if they heard such a...

High Intensity Interval Resistance Training So... What exactly are the benefits HIIRT and why is it more effective over other exercise formats? Good questions, so let's go over a few of them really quick. ONE.... A 9x Increase in fat loss. A study assigned two groups of people into...

Fast Weight Loss Exercises & Tips - Best Cardio/Aerobics Workout & Exercises Aerobic Exercises are the best Weight Loss Exercises. Cardio exercises are the real secret to lose body fat. Plan a Cardio workout with these tips and melt your Body weight now. Cardio Exercises are the only ones...

By: IPL Burning fat all day long really only requires that you understand how to do two simple things: #1 - Increase your metabolism for extended periods of time. #2 - Create and maintain a fat-burning hormonal environment within your body at all times. I'll talk about #1 today and hit on...

BY: IPL Lately I've had alot of people asking me to take a look at their nutrition journals and/or diets they've been following, and there seems to be a slight trend to most of them. So let's talk about how to improve what you're doing and some of the reasons behind it. A lot of this...

Hey Everyone~! Thought I'd drop in and say hello!! I see a lot of familiar names!! Great looking board!!! Pleasure to be here!! I've been in our community now for a very long time, so if I don't know you or vise versa, I look forward to getting to know you~! Stay Strong~~!!! IPL