Category Archives: Resistance Training

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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Protein Before Bed: Muscle Mass Gains

Posted on February 27, 2017 by Robert Barrington

It has been well reported that resistance training increases dietary protein requirements. This is based on the accelerated protein turnover that occurs in skeletal muscle during periods of intense exercise. Studies show that during periods of hard resistance training, protein … Continue reading →

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A Short Body Building Lesson

Posted on February 4, 2017 by Robert Barrington
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More on Energy Restriction and Muscle Loss

Posted on December 28, 2016 by Robert Barrington

Evidence suggest that increases in body fat are caused by a reduction in the sensitivity of the insulin system, which in turn is caused by poor diet. Low quality foods, particularly refined grain and refined sugars devoid of fibre, overload … Continue reading →

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Protein Builds Muscle

Posted on December 24, 2016 by Robert Barrington
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Three Basic Resistance Training Mistakes

Posted on November 27, 2016 by Robert Barrington
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Nutritional Treatments for Osteoporosis

Posted on October 3, 2016 by Robert Barrington

Understanding of the way osteoporosis relates to nutritional factors has been one of the successes of nutritional research over the last 50 years. However, as with all scientific research the gains that have been made have simply reflected common nutritional … Continue reading →

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