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Fructose: The Ideal Carbohydrate Source For Gaining Fat
by John Parrillo I still get a lot of questions aboutfructose, the sugar that occurs naturallyin fruit. Recently I saw an article advertising a supplement bar based on fructose,explaining why this low glycemic indexcarb is great for bodybuilders. I decidedit was time to revisit... [Read more...]
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THE 8 TOP SUPPLEMENTS FOR EXERCISERS OF ANY AGE
Whether you want to stay in peak health, have healthy joints, develop lean muscle, or all the above, there are 8 supplement “musts” to help you reach and maintain your health and fitness status. I’ve outlined them here, in no particular order. Keep in mind, though, no supplement... [Read more...]
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A Bodybuilder Is Born: Generations
Ron Harris I had dropped off my sixteen-year-old princess (except in this case I am not the king, other than maybe King Midas), Marisa, at the 5 o’clock Zumba class at our gym. Marisa was just days away from her first of what would probably be at least three senior proms.... [Read more...]
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Missy Rosemeyer – Yet another successful Parrillo Transformation
One longtime reader recently wrote, “The Parrillo Performance Press is a breath of fresh air. Mainstream bodybuilding publications are all about hyped-up outrageous claims. The muscle magazines are aimed at capturing the aggressive young man market. These glossy publications... [Read more...]
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Episode 39: Eating clean is a privilege
Occasionally someone will ask me, what’s the hardest part about being a bodybuilder? I always say the same thing – the eating. Once you are fully committed to the bodybuilding lifestyle as I have been now for over twenty years, food is no longer for pleasure. Food is... [Read more...]
Bodybuilding
A Bodybuilder Is Born: Generations
Ron Harris
I had dropped off my sixteen-year-old princess (except in this case I am not the king, other than maybe King Midas), Marisa, at the 5 o’clock Zumba class at our gym. Marisa was just days away from her first of what would probably be at least three senior proms. She was nearing the end of her sophomore year. As I knew she was bound to do, Marisa had grown bored with weight training and was on a Zumba kick. As far as I could tell, it was basically a type of Brazilian dance form of cardio involving a lot of ass-shaking and hip-grinding. I had never watched an actual class, but many times I had watched the infomercial as I did my cardio, mainly for the visual stimulation of the suggestive movements.
by John Parrillo
THE 8 TOP SUPPLEMENTS FOR EXERCISERS OF ANY AGE
Whether you want to stay in peak health, have healthy joints, develop lean muscle, or all the above, there are 8 supplement “musts” to help you reach and maintain your health and fitness status. I’ve outlined them here, in no particular order. Keep in mind, though, no supplement works as effectively unless it is supported by proper diet.
Cliff Sheats
Stress and Cholesterol
Did you know that stress in your life will increase cholesterol?
It’s true – and here’s why: When you’re under stress, your body produces more of the stress hormone called cortisol, otherwise known as the fight-or-flight hormone. Cholesterol is a building block of this hormone; therefore, the body must produce more cholesterol to meet the demand for cortisol. As proof, studies of accountants show that their cholesterol levels rise significantly at tax time. It stands to reason, then, that reducing stress levels through relaxation and stress management will lower your cholesterol.
Iron Vic Speaks
Protein consistency…Tired all of the time… Lateral raises not lateral heaves…Can’t fight a lick!
Vic Steele,
Any tips for upping my lean protein intake? I finally got serious about the Parrillo Principle of taking in 1.5 grams of protein per pound of bodyweight per day and have been real diligent about it for the last three weeks. I cannot tell you what a difference this has made. I have never been on steroids, but I imagine this is what it feels like. I haven’t missed eating 250 grams per day for 22 straight days. I’ve added five pounds of muscle, lost body fat and I feel amazing. Plus I have been breaking personal records in my lifts right and left. The problem is I am getting really bored with chicken breasts and canned tuna. I would love some protein alternatives – I want to keep this progress train rolling!
Arn, St. Paul
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