Is Exercise More Than Just a Calorie Burning Tool?

by: Monica Mollica - Posted in: Fat Loss, Health, Training and Workout Tips

Exercise is commonly seen as a tool to burn off calories and stored body fat. While exercise has potential to greatly increase calorie burn off and fat burning, as seen […]

The Truth About Red Meat: What You Must Know

by: Monica Mollica - Posted in: Health, Health

Frequent consumption of red meant and processed meats has been shown in population studies to be associated with cardiovascular disease, cancer and type 2 diabetes [1-3]. It has also been […]

Testosterone Deficiency and Treatment – the FACTS

by: Monica Mollica - Posted in: Diet and Nutrition, Health

Testosterone deficiency and treatment is a very misunderstood and controversial topic among scientists, regulatory agencies (such as the FDA and EMA) and doctors, as well as the popular media. On […]

Fish Oil for Muscle Growth and Prevention of Muscle Loss with Aging

by: Monica Mollica - Posted in: Supplements

A key hallmark of aging is a progressive loss of muscle mass, which occurs independently of health status.[1] Exercise and nutrition are the two main anabolic stimuli for muscle growth […]

The Health Benefits of Building Muscle

by: Monica Mollica - Posted in: Recovery & Injury Prevention

To most people, the mere word “muscles” brings to mind huge muscular bodybuilders. The importance of muscle mass, strength, and power for physical performance in exercise and sports is obvious. […]

Do You Have To Burn 3,500 Calories To Lose a Pound of Fat?

by: Monica Mollica - Posted in: Diet and Nutrition, Fat Loss

A pervasive dieting mantra is a cumulative reduction of caloric intake of 3,500 will result in a weight loss of 1 pound. This dieting rule popularly states “because 3,500 calories […]

Training for maximal muscle growth – is heavy low/medium rep really the best way to go?

by: Monica Mollica - Posted in: Training and Workout Tips

I. High Reps vs. Low Reps  Are you one of those old school gym rats who believe heavy and low 6-10 rep resistance training the best stimulus for muscle growth? […]

Red Meat – Good Or Bad For Fat Loss?

by: Monica Mollica - Posted in: Diet and Nutrition, Fat Loss

Consumption of red meat has been associated with fat gain (and weight gain) because of its high energy and fat content. Even though the role of fat intake as a […]

Fish Oils for Fat Loss

by: Monica Mollica - Posted in: Fat Loss, Supplements

Fish oil is well known for its beneficial cardiovascular and cardiac health effects. In 2004 FDA approved a prescription fish oil preparation for treatment of high blood triglycerides (hypertriglyceridemia) (1). […]

A Neat Way To Fat Loss

by: Monica Mollica - Posted in: Fat Loss

Are you struggling to lose that extra flab and all those nasty calories that seem to be glued to your waistline? Do you ever wonder why, despite your hard training […]