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Protein: Ideal for Pre-Workout Meals in Addition to Post-Workout?

Like a bitter three-way sibling rivalry, it often seems that the three main macronutrients -- carbohydrates, protein and lipids (fats) -- are constantly battling for supremacy. Nutritional experts and those merely passionate about food ceaselessly compare and contrast the three in terms of taste and dietary value.

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Workout Etiquette

The word "etiquette" probably conjures images of  people in formal clothes, eating with napkins perfectly placed in their laps and generally following all the polite  rules for dining. Well,  "etiquette" translates simply into observing the proper behavior in a given situation -- workout environments included.

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The Skinny on Fatness, Part 3: The Interplay of Hormones and VAT

Part 3 of this series examines the role of exercise in countering metabolic syndrome.

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The Working Muscles

As a reputable personal trainer, who is equipped with the knowledge necessary to be considered a fitness "expert", you need to know the basis of human movement. That is, how muscles work.

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Why Sleep and Recovery Is So Important

In pursuit of the perfect body, many people focus on things like workout routines and supplements, however, many fail to consider another vital component of training-recovery. Remember that training is the stimulus to which the body adapts, but sufficient rest is essential to allow time for the adaptations to take place.

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