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Nov 23

An interesting read on Weight training in children and fatloss

by Martin MacDonald

McGuigan et al, (2009). Eight weeks of resistance training can significantly alter body composition in children who are overweight or obese. J Strength Cond Res 23(1): 80-85

The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of an 8-week resistance training program on children who were overweight or obese. 

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Nov 18

Don't have your protein shake before you train?

by Martin MacDonald

A study at Birmingham by Dr Kevin Tipton, one of the leading researchers in protein metabolism, has shown us the need for being specific with the application of research. Earlier research had shown that ingestion of free amino acids and carbohydrates before exercise was more beneficial than ingestion after exercise. This caused a sudden change in tactics from a number of individuals who started consuming

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Oct 06

Ground breaking research?

by Martin MacDonald

A brand new training study using Beta Alanine and what a suprise... it works! Essentially what this journal has done is compared a placebo group to a group supplemented with Beta Alanine. Both groups completed the same training programme but improvements seen in the Beta Alanine group. Significant improvements were seen in the Beta Alanine group for VO2peak, time to exhaustion, total work done and lean body mass. I've copied in the abstract below for those of you who are interested.

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Martin MacDonald MSc CSCS, is both a peformance nutritionist and a strength and conditioning specialist. He provides information on all aspects of training and nutrition for both optimal health and performance, working with recreational and professional athletes as well as the general public.

Mac-Nutrition has been created to provide information designed to help readers reach their goals whether they are performance, health or aesthetics related.

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