Have you ever noticed that some bodybuilders display a noticeably prominent and disproportionate belly compared to the rest of their sculpted bodies? This phenomenon is known as "bubble gut" or GH belly. It's not just an aesthetic issue but a serious concern for the athletes' health. Bubble gut is characterized by pronounced abdominal distension, resulting in the enlargement of the oblique abdominal muscles, which hinders the contraction of the frontal muscles, such as the rectus abdominis. This causes the belly to appear bul…
Approximately 80% of American adults fail to meet the physical activity recommendations set by the World Health Organization (WHO). According to a 2022 report, only 21% of adults in the United States engage in at least 150 minutes of moderate exercise or 75 minutes of vigorous physical activity per week. Moreover, over a quarter of adults are classified as sedentary. Sedentary behavior is a risk factor for various chronic diseases, including cardiovascular issues, diabetes, obesity, and cancer. It's estimated that physical inactivity coul…
The plateau effect is a common phenomenon in various areas of life, especially in relation to weight loss, physical fitness, muscle gain, and increased aerobic endurance, for example. It is when you reach a point where your progress seems to no longer advance, even if you continue to work hard, exercise regularly, and follow a healthy diet. Several reasons can trigger the plateau effect and, when we refer to the physical aspect, metabolism is one of the first to show stagnation: which means it burns fewer calories at rest than when you started…
The House fell! The "natural giant", as Brian Johnson - creator of the character Liver King - as he is known, came to the public to apologize for the lies he told to the fans and for which he gained worldwide shame. Brian appeared on the internet in August 2021 with the idea that - living like our ancestors gave him the perfect physique, desired by thousands of people. He propagated lies saying that his shape was natural and that he didn't need anabolic steroids or supplements to keep himself strong and ripped. The solution to ev…
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