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HOW SLEEP AFFECT OUR GAINS AND HOW WE CAN FIX IT [SCIENCE EXPLAINED]

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  Sleep is an extremely complicated process that consists of more than simply closing one’s eyelids and counting sheep. It is an active state of unconsciousness produced by the body where the brain is in a relative state of rest and is reactive primarily to internal stimulus. If there is one aspect of building muscle and loosing fat that's most underrated is definitely sleep . According to National Sleep Foundation almost 70% of the world population is not getting sufficient sleep . how sleep affect gains?.....how important is sleep?......how much sleep we need ? Stay connected till the end of this article, all your questions will be answered. WHAT IS SLEEP? SLEEP Sleep is a naturally recurring state of mind and body , characterized by altered consciousness , relatively inhibited sensory activity , reduced muscle activity and inhibition of nearly all voluntary muscles during rapid eye movement sleep. WHY DO WE ...

EATING EGGS DAILY WILL INCREASE YOUR CHOLESTEROL LEVELS? [SCIENCE EXPLAINED]

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Eggs are really a very good source of protein containing about 6-7 grams of protein in one egg and at the same time they are very cheap. Eggs are complete source of protein (contains all essential amino acids ) and also contains some amount of vitamins like vitamin D and vitamin B and minerals like calcium and iron as well. Eggs are consumed by most of the non- vegetarian and also consumed by some vegetarians also Known as (Eggitarian). EGGITARIANS ARE EGGS HEALTHY?......DO EGG AFFECT OUR CHOLESTEROL LEVELS?........ is it ok to eat eggs with high cholesterol LEVELS? Stay connected till the end of this article, all your questions will be answered. ARE EGGS HEALTHY? Eggs can be considered healthy . They can have downsides depending how many eggs you consume and your state of health , but in general they are safe to consume. Eggs do not inherently  increase circulating cholesterol . Eggs are rich in nutrie...

WHAT IS THE BEST REP RANGES FOR HYPERTROPHY AND STRENGTH [SCIENCE EXPLAINED]

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  This belief primarily originates from the traditional rep range  continuum. Many people ideally believe that 1–5 reps  are ideal for strength , 6–12 reps  are ideal for muscle growth , while 15+ reps  are ideal for muscular endurance . So today in this article we will try to find that what the information mentioned above is actually true or not. WHAT IS REP RANGE? A rep (repetition) is when you perform the full movement of an exercise from start to finish. So, if a program calls for 5 reps , it means you perform the movement 5 times . 5 reps of squats means you so 5 total squats from start to finish. Rep Ranges are helpful when you’re trying to get stronger and progress on a movement. Rep ranges also help you determine how much weight to use for a movement. For example, if you’re aiming to do your working sets in the 6-8 rep range , you want to choose a weight that is heavy enough to be ...

WHAT IS CAFFEINE - [HEALTH BENEFITS OF CAFFEINE, SIDE EFFECTS, HOW CAFFEINE CAN BE BENEFICIAL]

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WHAT IS CAFFEINE? ME EXPLAINING CAFFEINE Caffeine  is a powerful stimulant most commonly found in tea, coffee, energy drinks and cacao plants. It can be used to improve physical strength and endurance . It works by stimulating the brain and central nervous system, helping you stay alert and prevent the onset of tiredness. WHAT DOES CAFFEINE DO? FEELING ENERGIZED Caffeine’s main mechanism concerns antagonizing (annoy) adenosine receptors . Adenosine causes sedation and relaxation when it acts upon its receptors, located in the brain. Caffeine prevents this action and causes alertness and wakefulness . BENEFITS OF CAFFEINE? COFFEE Coffee is one of the world’s most popular beverages. Thanks to its high levels of antioxidants and beneficial nutrients, it also seems to be quite healthy. Studies show that coffee drinkers have a much lower risk of several serious diseases. INCREASES EXERCISE PERFORMANCE The ergogeni...