KETOGAINS Meet-Up!!! (Part 1)
Here it is, as promised: The first part of our first KETOGAINS MEET-UP! Also:
Training
Protein Synthesis without carbs
New post by Jacob Wilson aka “The Muscle Prof” Protein Synthesis is supposed to be carb based, but this myth has been debunked. Day two of the Muscle Professor Academy is looking at ketogenic dieting and muscle protein synthesis. A common misconception is that carbohydrates are needed to stimulate muscle protein synthesis (building of muscle). …
Carb Refeed when doing a Ketogenic Diet?
Carb Refeed is one of the predominant terms used against ketogenic athletes, people say you need carb to do endurance or any kind of exercise, but is this true? New post by Jacob Wilson aka “The Muscle Prof” Do you Need to Carb up on a ketogenic diet? The answer is NO! In this study …
Ketogains Bodyweight Routine
BODYWEIGHT ROUTINE This routine will cover the following goals: Strength Hypertrophy (provided your diet is in check) Fat Loss (provided your diet is in check) WEEKLY SCHEDULE AND PROGRESSION This routine is meant to be done 3 times a week, with at least one rest day in between workout days. Note that the entire routine …
What Makes Muscles Grow?
Great little TED-ED video by Jeffrey Siegel that explains the basics for building muslce: Eating enough protein (protein is the building block of muscle tissue) – as per the FAQ, between 0.8 up 1.2g per lean pound (more is not necessarily better). Eating adequate calories – to build muscle, you need extra energy from enough calories -You can’t …
The Ketogains TKD (Targeted Ketogenic Diet) Protocol
The TKD (Targeted Ketogenic Diet) protocol is a specialist and advanced approach for ketogenic athletes that will allow one to lift harder and heavier, do some extra reps, as well as promote muscle growth while minimizing fat gain (as long as diet and training are on par, of course). The Targeted Ketogenic Diet (TKD) is nothing more …
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The Art and Science of Low Carbohydrate Performance by Jeff S Volek and Stephen D. Phinney – a Summary
<a href="//The Art and Science of Low Carbohydrate Performance” target=”_blank”>The Art and Science of Low Carbohydrate Performance by Doctors Jeff S. Volek and Stephen D. Phinney should be a must read for everyone interested in doing keto for athletic performance. So here it is, a summary with the finer points of the book. I encourage you …
Supplements and Ketogenic Diets – Facts and Myths
Suggested supplements that work well with all ketogenic diets (SKD, TKD, CKD) Although not strictly necessary, most supplements and Keto work very well together. The only thing you have to be mindful of is the actual carbohydrate content of your supplements. Prefer those that contain very little or no carbs. Check our “Must-have Supplement Guide” …
Ketogains Novice Kettlebell / Dumbbell Workout
This program is a variation of the Ketogains 5×5 Novice Strength Training Program (click on this link to be taken to Ketogains 5×5), but done with Kettlebells or Dumbbells. Feel free to download the Ketogains 5×5 Novice Strength program: On PDF HERE. You will see that this routine is not really “5 x 5” based on its …
Ketogains Novice Strength Training Program (5×5)
If you are a novice or beginner in strength training / muscle building (a beginner will be defined by your strength standards, not by if you have exercised before in your life) and actually want to make gains in muscle mass and strength, then this is the program for you. The Ketogains 5×5 program is …