Many people think that exercising is a one-off sort of deal. Hit the weights, run a few miles, or engage in some sport, and that takes care of that. It’s not quite that simple, however. Just as important is maintaining a proper diet, and nutrition is never as crucial as in the hour or so [...]

By Bartosz Konarski The word “protein” is derived from the Greek language and means ” of primary importance”. If you speak to strength athletes -bodybuilders in particular, most would agree that protein is very important in their diet. I am going to examine the evidence for the claims that protein is essential in building size [...]

By Bartosz Konarski Are you a skinny guy slogging hard in gyms for hours, having a decent meal everyday yet neither gaining weight nor muscles? If yes, then you are a hardgainer. You might eat a lot but you swing the weight and throw it around. That is, your body cannot distribute the nutrients evenly [...]