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Featured Hormones Article

Weight Training And Hormones - The Amazing Connection! By: Dave Draper Hormones are a busy bunch. From testosterone to cortisol there is a constant battle going on which should, at the very least, be understandable to the average person. Here is some information about hormones for you the average reader. 1302 Words - Date Added: Aug 17, 2005

A Mind-Body Transformation: Understanding Hormones Sets Up Success!
By: Danijela Crevar
We all know that healthy eating and exercise are important for the way we feel and look. But, did you know that our hormones also play an absolutely fundamental role in about every aspect of our life. Learn more. 2255 Words - Date Added: Feb 26, 2009

All About Cortisol!
By: Shane Giese
Find out what cortisol is, what you need to know about it, if you need it and anything you ever needed to know about it! 1105 Words - Date Added: Jul 19, 2003

All About Estrogen!
By: Planet Muscle
Testosterone's little sister (estrogen) is more important than most scientists have thought in the intense search of ultimate muscularity, good health and energy, all in our wonderful complex system of hormone interconnections. Learn why! 2079 Words - Date Added: May 14, 2003

All About Ghrelin!
By: Eric Satterwhite
For decades scientists and metabolism experts around the world have been singing he same tune. Weight loss comes down to calories. Recent research has uncovered a hormone that has gone un noticed until now. Find out what Ghrelin is and why there is so much hype about it! 887 Words - Date Added: Oct 14, 2003

All About Testosterone!
By: Virtual Muscle
Learn everything you will ever need to know about testosterone and how it works. Find out the basics, how it reacts in the body, the difference between steroids and testosterone and much more... 1593 Words - Date Added: Sep 10, 2003

Are There Hormones In Your Whey?
By: Will Brink
Are there hormones in your whey? Learn the truth in an exclusive article from bodybuilding guru, Will Brink... 2630 Words - Date Added: Oct 26, 2004

Balancing Act: Stay Strong And Lean By Maintaining Optimal Hormonal Balance.
By: WNSO/FAME
As our senses delicately interact and respond to our external environment, our endocrine and nervous systems are constantly at work... Learn more about how the body functions with regard to hormones right here. 1732 Words - Date Added: Oct 16, 2007

Bodybuilding for Babyboomers - Cortisol Confusion.
By: Babyboomers
Are you over 40, exercising, eating properly and still too fat in the middle? You may be suffering from too much cortisol! Learn why! 972 Words - Date Added: Aug 04, 2003

Breaking The Myth - Women Who Lift Heavy Will Look Like Men!
By: Rosie Chee
This article will discuss and compare the physiology, the hormonal adaptations to resistance training, and the role of diet in gaining muscle, in both males and females. 1453 Words - Date Added: Oct 09, 2009

Do You Need Human Growth Hormone?
By: Planet Muscle
There is no doubt adequate growth hormone is critical for normal maturation and growth, but how does diminishing growth hormone effect vitality as we age? Find out if you need HGH! 1 Words - Date Added: Mar 20, 2003

Glutamine & The Ultimate Delivery System.
By: IDS Sports
Glutamine has been touted as the best of the best of the amino acids. It is the most abundant amino in the body and has great bodybuilding potential. Find out why along with what the ultimate delivery system is! 866 Words - Date Added: Feb 19, 2003

Hormonal Manipulation Through Macronutrient Intake!
By: Hugo Rivera
In order to achieve large gains in muscle mass along with significant body fat decreases, many hormonal events need to occur in the body. These events are affected to a large extent by the quality, timing, amount and ratio of the macronutrients consumed.. 2383 Words - Date Added: Jun 01, 2004

Hormonal Timing Program: Women's Fitness Evolved!
By: BuffMother
I had just given birth to twins by C-section... My body was stretched out, fat, and disgusting! The following program is designed specifically for women who are fighting the hormone battle while trying to get fit! Take control now, right here! 2736 Words - Date Added: Apr 30, 2008

Hungry, Hungry Hormones - Part 1.
By: John Berardi
After all, it seems to me that most exercise and nutrition questions, especially those related to our physiological responses to certain manipulations, are quite complex. Let me explain... 1316 Words - Date Added: Sep 06, 2004

It's In Your Blood!
By: Will Brink
This article is designed to be a down and dirty primer and introduction to understanding the value of regular blood work with some strategies and pointers for optimizing hormones and other things that negatively or positively impact your health and ability to add lean body mass and minimize bodyfat levels. 3584 Words - Date Added: Dec 10, 2003

Manipulating Hormone Release Naturally With Resistance Training!
By: ISSA
Only resistance training that is high in intensity, utilizing 8-10 repetitions, heavy resistance and a maximum of one minute rest between sets will maximize serum testosterone and growth hormone levels, thus allowing for successful recovery, adaptation, and muscular growth. 971 Words - Date Added: Apr 29, 2003

Manipulating Your Hormones.
By: Intensity Magazine
Manipulating your hormones will help take advantage and ensure successful adaption, training, health and performance. 1105 Words - Date Added: Mar 13, 2003

Multiple Pathways To Muscle Growth!
By: Virtual Muscle
So, in the interest of big picture understanding, let’s take a deep breath, step back and review some of the major physiological pathways that can produce muscle growth. 1398 Words - Date Added: Feb 27, 2004

Muscle Nerd Video Teacher - How Does Fat Affect Testosterone?
By: Jeff Anderson
The Muscle Nerd is here for you in your battle to lose fat and gain muscle. Listen in and watch right here... Some details cover how protein and good fats help keep testosterone levels up. 175 Words - Date Added: Aug 17, 2006

Nitrogen Balance, Hormone Manipulation And Recovery: Critical Factors In Bodybuilding!
By: Jim Brewster
This article will be different than many training articles you see in the magazines and on the internet. Today I'll cover aspects like hormone manipulation, the importance of a positive nitrogen balance, and proper recovery. Get this and more! 3183 Words - Date Added: Aug 10, 2006

Priming The Anabolic Environment.
By: David Robson
Creating the ideal physique can be an exceedingly frustrating practice for many, as a wide range of factors need to be in place to ensure an optimal environment conducive to muscle growth, such as stress, pollutants, and rest... 2105 Words - Date Added: Sep 07, 2004

Prohormones and Target Hormones
By: Big Cat
This is a piece I have sat down to write to allow people to understand the concept of prohormones better. The actions of prohormones are not limited to, but largely based on the fact that they convert to another hormonal substance, often an illegal compound in pure form, via natural enzymes. 4717 Words - Date Added: Oct 25, 2002

The Big T
By: Planet Muscle
The connection between the testes and vigor has been known since the first written medical texts. 2615 Words - Date Added: Sep 17, 2002

The Blood Sugar Hormones
By: Derek Charlebois
Hormones are very important in building muscle. Understanding them can give you a boost in your endeavor to better your body. In this article, I will outline two major hormones that play a role in bodybuilding. 1063 Words - Date Added: May 07, 2002

The Facts and Myths About: DHT!
By: Reform Mag
DHT is one of those good guy/bad guy hormones that is sorely misunderstood. For many people, it is NOT something that you want to reduce or eliminate in the body. For some others though, keeping DHT levels under control is probably a prudent course of action. Knowing the facts about DHT will help you decide. Written by Patrick Arnold. 1784 Words - Date Added: Sep 16, 2003

Weight Training And Hormones - The Amazing Connection!
By: Dave Draper
Hormones are a busy bunch. From testosterone to cortisol there is a constant battle going on which should, at the very least, be understandable to the average person. Here is some information about hormones for you the average reader. 1302 Words - Date Added: Aug 17, 2005

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