Background
Since late 2000, Mind and Muscle Magazine has earned a reputation as one of the foremost science-based bodybuilding publications in the industry. Now nearing its 40th issue, Mind and Muscle continues to build upon this rich heritage.
Each installment is devoted to providing progressive articles penned by the greatest minds in the bodybuilding industry. Topics range from anabolic agents, sports supplements, neuroscience, nootropics and smart drugs, to the science of human muscle growth, fat loss and cell biology, health and longevity, strength training and bodybuilding principles, philosophy and much more!
Contributors include:
- The "Father of Prohormones," Patrick Arnold
- Renowned nutrition expert and author, Will Brink
- Author of The Ketogenic Diet, Lyle McDonald
- CEO/CSO of Avant Labs Caleb Stone
- Mind and Muscle Associate Science Editor and author of Anabolic Steroids: Ultimate Research Guide Vol. 1 , Anthony Roberts
- Author of Juice - The Real Story of Baseball's Drug Problems , Will Carroll
- Famous steroid lawyer and author of Legal Muscle , Rick Collins
- Columnist for Muscular Development's Chemical Corner, Bruce Kneller
- President and founder of Science Link, Inc, Dr. John Berardi
- Author of Anabolics 2006 and performance-enhancement expert William Lewellyn
- The late Karl Hoffman
- Author and founder of the Hypertrophy-Specific Training (HST) method, Bryan Haycock
- Billy Carpenter, MS, RD and many more!
He can be contacted at ParDeus@avantlabs.com.
Articles :: Sorted By Date
A Revolutionary Approach To Speed & Strength Training!
What I am going to present in this article is unlike any training system that I am are of -- it is in complete opposition to what our intuition tells and to what we have been conditioned to think about speed and strength training.
Section: Training :: Oct 12, 2001
Chemically Correct: GHB!
During the 80's, Gamma-hydroxybutyrate (GHB), which was readily available over-the-counter in nutrition stores, enjoyed widespread popularity among bodybuilders for its ability to stimulate growth hormone release (as well as its euphoric properties)...
Section: Supplements :: Oct 14, 2001
Strength Gains On A Diet!
For the non-novice, non-chemically aided lifter, significant muscle and strength gains are generally not possible on submaintenence calories. This is because the body typically exists in a state of whole body anabolism or whole body catabolism.
Section: Nutrition :: Oct 15, 2001
Quick Bodybuilding Tips!
Warning! This is hardcore info. If you are offended by profanity, perversion, or anything like that then check out some other articles.
Section: Training :: Dec 21, 2001
Transdermal Delivery!
While this has the notable advantage of easy administration, it also has significant drawbacks -- namely poor bioavailabiltity due to hepatic metabolism (first pass) and the tendency to produce rapid blood level spikes (both high and low), leading to a need for high and/or frequent dosing, which can be both cost prohibitive and inconvenient.
Section: Supplements :: Dec 21, 2001
The Science Of Topical Fat Loss!
Do products that you rub on actually helping you lose fat? Get the full story here!
Section: Supplements :: Feb 20, 2002
Chemically Correct: Alcohol!
Ethanol, aka "alcohol", is perhaps the most widely consumed drug on Earth. It results in tens of thousands of deaths every year and why?
Section: Nutrition :: May 10, 2002
The Athletic Edge Is Performance Eating!
By: Zepplin. Information is presented in detail, but as other things in life, nutrition is not a cut and paste issue. You will have to make some decisions for this program truly to work. With that said, this information is presented for those individuals striving to improve physical performance.
Section: Nutrition :: Apr 28, 2003
The Athletic Edge Is Performance Eating: Part 2!
By: Zepplin. In the first installment of Performance Eating, we looked at caloric requirements, caloric intake, and carbohydrate intake. In this installment, we will examine protein, fat, and hydration.
Section: Nutrition :: Apr 29, 2003
Don't Be THAT Guy: Gym Weirdos.
We all know these types of guys at the gym. You’ve probably seen one, know one, or hell, you may even be one. Here are 20 weirdos that are in every gym!
Section: Mind :: May 02, 2003
Making Bodybuilding More Athletic.
By: Zepplin. The approach to strength training in which athletes take into the weight room is drastically different from which is taken in bodybuilding. Learn why and how to make your routine more athletic!
Section: Training :: May 14, 2003
Chemically Correct: Bupropion.
By: Andrew Novick. Indicated for the treatment of depression and smoking cessation, bupropion (better known as Wellbutrin and Zyban) is sometimes used off-label for ADHD, weight loss, and even sexual dysfunction. Needless to say, this neat little compound has a few interesting properties that make it relevant to those interested in performance and physique enhancement.
Section: Supplements :: May 29, 2003
Get A Grip: Build A Super Strong Grip!
By: Panzer. For those of you involved with other strength sports or grappling, grip strength is an asset that deserves some attention. If you have trouble opening that jar of pickles in your refrigerator, you might want to read this.
Section: Training :: Jun 07, 2003
Chemically Correct: Nicotine.
By: Andrew Novick. Stemming from the frequent observation that cigarette smokers tend to maintain lower body weights than their non-smoking counterparts. In this issue of Chemically Correct, we take an in-depth look at the science behind one of the world's most popular drugs.
Section: Nutrition :: Jun 12, 2003
Get A Grip: Learn How To Get A Super Strong Grip! Part 2
By: Panzer. Continue to improve your grip strength with these unconventitional exercises, such as tearing phone books, bending nails, and many others.
Section: Training :: Jun 16, 2003
Arrests & Search Warrants: Know Your Rights!
By: Grendel. Bodybuilders all too frequently run afoul of the law; the current draconian steroid laws make the use and possession of performance-enhancing drugs illegal and punishable by imprisonment. Learning the boundaries and principles of those freedoms can literally mean the difference between life and death.
Section: Supplements :: Jun 20, 2003
Hepatoxicty: Fact or Fiction? Will Steroids Ruin Your Liver?
By: Roy Harper. We all know that the alpha alkylated steroids are hepatotoxic, right….. But, is there actually any truth to this? We’ve been told for years that if you take 17 alpha-alkylated steroids, you will eventually run into liver problems. Learn the truth!
Section: Supplements :: Jun 26, 2003
Looking For The Buff Chick Within.
By: Icequeen. In my teens, I was all "knees and elbows". In my 20's I was obsessively thin. At 30, after giving birth to my second child, I felt my metabolism lurch. Suddenly I couldn't eat all that I wanted and stay perfectly thin. Find out how what I did to get the lean muscular phisique that I have today!
Section: Mind :: Jul 01, 2003
Check Your Neck! Learn How To Build Your Neck And Traps.
By: Panzer. The bit of time it takes to train and stretch the neck can improve athletic performance, add to your appearance and help prevent injury. If you suffer from tightness caused by long hours sitting on your tail at the office, the stretching alone should make your life more comfortable in general.
Section: Training :: Jul 16, 2003
Washington Attacks Dietary Supplements!
By: Rick Collins. The attack has begun! What started as investigative interest into the safety of ephedra after widespread negative publicity has mushroomed into an all-out attack on all supplements, including prohormones. Find out what you can do to help stop it!
Section: Supplements :: Jul 22, 2003
Steroid Arrests & Search Warrants: Know Your Rights! Part 2
By: Grendel. Bodybuilders all too frequently run afoul of the law; the current draconian steroid laws make the use and possession of performance-enhancing drugs illegal and punishable by imprisonment. Learning the boundaries and principles of those freedoms can literally mean the difference between life and death.
Section: Supplements :: Jul 29, 2003
One Unit Of Anabolic Steroids = Jail: Learn Why!
By: Rick Collins. The unique issues related to quantity are but one of many ways that anabolic steroid cases are different from typical drug cases. Lawyers representing aesthetic steroid users and strength athletes should be fully educated and prepared. Find out how they are changing the laws to come down on steroid users!
Section: Supplements :: Sep 09, 2003
Behind The Scenes: Hypertrophy!
By: Gene. This article seeks to examine some of the factors implicated in processes of muscle growth, and, in keeping with the spirit of Mind and Muscle Magazine, elucidate the elaborate chemical pathways that transduce their effects.
Section: Training :: Sep 18, 2003
Pre/During/Post Workout Nutrition!
By: Zepplin. What the supplement companies want you to think is that they hold the key to some magical information and science that you can not get your hands on or even possibly comprehend. But we are going to bust the bank on pre-, during-, and post-workout nutrition and hopefully piss some people off...
Section: Supplements :: Oct 20, 2003
How To Detect Supplements Scams!
By: Dante E. Battista. Find out how to detect supplement scams with this in-depth look at the fitness industry. Learn the psychology of business, of the consumer and what a honest scam is...
Section: Supplements :: Oct 31, 2003
Old Gold: Old School Moves For Huge Gains!
By: Panzer. Power snatch and clean and jerk... Ideally, once you read this article, you'll have a solid understanding of what some of these lifts are and how they can help you reach your training goals. Now, let's have a look at some of the lifts.
Section: Training :: Nov 05, 2003
Carbohydrate Cycling: What You Need To Know!
By: Twin Peak. This is the first installment of a multi-part article. Here, we will briefly discuss my background, the basic tenets of the diet, as well as the basic diet structure and much more...
Section: Nutrition :: Nov 07, 2003
Carbohydrate Cycling Part Two: Cycle Manipulation!
By: Twin Peak. This is the first installment of a multi-part article. Here, we will briefly discuss my background, the basic tenets of the diet, as well as the basic diet structure and much more...
Section: Nutrition :: Nov 25, 2003
Growth Hormone And Obesity!
By: Nandi. Growth Hormone - What is it and what does it do? Ever wondered what the hype about Growth Hormone (GH) is all about? Read on and you will discover the science behind the truth...
Section: Supplements :: Dec 11, 2003
Whose Body Is This? Society's Ideal Male Body.
By: Tkarrde. Men today are facing a quandary regarding masculine identity. Society has put together an image of what you should and should not look like. How does one let society decide how they should look?
Section: Mind :: Dec 15, 2003
Chemically Correct: Cocaine.
What’s the science behind this alkaloid that has developed such a following, produced many an addict and secured a place as a Schedule II drug of abuse?
Section: Supplements :: Dec 23, 2003
Chemically Correct: Cocaine!
What's the science behind this alkaloid that has developed such a following, produced many an addict and secured a place as a Schedule II drug of abuse?
Section: Supplements :: Dec 24, 2003
Chemically Correct Articles...
Andrew Novick is a Chemistry and Japanese major at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He's currently applying to medical school, with aspirations in psychiatry/ psychopharmacology. Check out his series entitled 'Chemically Correct'. Learn the science behind alcohol, cocaine, ghb, mdma and more...
Section: Mind :: Jan 03, 2004
Fibrates For The Bodybuilder!
By: Spook. This article is for information purposes only. It is not intended to offer any kind of advice to treat any type of disease. If you have a medical condition or are interested in fibrate drugs please consult your doctor. In this issue I would like to take some time to discuss a class of drugs known as fibrates.
Section: Supplements :: Jan 09, 2004
How To Enhance Your Lipoderm For Greater Fat Loss!
Learn how to enhance your Lipoderm with these helpful tips. Get greater fat loss by implementing these suggestions!
Section: Supplements :: Jan 12, 2004
Clean Cardio!
By: Marc Lobliner. Beach season is right around the corner. This year, you’re gonna do it right. Go to the beach, take off the shirt, and stand proud as all of the beautiful women gawk at your Greek-Godlike body. That’s where Clean Cardio comes in. Gone are the days of slaving over the treadmill!
Section: Training :: Jan 21, 2004
Recombinant Growth Hormone & The Athlete!
By: Nandi. In this review of the existing literature, I would like to look at another growing use of recombinant GH: its use to increase athletic performance and increase muscle mass. There are much less data to guide us here than was available in our discussion of GH treatment of obesity.
Section: Supplements :: Feb 16, 2004
A Roundtable Discussion On Methylated Steroids!
Check out this latest roundtable discussion on methylated steroids with industry leaders with Patrick Arnold, Will Brink, Bruce Kneller and Par Deus!
Section: Supplements :: Mar 16, 2004
Don't Be That Guy: Reloaded!
By: Paul DiObilda. As I'm sure you know, idiots and wankers are not limited to the gym. The online community is brimming with them. The fact remains that whether you are starting trouble, spreading misinformation or acting as an annoyance, you're in danger of being that guy. And I KNOW nobody wants that...
Section: Mind :: Mar 19, 2004
HIT Vs. Volume!
While each method of training has its own following there also those that use both. In this article I will talk about methods that will help all the followers of HIT and Volume plus those in between.
Section: Training :: Jun 29, 2005
Gems Of The Low-Carb Revolution.
I've taken the time to put together and provide you with descriptions and reviews of what I consider to be some of the best low-carb products to date. If you want to learn more about this then keep reading.
Section: Nutrition :: Jun 29, 2005
Sprinting: The Purest, Most Powerful Physique-Shaper In An Athlete's Arsenal: Part I
When it comes to cutting you up and promoting a nutrient-partitioning milieu conducive to building and maintaining a lean, muscular physique, sprinting simply cannot be beat. A simple look at competitive athletics demonstrates this pretty clearly.
Section: Sports :: Jul 08, 2005
Sprinting: An Examination Part 2.
What I'm looking to do with this sequel is incorporate several proximate bodies of theory involving sprinting and sprint-training into a single 'Sprinting how-to' for the bodybuilder and/or fitness-minded reader. Well then, let's get started.
Section: Sports :: Jul 12, 2005
Damn My Ass Is Fat: A Hardcore Approach To Rapid Fat Loss
Spring is here. The trees are blooming, the beaches are getting crowded, and the time to shed those winter pounds has come. Yes, it's diet season for us bodybuilding types. Love it or hate it, the summer is the season of skin. For hardcore people only.
Section: Nutrition :: Jul 12, 2005
Back To The Basics: Supplementation!
We must get back to the basics of supplementation. In order to avoid the misinformation out there I have decided to write an article that covers the essential basics of supplementation.
Section: Supplements :: Jul 14, 2005
Carb Cycling Q & A.
Here you will find what will hopefully be the 'be-all end-all Q & A' on Carbohydrate Cycling. From all of the questions I have received from my previous articles it seems to make sense to post this information.
Section: Nutrition :: Jul 18, 2005
Progressive Drop Sets: Pump And Destroy Your Muscles!
They can be difficult and most certainly not to be done very often. In this article I will talk about progressive drop sets and how they can be very useful especially if you want to make your muscles burn.
Section: Training :: Jul 22, 2005
M&M Quiz: Is Your Gym Hardcore?
We want to know just how hardcore your gym is. The following quiz will let you know if your gym is hardcore or not. Try it out.
Section: Training :: Jul 25, 2005
Supplementing Your Sex Life!
The topic of male sexual health is bigger than ever. Find out what supplements you can take to improve your sex life!
Section: Supplements :: Aug 19, 2005
Stop The Madness: Is Inconsistency Sabotaging Your Gains?
Here are some tips to help make training a regular part of your life...
Section: Mind :: Aug 19, 2005
Intelligent Self-Improvement - The Ideal Self And Reality.
Are your goals realistic? Are you trying unsuccessfully to reach what you think is your ideal self? What I am going to try and do here is give you some ideas to work from. Then you can get on your way to living a better life.
Section: Supplements :: Sep 13, 2005
Back To The Basics - Dieting Part I.
The goal here is fat loss and there are many ways to do it, regardless of what many protocols recommend. The information presented here is going to be aimed toward the less experienced.
Section: Nutrition :: Sep 14, 2005
Back To The Basics - Dieting Part II.
Today I am going to discuss methods for ensuring progression throughout your diet and means to overcome sticking points during the process. This plan is to help ensure that progression. Learn more...
Section: Nutrition :: Oct 20, 2005
Chemically Correct: Caffeine Part I.
Despite how caffeine affects my individual biochemistry, I find its widespread use fascinating. Here are my discoveries of a drug that is socially accepted by all ages. Get the scoop on caffeine right here.
Section: Supplements :: Oct 20, 2005
Supplementing Her Sex Life!
The topic of female sexual health has always seemed to take a back seat to the male side of things. This article focuses entirely on the female sexual experience and what can be used to improve it!
Section: Supplements :: Oct 31, 2005
Resistance Exercise And Androgen Levels.
This article will show you some of the studies being looked at right now in relation to the hormonal profile of the vastus lateralis muscle. These studies look at hormonal changes in cortisol, testosterone, and growth hormone. Learn more...
Section: Training :: Nov 01, 2005
The Obligation Of Self-Improvement.
It is my intent that this article prompts its sufferers to grapple with subjects as diverse as the inextricability of self-improvement from the harmony of nature, those traits which distinguish man, and the methods...
Section: Mind :: Dec 19, 2005
The Language Of Cells - Mainpage.
The ultimate goal of this series of articles is not to overwhelm or to impress the audience with technical knowledge, but rather lay a foundation for understanding cellular signal transduction. Read on to learn more...
Section: Nutrition :: Dec 21, 2005
Of Mosquitoes And Men - Immunology 101.
The immune system has two arms of attack: the cell mediated arm and the humoral arm. The following information details some specifics about how viruses effect women differently than men. Read on to learn more.
Section: Training :: Dec 22, 2005
The Language Of Cells!
The ultimate goal of this series of articles is not to overwhelm or to impress the audience with technical knowledge, but rather lay a foundation for understanding cellular signal transduction. Read on to learn more...
Section: Nutrition :: Dec 22, 2005
The Language Of Cells, Part Two!
The ultimate goal of this series of articles is not to overwhelm or to impress the audience with technical knowledge, but rather lay a foundation for understanding cellular signal transduction. Read on to learn more...
Section: Nutrition :: Dec 23, 2005
Free Radicals And Vitamin E.
Learn more about what free radicals are and how they effect the body in a negative way. Studies have shown antioxidants to reduce this damage. Learn more...
Section: Nutrition :: Dec 30, 2005
The Language Of Cells, Part Three!
The ultimate goal of this series of articles is not to overwhelm or to impress the audience with technical knowledge, but rather lay a foundation for understanding cellular signal transduction. Read on to learn more...
Section: Nutrition :: Jan 05, 2006
The Language Of Cells, Part Four!
The ultimate goal of this series of articles is not to overwhelm or to impress the audience with technical knowledge, but rather lay a foundation for understanding cellular signal transduction. Read on to learn more...
Section: Nutrition :: Jan 09, 2006
Artificial Sweeteners - Debunking The Myths!
The world of sweeteners has been around as far back as 1879. But then around 1970 the problems started rolling in. Learn what these sweeteners are and the myths behind them! Check it out!
Section: Nutrition :: Jan 09, 2006
The Language Of Cells, Part Five!
The ultimate goal of this series of articles is not to overwhelm or to impress the audience with technical knowledge, but rather lay a foundation for understanding cellular signal transduction. Read on to learn more...
Section: Nutrition :: Jan 23, 2006
The Language Of Cells, Part Six!
The ultimate goal of this series of articles is not to overwhelm or to impress the audience with technical knowledge, but rather lay a foundation for understanding cellular signal transduction. Read on to learn more...
Section: Nutrition :: Jan 31, 2006
Hybrid Strength And Hypertrophy Training!
This is an advanced routine that takes advantage of load/deload phases, failure and sub-failure training, rest-pausing, weight load progression, etc... Give it a go and see if it works for you. Good luck!
Section: Sports :: Feb 21, 2006
Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) & Sports Injuries.
Despite the risk of side effects, the medical community has considered the safety/efficiency ratio satisfying enough to accept the administration of NSAIDs. With recent data however such a practice should be seriously scrutinized.
Section: Sports :: Apr 27, 2006
The Many Benefits Of Vitamin D.
While there is evidence that excessive uv exposure is a risk for skin cancer, there is an equal risk in a lack of exposure. Are you getting enough sunlight? Learn about the many benefits of Vitamin D, the nutrient from the sun!
Section: Supplements :: Apr 27, 2006
