FITNESS

In previous articles we discussed the best supplements for performance enhancement, such as creatine and caffeine. Today we will review another group of supplements that work in a different way, and potentially complementary. Given the physical activity acidifies momentarily muscles, Compounds that counteract this effect could improve performance. Below we explore the most studied supplements …

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«If we always choose comfort, we will never learn the deep capabilities of our mind and body.»- Wim Hof Hot water is a recent invention. Unless they lived near some ancient hot springs, the first humans bathed naturally. These same humans conquered much of the planet at the end of the last ice age. Our …

Benefits of Cold for your Body and Mind ⋆ Read More »

Fish has always played an important role in our diet. Great societies grew up at the intersection of land and water. Seas, rivers and lakes were inexhaustible sources of healthy food. The current increase in contamination creates doubts and confusion about its consumption. Today you will know the Benefits main fish and you will learn …

Fish guide: benefits, best options, mercury, preparation … ⋆ Read More »

For years now I have included a couple of short bouts of ketosis in winter, 2-3 weeks each. Today I explain why and detail my last week: menu, shopping list, calories, macros, recommendations, answers to frequently asked questions … But before moving on to food, a bit of philosophy. Comfortable lives, weak bodies Throughout human …

My keto plan, sample menus, and the need to include challenges ⋆ Read More »

If we had to design the most harmful diet according to official dogma, it would be the carnivore: Very high in protein. High in fat, and much of it saturated. Without fruits or vegetables. Without fiber. According to the food pyramid of the CSIC (Higher Council of Investigations Scientific), meat is the worst food, only …

Carnivorous Diet: Benefits, Risks and When to Try It ⋆ Read More »

Your beliefs and expectations impact your results. The body cannot achieve what the mind cannot imagine. The first step to change your body is, therefore, change your mind. Is nothing esoteric or mystical, it is totally scientific. This is not about having positive thoughts or trusting the law of attraction. It is about psychology and …

Master your mind to improve your body and why your brain is a powerful steroid ⋆ Read More »

Most recommend taking the following steps to burn fat: Estimate your daily maintenance calories. Eat 10-20% fewer of those calories each day. It is not a wrong recommendation, and I explain myself how to do this in my programs. However, there are many reasons to use a cyclical approach, and it is precisely what we …

How to Cycle Calories and Carbohydrates to Improve Results ⋆ Read More »

“Beer is the cause and solution to all problems.” – Homer Simpson “When I read all the health problems caused by alcohol, I stopped reading.” – Henny Youngman I suppose that I should have written this post before Christmas, giving you the necessary knowledge to get better off from the alcoholic excesses typical of these …

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«Religion is based on faith, science is based on doubt»- Richard Feynman «Intelligence is the ability to make increasingly fine distinctions»- Robert Kiyosaki In the first part, I summarized several misconceptions and mistakes of the Paleo diet naysayers. But also in the Paleo side Questionable claims or recommendations are made. Today I summarize some of …

Eight Paleo Diet Mistakes: Genes, Fats, Legumes, Potatoes, Desserts, Ketosis … ⋆ Read More »

This week I was interviewed by SportLife magazine on a special program on fat loss. I include my participation here, but you can listen to the entire program at this link. In my interview we touched on the following: Why is it so hard for us to burn fat? Is it better to create an …

Keys to Losing Fat: Better Diet or Exercise? How much can you lose? The main mistake and much more ⋆ Read More »