General Bodybuilding & Fitness Related

Articles on bodybuilding and fitness which are not covered elsewhere. Some are science-based and some are more thought provoking!

Acne in Bodybuilding: Causes, Prevention & Treatments
Many bodybuilders suffer from acne, and this article looks at the causes and most effects prevention and treatment methods available

Assessment of body composition in Bodybuilders
Overview of the different methods used to assess the percentage bodyfat in bodybuilders and the Body Mass Index (BMI)

A Beginner's Guide
Are you a complete newcomer to weight training? This article covers all the basics: nutrition, training and bodybuilding supplements. A first read for all beginner bodybuilders!

Body Composition and Optimal Health
What can you do to maintain a healthy body compostition and how it will keep you healthy

Gym Etiquette
Simple 'Dos' and Don'ts to enjoy your training more

How the Other Half lives
Mrs BL, MT Moderator Big Les' wife, looks at bodybuilding from the other angle; that of a bodybuiders spouse!

Muscle Dysmorphia – A Review
A look at the terms Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD), Muscle Dysmorphia (MD) and Reverse Anorexia and how they relate to bodybuilding and fitness

Nicotine and Bodybuilding
Nicotine is a fat loss aid, but is it safe to supplement with it for this purpose?

The Origin Health and Fitness
The OriginFit system takes the guesswork out of nutrition and exercise for fat loss. Learn how you can optimally lose fat and maintain muscle to suit your metabolic needs

Recovery: A Primer
Recovery is the key to increased performance and injury avoidance. Drew Price looks at how nutrition, training, sleep, massage and other tips can help recovery

SMART Goal Setting in Bodybuilding
Why setting goals is crucial to making muscle gains in bodybuilding; learn about the SMART method of goal setting

So you think you're a hardgainer?
MuscleTalk Moderator Big Les reflects on the label 'hardgainer' in bodybuilding. Do you have the appropriate diet, training and rest to make gains?

Sports Bras
For the female trainers. How to make sure you're buying the most suitable sports bra for support during exercise

Sunbeds and Sunlamps
Great article on how to get a healthy bodybuilding suntan safely, with useful information about using sunbeds and sumlamps

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