Category: Body Building

Creating an organism that contains human cells and those of another species is deeply complex, with the ethical considerations as mind-boggling as the biology. A team of scientists has, however, made a major breakthrough in the field, with potentially huge ramifications for the study of human evolution, disease, drug-testing and ageing. Researchers at the Salk Institute in San Diego injected human stem cells into non-human primate embryos, which then survived in the laboratory for up to 20 days.  Not…

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ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — As the race to vaccinate continues, administration of the single-dose Johnson and Johnson vaccine is still on a pause. Officials are using the time to investigate reports of potentially dangerous blood clots. It’s important to note that the adverse effects are extremely rare, have been reported in six out of the 7 to 8 million people who’ve gotten the shot. Medical officials confident in local vaccine rollout despite Johnson & Johnson pause Regulators hope to…

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Rapper Melle Mel talks about being a natural weightlifter and the current state of pro bodybuilding. Melle Mel American hip hop recording artist who was the lead vocalist and songwriter of Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five. But beyond that, he has always been a rapper who presented a muscular physique. He’s also passionate about the sport of bodybuilding and has been a fan watching the sport for years. In our latest GI Exclusive interview, Melle Mel talks about being all natural…

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Since being drafted first overall by the Orlando Magic in 2004, Philadelphia 76ers center Dwight Howard has put together a Hall-of-Fame-caliber career. Howard has been named to eight All-Star teams, eight All-NBA teams, and five All-Defensive teams. He was named the NBA’s Defensive Player of the Year three times, he led the league in blocks twice, he won the Slam Dunk Contest in 2008 and he was a key contributor to the Los Angeles Lakers title team last season….

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This article isn’t about the kind of “isolation” that we have come to dread since the covid-19 pandemic hit in 2020. No, here we are talking about “isolation workouts”: exercise moves that work just one joint and one muscle or muscle group at a time. Isolation movements help you strengthen a specific muscle or muscle group that is typically not the focus in compound movements. Examples of these include bicep curls, lateral raises and tricep extensions. Ever since functional…

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These exercise will increase strength and size in no time. Think about your workout routine. How many of those exercises have you done over and over again? You’ve probably felt as though you’ve hit this plateau and are struggling to see that monstrous growth you want most. Every time you look in the mirror, you think that. How could I get bigger? Don’t get us wrong, you probably look great, all that hard work starting to come to fruition…

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Tips For Making It SuatainableHere are the quickest tips to make sure your fitness is a sustained one. 1. Set realistic goals: It’s not a race. Make fitness a lifestyle. Smartly design your goals, work towards them with all patience and consistency that you can. Results will go nowhere! 2. Quantify your food: Know what you eat, how much you eat, and what macros constitute your meals. Fuel your body with the right mix of everything. Proteins are the…

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By Neto Baptiste The Antigua and Barbuda Amateur Bodybuilding and Weightlifting Federation (ABBWF) will be seeking, for the first time in its history, to host its national championships via a virtual platform. This was revealed by newly elected Vice President and professional bikini athlete, Kimberly Percival, who said the body has made submissions to both the Ministry of Sports and the Ministry of Health outlining its plans. “Essentially what we are going for is a virtual event or almost…

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The human body makes its own collagen, but aging causes collagen production to take a nosedive. This results in wrinkles, sagging skin, dull hair, broken nails, and can even affect bone health – all unwanted side effects that are a natural part of growing older. In attempts to discover a more natural fountain of youth, people have turned to collagen supplements, but the sustainability conscientious among us seek alternatives to the popular stuff – specifically, plant-based collagen supplements and…

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