Situated halfway between the gym and the nightclub, pre-workout supplements have taken on a remarkable popularity amongst gym goers in recent years. Labelled with ‘hardcore’ names such as ‘Anarchy’, ‘Mr. Hyde’ or ‘Rage’, the pre-workout supplement has become a staple amongst portions of the lifting community. Indeed, one may be forgiven for thinking that bodybuilders, … Continue reading A HISTORY OF PRE-WORKOUT SUPPLEMENTS
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Leroy Colbert
What can I say about Leroy Colbert. Well, obviously he had massive arms. This was somewhat his calling card and what some would argue the factor that added the word 'legendary' before his name. However, there is so much more to say about Leroy Colbert. A legend rises. Born in 1933, Colbert started lifting weights … Continue reading Leroy Colbert
THE CONTROVERSIAL HISTORY OF ZMA
One of the unquestioned staples of bodybuilding supplementation, ZMA is often up there with creatine and protein in terms of popularity. Rumoured to increase testosterone, muscle mass and your chance of bizarre dreams, ZMA is promoted as a cheap and effective supplement for the average gym goer. In my own brief training experience, it’s something … Continue reading THE CONTROVERSIAL HISTORY OF ZMA
