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    What The Health documentary

    Has anyone seen this? I saw it on Netflix last night and found it extremely compelling and thought provoking. Well worth a watch... Invalid Link Removed There are a few aspects of the science that I am slightly skeptical of, worthy of a bit more research I feel, but I don't think it's possible...
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    Lifting belt recommendation... soft lever?

    Due to issues with my lower back, I have found a lifting belt gives me some much needed and beneficial confidence in my lifts (I don't use it as a crutch), but I am having a lot of trouble finding a belt that's actually comfortable! I do find the lever style ones much better in respect to...
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    Na-R-ALA powder?

    I had some from Nutraplanet that I bought ages ago, but they don't seem to sell it any more. Can you buy it in the powder form anywhere these days, or only caps? Failing that, are SAN the best producer of the caps? Not many out there producing stabilized Na-R-ALA that I can see, just loads of...
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    Question about Volume and Intensity...

    I'm aware of much of the volume vs intensity talk, and how hypertrophy is ideally suited to the 8-12 rep range vs lower reps/high weight, as lower reps would require more sets to achieve the same volume, therefore take more time... yet has has obvious stength benefits etc. etc. But how far...
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    Calorie Cycling... thoughts?

    Any efficacy to it, either for weight loss or bulking? I've read some conflicting advice, some people say it's a great way to keep the body guessing and to support an increase in metabolic capacity... is there any truth to that, or is calorie deficit/excess the only thing that really matters...
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    Does isomalto-oligosaccharide spike insulin?

    I've read it doesn't, but this rhetoric seems to be coming from those producing/selling the stuff and with a vested interested in pushing its efficacy... so I'm just curious seeing as I'm following a CKD protocol at present and I wonder if it's OK to include in my diet? For some bizarre reason...
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    Question about low-carb approach and fat intake...

    If you are on a low-carb diet, is there a recommended daily intake of fat? Typically, I've always just hit my protein and fat guidelines for the day (approx 1-1.2g/lb and 0.4-5g/lb bodyweight respectively), with carbs simply filling up the rest of whatever calories I have left. However... if...
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    Is this TOO low fat?

    I've been recommended by a supposed professional trainer, whom I've outlined all my personal information to, stats, goals etc, that I should drop my fat intake to 42-46g/day. This seems somewhat on the low side to me, and I did go that low once before for a while and it did nothing for my libido...
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    Need some training advice please...

    I've been following the below routine for nearly 3 months now. Uncertain whether I should change entirely, tweak or stick with it. I still seem to be making gains, albeit slowly, but that invariably seems to be the case with me anyway. I always go x4 sets of 4-6 on the first two exercises for...
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    Fractionated Coconut Oil vs MCT Oil

    I'm having trouble finding the answer to this, but are these one and the same thing? As far as I can tell they are, with the only difference being in the marketing (and price!). PVL Essentials for example, state their MCT oil is 100% fractionated coconut oil, nothing else, with 100% MCT's...
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    HIIT routine - best timing, fasted?

    Looking to add some HIIT to my off days while on my lean bulk. Now, I'm curious what others thoughts are on even doing this in the first place? I do come across differing opinions. Much science to supports its efficacy though. Also, and perhaps more importantly, fasted or not? Seems to be a big...
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    Metabolic Powder, how to...?

    I've got a tub of this, but really not sure how best to utilise? I'm also taking ArA, so not sure if best had welll away from that, i.e evening meal only (I workout fasted late morning/midday). Is it only for meals containing 15g+ fat or does this not matter?
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    Best 5/3/1 approach...

    I came across the below calculator... all looks good to me, although I'm a bit stumped as to what the best 'Assistance Template' should be? 'Triumvirate' seems a good all rounder. Any thoughts? I know some people will probably say it doesn't matter, just focus on the big three lifts, which I...
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    Do you need to stack something with DAA?

    I've read a lot of varying opinions on this, just wondering if I should stack with Erase or something? I plan on adding to ArA/GMS/ALCAR. I did take DAA a year or so ago and can't say I noticed much, save for some spots on my face, but my diet wasn't really on track back then. What are others...
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    Carbs and gas...?

    Does anyone get this? I've noticed it lately, and it definitely seems to be carbs as on days when my carbs are very low, I don't get any, yet throw in some rice, oats and BOOM, I could clear the room! Anything that can help with this? I already take a prebiotic post meals.
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    Question regarding GDA timing

    Looking at getting either some Glycobol or Recompadrol soon (uncertain which would be best in my case) and I'm just wondering about the timing. I'm aware it's pointless taking after a workout, but as I workout fasted late morning/midday, the only time I'd really be taking them is in the evening...
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    PWO carb choice

    I know this has been discussed before, but it's an issue I keep finding myself getting in to with people. Is there a consensus on what is the best choice for PWO carb? I've been taking Vitargo for past few months (30g PWO with protein), and all seems good. That's about to run out though, so I'm...
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    Taurine anyone?

    Anyone take taurine? I've got a big bag of the stuff I got on a deal a while ago but have never been quite sure how best to utilise. Anyone seen results with it?
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    Forskolin-95 GI distress

    Anyone else experienced this? This is on Synthetic Supplements' Forskolin-95. I did read other less reputable brands had this side effect. I'm on 100mg daily (x2 morning, x2 pre-workout), only been on it a week, and it's not pleasant, proper Hershey Squirts lol. Should I dial back dosage, or am...
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    ALPHAMINE... mmmmm

    Have to say, having been off Alphamine for nearly 2 months, back on it today... it's like an old best friend who I haven't seen in years! Seriously, what THE HELL DO THEY PUT IN THIS STUFF?!?! Interesting... I'm trying the US version, having been on UK version before. I'd say I notice a bit more...
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