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Helder Barroso
Nov 17, 202414 min read
How your brain works and changes towards fat loss and muscle building.
r Huberman did a podcast on how the brain works and my purpose with this article is to bring his teachings to the sphere of fat loss.
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Helder Barroso
Mar 12, 20241 min read
Feeling tired from a previous workout?
When we still feel tired from a previous workout, it affects how much our muscles can grow in the next session. This tiredness, known as...
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Helder Barroso
Feb 24, 20244 min read
The Krebs Cycle
Explaining the Krebs cycle can be challenging due to its complexity, but I will try to simplify it as much as possible. Here's a basic...
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Helder Barroso
Aug 24, 20233 min read
Resistance Training: The Surprising Medicine for Your Health
Not too long ago, weight training was mainly associated with burly athletes competing in powerlifting, Olympic lifting, and bodybuilding....
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Helder Barroso
Jul 9, 20232 min read
The Power of Selenium: Striking the Right Balance for Optimal Health
Introduction: Selenium, a mighty mineral, holds the key to a host of essential functions in our bodies. However, like most things in...
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Helder Barroso
Jul 9, 20232 min read
Unveiling Acid Blockers: The Good, the Bad, and the Digestion Dilemma
Introduction: We all know that stomach acid is a key player in the process of digestion. It breaks down proteins, aids nutrient...
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Helder Barroso
Jun 29, 20232 min read
The Importance of Understanding Our Relationship with Our Microbes
Introduction: Did you know that our bodies are teeming with trillions of microbes? These tiny organisms, collectively known as the...
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Helder Barroso
May 27, 20232 min read
The Fasting Debate: Unraveling the Link between Muscle Building and Strength Gains
Introduction: Fasting has become a hot topic in the fitness world, with some claiming its benefits outweigh those of traditional...
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Helder Barroso
Apr 11, 20232 min read
Unleash Your Full Potential: The Power of Progressive Overload
Introduction: We all have fitness goals, whether it's building muscle, increasing strength, or improving endurance. But have you ever...
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Helder Barroso
Mar 6, 20232 min read
The Importance of Dietary Fiber for Health: A Comprehensive Overview
Dietary fiber, a type of non-digestible carbohydrate found in plant-based foods, plays a crucial role in our health. In recent decades,...
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Helder Barroso
Feb 27, 20235 min read
The Low Down On Fermented Foods
What are fermented foods? Fermented foods are obtained through the action of microorganisms, namely bacteria, yeasts, and mycelial fungi,...
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Helder Barroso
Feb 22, 20235 min read
The Relationship Between Alzheimer’s Disease & Sleep
A few years ago I read a book called Why We Sleep by Matthew Walker, since then I have dramatically changed the way I approach my sleep...
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Helder Barroso
Dec 8, 20221 min read
Maximising Your Lunges for Glutes and Quads
Lunges are a fantastic exercise for targeting various muscle groups, including the hip extensors, knee extensors, and ankle plantar...
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Helder Barroso
Dec 7, 20221 min read
What is the best exercise for biceps?
Helder My answer to this is very easy, pick the one or two exercises you prefer the most and do them. Person Should I be choosing...
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Helder Barroso
Dec 6, 20222 min read
Unlocking the Secret to Re-gaining Muscle Quickly: The Power of Muscle Memory
Introduction: Have you ever taken a break from the gym, only to be amazed by how quickly your muscles seem to bounce back once you start...
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Helder Barroso
Dec 4, 20222 min read
Understanding Muscle Atrophy: What Happens When You Stop Lifting Weights
Have you ever wondered what happens to your muscles when you take a break from lifting weights? Whether you're going on holiday or...
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Helder Barroso
Nov 30, 20221 min read
The Impact of Running on Muscle Gain: Factors to Consider
Introduction Many fitness enthusiasts often wonder how running impacts their muscle-building goals. In this blog post, we'll explore the...
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Helder Barroso
Nov 21, 20222 min read
Unlocking the Power of Tempo in Weightlifting
Many of us have overheard gym-goers talking about "tempo" during their weightlifting routines. If you're like Person X and find yourself...
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Helder Barroso
Nov 19, 20222 min read
The Power of Eccentric and Concentric Training: Understanding Muscle Growth
In the world of fitness and strength training, discussions often revolve around two crucial phases of exercise: concentric and eccentric....
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Helder Barroso
Nov 18, 20222 min read
Eccentric And Concentric Training
Person A Helder, I keep hearing people mention eccentric and concentric at the gym, what are they talking about? Helder Well, when we...
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