Both catabolism and anabolism belong to the body's metabolic process. These are very important phases for athletes. These two phenomena work in completely opposite ways. Catabolism generates energy for the body. While anabolism uses energy. When we talk about muscle catabolism and anabolism, we are talking about...
To lose weight sustainably, it's essential to establish a caloric deficit. But to achieve this, you need to know how to control your hunger. Known as the "satiety hormone", leptin plays an essential role in this respect. It is largely responsible for what you...
Bodybuilding fans find constant inspiration in bodybuilding films. In fact, many of the actors in peplums and more recent films started out as bodybuilders. Pumping iron: the very first "Pumping Iron" film was released in 1977. The actors are probably no strangers to you, and are called Arnold Schwarzenegger or...
Ramadan is characterized by a long period of fasting. The practice lasts about a month. It's true that it's not always easy to cope with this deprivation of food and water while maintaining the same rhythm as regards bodybuilding exercises. Particularly as muscles need...
Do you know your body type? Discover the characteristics of the three main types to identify yours, and make your bodybuilding training even more effective. What is a morphotype? This term is used to designate the type of figure or morphology that an individual (man or woman) has inherited from his or her genetic heritage. If you don't...
The best moments with you, whom I thank again for coming to meet me. Meeting on the LAROQ booth with Jamcore and Frédéric Delavier. Then I meet you on the signing area for more than an hour and a half. I finish this vlog with my friends Stanimal, Theo Leguerrier, Frédéric Mompo, Sao Nelson, Essan and well...
Here's a list of the most frequently used words in bodybuilding, along with their definitions. If you're an experienced bodybuilder, you'll undoubtedly know all these words, but if you're just starting out, it will be very useful to know as many of them as possible. Lactic acid: It's present in the heart, kidneys,...
What are the differences between France and the USA? As an expatriate in the USA (Miami, Florida) for more than 7 years, I decided to make a new video on the main differences between France and the USA. If you are interested in travelling or expatriating to the USA, this video could be of interest to you...
During my stay in France, we organized a meeting at Metabolik Montpellier. It was an opportunity for me to chat with you and introduce you to a new, modern and welcoming American-style gym! An unforgettable day We had a memorable day at the superb Metabolik gym in Montpellier, in the...
Bodybuilding is a physical sport, without a good bodybuilding coach, it is difficult to reach high levels of performance on your own, without getting injured. You want to get in shape, gain muscle, strengthen certain muscle groups, lose fat, increase your physical performance and many other things.... Whatever your level and age,...
When you're training in the gym, there's nothing like a good bodybuilding playlist to stimulate you and keep you in shape. Sometimes we want to give up, and it's at these moments that we realize the effectiveness of a good choice of music. It allows us to clear our minds and focus on our movements,...
I've been living in Miami Beach for over 8 years now, and there's no shortage of gyms here. In a city where the cult of the body is omnipresent, gyms are everywhere, whether in hotels, condos or in every...
Whether it's Christmas or a birthday, you're looking for a sports gift for a bodybuilder? What a headache! But if you're short of ideas, you've come to the right place. I've put together 24 original ideas for men and women, ranked from the cheapest to the most expensive, that will delight...
If you practice bodybuilding, you probably know the concept of muscle memory. This phenomenon allows athletes to recover their ability to perform more quickly after a prolonged break in physical activity and muscle wasting. But does this muscle memory really exist? And, if so, how does the body and the...
If you are looking for ways to motivate yourself in bodybuilding, this article should interest you. Strength training requires discipline and perseverance if you want to reach your goal and sculpt the body of your dreams. It is not enough to go to the gym every day and do anything. Because if you take...
PROPRIOCEPTION ON EQUILIBRIUM IN HIGH LEVEL KARATEKA During my studies, I wrote a thesis on proprioception with a French team kata champion, for my Master 2 degree. It's a very complex study which deals with the receptors of the small muscles of the body which...
In the world of fitness and bodybuilding, Fitness Mag is today considered as a reference magazine. Created almost 10 years ago, this free magazine is the result of a colossal work led by Eric Rallo Giudicelli, its founder, accompanied by an incredible team of expert contributors. A free magazine dedicated to fitness and...
