Amino Z Fitness and Bodybuilding Questions and Answers

Will high intensity cardio break down muscle if you don't have carbohydrates available? I just read your fat burning zone article - a great read!

Thanks for the feedback on my fat burning zone article.

It’s true if you are carbohydrate deficient that you wil...

Is cardio on an empty stomach good for weight loss?

Great question.

Research has strongly concluded to date that the most effective form of cardiovascular exercise for weight loss is high intensity interval training (HIT). Considering that t...

Is full range of motion (ROM) and less weight, or limited range of motion and more weight better when building muscle?

Generally speaking, it is accepted that it is more effective to move through the full range of motion and get less reps using less weight, than to limit your ROM and move more weight and/or more reps....

Should I consume a protein shake in the morning before my workout? Why not after my workout instead?

Having woken up and not eaten for well over 8 hours, the amino acid pool in your body (the available constituents of proteins) will be greatly diminished. There are two primary ways to replenish your ...

Are supplements that thin your blood safe to take to raise your metabolism? I have heard of a thermogenic supplement that thins the blood and is not suitable for long-term use. Wouldnt it be better to raise your metabolism naturally through exercise and nutrition?

Great question. Often supplements geared at raising the metabolism do so through a thermogenic effect. Thermogensesis is the process of heat production in organisms, so a thermogenic supplement ...

Why can we exercise for less than an hour, yet need to sleep and recover for so long?

Think of it this way. Exercise places stress on your body. Exercise runs your body down. Exercise, in itself, doesn't do your body any good at all. It makes you feel tired, run down, lethargic, sor...

During and after exercise, what is happening in the body with regards to fat, carbohydrates, proteins and muscles?

During your workout you are primarily utilising both carbohydrate and fat as primary sources of energy. Fat tissue is constantly being broken down in the body and consequently, fatty acids are a...

How do I lose the last few kilograms of fat weight?

To overcome a barrier, there are a number of area’s that you can take into consideration. Three important aspects include:

Ensure that you receive adequate recovery.&...

Does all tribulus terrestris contain protodioscin?

The Tribulus Terrestris that we have for sale does contain protodioscin, as all tribulus terrestris products will in varying de...

Is walking or running better for weight loss?

Looking purely from a calorie expenditure point of view, it is far more beneficial to complete a distance in the shortest amount of time. What happens is that, by pushing yourself t...