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Rehan JalaliC.S.N.
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Greg KovacsIFBB Pro
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Don GauvreauMSc, CSCS
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Dave PalumboBSc.
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Lyle McDonaldBSc.
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Scott WelchBASc. (Nutrition)
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Mark GilbertBSc (Nutrition)
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Lauren JacobsenBSc. (Biochemistry)
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Laura CreavalleIFBB Pro
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Dr. Ken KinakinD.C., CSCS
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Scott AbelBAH
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Domenic MauroB.A.
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Mario MavridesBSc.
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Greg UlysseIFBB Pro
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Dana BushellBAHK, B.Ed.
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ZOA LINSEYIFBB PRO
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Darren MehlingBA, CSCS
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Michael SedlakM.Sc.
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Latest Columns
Q. I really just want a big chest and arms. I’ve been bench pressing and doing curls, but I’m not growing as much as I want to. What supplements should I take?
A. You are approaching this all wrong. Trying to isolate just two muscle groups – out of your entire body – is going to cause you some problems. Start by training your ENTIRE body.
Q.I heard you used to compete in strength sports. What did you do, and how has it helped you as a coach and trainer?
A.Yes, I have competed in a wide variety of sports. I was initially involved in Strongman, making it to the CFSA Western Canadian Championships in 2004 (during which I tied for 1st in the Deadlift with 805 lbs) and tied for 4th overall. I also
Q. After reading last issue’s MUSCLE INSIDER and seeing the competition pictures of one of the local shows, I have mostly decided I want to compete in bodybuilding. I’m 36 years old with a wife, two kids and a full-time job. I find time to go to the gym and I am in pretty good shape, I think, but not ready for the stage at all. Do you think it’s possible, for
Q: I'm thinking of adding cardio to my strength training to help me drop to 7 percent bodyfat. Do you think this is the best approach to for me to take?
A: NO! Definitely NO! Especially if you're interested in strength training and wanting to increase your poundages. There is plenty of evidence to point out the interference of aerobic with strength
By Scott Welch, Owner MUSCLE INSIDER
1996 was the year I first broke into the business side of the fitness industry. I was still a student at Ryerson University where I was studying Nutrition. I had delusions of one day becoming a pro bodybuilder and thought that learning everything I could about nutrition would be one of my “secret
Q: What are the top 5 tricks to identify a fake steroid?
A: I want to start by pointing out that fifteen years ago, things were a bit different than they are today. Counterfeit drugs were generally much easier to spot back then. They were often very crude looking in appearance, missing key elements or having a “homemade” look to the components. They
