Are Artificial Sweeteners Worse Than Sugar?

Artificial Sweeteners Increase Cancer Risk, Cause You To Gain Weight, And Lead To Genital Disintegration: Has Mainstream Media Soured The Sugar-Free Truth?

Oh my sweet sugar-free Lord. The media are at it again. Perpetuating myths, lies and untruths about the health implications of artificial sweeteners. Believe everything you read and you’ll be forgiven for thinking a sip of diet soda is going to lead you to get fat, contract cancer, and lose your genitals. So, I might have made the last one up. But the level of scaremongering is almost to the same level.

So, your Google search of “Are Artificial Sweeteners Worse Than Sugar?” led you here. And of all the articles among the billions of search hits,  you’ve stumbled upon someone who’ll give the real truth, with the BS and boredom sifted out.

Over the course of the next 10 minutes (yes I timed it) you’re going to discover the information mainstream media hides from you.

So if you’ve got 10 minutes to spare, this is what you’re going to learn:

• The artificial sweetener myths fuelled by lazy journalist with no grasp of research.
• What the evidence-based view of artificial sweeteners is and why you shouldn’t be worried.
• Practical advice about artificial sweeteners and how to incorporate them in your diet.

Let’s get started.

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Descending Pyramid Training For Accelerated Muscle Gain

What Is Descending Pyramid Training And How Can You Use It To Build More Muscle, Faster?

You’re reading this article because you want to build muscle, fast. After all, time is a wasting and you need to get on with the task in hand. And so ensues your frantic Google search for the latest and greatest training techniques to accelerate you to a leaner-stronger body. Luckily, you’ve ended up in the right place. Because I’m going to introduce you to descending pyramid training, the Iron Paradise Fitness way.

But let me be up front with you.

This isn’t the standard approach to descending pyramid training you might have been looking for. I want to open your eyes to something new.

And if you read on, this is what you’ll find out:

• Why your current approach to training is limiting your progress.
• What the Iron Paradise Fitness version of Descending Pyramid Training is.
• How to implement a Descending Pyramid Training protocol into your training to accelerate muscle growth.

Does that sound like what you’re after? Cool. Let’s get started.

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Time Under Tension: The Secret For Building More Muscle?

Is Time Under Tension A key Ingredient Of Building Muscle? Or Should You Just Keep It Simple And Lift Heavy?

So you’ve found your way to this article because you’ve been hearing whisper of this thing called time under tension. The word around the power rack is that it’s the secret to building more of that precious muscle you crave. But you have your doubts. First of all, what the fuck is it? And second, is there any actual science and theory behind it, or are we in the realms of Bro-science 101 again?

Well, you’re in luck my friend. Because in this article you’ll get the short, sharp lowdown on everything you need to know about time under tension.

So let me tell you what you’re going to find out.

• What time under tension actually is.
• What the research says about time under tension.
• Whether or not time under tension is worth including in your training.
• How to practically apply proven and effective techniques into your training.

That’s exactly what you’re looking for, right?

So let’s do this my friend.

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4 Tips To Build Your Mind-Muscle Connection

The Mind-Muscle Connection Is Real Despite Sounding Like BS Bro-Science.

Let me guess. You’ve landed on this article because you’ve heard about the mind-muscle connection and you’re curious. Is this another case of bros in stringer vests with their nipples out, pontificating about nonsense, while sipping on their BCAA drinks?

Well, you might be surprised to hear, the mind-muscle connection is real. Not only that, it’s a crucial part of your training if you want to build a leaner, stronger physique.

But before you carry on reading, let me tell you what you’re going to find out.

• What the mind-muscle connection really is.
• What science actually says about its importance for building muscle.
• 4 super simple ways to create a better mind-muscle connection for more muscle and strength.
• The muscle groups you might find easier to connect with and those that might need more work.

That’s exactly what you’re looking for, right?

Of course I am. So let’s do this my friend.

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The Ultimate Guide To Sets And Reps For Building Muscle

The Ultimate Guide To Sets And Reps For For Anyone Wanting To Maximise Every Workout …

At some point in time you’ve pondered the question, ‘How Many Sets And Reps Should I Be Doing?” In fact, it’s hands down one of the more frequent questions I get asked. So it seemed an appropriate topic for an article.

Gym folklore would have you believe it’s 1-3 reps for strength, 8-10 reps for building muscle, and 12-15 reps for endurance. But is this all bro-science, or is there some truth to it? And what’s the bro-science law on sets?

After all, there’s some things the bros do get right. Albeit they wrap it up in a veil of chest-thumping hyperbole, which leaves you doubting if it’s more horse shit.

So is bodybuilding folklore backed up by research?

It’s time to dig into this one and find out…

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