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Whether we are coming off a holiday and find ourselves greeted with a higher-than-expected result on the scales, or perhaps we have stayed consistent but still find that the needle sometimes moves in the wrong direction, certified personal trainers like McKenna Olsen say that you shouldn’t freak...

Dropping calories is one of the surest methods used by those who want to cut weight, but until now, the common belief has been that less energy consumed will lead to poorer workout performance. Not so, says a recent scientific report. In order to understand the effects of calorie restriction on...

Many bodybuilders have a bit of a love-hate relationship with completing cardio workouts because most iron pumpers want to be hitting the weights rather than the treadmill, but those who have succeeded at the highest level advise that you should skip cardio at your peril. In a recent Instagram...

Of all the comfort foods that men may use to fill their bellies, pizza is a proverbial favorite. Crispy crust, rosy red sauce, velvety cheese and greasy meats team up to provide the perfect gustatory mix of great taste. But not everyone fancies the cost these days of take-out pies, and that is...

Whether you’ve overindulged a little too much lately, or if you are already restricting your calorie intake to lose weight or feel healthier, eating less is about so much more than simply losing unwanted bodyfat. Calories are our life fuel and influence everything from energy to muscle mass, so...

The Arnold Sports Festival UK was a great place for likeminded fitness fanatics to get together, compete, or simply learn about the latest technical trends and supplement breakthroughs. But most importantly, the weekend was all about having fun and testing ones’ self in a constant quest for...

If you are focused on supporting your muscle growth, feeling satisfied after eating a meal, maintaining stronger bones and powering up your immune health, then protein needs to be a part of your plate. In a nutshell, eating adequate amounts of protein is critical when it comes to supporting your...

The Mayans touted it as the “Food of the Gods” which should be enough reason to make chocolate products a dietary staple. And this time of year when cupid once again comes a calling, the appetite for chocolate is understandably heightened even if it is a cliché gift. Great news for chocolate...

It’s almost Christmas, which means you’re most likely trying to keep your healthy habits in check and hopefully reach your goal of keep it a fit holiday season. After all, you’ve worked hard in the gym (and probably harder in the kitchen) all year long and want nothing to do with totally falling...

If the thousands of fitness “influencer” accounts on social media are to be believed, the only way to shed those unwanted pounds is to ditch carbohydrates in favor of a heavy protein and plant-based diet. In recent years, the humble potato has been shunned, partly due to unsubstantiated fears...

Eddie Hall has dropped somewhere in the region of 100 pounds of bodyweight since winning the World’s Strongest Man in 2017, but “The Beast” loves to pump iron just as much as he ever did. In an exclusive interview with the man who once broke the deadlift world record at 1,019 pounds (462...

Adaptive thermogenesis is one of your body's natural reactions during fat loss phases. Learn a few techniques to counter it by reading the following article. Participants of extreme weight loss challenges such as The Biggest Loser often gain back most or all of the weight they lost during the...

Are you working hard but still not getting any bigger? Here are 5 secrets to gains that even fitness professionals aren't willing to share. There’s a secret code in our DNA that's hardwired into all of us. We all want gains. Ok, I made that up, there isn’t a secret code in your DNA. Here’s what...

Are you the scrawny guy in the weight room who can't gain a single pound no matter what you eat? This article contains 6 strategies for the “hardgainer”/ectomorph. Ah, good ol’ “hardgainers”; the classic case of the scrawny guy in the weight room who complains that he can’t gain an ounce of...

Muscletech and powerlifting/bodybuilding phenom Matt Kroc presents a strength program designed to drive up gains by increasing intensity over a 16 week period. WORKOUT SUMMARY Main Goal Increase Strength Workout Type Split Training Level Beginner Program Duration16 weeks Days Per Week 4 Time...

The long-lived debate surrounding cardio and strength training has crossed many headlines over the years, causing confusion amongst gym-goers looking to shrink their waistline. While they both host many benefits for the body, the suggestion of why one should be used in place of the other...

by Matt Weik Everyone seems to believe that improving your nutrition is the key to results. And while they may be right, there appears to be a dramatic difference between their expectations and reality based on the pieces of information they read online and what really takes place. In this...

The long-lived debate surrounding cardio and strength training has crossed many headlines over the years, causing confusion amongst gym-goers looking to shrink their waistline. While they both host many benefits for the body, the suggestion of why one should be used in place of the other...

by Matt Weik You may have heard of weight loss diets that only allow you to eat a certain number of calories per day. They might say you can only eat 1,200 calories per day or only eat [fill in the blank with a number here] calories per day. These diets are popular because they deliver results...

Best-selling author, TV presenter, and fitness coach Joe Wicks shot to fitness fame thanks to his simple, no-fuss approach to improving public health. The “Body Coach” works with people at all stages of their fitness journey and understands that for some, summing up their daily intake can be off...