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In the process of human physiological changes, muscle loss and fat accumulation often present a close and complex relationship. On one hand, the reduction of muscle mass often creates conditions for fat accumulation. Muscle is an active tissue in human metabolism and it also consumes a...

Many military veterans transition to successful second careers after leaving the military, often learning a new trade or skill in the civilian sector. But Jocko WIllink, a retired SEAL Officer, found that much of his knowledge could be applied directly to business and life. He has used that...

The practise of cutting weight close to a competition is commonplace in many sports including boxing, MMA, swimming, and bodybuilding, but new scientific evidence suggests that this approach could diminish both your performance levels and your body’s immune system. So, is the long-held practice...

Most fitness enthusiasts know that, broadly speaking, there are two different types of adipose tissue collections inside the body. One is white and the other is brown, but alongside those white cells sit beige deposits too, and that’s essential to know, because brown fat cells begin to disappear...

In the gym, an overwhelmingly common practice for size and strength is that of simply performing straight sets of exercise, just like they did it in the old school days. Sure, this plan may be tried, tested and true, but it offers few options if you’ve found you’re in a plateau for either your...

Feeling sleepy after chowing down on a juicy burger and fries is expected. Same with a plate packed with Thanksgiving Day foods. But if you’re experiencing a food coma regularly— especially if you’re eating clean—you may be wondering what the cause could be. Postprandial somnolence, the medical...

Are you seeking glowing skin? A boost in energy? Increased mental focus? Or maybe your goal is to upgrade your overall health. With a seemingly limitless choice of supplements, each touting its benefits, it’s understandably challenging to discern the best from the rest. However, several brands...

It seems like today more supplements are available on supermarket shelves. This can be overwhelming sometimes, especially if you do not know what works for you. Also, not all supplements are made the same. Among the many types of supplements, there are pre-workout supplements. As the name...

This is sponsored content. M&F is not endorsing the websites or products listed in this article. Finding the right pre workout supplement for your body and your goals can be a struggle. It’s not a skippable struggle, either. Using the strongest pre-workout supplements will make your goals more...

Maintaining a high level of performance during your workouts while in a calorie deficit can be tough. Use these tips to make it a bit easier for yourself. Performance is easily sustained when caloric intake is plentiful. When food intake is high, the body has a surplus of energy available to...

Tired of being tired? Try these six energy releasing supplements and amplify your workouts. Improved energy leads to better performance and gains. Tired? Run down? Feeling droopy, drained and devastatingly devoid of energy, despite devouring your morning coffee or energy drink? Well it's time to...

Traditionally, spring is the time of year when many of us undertake a deep clean of our home, finally prioritizing our attention to decluttering our cupboards and throwing out unnecessary objects. Still, with all that time spent devoting ourselves to resetting the environment around us, many of...

If you look closely at the ZOA Energy logo, there is a number 7 placed within the letter Z; a reminder that life hits hard, but you can hit back harder. When you look at the massive success Dwayne Johnson has accomplished in his life, it’s hard to imagine the WWE legend turned global megastar...

As the winter drags on, it’s easy to lose sight of your goals. If it has happened to you, you’re not alone. However, before things get too out of hand, it’s important to reevaluate your routine to see how you can tweak it to better suit your needs. One of the best ways to do that is to learn how...

PrimeShred is a hardcore fat burner that’s supposed to help you get lean and ripped without sacrificing your hard-earned muscle. It looks legit and has hundreds of positive testimonials online, but does it really work? To find out, I decided to give PrimeShred a try for the last 30 days to see...

In this series, we investigate the importance of maintaining your fitness levels as life goes beyond 40. Factors such as mobility, muscle-mass and recovery are all important issues that we will cover, and one of the most burning questions that people have as they age is to ask whether or not our...

Too many people view fat loss like it is a secret VIP party that requires you to do or say the right thing to get invited. In one sense this is true. Those that are lean understand what must be done to lose fat without gimmicks or quick fixes. Fat loss is a biological process that does not need...

Tired? Run down? Feeling droopy, drained and devastatingly devoid of energy, despite devouring your morning coffee or energy drink? Well it's time to wake up, and I'm going to help you do so! But before I dive into the details, it's time for a pop quiz. Ready? Here goes...Give me a list of 6...

Serious lifters need massive amounts of energy and focus to fuel their intensive workouts. Pre-workout nutrition and supplementation achieve these objectives in the most efficient manner possible. However, the pre-workout period is also a time to promote muscle growth. To experience the kind...

Aside from whey protein, creatine is probably the most-used muscle building supplement in gyms all over the world. Yet, creatine is surrounded by myths and rumors spread by people in gyms, magazines and on the internet who really do not understand what creatine is and how it works. It’s these...