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Former MR USA Jordan Hutchinson placed second in the 2024 Texas Pro, and the Open Division competitor has been looking seriously swole as of late. For those wondering how he’s making great progress, the man-mountain has shared his methods, and it involves getting “a little loose” when required...

With Ozempic and other hunger suppressing drugs becoming all the rage for weight loss, new research into exercise suggests that physical activity may be superior to prescription drugs, especially for women. Here’s why. Active ingredients like semaglutide, found in Ozempic help type 2 diabetes...

Adventures keep you young. They provide excitement, motivation, and something to look forward to. So take that trip, go on that adventure, and stay fit in the process. You’ll find that the journey itself is the key to a healthier, happier you, no matter your age. Sometimes however, leaving the...

Are you training or just working out? Chances are you’re not the best when it comes to assessing your own training intensity. It’s not a factor that should be brushed aside. Training intensity can be a big deal considering the most important factor for maximizing strength and lean muscle gain...

There is a common misconception that you need a lot of time to train for it to be effective. Why bother if you haven’t 30 minutes to get your sweat on? Entering the holiday season, many people have more on their plate than usual, and gym time usually gets cut. You don’t need much time to...

High intensity exercise allows you to perform more work in a shorter amount of time. Learn how to maximize these workouts by choosing the right supplement ingredients. Editor's note: article pictures feature NutriForce sponsored athletes Alessandra Pichelli (4th in the 2013 CrossFit Games) and...

Simplifying the muscle building process to get the results you want. It's time to get back to basics and start building some real muscle! Only 3 hours a week required. Those of you who have read through any of my articles know that I'm a big believer in the basics. I confidently preach low...

The problem with linear periodization is that it assumes you'll have the same training energy for every workout. Try nonlinear periodization for daily gains! In this day and age, there are thousands of different exercise programs you can look up on the internet and follow. Some are from...

Is the modern lifter really willing to do what it takes to build major muscle? Try training like an old-school legend for big results! WORKOUT SUMMARY Main Goal Build Muscle Workout Type Split Training Level Intermediate Program Duration12 weeks Days Per Week 6 Time Per Workout45-60 minutes...

No equipment, no time? No problem! Using only dumbbells, bands and your bodyweight, Brad Borland shows you how to train for gains using supersets. WORKOUT SUMMARY Main Goal Build Muscle Workout Type Split Training Level Beginner Program Duration8 weeks Days Per Week 4 Time Per Workout45 minutes...

Looking to switch up your training routine? Maximize performance, strength, and body composition with this 6-week high-intensity functional bodybuilding program. WORKOUT SUMMARY Main Goal Build Muscle Workout Type Split Training Level Intermediate Program Duration6 weeks Days Per Week 5 Time...

Maximize your fat loss with this 10 week shred workout program. Plus as a bonus - 5 tips to get the most fat loss out of the program! WORKOUT SUMMARY Main Goal Lose Fat Workout Type Split Training Level Advanced Program Duration10 weeks Days Per Week 6 Time Per Workout30-45 minutes Equipment...

Many people quit the fit lifestyle when they can’t seem to lose weight even after hitting the gym for a couple of months. There are a few reasons for their inability to lose weight of which unawareness of the right techniques is the biggest one. In this article, we’ll be presenting a cardio...

The key to designing really effective short, mid, and long term resistance exercise programs is to develop a system that efficiently plans, organises and manages all of the exercise variables. Periodisation can be defined as a system for program design that plans appropriate cycles and training...

Let’s get straight to the point. To gain muscle and strength you have to have a plan. That plan must include two important ingredients – because without them, your progress in the gym won’t exist. You must utilize the big, multi-joint compound movements. These are the exercises that activate...

Those of you who have read through any of my articles know that I'm a big believer in the basics. I confidently preach low volume, infrequent workouts that are based around the universal laws of overload and progression (training with maximum intensity and progressing in weight or reps from week...

Let’s get straight to the point. To gain muscle and strength you have to have a plan. That plan must include two important ingredients – because without them, your progress in the gym won’t exist. You must utilize the big, multi-joint compound movements. These are the exercises that activate...

High intensity exercise has quickly become a growing trend within the fitness community because it allows for more work to be performed in a shorter period of time and it helps the athlete achieve higher levels of anaerobic fitness. As our lives become busier, extended workouts or high volume...

Building muscle is not easy even if you have all the elements needed like good nutrition, essential bodybuilding supplements and exercise equipment. It is not rocket science either but a lot of simple things can go wrong. The common mistakes bodybuilders make can be as simple as not taking time...

Most people who have never taken up bodybuilding as a serious sport think that all that to it is lifting a couple of weights and increasing the intensity to get bulging. There should be no pain involved in gaining muscles. There is so much misinformation about weightlifting that can be quite...