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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...

Open a magazine and just look at not only the amount of supplement ads but all the different types of supplements on the market. It is no wonder that bodybuilders are always researching the latest information on the newest supplements and how and when to use them. It can be difficult to sift...

Your simple guide to what is in our supplements and other odd sounding compounds. Microfiltered, isolates, extracts, ethyl esters, concentrates, acetyl-L, sulfates, what on earth do all of these terms mean? Is monohydrate a good thing? Do I really need to include guggulsterones to my supplement...

Being a hardgainer can be extremely frustrating. The hard work you put in at the gym and dinner table can at times seem to take forever to pay off. While there are many articles that talk about proper training and nutrition for hardgainers, the topic of supplementation is rarely addressed. This...

Protein is without a doubt the most talked about macronutrient. The other ones just don’t get enough attention. Carbs are good for energy. Fat is cool for hormonal health. Alcohol is cute and tasty, but protein literally builds you slabs of muscles that makes you look aesthetic to the opposite...

Are you giving your body what it needs to recover after every workout? If the answer is no, then it’s time to step up your post-workout nutrition game. Research has made it clear that one of the most important times to perfect your nutrition is the post-workout timeframe. After an intense...

The question up for discussion today is "do creatine and alcohol mix?". I'm going to talk about the effects alcohol has on building muscle and what happens if you drink alcohol while using creatine. There have been no official studies into the effects of creatine and alcohol in the past. We have...

What Choices Do You Have? There are many choices, but every type of powder has its own benefits. Some people might find one type to be better than the other because of the difference in their needs. To have a quick view of the common types of protein powder in the market, here is a list to...

Consuming enough protein for muscle growth remains the number one priority for all bodybuilders from the beginner to an Olympia contender. Every pro knows that protein is an essential bodybuilding nutrient. It’s basically the first real lesson every dedicated lifter learns on their quest for...

You train hard, eat right, and get results. To go along with your dedication, you also want to maximize your supplement plan. But where do you begin? There are so many quality supplements on the market – protein powders, pre-workout formulas, creatine blends…the list goes on and on. Look no...

There are three kinds of people in this world: People who spend thousands of dollars a months on supplements. People who think supplements are a scam and a waste of money. People with their head screwed on right. The third type of person is someone who knows that not all supplements are...

You train hard, eat right, and get results. To go along with your dedication, you also want to maximize your supplement plan. But where do you begin? There are so many quality supplements on the market – protein powders, pre-workout formulas, creatine blends…the list goes on and on. Look no...

Are you giving your body what it needs to recover after every workout? If the answer is no, then it’s time to step up your post-workout nutrition game. Research has made it clear that one of the most important times to perfect your nutrition is the post-workout timeframe. After an intense...

If even the thought of exotic animal meat has you turning your nose up then you are missing some of the very best benefits it has to offer. The familiar beef, chicken and turkey fare has their place in your muscle-building diet, but stepping outside of your comfort zone and at least giving...

If you are busy professional or student and find it difficult to cook high quality meals, let me reintroduce you to the crock pot. You know, that thing your mother and grandmother used to cook with every once in a while. A crock pot (or slow cooker) is a great way to automate the cooking...

Perhaps the only excuse used for not getting in shape as much as the classic “I don’t have time to work out” is the cost of food and supplements and living on a tight budget. The 10 meals below will put an end to that excuse. Each healthy meal details protein, carbs, and fats, plus the cost per...

Here are the calories and macro breakdowns: Lifting Days: 4,090 total calories. 395 grams of protein, 335 grams of carbs, 130 grams of fat. Non-Lifting Days: 3,430 total calories. 355 grams of protein, 210 grams of carbs, 130 grams of fat. Diet Plan For Training Days I cut back significantly...

Let me be straight with you, if I had the exact answer for how to calculate the perfect macros for your goals I wouldn’t be writing this article. I would have cashed in on my genius, made millions, and be drinking gin and tonics (diet tonic of course, gotta watch my figure) on a yacht in the...

The process of building muscle isn't just about sets, reps, consistency and progressive overload. To pack on lean mass you also need a bulking diet that delivers. Moving iron without moving a fork is like running uphill in the mud. You might get to the top eventually, but it's going to take a...

Two of the most frequently thrown around words in bodybuilding subculture are “anabolic” and “catabolic”. However, I’m guessing that the majority of laypeople don’t actually know much about these terms beyond the fact that the former refers to building and the latter to breaking down. Given...