Avoiding weight gain often requires that you get enough sleep to stay alert all day to keep your diet in check, especially during those late-night boxset sessions, but what if there was a way to put yourself and the likelihood of overindulging to bed at the same time? Well, get comfy, because...
Being overworked and under-rested is a common predicament in modern society. The pressures of work and a passion for working out means that we often find ourselves burning the candle at both ends. When we are too busy to hit the hay, many people reach for sugary or stimulant-heavy energy drinks...
Let’s face it, when it comes to building muscle, men pack it on faster than women. Not only that, they shed fat at high speed as well. (I know, it’s not fair.) The answer to why men reap faster fitness results compared to women isn’t hard to figure out: hormones.
“While testosterone is hailed...
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), nearly 35% of American adults fail to get the recommended seven hours of sleep per night, and over 40% are not meeting the recommended sleep amount.
If you’re one of these folks, you’re likely all too familiar with the...
For years, renowned exercise physiologist Dr. Andy Galpin has spent years working with professional athletes and Olympians to help them be at their best when it matters most. While most of those athletes had dietitians, skill coaches, and other health and wellness experts in tow, Galpin noticed...
Whether you’re an elite athlete reaching for that next personal record, or like most of us who are simply trying to stay a little more focused in our day jobs, there’s a good chance that you’re doing your best to achieve that, except for perhaps the most critical element—getting enough sleep...
As American Heart Month takes place in February, many people spend this month checking their fitness trackers and giving a little more thought to their cardio wellness, but no matter what time of year it may be, your heart will be working hard for you in the background.
There are a number of...
So you want to get ripped? You better be prepared to make these 4 sacrifices. Learn what they are & prepare yourself for the hardships of being shredded.
Let us play a word association game.
What do you think of when you read:
Bodybuilding Magazine Covers.
Instagram Stars.
Physique Competitors...
Don't let proper workout recovery be an afterthought. This complete guide teaches you the benefits of proper sleep, nutrition, supplementation, meditation and more!
This Guide Teaches You:
How to improve your muscle building results by maximizing every aspect of recovery.
What steps you can...
Ashwagandha is growing in popularity and for good reason. In this article, you'll learn why it's beneficial for athletes and how it can improve your training.
Ashwagandha has become extremely popular, because it’s one of the most effective supplements that has ever existed. Clear evidence...
Need a workout that fits your busy lifestyle and that you can perform in just 2 days per week? We've got you covered with this 2 day A/B full-body program.
WORKOUT SUMMARY
Main Goal
Build Muscle
Workout Type
Full Body
Training Level
Beginner
Program Duration6 weeks
Days Per Week
2
Time Per...
Many fans enjoy seeing their favorite athletes under the bright lights and performing on the big stages. It’s easy to be inspired by their greatness, but almost all of them will tell you that the greatness is achieved through the work that is done when no one is watching. Venus Williams is a...
We’ve all read that getting adequate amounts of shut eye is essential to our wellbeing, and yet hitting the sack at a reasonable time can be one of the hardest habits for most of us to maintain. Of course, long working hours, stressful times, and busy family lives all contribute to late nights...
2 Things That Beat Coffee for Workouts
Tired before your workout? These two things may be better than caffeine for optimizing exercise performance.
Caffeine and Robbing the Sleep Bank
Too many of us view sleep as a bank account filled with hours, minutes, and seconds. When we don't have enough...
2 Things That Beat Coffee for Workouts
Tired before your workout? These two things may be better than caffeine for optimizing exercise performance.
Caffeine and Robbing the Sleep Bank
Too many of us view sleep as a bank account filled with hours, minutes, and seconds. When we don't have enough...
6 Things You're Doing To Kill Your Metabolism
Do you go through your day wondering what you are doing to kill your metabolism? Probably not, right? Well, maybe you should. There are a number of things you could be doing that are causing your weight gain or lack of weight loss results. In this...
There are few things in life that are more satisfying than going on a bulk.
You get to eat more ice cream than normal.
You have a good excuse to go to bed early.
You get to buy new t-shirts with bigger sleeves.
People start squeezing your arms more than they normally do.
That being said, I...
Ever have one of those days where nothing seems to go right?
You spill your shaker bottle mixing pre-workout, rip your boxers while warming up, and your attempt at a new deadlift max leaves the bar stapled to the floor.
Not to mention, your gym is expecting you to pull some big numbers while...
You probably already know that building muscle, shedding fat, and gaining strength take consistent dedication in both the gym and the kitchen. But how much do you consider the importance of proper sleep when it comes to reaching your fitness goals?
According to the CDC, adults need seven or...