All too often in this "industry" we focus on external appearance versus the more important aspect of our health, our internal organs. We are willing to spend hundreds, if not...
Fats The old-age opinion on fats are that they are bad, and you should avoid them at all costs. This is the farthest thing from the truth. In fact, fats...
Packing on muscle is a process that demands consistency and attention-to-detail. Any bodybuilder should know that making those muscles pop is more than just putting in the hours at the...
The world of personal training can be a lucrative way to live your life if you know what you're talking about and you look the part. Who wouldn't want to...
Those serious about bodybuilding tend to do things that those who are recreational about it don't do. One of those things, as you can imagine, is use anabolic steroids. Anabolic...
In part III of our expert roundtable series, featuring Kris Gethin, Marc Lobliner, Mark Glazier and Ryback Reeves, we talk about a hot topic: steroids. We find out their views...
In part II of our expert roundtable series, featuring Kris Gethin, Marc Lobliner, Mark Glazier and Ryback Reeves, we dive into the world of supplements and sports nutrition. Each on...
The fitness industry and sports nutrition industry has many differing opinions on a variety of topics. The debate will go on-and-on for decades about some of these topics among those...
Selective Androgen Receptor Modulators, also known as SARMs, have been gaining popularity in the world of fitness and bodybuilding due to their anabolic like properties. SARMs have been shown to...
A simple Google search of "Apple Cider Vinegar" will bring up numerous articles talking about all the positive benefits of using this powerful liquid. While most of us will run...
Proprietary blends have ruled the sports nutrition industry for a long time. Supplement manufactures were able to use this kind of labeling due to the end-consumer being uneducated in the...
Amino acids are the building blocks of proteins. They help repair damaged tissue and transport nutrients to your muscles. Amino acids also play a large role in other bodily function...
As good as it feels to get to the gym every day, recovery days are needed. Off days actually are essential to maximizing your training results. Time away from protein...
We have all heard the saying, “pain is just weakness leaving the body.” That is a cute slogan to put on the front of a t-shirt, but I am sure...
When I first started lifting regularly creatine might as well been a synonym for steroids. I distinctly remember pulling out my Joe Weider Creatine Monohydrate Capsules after a weight lifting...
Red meat, particularly beef, is a staple food group in the bodybuilding community. Red meat has many health benefits. It is a natural source of creatine (5g of creatine per...
It’s Meal Prep Sunday and you are thinking about your meals for the week. Your proteins are made up of chicken, steak, fish and ground turkey. Your vegetables are made...
So you've mastered chin-ups, pull-ups and dips, but you can’t seem to figure out how to perform a muscle up? Well this article will walk you through some step by...
If you’re anything like me, having a good meal is about as enjoyable as finishing a good workout. But reading the ingredients list and worrying about every item you put in...
The World Wrestling Entertainment is a billion-dollar company that reaches over 650 million homes worldwide. They have their own subscription based entertainment service known as the WWE Network which only...
Did you walk out of your gym today and say to yourself, “I hope one year from today I’m exactly the same fitness/strength level as I am today.”…That’s what I...
It’s funny how one of my favorite places on the planet is also one of the most intimidating. The weight room can be a scary place, especially when you’re just...
Set Goals Write down your goals. Place them somewhere so they hit you in the face - reminders in your phone, on your bathroom mirror, etc. Have a nutrition based...
I can make anybody pretty I can make you believe any lie I can make you pick a fight With somebody twice Your size.... Brad Paisley Alcohol. Yes, a majority...
Rice remains the most popular choice as a carb source when it comes to clean eating gym goers. The conversation, sometimes even the argument, surrounding whether or not you should...
I rarely, rarely do any isolating exercises with clients, athletes or during my own training. I try to be as efficient and productive as possible because, let’s be honest, not...
As a kid growing up in Las Vegas, Nevada Ryback Reeves had one dream: to become a WWE superstar. Ryback went from ringing the bell at a live event in...
