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Many bodybuilders have a bit of a love-hate relationship with completing cardio workouts because most iron pumpers want to be hitting the weights rather than the treadmill, but those who have succeeded at the highest level advise that you should skip cardio at your peril. In a recent Instagram...

COFFEE ANYONE? I've got this buddy who seems to love going out for coffee with members of the opposite sex. Wait, let me clarify. He loves going out for coffee with exceptionally good-looking members of the opposite sex. Almost every time I call this guy during afternoon hours, he's on one of...

TAGS NUTRITION & SUPPLEMENTS, PERFORMANCE PROTEINS, PROTEIN, RECIPES, TIPS Dieting and staying lean means cutting out all of your favorite treats and snacks, right? Wrong. Making simple ingredient swaps will make all the difference. We're cutting the calories while adding extra protein, changing...

WHAT'S A NEGATIVE CALORIE FOOD? Stories about "negative-calorie" foods abound. For those of you not well versed in fairy tales, negative calorie foods are those that supposedly take more calories to digest than they provide. Believers often cite foods like celery, grapefruit, and tomatoes as...

Of all the comfort foods that men may use to fill their bellies, pizza is a proverbial favorite. Crispy crust, rosy red sauce, velvety cheese and greasy meats team up to provide the perfect gustatory mix of great taste. But not everyone fancies the cost these days of take-out pies, and that is...

Many of us started out documenting our fitness transformation journey with a little notebook detailing every set, rep, and weight achieved during each gym session, but as the novelty wore off, we felt like we had a pretty good idea of how to proceed and ditched our written logs in favor of a...

Whether you’ve overindulged a little too much lately, or if you are already restricting your calorie intake to lose weight or feel healthier, eating less is about so much more than simply losing unwanted bodyfat. Calories are our life fuel and influence everything from energy to muscle mass, so...

Almonds are an especially good source of healthy fats and are loaded with fiber and protein, but since they are also loaded with calories, this nutrient-dense food is often taken off the table by anyone trying to lean out. However, almonds have long puzzled experts because their calories don’t...

Several lines of evidence suggest that caloric intake influences the rate of aging and the onset of associated diseases in animals and possibly humans. An increasing body of clinical research shows that cumulative oxidative damage to macromolecules such as protein, lipids, and DNA also plays a...

Add bookmark #1 I get asked a number of questions on a daily basis regarding health, weight loss, nutrition, and so forth, but there is one common theme that correlates to everyone’s problem with fat loss and achieving a lean, in-shape physique. And that problem is: they are not looking deeply...

The Arnold Sports Festival UK was a great place for likeminded fitness fanatics to get together, compete, or simply learn about the latest technical trends and supplement breakthroughs. But most importantly, the weekend was all about having fun and testing ones’ self in a constant quest for...

Introduction So you've done your research and you think you're ready for your first cycle. Let me first tell you that the chances of you being ready based on your research is slim to none. In this article I hope to deliver important information that is often missed or looked over during...

Ketogenic diets seem to be the new hot thing … again. A form of ultra low-carb dieting (usually fewer than 20 grams a day, or five percent of total calories), ketogenic diets are difficult to maintain, but one recent study shows when they might best be utilized. Information published in the...

If you are focused on supporting your muscle growth, feeling satisfied after eating a meal, maintaining stronger bones and powering up your immune health, then protein needs to be a part of your plate. In a nutshell, eating adequate amounts of protein is critical when it comes to supporting your...

Bulking and cutting are two phases that are necessary for every bodybuilder. The cutting phase involves consuming less than your normal caloric intake to lose some body fat. On the other hand, bulking involves consuming more than your normal caloric intake to gain more muscle mass. However, not...

Are you ready to cut some body fat while maintaining muscle mass? Well, if that’s the case, this cutting diet plan is perfect for your needs. When you think of losing fat, you imagine yourself on a treadmill or spending hours at the gym. The truth is that exercise isn’t the only way to lose...

The Mayans touted it as the “Food of the Gods” which should be enough reason to make chocolate products a dietary staple. And this time of year when cupid once again comes a calling, the appetite for chocolate is understandably heightened even if it is a cliché gift. Great news for chocolate...

When you settle down for a meal, your hunger might override your concern for its nutritional balance. Understanding the fundamentals of macronutrients and their corresponding calorie content can assist you in crafting well-rounded meals. Although calories aren’t an ingredient in your food...

If you’ve been interested in health and fitness for any length of time, this is a question that you’ll almost certainly have come across. You’ve maybe even asked it yourself. You probably recognise the need for both, but may not fully appreciate the benefits of them in a fat loss context, or...

You’ve just received a magic lamp. Congrats! Rub it three times, and you can choose one of two wishes: 1. Gain muscle without adding any body fat. You just train, eat, and slabs of muscle layer onto your body. You don’t have to eat outrageous amounts of food and the muscle keeps packing on. 2...