carbs

Carbs may fuel your muscle gains, but are they also adding unwanted bodyfat? Here's a breakdown of the what and when of carb intake for fat loss. Carbs…the bodybuilder’s best friend and worst enemy all rolled into one. They're essential for energy, endurance, muscle building and recovery when...

Sure, you know that cooking your food is best, but the occasional meal out is part of life. Check out the 10 best chain restaurant options for healthy eating! The average person does not live a lifestyle that allows for perfect nutrition practices…and that’s ok! Perfection is the enemy of...

This article clears up the dieting confusion and helps you to reach your goals. Learn simple rules that will help you build an effective muscle building or fat loss eating plan. Brad Borland is a strength & conditioning specialist, cancer survivor and the founder of WorkoutLab. Overcomplicating...

Should you eat a high carb diet or a low carb diet? Find out the role carbs play in reaching your goals & how to plan them into your diet accordingly. Billy Shakespeare is believed to have written the famous words, “To be, or not to be. That is the question”. What most people don’t know is that...

Major mass comes from a solid diet. David and Justin teach you how to calculate your calories and macros, and even provide a sample meal plan. A training plan is only as strong as its diet. 80-90% of the results you see will come from dedication to nutrition, and that's why the Mass Performance...

Hitting the road towards a spring break destination? Read up on these 10 tips on successful dieting while traveling first and stay on track with your goals! If you travel a lot, you know how hard it can be to stick to your diet. Many restaurants have foods that are low in protein and high in fat...

The ketogenic diet is built around the concept of removing dietary carbohydrates from your eating plan to the point that the brain and body are forced to utilize another fuel source - ketones. Physicians introduced the ketogenic diet to the Western world in the 1920s as a treatment for epilepsy...

So simple, so brutal, so effective. This bodybuilding workout packs a punch and is a great alternative to programs that revolve around 5 rep or low rep sets. Sample meal plan included. WORKOUT SUMMARY Main Goal Build Muscle Workout Type Split Training Level Intermediate Program Duration8 weeks...

So simple, so brutal, so effective. This bodybuilding workout packs a punch and is a great alternative to programs that revolve around 5 rep or low rep sets. Sample meal plan included. WORKOUT SUMMARY Main Goal Build Muscle Workout Type Split Training Level Intermediate Program Duration8 weeks...

There are three basic macronutrients: protein, fat, and carbohydrate. They are all some combination of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen, with protein also containing nitrogen. The particular molecular construction of each accounts for how it functions in the body. For example, caloric content...

Cortisol is necessary for bodybuilding, but too much at the wrong time can put the brakes on your gains. Here's how to take charge of it. Nutrition One of the functions of cortisol is to maintain a stable blood sugar level – cortisol increases it when it's too low. One way of minimizing...

One-Rule Diets That Work Every Time 4 Straightforward Strategies Sorry I Almost Killed You That One Time I really blew it when I first began offering diet advice a couple of decades ago. Mainly, I made too many assumptions about the people I was trying to help. For example, people often told...

KETO PHASES: MORE BENEFITS, FEWER DRAWBACKS In 2018, at the peak of the keto frenzy, I was a ketogenic diet specialist who started spreading a very unpopular message from inside the keto community: Do keto. Not forever. At that time, carbs were not welcome at the dining table. Many promoted...

Do you bang your head against the wall trying to figure out the best ways to squeeze in a muscle building breakfast without having a significant amount of time? It’s tough to find ways to support recovery from your brutal workouts with little-to-no time on the mornings for lengthy prepping...

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...

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...

The fast food game has drastically evolved over time. In the past it was all about greasy burgers, fried chicken, fries, and thick milkshakes. Eating that meal everyday will have your body looking softer than the Stay-Puft Marshmallow Man. As of the present time, there are multiple options...

I will admit. I hate headlines like this. The reality is that it once you start reading, the “easy and convenient” snacks end up having 28 ingredients requiring several small appliances to prep. Another negative is the suggestion of expensive energy drinks “conveniently” purchased at the front...

Diet is the single most important part of muscle building. Yes, there are many other important factors to consider but none of them are as important at the correct diet and nutrition plan. Your training may be perfect, but without the correct fuel to feed your muscles to grow you will have...

To support all of your efforts in the gym, you follow a set eating plan to a T. But what about when you find yourself with no other choice but to eat on the road or stop off with friends to grab a bite? Your options for eating out are no longer limited to diet-destroying foods. More...