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Despite what you see in your social media feeds of dramatic fat loss results, training and eating for fat loss is hard. Like really hard. Ronnie Coleman said that everyone wants to get big, but no one wants to lift heavy weights. Something similar could be said for fat loss. Everybody wants to...

Dedicated weightlifters are serious about their supplements. And while most supplement stashes contain protein powder, branch chain amino acids, creatine, and select vitamins, there seems to be one much-needed supplement (or mineral) missing from many gym bags: Magnesium. The often-missed...

From rigorous training regimens to precise nutrition plans, athletes and fitness enthusiasts are always seeking ways to push their boundaries and achieve new levels of success. Amidst the intense workouts and competitions, recovery is a crucial yet often underestimated aspect that can make all...

What Is Creatine Monohydrate? Creatine is a natural compound made up of the amino acids L-arginine, glycine, and methionine. Creatine monohydrate is creatine with one molecule of water attached to it (“mono” meaning one and “hydrate” meaning a molecule with water attached to it). Our bodies...

A couple recent studies have shown that HMB – a legal supplement – works better than moderate-dose steroids. Is it the next wonder-supplement or just hype? I’ve been debating for a few days about whether I should write about this HMB controversy or not. I’m quick to call out ideas that are...