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Good question. Context is key in answering this. To make it simple. Yes, you can get pretty ripped up without the use of gym weights. It’s totally possible. Getting ripped is a product of a low body fat percentage. A low body fat percentage can be attained without the use of dumbbells and...

This article reviews the best nutrition coaching certifications in the fitness industry. Nutrition coaching is a lucrative, rewarding career that can set you up for success in the fitness industry. We break down the top nutrition certifications to help you decide which one makes the most sense...

The places that you go, the events that you attend and a lot of your daily decisions surround your workout. You try your best to plan your hangouts, make your work schedule fit and of course, make it so you can obtain a good night of sleep before hitting the weights the following day. One thing...

Recovery is one of the most underappreciated components of the overall training plan, yet it’s arguably the most important. Training provides the stress that creates an environment for the body to adapt (and become stronger, bigger, faster, you name it), but it’s adequate rest and recovery that...

Nutritional Layers of Importance Before we get too deep into what to eat around the workout, it’s important to point out where it fits into the layers of nutritional importance. #1: Energy Balance / End of Day Calories As you have heard many times before, when it comes to building muscle and...

What do you get when you ask some of the world's top strength coaches and nutrition gurus to share their most powerful tips for dramatic physique changes? You get one hell of an article series! In this second installment of the "Top 10" series, it's Dr. Lowery's turn to bat. Read on as Lonnie...

What did you do during your last holiday meal? You single-handedly emptied the horn of plenty by eating a flock of turkeys, a small herd of steer, and half of the produce section of the average Whole Foods. The amount of living energy you consumed would make fat Elvis blanch. You probably tried...

HERE'S WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW... The nutrition you consume around your workout can greatly increase your rate of progress. Pre-workout and intra-workout nutrition is more important that post-workout nutrition. By ingesting protein before and during a workout, you spare muscle protein, negate...

by Isadora Baum Plant-based milks are a great option for anyone choosing to avoid dairy milk. When it comes to nutrition, though, some are better than others. Keep this handy guide on-hand when considering which milk alternative to use in your cereal, smoothies, and morning coffee. 1. Soy Milk...

by Lauren Bedosky Of the three macronutrients (carbs, fat, protein) our bodies need, protein seems to hog most of the spotlight. (Unless we’re talking about keto, of course.) Though long regarded as something only bodybuilders needed to worry about, protein supports general health and well-being...

by Jenn Sinrich Macro-counting is all about understanding how many of the calories in your diet come from each of the three macronutrients—protein, fat, and carbohydrates. Though tracking macros certainly has its pros and cons, it can teach you a lot about the nutritional value of the foods you...

There’s a saying long before CrossFit was invented’ that fools and money are soon parted. This fact spans a wide array of life, particularly in the health and fitness industry. You don’t need to look further than this past. year’s Liver King fiasco for proof. Newbies and experienced lifters...

Here is some great bodybuilding nutrition tips to help you build muscle! Diet is really the key when it comes to bodybuilding. Three Simple Keys To A Good Bodybuilding Nutrition By Michael Parker Are you beginning to become a bodybuilder? Have you just started to do your workouts and don't...

If you are into bodybuilding than you owe it to yourself to at learn the very basics of bodybuilding nutrition. Bodybuilding is not just about lifting weight! Learn the basics of how to feed your muscle and you will excel in the sport of bodybuilding. The following article should be a big help...

Fitness experts experience the same problems that we all experience during the holidays. You know the problem during the holidays and other busy times when your routine is almost impossible to follow. That’s why we reached out to these seven fitness experts to get them to share their favorite...

Consumers often question why some nutrient facts panels on supplement labels declare the amount of a nutrient, for example sugar or fat, while others leave them off completely. What are brands hiding by not disclosing these values and how do they get away with it? I have a reputation for...

What if you could teach your body to burn more fat and preserve carbohydrates stores to improve health, reduce body weight and body fat and improve athletic performance? Not surprisingly, this is possible with a few adjustments to your daily nutrition plan. By using a little basic science...

If you want to transform, you can't rely on your workouts alone to get the job done. Losing fat or building muscle takes a lot of hard work in the kitchen, too! Without a solid grasp of nutrition, you won't get the results you're training so hard for. If you want to make 2015 your best year yet...

Are you delusional or realistic about your physique goals? If I were to ask you point blank what your body fat is what would you tell me face to face? If I were to show you a picture of someone else's body that is very similar to yours, would you acknowledge it or be in denial? If you and...