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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...

THINK OF THE CHILDREN! I guess it's nice that people nowadays seem to care about what they eat; that they're worried about nutrition and chemicals and toxins and safety and cancer and bunnies and the children, oh yes, the children, because tomorrow's their future. But good God, how the hell did...

To be honest, I think pride month is ridiculous and I’m not a fan. I don’t have anything against gay people or anything like that, if you’re gay then....whatever.....just don't taunt me because I'm not and cry like a baby because you don't get things that some others do. Go do your thing and...

Prime Video have touted a new action-comedy as part of its upcoming movie lineup and M&F has the details and first look images as Awkwafina and John Cena are set to play the starring roles in Jackpot. Set in the “near future” and directed by Paul Feig, who is known for movies such as...

Sylvester Stallone has motivated countless individuals to get strong thanks to his inspirational training montages and the down-but-never-out attitude of his most successful character, Rocky Balboa, but a recent pep talk on Instagram has divided opinion after he suggested that life is getting...

Most media reports would have you believe steroid users are predominantly young men suffering a “crisis of male ego” who are on a “deadly crusade to get ripped”. The focus tends to be on health harms and the danger associated with using these substances. After critically assessing the research...

Anyone with a fitness tracking gizmo knows that they are led towards the goal of making 10,000 steps per day in order to optimize their health. But where did that number come from? And how true it is? Fortunately, science has sought to put that number to the test, and while 10k is an ideal...

While many of us are laser focused on our workouts, only a minority of gym goers ever take the time take a close look at the equipment that is changing their lives. Former bodybuilder Steven Rinaldi, however, is an exercise innovator, the man behind the muscle, and the brains behind Primal; a...

Carb cycling is a top fat loss tactic, known as a zig-zag dieting approach, that many coaches use, including myself, to get their clients in tip-top shape. I may not start out a client on a carb cycling method right in the beginning because I like establishing a solid intake of calories and...

We all have cravings right? When we are dieting, they are even more apparent. Why does our brain immediately want us to go grab some chips, cookies, or ice cream when we start to get lean and see our abs?! Cravings don’t just appear when you start dieting; they are a very real thing every day...

I put out a blog called The Daily Pump in which I discuss my workouts and other goings-on. I find it amusing when some people respond by telling me almost in a panic that I’m not training in the style they think I should be. It’s great that they’re genuinely concerned, and I appreciate it very...

There is a game called “Six Degrees of Separation,” in which you pick someone and connect yourself or someone else to that person through people you both may know. The most popular version of this game is with Kevin Bacon. Bodybuilding fans and fitness enthusiasts in Canada could play this game...

Author Rachel Goldsmith Turow The word resilience can be perplexing. Does it mean remaining calm when faced with stress? Bouncing back quickly? Growing from adversity? Is resilience an attitude, a character trait or a skill set? And can misperceptions about resilience hurt people, rather than...

I’ve been a gymrat for over a decade. Trust me when I tell you, I’ve made every mistake in the book after many failed diet and training attempts that left me feeling frustrated, hopeless and questioning if I will ever achieve my fitness goals. In the process I learned the importance of having a...

For some people, the slightest noise awakens them at night. For others, the wailing siren of a passing fire truck doesn’t disturb their slumber. Just why, though, remains a bit of a mystery. Although many people are self-proclaimed light sleepers or heavy sleepers, researchers have found that...

by Christian Duque If you’re a natty, whether a lifelong natty or a natty for any measurable period of time – I totally understand defending your natural status. If you’re willing to submit to a real blood or urine test and you’re not going to cheat, then so be it. If on the other hand you...

In recent years, the cold plunge, where people immerse themselves in near-freezing water, has become immensely popular, going viral on social media with over 500 million views and various sports personalities endorsing it as part of their recovery regimen. However, this practice isn’t new, as...

Top 8 Gym Intimidating Statistics 60% of gym goers feel intimidated working out for the 1st time 31% of gym goers experience anxiety about getting in shape 37% of people have never completed a workout routine 32% of gym goers feel intimidated working out next to fit people 39% of people find...

What Is Creatine? Creatine is a natural compound made up of the amino acids L-arginine, glycine, and methionine. Our body can produce creatine naturally, but it can also absorb and store creatine found in various foods like meat, eggs, and fish. How Does Creatine Work? Adenosine triphosphate...

What Are Bodybuilding Peptides? The term “peptide” refers to any molecule that consists of between 2 and 50 amino acids chemically linked by peptide bonds. Peptides exist naturally in the body and animal- and plant-based protein sources such as meat, fish, dairy, eggs, milk, soy, oats, pulses...