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by Jenn Sinrich Any endurance athlete knows that nailing your hydration and nutrition is key to performing well—but figuring out your fueling strategy can be one of the trickiest parts of training. Without enough fluids or calories, you’ll hit the wall just a few miles into a long run...

by The Editors of What's Good It should come as no surprise that if you want to pack on muscle, you’ve got to lift heavy things, and do it often. But there’s more to the muscle-building equation than what happens in the gym. In addition to the right training, you also need to zero in on proper...

by Gabrielle Kassel, CF-L1 There are many reasons to prioritize plants in your diet. To name a few: Evidence suggests that plant-based diets may promote immune health, reduce inflammation, support digestive health, and reduce your risk of diseases like diabetes. And, contrary to rumors, you can...

by Lauren Bedosky You may think your work is done once you leave the gym. But for your muscles, the job is only half finished. Now begins the task of repairing all the damage you did during your workout so that your muscles come back bigger and stronger. The process requires solid nutrition...

by Lauren Bedosky If you’re looking to gain an edge on your training goals, it’s about time you give branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs) a go. Like other amino acids, BCAAs help your body create the proteins that build and repair muscle. But BCAAs are unique in their ability to boost your gains...

by Jacob Green, M.S., R.D., C.I.S.S.N. The fitness world might have you believe that lifting weights is all it takes to build muscle. And make no mistake, you will put on some muscle with a regular lifting routine. However, your gains might not nearly be what you expected. When the number on the...

by Andi Breitowich Macro tracking has gained a lot of popularity in recent years thanks to its simplicity and potential health perks, but if logging all your macronutrients throughout the day sounds daunting, don’t panic. When you’re looking to build muscle, maintain your weight, or simply feel...

When it comes to making changes to one's appearance, increasing one's muscle mass is often considered to be of the utmost importance. The addition of muscle mass will enhance your lean body mass, boost the definition of your muscles, and add bulk and dimension to your frame in all the correct...

Top 9 Supplements 1. A Multi-Vitamin When eating a diet meant for mass, you will no doubt be targeting the foods that can pack the most calories on from the needed macro-nutrients. In turn this can lead to a deficiency in Micro-nutrients, meaning vitamins and minerals. Such a deficiency can...

Top 9 Supplements 1. A Multi-Vitamin When eating a diet meant for mass, you will no doubt be targeting the foods that can pack the most calories on from the needed macro-nutrients. In turn this can lead to a deficiency in Micro-nutrients, meaning vitamins and minerals. Such a deficiency can...