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When it comes to bodybuilding, the need to eat protein meals cannot be stressed enough. This wouldn’t be an issue for many people as they can source their protein from different food sources, both plant and animal sources. Many people already love meat and fish, so their body system is...

So, you’re benching big weight and deadlifting big numbers; your squat is higher than it’s ever been and you have 18-inch arms. Each piece of the puzzle is in place but you’re missing that one part—the core. Books say crunches, the computer says leg raises and Russian twists, infomercials sell...

In fitness, there are constant discussions, myths and arguments surrounding flexible dieting. Everybody has an opinion on macronutrient intake, sources of each and of course, whether something should be consumed or not given its calorie content. As we all know, the primary goal of your average...

Fats are organic molecules made up of carbon and hydrogen elements joined together in long chains called hydrocarbons. These molecules can be constructed in different ways, which creates different types of fat and their unique properties. The molecular configuration also determines whether fats...

If you’ve been following along on my month-long “Train Like Arnold” Challenge on Instagram (@rocklockridge), then you’ve seen various pics and short videos of me doing several exercises such as incline bench press, squats, various curls, and yes, even Arnold presses. It’s come out to nearly 24...

by Lauren Bedosky Of the 20 amino acids that make up the many proteins in your body, the branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs) are pretty special. Like other amino acids, the BCAAs (which are leucine, isoleucine, and valine) play important roles in the body, like building muscle and other body...

by Jacob Wilson, Ph.D., C.S.C.S.*D. We’ve all seen the expanding array of different protein supplement sources, like whey, casein, egg, and plant-based. But there are also different forms of these sources, which some consumers may find confusing. Since whey is generally regarded as the most...

Tell someone that you're on or thinking about going on a vegetarian diet, and you may receive responses along the following lines: "Humans have been eating meat for tens of thousands of years; We're designed to eat it" "How will you ever get all the nutrients you need?" "I guess that means...

Now that you have some hard numbers to aim for each day in terms of calorie/nutrient intake, we will cover cost-saving food shopping ideas for each macronutrient. This will make it easier to go about your grocery shopping trip and preparing your food list. Protein Sources Poultry, Seafood, and...

By Adam Bisek Now that Arnold joined in on the vegan hysteria, bringing the Netflix plant-based documentary tally up another notch, I think we can safely say we have our next dietary fad in full swing. I don’t want to spend two-thousand words qualifying myself and my statements so I will do so...

By: Matt Weik It doesn’t matter what diet you’re currently following, the source of your macros needs to be prioritized. The belief that a calorie is a calorie is completely false and misleading. Don’t allow people to feed you incorrect information and tell you that whether you consume 500...

So many lies about protein exist in mainstream media. Learn which lies aren't true and begin to reintroduce this important macro into your diet. “Am I getting enough protein?” “Is too much protein bad for me?” “What type of protein should I eat?” These are just a few of the many concerns that we...

Vitamins and minerals are the most popular supplements in the market place today, but do we really need them? Vitamins and minerals are the most popular supplements in the market place today, but do we really need them? If you eat a balanced diet and eat a sufficient quantity of food, then it is...

Protein is without a doubt the most talked about macronutrient. The other ones just don’t get enough attention. Carbs are good for energy. Fat is cool for hormonal health. Alcohol is cute and tasty, but protein literally builds you slabs of muscles that makes you look aesthetic to the opposite...

Let me be straight with you, if I had the exact answer for how to calculate the perfect macros for your goals I wouldn’t be writing this article. I would have cashed in on my genius, made millions, and be drinking gin and tonics (diet tonic of course, gotta watch my figure) on a yacht in the...

Conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) is an omega-6 polyunsaturated fatty acid found mostly in the dairy and meat of ruminant animals (think cows, sheep, goat and deer). As an essential fatty acid, CLA cannot be produced by the human body and must be obtained from other sources. Top natural sources...

We know most of our readers will probably stick to chicken and lean beef for their main protein sources—perhaps some might be willing to try elk, bison, or other meat choices. Hell, we even have a list of the 20 best meat protein sources for you to peruse. And while we’ve preached the benefits...

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Gabriel Vergani / EyeEm How are you getting your protein? Are you loading up a shaker full of whey powder, or are you going for a plant-based alternative, like hemp, peas, and rice? The plant-based method is growing in popularity, but some people might not be convinced that it will yield the...

Anybody know sources we have here that offer bulk test deals like 10pak or more?? seems like we lost alot of old sources who use to offer that...