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You don't have to go on an extreme diet to lose fat and perform your best. These guidelines work for elite athletes and they'll work for you. This four-stage plan takes care of the big dietary issues first, then narrows things down according to the athlete’s needs and goals. The first step is...

If you think that building a physique like Phil Heath means throwing around your weights and completing workouts at break-neck speed, then the seven-time Mr Olympia winner has news for you. In a recent social media post, the “The Gift” explained that you’ll build muscle quicker if you lean to...

Why Food Isn't Enough All you need for a healthy body is a healthy diet, right? WRONG. Feel better, look better, and live better with the help of these supplemental things. “Don’t take health supplements. Food can give you everything you need!” You’ve heard that before, and it sounds right. If...

Very few people possess the desire to carry the type of grueling workload that Jocko Willink has been accustomed to on a daily basis. What many of those same folks do desire, however, is getting the inside scoop on what it takes to maintain Navy SEAL-like energy levels and consistency. The...

Widely regarded as one of the very best international war reporters, Trey Yingst is the Chief Foreign Correspondent for FOX News. The 31-year-old says he has a passion for relaying information in a way that tells the stories of the people on the ground rather than pushing a one-sided political...

Pros and Cons of the PSA Test Here's what you need to know before you agree to get a PSA test. Prostate-specific antigen, or PSA, is a protein produced by both normal and malignant cells of the prostate. It’s widely recognized as a reliable diagnostic tool in detecting prostate cancer. But...

Hello folks old getswole pre-2013 and enhancegenetics 2013 ( when @GRIM first created this board) member here. Been out of the swing of things for about a decade but Im getting back into the swing of things. Used to go by p0opstlnksal0t and bighunanballs on older boards.

The last time I threw my back out was over two years ago while pushing my deadlift limits. I knew I shouldn’t have tried that last set. My recent lower back spasm occurred while just messing around here at the house this last Memorial Day weekend, literally doing nothing. This latest occurrence...

Peak performance experts say things like, “You should focus. You need to eliminate the distractions. Commit to one thing and become great at that thing.” This is good advice. The more I study successful people from all walks of life—artists, athletes, entrepreneurs, scientists—the more I...

The ultimate productivity hack is saying no. Not doing something will always be faster than doing it. This statement reminds me of the old computer programming saying, “Remember that there is no code faster than no code.” The same philosophy applies in other areas of life. For example, there...

Focus and concentration can be difficult to master. Sure, most people want to learn how to improve focus and boost concentration. But actually doing it? We live in a noisy world and constant distractions can make focus difficult. Luckily, this page contains the best ideas and top research on...

I have to admit I love lists! I’m going to keep this short and sweet, no bullshit, straight keeping it real. What are 10 things you NEED to do to be at your best physically. In order for something to make the list I had to assume it was something you may not already be doing. I wanted to give...

If you've been training for a decent amount of time, you've made some mistakes. It's part of the process. But doing your homework can definitely save you some time and energy. It would be nice if there existed a simple answer or method to get us to our goals in the shortest possible time, but...

Preparation and self improvement have helped Josh Holland earn the title of celebrity trainer. Maybe more important than creating a set of six-pack abs in six weeks, the self-described “self optimization coach” has earned the ’round-the-clock wellness trust of many of his long list of clients...

1. EARN THE RIGHT TO TRAIN WITH HIGH REPS One of the first things most people learn in the gym is that "low reps, heavy weight" equals strength, and "high reps, light weight" equals definition and cutting. Anyone who reads this website knows that weight training goes way beyond the above...

For years, renowned exercise physiologist Dr. Andy Galpin has spent years working with professional athletes and Olympians to help them be at their best when it matters most. While most of those athletes had dietitians, skill coaches, and other health and wellness experts in tow, Galpin noticed...

THE SLIPPERY SLOPE OF DEDICATION When you knowingly and willingly begin to compromise your health, your "fitness" plan has gone too far. It's ironic really. You adopt a training or diet plan to lose fat, build muscle, get strong, or extend your life, then things go sideways and your fitness plan...

SUSPICIOUS SYMPTOMS Leaky gut is an ailment a lot of people suspect they have, but often can't prove in the doctor's office. What are the symptoms? An assortment of things that might seem totally unrelated at first. Here are the common ones: Severe joint and muscle pain Frequent migraines and...

The 30-billion dollar a year vitamin industry is suffering from existential angst right now. Their collective stomachs are all aflutter because of the publication of a new study in the Annals of Internal Medicine that says vitamin or mineral supplements offer no discernible benefits; that they...

Why Food Isn’t Enough Health Supplements: Supplemental Or Fundamental? “Don’t take health supplements. Food can give you everything you need!” You’ve heard that before, and it sounds right. If supplements weren’t supplemental to food, we’d call them something else. The name implies they’re...