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In order to reach any health and fitness goal, you need to build a solid strength foundation. To get you there, we have all of the resources you need for workouts, nutrition guidance on how to fuel your body, and supplements to help give you that edge! Create A Game Plan Building strength...

Foreword: Fitness Is for the Mind and Body The fitness industry has always been tainted by some unfortunate dogma--that anybody who frequents a gym and is lean and muscular inherently has the intellectual capacity of a rock. It’s quite sad to assume this about people who take care of their body...

Accomplish all of your goals by learning the 7 habits of highly successful and motivated gym-goers. Implement these habits into your life & reap the benefits! In 1989, Stephen Covey published what is arguably the greatest self-help book ever published: 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. And to...

Accomplish all of your goals by learning the 7 habits of highly successful and motivated gym-goers. Implement these habits into your life & reap the benefits! In 1989, Stephen Covey published what is arguably the greatest self-help book ever published: 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. And to...

Need a workout that fits your busy lifestyle and that you can perform in just 2 days per week? We've got you covered with this 2 day A/B full-body program. WORKOUT SUMMARY Main Goal Build Muscle Workout Type Full Body Training Level Beginner Program Duration6 weeks Days Per Week 2 Time Per...

Here's how to know and what to do about them when it's time to uncover your abs. All of us have trigger foods. These are foods that send us spiraling right into the seventh circle of gluttony hell. Those triggers vary greatly from person to person. This is one area where I'd define foods as...

DNP (Dinitrophenol) DNP (dinitrophenol) is a synthetic chemical product which can induce very rapid fat loss when taken orally. It accomplishes this by strongly or even dangerously increasing body temperature and metabolic rate. I have to rate DNP as the harshest and most dangerous drug used in...

Stop losing gains because of alcohol. We all indulge in an adult beverage here and there. It’s just part of our routine. Whether it be a nice dinner with family, a night out with friends, or a casual drink to decompress from the day, alcohol is something we enjoy. But for those serious about...

Give your meals some flavor with the best spices for weight loss. For our weight loss goals, we often hear that eating can’t be fun, but with the best spices for weight loss, it actually can be. No more plain chicken breasts, or cold, flavorless broccoli. Looking to those certain spices that...

Kill those hunger cravings! Do you ever feel like you can’t stop eating? No matter how much you want to push yourself to stick to that diet, you just can’t stop? Notice how it might be hurting your gains. This idea that we’re always hungry is not unique and you aren’t alone. It isn’t...

Many bodybuilding fans know David Henry as the 2008 Olympia 202 champion who also served in the Air Force. His fellow airmen and superiors stood alongside him in action every day serving his country, and they were aware that he was jacked like an O winner. It takes someone who is very familiar...

For athletes to continue to push the limits in performance, they must first push the limits of their training. Maintaining peak physical condition is especially important in non-team sports. When it’s you versus the bar, the track, or the opponent across from you; the days you skipped training...

Anyone that has committed to a long-term fitness goal will tell you that it takes serious dedication, determination, and discipline to be successful. Consistency matters but let’s face facts - There are days that we all just need an extra mental boost or a kick in the butt to get going. For...

Father Time catches up to everyone. Even the best of us can only avoid his presence so long. It is a fact of life that as people age, their health and general lifestyle depreciate. The joints weaken, the muscle mass melts away, and the bones become brittle. For most people, blowing 40 candles...

Anyone that has committed to a long-term fitness goal will tell you that it takes serious dedication, determination, and discipline to be successful. Consistency matters but let’s face facts - There are days that we all just need an extra mental boost or a kick in the butt to get going. For...

Here's a workout fact that might shock you: a recent study revealed that individuals trained by silent but skilled trainers outperformed those assisted by vocal trainers. You can do it! Just one more rep! You’re looking good. Do it, do it! Come on, you’ve got this. The one-liners above are just...

Bill Phillips Twitter The opinions expressed are those solely of the author. Bill Phillips is a 56-year-old fitness entrepreneur and author who has been in the industry since the late ‘90s when he launched EAS Nutrition. His book, Body-for-LIFE reached No. 1 on The New York Times bestsellers...

Listen, I'm not claiming to be Arnold Schwarzenegger here, I'm just writing this so some of you get an idea of the difference between a bodybuilder and a weightlifter. For years I pounded away at heavy weights, personal bests, and a bar that was bending because I ain't pretending. It's a stupid...

1. Write Down Specific Goals For The Year Nobody progresses in their workouts without goal setting, but having a vague goal like "I want to look jacked" leads to zero results. The key to goal setting is to be specific. Do you want to gain 10 pounds of lean muscle mass? Add an inch to your arms...

The official start to summer is June 21. But in practical terms, it’s whenever you find yourself outdoors, poolside or otherwise enjoying the longer days and warmer nights. Whether you circle the summer solstice on your calendar or not, you’ve got 31 days to prepare. First up, undoing some of...