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An underrated berry has become the subject of high interest to scientists as a new study showed its potential game-changing weight loss benefits after just one week. Here’s what you need to know. A clinal trial recently published in the Journal of Nutrients discovered that the humble elderberry...

It’s that time of the year. What’s next on the agenda for weight loss? Should you still spend hours on the treadmill, or are there more innovative approaches to conquering your fitness goals? When it comes to weight loss in 2025, the old mantra of “eat less, move more” no longer cuts it...

And you're making her fat too, ya jerk. Check out these startling new findings and learn what to avoid. Evolutionary psychologists tell us that we’re genetically wired to pair bond. Most us prefer to ride Spaceship Earth around the sun with a partner, preferably one that lets us rub our...

The gym isn't an escape from life's problems, but a way of solving them. Check out these life lessons from Dave Tate. Training is a part of who I am. In fact, I almost saw the weight room as the cause of keeping me from dealing with the things I avoided and, in some ways, this may have been...

Want to build pure brute strength? How about unadulterated muscular size? Maybe both? Here are the best set/rep schemes for your goal. People always want a cut and dry answer to this question, but it’s not that simple. There’s no one “best” set/rep scheme, regardless of your goal. But there are...

Gastric balloons have been used with varying levels of success since the late ’70s, but much like other devices that aim at reducing eating capacity, they often fail to beat the battle of the bulge once our stomach’s stretch to compensate. Now, scientists have breathed new life into gastric...

Not everyone who is fat is unfit. But to what extend does staying active protect your life when you are losing the battle of the bulge? Research in this area continues to show that carrying extra pounds can lead to health problems, but no matter your BMI, those that exercise will live longer. A...

Taking control of our health and dropping a few pounds by lowering our calorie intake can provide a wonderful sense of achievement, but the initial celebrations with the scales often to misery when the weight soon creeps back up. For years, experts have theorized that there may be biological...

Whether we are coming off a holiday and find ourselves greeted with a higher-than-expected result on the scales, or perhaps we have stayed consistent but still find that the needle sometimes moves in the wrong direction, certified personal trainers like McKenna Olsen say that you shouldn’t freak...

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...

There’s no doubt that having a gym partner will keep you accountable as far as staying consistent with gym sessions is concerned, but when it comes to making actual gains, the process is still an individual one. To that end, Glass has noticed that far too many people rely on their spotter to...

Former MR USA Jordan Hutchinson placed second in the 2024 Texas Pro, and the Open Division competitor has been looking seriously swole as of late. For those wondering how he’s making great progress, the man-mountain has shared his methods, and it involves getting “a little loose” when required...

Daiane Silva still hospitalized after botched Bellator London weight cut led to coma!! Daiane Silva remains hospitalized five weeks after falling ill following a botched weight cut for her Bellator London clash with Eman Almudhaf on Sept. 14, MMA Fighting has confirmed.Cris Cyborg’s...

When it comes to the big lifts, technique is technique. But on top of mastering the form, everyone looks for progression – and there comes a time when even the best of us run into a stymie, and our strength (and size) doesn’t increase at the same linear rate that it did when we were 21 years...

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Get a body that reflects your hard work by picking up a few tips from bodybuilders, figure athletes, and other physique competitors. Competitors make progressive changes to lose fat. They don’t try to do too much at once in order to get lean. Bodybuilders and figure athletes are deliberate...

What’s your go to for cutting weight. As I’m not slowly but let’s say you have 6 weeks to cut 15-20 lbs. obviously eating correctly and cardio is a must. But what supplements/gear are you taking for this cut? My biggest problem with cutting weight for competition is keeping my strength. As I...

An Explosive Alternative to the Muscle-Up Add a little explosiveness to the regular pull-up by switching your grip in the middle of a rep. Check this out! You've seen the muscle-up 17 before. Heck, you might've already mastered it. Looks cool, but it comes with some limitations and risks –...

Cesar Ruiz has become an established guard on the offensive line with the New Orleans Saints, joining the team as an NFL first round draft pick in 2020, but while the ferocious footballer has always had strength on his side, a fractured foot forced him to learn more about looking after his body...

“If you want to know the road ahead, ask someone coming back.” This proverb guides many people on their journeys to success by advising them to seek the wisdom of those who have been where they want to go. But, what if no one has done what you want to do? You can either find something else to...