Protein is the number one macronutrient that most gym rats and athletes associate with building muscle. It's usually the centerpiece of a goal-focused diet plan, whether it's a big serving of grilled meat ... Continue Reading
The 10 Most Common Pre-Workout Side Effects
To paraphrase the great American writer, Mark Twain, "Too much of anything is bad, but too much pre-workout is barely enough." Twain originally chose whiskey as the beverage of choice, but there's a good ... Continue Reading
Nutritionist vs. Dietitian: What’s the Difference Between These Nutrition Experts?
Many people prioritize setting up their workout program, but they don't often give their nutritional planning as much attention. Lifting weights can be relatively simple, but managing macronutrients and ... Continue Reading
How Long Does Pre-Workout Last? Time Your Boost for Next-Level Performance
Any experienced gamer understands the idea of a power-up — an occasional bonus that gives a temporary benefit to help the player complete an objective. Whether it's a mustachioed plumber who touches a ... Continue Reading
How Many Calories Should I Eat Per Day? A Guide to Match Your Nutrition to Your Goal
"Based on a 2,000 calorie diet." If you've bought pre-packaged food in the past 25 years, you've probably seen a nutrition label with that phrase or something similar. Beginning in the mid-1990s, ... Continue Reading
How to Take Creatine — A Science-Based Guide to This Powerful Supplement
Creatine has a bit of a public relations problem. Non-lifters and overprotective parents sometimes think it's a steroid. Airport security usually thinks it’s something even more illicit. But dedicated ... Continue Reading
4 BCAA Benefits: Muscle Growth, Better Recovery, and More
Some unscrupulous supplement marketers are sometimes more focused on catching attention than delivering results, and it can be hard to avoid potentially questionable claims. It’s important to know which ... Continue Reading
7 Creatine Benefits Supported by a Mountain of Research
Relatively few sports supplements have an abundance of nearly undeniable research supporting their effectiveness. Many fall into the vague category of “probably works for most people most of the time.” ... Continue Reading
What Does a Pre-Workout Do?
Pre-workout supplements have become increasingly popular among fitness enthusiasts in recent years. It’s almost as if, are you even a serious lifter if you don’t dry scoop some pre-workout in the gym ... Continue Reading
Actor Jonathan Majors Ate 6,100 Calories a Day to Become a Bodybuilder in “Magazine Dreams”
To pull off being off a believable bodybuilder on the silver screen, an actor has to put in the requisite work. No questions asked. They've got to push themselves in the gym, leaving no dumbbell or loaded ... Continue Reading
Strongmen Eddie Hall and Brian Shaw Attempt to Train Legs at a Planet Fitness
Many strongmen train in gyms that specifically support their sport. After all, Atlas stones, yokes, and farmer’s walk handles aren’t readily available in many health clubs, and most commercial gyms are ... Continue Reading
How to Eat More for Muscle and Strength Gains
The biggest obstacle most lifters face has nothing to do with heavy weights, exercise technique, or anything in the gym. Plenty of people tackle their workouts with plenty of focus, discipline, and ... Continue Reading
