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
Ryan Terry Diagrams His Ambitious 1,874-Calorie Mass-Building Protein Shake
Bodybuilder Ryan Terry entered the 2022 Olympia with hopes of a landmark victory. Unfortunately, while he brought his personal best to the stage, the Men's Physique competitor and 2016 Olympia runner-up ... 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
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
The Best Exercise to Lose Weight
Diets and fitness advice are like the finger. You focus on the advice too much and you will miss the opportunity to achieve heavenly glory. And that, folks, is how you finally get Bruce Lee into an article ... Continue Reading
5 Weight Loss Principles That Say It All
Weight loss is very important for boxers if they want to successfully make weight for an upcoming bout. Weight loss is very important for boxers if they want to successfully make weight for an ... Continue Reading
Is Excess Protein Bad For Your Kidneys?
Of all of the myths that abound when it comes to nutrition, the assumptions that surround protein consumption and kidney damage seem to be the one everyone talks about most often. How did it start? From ... Continue Reading
Ideal Body Weight is a Deceptive Goal
When people begin a weight loss journey, it makes sense that they place a heavy emphasis on the number they see on the scale. It's easy to measure, it's easy to track, and it makes it very salient whether ... Continue Reading
How to Say No: A Guide to Guilt and Eating
“I made brownies! Here have one.” “Oh, they smell so good! Thank you, but I had a big breakfast and I’m still full.” (A white lie.) “Come on. It’s just a little brownie.” “Really, I appreciate ... Continue Reading
It All Depends on Your Goal
As a personal trainer, I often get asked questions regarding all aspects of fitness. Should I do cardio or lift weights first? How long should I do cardio for? Should I increase the weight or do more reps? ... Continue Reading
Everything You Should Know About Protein Supplements
You chug them down after every workout like your life depends on it, but do you really know if protein shakes do anything? There are scientific studies covering various topics such as the best time to take ... Continue Reading
A Healthy Approach to Holiday Eating
Staying healthy both in body and mind while enjoying the holiday season can be a challenge. With back-to-back Christmas parties getting in the way of your training schedule and holiday treats tempting you ... Continue Reading
Clean Eating Is Not the Answer
Clean eating is not the answer. So now that I have that out of the way, I already know what you’re going to say: This is what we have been taught for years, Prince. Yes, you are absolutely right, we ... Continue Reading
The Top 5 Supplements for the Vegan Athlete
Is it possible that we can have it all? Attain mastery, reach the ultimate limits of our potential, save the planet, and fix the problem of animal welfare at the same time? It’s a controversial ... Continue Reading
The Vampires in Your Gym
Every year, someone or something takes pop culture by storm and inevitably becomes the must-wear Halloween costume of the season. Last year, it was Wonder Woman. In 2016, Eleven from the Netflix hit ... Continue Reading
The Religion of Dieting
When did one's diet become a religion? Watching a low carb versus high carb debate is like watching the Crusades; no horses or swords, just powerpoint slides, and straw man arguments. After two, ... Continue Reading
You’re Confused About Supplements
Coach Jesse Irizarry at JDI Barbell in New York, New York Coach Jesse Irizarry at JDI Barbell in New York, New York When someone tells me they don’t take supplements, I usually don’t ... Continue Reading
