Fasting has recently been thrust into the fitness trend spotlight, but is it an effect way to diet, or just a passing trend? We all remember the Gazelle, the South Beach diet and Tae-Bo, maybe intermittent fasting is just another infomercial that will end soon. Fasting has a large following now, but who knows if … Read more
You remember the food pyramid growing up, and what took a big chunk of that pyramid? Vegetables. The children of America were made to clean their plate even if they were graced with brussels sprouts or boiled cabbage so that they could grow up to be big and strong. It’s no news that vegetables are … Read more
As anyone who has ever gained even a little bit of muscle mass will tell you, your muscles don’t just magically grow – you have to put in the work. Of course, a great deal of the work is making sure you have a balanced diet and you’re fitting all of your macronutrient and caloric … Read more
For many of us, working out has become an activity we enjoy. Exercising promotes a healthy body, releases endorphins to help boost your mood and makes you stronger to make everyday life a little bit easier. However, with that said, working out is hard. If working out isn’t hard, you’re doing it wrong. Part of … Read more
The pursuit of weight loss is the most common avenue into the land of fitness. Whether one is looking to shed a few pounds for beach season, get in shape to fit their wedding dress or completely change their life and take their health and longevity into their own hands, losing weight can positively affect … Read more
Supplements can taste bad, there’s no way around it. Creatine is no exception to this rule. Unflavored creatine, although considerably less expensive, is bitter and can be unpleasant to drink with water alone. Creatine capsules can be large and bothersome to consume, especially for those of us who have trouble swallowing pills. As with other … Read more
You have committed yourself to a daily gym pilgrimage, proclaimed yourself a born-again gym rat and are on a mission to lose that 15-20 lbs around your middle. You step up to a vacant elliptical, locate the obligatory cardio zone sticker on the console, find your age along the horizontal and follow the invisible line … Read more
When on a strength or hypertrophy training regimen, hydration generally isn’t going to be your biggest concern as far as your macronutrient and caloric intakes are concerned. Visiting the water fountain or taking a few swigs from your water bottle between sets and the recommended 1-2 gallons of water per day will be more than … Read more
You’ve been hitting the gym, drinking your whey protein shakes, but you’re not noticing growth. There are a few factors that could be at play here. The first possibility is that you simply are not getting enough calories into your diet. This could be due to a busy lifestyle, a weak appetite, or simply a … Read more