The lion is the king of the jungle, the great white shark is the king of the ocean and Budweiser is the king of beer – but who is king of the gym? Both called kings by their respective kingdoms are deadlifts and squats. Both sides have different arguments on …
Peanuts vs Cashews vs. Almonds vs Walnuts: What’s The Best Nut?
When trying to lose weight or stay lean, snacking generally has a bad reputation. This is due to all of the popular high-sodium, high-fat, processed foods available in convenience stores, drug stores, fast food restaurants and several other convenient grab-and-go places. Having unhealthy food constantly at your fingertips can make …
Finding The Best Blender For Protein Shakes: Reviews and Buyer’s Guide
Bottom line upfront: The Oster Myblend is the best protein shake blender. Bodybuilders and CrossFitters unite under this guide as we all need a good blender to mix up our protein shakes after powering through an intense workout at the gym. Whether you are bulking through the winter or working …
Finding The Best Adjustable Weight Bench: Reviews and Buyer’s Guide
An adjustable weight bench is one of the most useful pieces of equipment you can add to your home gym. Think of how many exercises require one! Adjustable weight benches open you up to a massive playbook of new exercises to choose from, which is important in keeping variety in …
The Best Optimum Nutrition Whey Flavor (10,000+ People Surveyed)
As we all know, supplements don’t always leave the most pleasant taste in your mouth, but one company that’s really nailed it when it comes to great-tasting protein powders is Optimum Nutrition. While they have several different lines of protein to choose from, the most popular by far is their …
Are Pickled Foods Good For You? Here’s What You Need To Know
Pickling vegetables has been done for thousands of years as way to make vegetables available out of season, and a way to preserve them on long voyages to keep them from spoiling while on a conquest or manifest destiny-ing one’s way across the mountains. As with other methods of preservation, …
The Benefits Of Cheese For Bodybuilding And Muscle Growth
For those of us who are tolerant to lactose (and daily thank our lucky stars for the genetics to be as such) cheese is a delicious appetizer or side dish and a commonly incorporated ingredient into some of the most popular dishes out there. Cheeseburgers, pizza, macaroni and cheese, anything …
How Much can Bears, Lions, and Tigers lift?
At some point or another growing up, we’ve all learned about the impressive strength of ants. I remember being so fascinated by their strength, wondering how on Earth such a little creature could carry so much more than its own body weight. I was reminded of this recently when I …
Are Digital Scales Accurate For Measuring Weight?
Weighing yourself every day can be a great way to track your progress, as well as monitor your health. If you’re consistently weighing yourself, you can make on-the-fly adjustments to your diet or training regimen to help you get closer to whatever fitness goals you may have. But you won’t …