In fitness, bodybuilding especially, you need a lot of nutrients to help you get big and strong, especially if you’re trying to get results quickly. While all of the substances you need are either naturally occurring in your body or available from food, it can be difficult to get the …
When trying to pack on muscle mass, getting your calorie count and macros can be difficult for people who either have a busy lifestyle, or simply lack the appetite to scarf down huge, macro-packed meals. However, fear not, as in between meals, you can snack to boost your calorie intake. …
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 …
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 …
Paying attention to your macronutrient intake is the key to reaching your fitness goals. Whether you’re trying to put on some lean muscle, lose weight or simply maintain your current physique, diet is extremely important. With diet, you have to construct your meals in a way to feed your body …
When looking to either lose weight, have a more streamlined physique or simply eat healthier to feel better, several substitutions can be made. Low-carb, low-fat options can be switched out for regular food, and added sugars are generally some of the first things to go. However, if you’re not adding …
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 …
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, …
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 …
