Many ready-to-drink meal replacements and high-sugar smoothies today taste so temptingly good, they can easily fool you with false claims of nutritional value, but are actually poor in quality. It can be confusing to figure out what truly works best for you and your nutritional needs. But if you’re serious about building muscle or staying […]
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With flavors such as Gummy Worm and Icy Fireworks, how can you dislike Beyond Raw LIT? It’s a pre workout supplement that boasts of its ability to help you out at the gym. But, there are legitimate reasons to leave this powder on the shelf and try something else. These reasons may be a […]
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It’s a tradition for the avid gymgoer to finish off their gym visit with a good ol’ protein shake. Downing a gulp of protein will combat your muscle tissue breakdown and kickstart the muscle repair and growth process. Plus, it’s a good definitive end to the workout period. Finish that protein shake and start with […]
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Almost every gym has that mountain of a powerlifter who looks like they spend more time under the bar than any other activity. Chances are, you’ve seen them wrap what looks to be a dark elastic bandage around their knees before squatting hilarious amounts of weight. Why are they doing this? Should you wrap your […]
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Pre workout supplements are some of the most popular fitness products out there. That’s because they help you get through your workout more effectively while also helping you feel good about exercising. A good pre workout will give you energy and pump you up both physically and mentally. What’s not to like? (Except for the […]
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Do you want wings? Working out can do many things for you. Weight loss. More strength. A healthier body. It can even improve your mood. Oh, and with the right routine, you can develop wings! They won’t let you fly but you’ll be stronger and look better! Plus, you won’t need to drink any silly […]
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Back when I was a teenager, I could eat whatever I wanted. A pizza a day? No problem! But shortly after I went to college, I noticed something odd. My pants were getting tighter. And I had to use a different notch on my belt. My stomach was expanding! This raised the age-old question: “What […]
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Working out is both satisfying and difficult. If it wasn’t difficult, it wouldn’t be working out. If you’re like me, you enjoy working out. Maybe it’s because you like the results. Few things are as satisfying as being more capable and better looking than you were last year. Or perhaps you like the pump you […]
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Squats are one of the big powerlifting workouts and should be at the foundation of any serious workout regime. It’s important to squat with great form, which I wrote about earlier. Check out that article here! But it’s also important to warm-up properly before you squat. Seriously. Don’t load up a bar with multiple plates […]
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If you want to gain muscle, you need to eat protein. It’s as simple as that. In order to gain weight, you should take in up to 1.6 grams of protein for every kilogram of lean body mass. I know I sometimes have trouble consuming that much. You can work out all day long, but […]
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