Motivation Articles
Consistency is key to getting long term results. Learn how to get (and stay) motivated.
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What It Takes to Be A Champion with Sadik Hadzovic
After taking a couple of years off from competing, IFBB Pro, Sadik Hadzovic is back to take you inside his journey and mindset to becoming a Champion.
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Recommit to Getting Fit: How to Plan Your Return to the Gym
A great deal of success lends itself to how you prepare for a process. In this article, learn how to prepare for your return to fitness after taking some time off.
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365 Day Challenge: Be the Best YOU Can Be
Are you ready to transform your life? Quit imagining it and make it happen. Learn about the 365 day challenge and accomplish all of your fitness goals!
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Lock down your 2019 goals and head into 2020 as the best version of yourself by reading and applying the fitness tips from these 19 must-read articles.
Motivated by an insult, Shani lost 67 pounds in a little over one year and is now a bikini competitor sponsored by Optimum Nutrition.
Learn how to set aside gym judgment, find the right gym for your training style, and overcome personal obstacles. Don't be a victim of circumstance: reach your goals.
Losing the motivation to hit the gym isn't fun. In fact, it's torture. It's time to sell-out to the bodybuilding lifestyle, and make some needed changes. Find out the changes you need to make to realize your fitness goals!
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We follow Men's Physique Competitor, Sadik Hadzovic, as he prepares to step on stage at the 2019 Arnold Classic. This is part 1 of a 2 part series.
Motivated by the military PT test standards, Nick lost 65 pounds and lowered his weight from 250 pounds down to 185 while adding muscle.
Living on soda and fast food, Nicholas felt like a loser. After watching Pumping Iron with Arnold Schwarzenegger, he let nothing get in the way of reaching his goals.
John Stone was on the fast track to an early grave. His daily life consisted of smoking cigarettes and pot, drinking soda and wine, and eating poorly.
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We follow Men's Physique Competitor, Sadik Hadzovic, as he prepares to step on stage at the 2019 Arnold Classic. This is part 2 of a 2 part series.
You have fitness, health and dieting goals, now set yourself up for success. Kim Brenton presents seven tips to help you refine, focus and reach your goals.
Maritza hated the way she looked and was battling low self-esteem. She took control of her life, lost 30 pounds, and now loves the fitness lifestyle.
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Redcon1 athlete, Brian Shaw, gives us an exclusive our of his strongman home gym. Check out some of the unique training tools he has in his garage!
Juanita had always focus on cardio, but did not eat a clean diet. Inspired by a trainer at her gym, she learned how to eat better and shed 38 pounds.
Lost your motivation and need a good kick in the pants? This article gives you fifty quality reasons to drop the junk food, get off the couch and head to the gym.
Mark Irwin found himself at 336 pounds and morbidly obese. 2 years later Mark is a shredded competitive bodybuilder, and competes at 182 pounds.
Dr. Mike Camp works with elite pro athletes. Today, he's sharing his journey on how he got there in hopes it'll help those looking to get into the field.
Constant ridicule filled Areya's life with anger and resentment. Barely able to fit into a seat at college, he took action and lost over 82 pounds.
Why train when it's so much easier to stay at home, eat cookies, drink Dew and play Xbox. If you're looking for a good reason not to lift, you've come to the right place.
Liz was an overweight hard working professional whose love for bodybuilding lead to an amazing body transformation. She lost over 50 pounds!
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In part 1 of this 2 part series, we follow reigning Men's Physique Mr. Olympia, Brandon Hendrickson, as he prepares to defend his title at the 2019 Mr. Olympia.
Daniel Aipa is a strength coach who lost 43 pounds in only 6 months, shredding his physique and entering his first bodybuilding contest.
At 17 Roger weighed 125 pounds and had a bench max of 95 pounds. Today he is strong, massive and pressing over 400 pounds. Read about his amazing journey!
In part 1 of this series, we follow IFBB Pro and Primeval Labs athlete, Regan Grimes, as he concludes his prep in hopes to qualify for the 2020 Mr. Olympia.
The new year is here and you've hit the ground running. The question now becomes: how to you sustain progress knowing that most people fail to reach their goals?
And you thought there was only one stage to being ripped. Joe outlines six stages of being shredded, from "full house" to "shredded!"
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IFBB Pro and Primeval Labs athlete, Regan Grimes, joins us in this episode of "Table Talks". Give the video a watch for all sorts of prep and peak week tips!
A heavy drinker, Jason let himself go and had ballooned up to 232 pounds. He is now 60 pounds lighter and has his bodyfat down to 8.4%.
Just say NO to squats. Learn why you should avoid this "king" of all exercises, and how you can build more muscle using the Smith machine, quarter squats & leg extensions.
Food controlled Ashley's life. She was depressed, lonely and getting worse day by day. Then she took charge and reclaimed her life.
Struggling with motivation and having a hard time staying focused when it comes to your fitness goals. These 25 tips should help!
Christian had a typical unhealthy lifestyle - poor sleep habits, bad nutrition and no exercise. Sick of being fat, he hit the gym and lost 103 pounds!
Is muscle building a chore? Justin Woltering helps you to find happiness and balance, build a better life and construct the ultimate dream physique you are after.
Ashley Johns helps you to harness the power of your mind. Change your life, find happiness, and take control of your future.
Stop complaining. Stop coming up with lame excuses. But, most importantly, stop failing simply by making this quick mindset change. Read on to lean more!
Frustrated by a recent photo, Michael completely turned his life around in only 10 short months using a healthy diet, running and weight training.
Weed through all the bad advice and misguided information tossed around gyms and the Internet. These tips help you to remove the confusion and improve results.
After 7 years of terrible eating, Jeremy Bell found himself in a poor state of health. He hit the weights, got his diet in check, and turned his life around.
In the fitness industry, there's a lot of lies out there. However, these 2 things will always tell you the truth. Learn what they are & their harsh realities.
Cassandra began her journey at 52% bodyfat. Despite numerous challenges along the the way, she remained determined and turned her life around!
Embarrassed by her physical condition, and unable to do things she wanted to do because of her weight, Barb Herbert lost over 130 pounds.
David was a skinny kid and a social outcast. After discovering lifting, he added 55 pounds to his frame and eventually dropped his bodyfat down to 6%.
#ISYMFS! Here are CT Fletcher's top 9 ranking workout videos from 2014. They are pulled from content created only during the current year and are listed in terms of video views.
A single mother with 4 kids, Julie stopped making excuses and found the time to be healthy. She lost 20 pounds, added muscle and dropped her bodyfat by 16%.
Naomi was gaining weight despite an emphasis on cardio. She moved her focus to weight training and HIIT and made dramatic changes to her body.
Mike Rashid is the CEO and founder of IMSOALPHA 1X3 supplements, a former professional boxer, gym owner and author of the "Overtraining" series of e-books.
At 215 pounds and 26% bodyfat, Chris Heitman was muscular but carrying a lot of excess fat. He dropped 50 pounds and 21% bodyfat, and is now shredded.
As a mother of 5 boys, Mary Ellen had lost control of her health and fitness. She set aside the fries and nuggets, made a change and lost 48 pounds.
This comprehensive guide to training motivation discusses the importance of visualization, journaling, pre-workout music and performance assessment.
Struggling with a rare disease called Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasi, Ian joined a gym, lost 80 pounds and dropped his bodyfat in half.
Kyle had a gut, didn't care about exercise and ate anything that sounded good. After deciding to make a change, he lost 70 pounds.
