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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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Join us as we travel to Dallas, TX and meet up with Team Allmax Athletes Steve Kuclo and Amanda Latona to spend a day in the shoes of their every day life!
At 285 lbs, Olu was unhappy, unhealthy and lacking energy. During his dramatic transformation, Olu cut down to 217 lbs while packing on muscle.
With the desire to make his parents proud, Khang decided to transform his life. Several years (and nearly 150lbs) later, he has crushed every goal he's set!
After a pregnancy Tammy had little concern for her health and lived on nachos, pizza and burgers. During her transformation she lost over 60 pounds.
Challenged by friends that he would never get into shape, Matthew lost nearly 70 pounds and made a phenomenal body transformation.
Often times, how successful you are in the gym comes down to how well you recover outside of the gym. Check out how Kris Gethin recovers in this video.
Feeling like he had become a fat mess, former athlete Paul DeVito lost an amazing 60 pounds in only 12 weeks, completely shredding his physique.
Accomplish all of your goals by learning the 7 habits of highly successful and motivated gym-goers. Implement these habits into your life & reap the benefits!
Nakia was a depressed single mom who loved to drink, smoke and sleep. After regaining her motivation she shed 51 pounds and is now a fitness instructor.
Cigarettes, weight gain and clothes that didn't fit. Emilia grew tired of being her own worst enemy, made a lifestyle U-turn and lost over 30 lbs of fat.
In this video, Team ALLMAX athlete Steve Kuclo gives us a behind the scenes look into how a pro bodybuilder trains to return to the contest stage.
Dan lost nearly 20 pounds of fat, gained 8 pounds of muscle, and dropped his bodyfat percentage down to an all-time low of 6.36%.
Tyler returned home from the School of Infantry weighing a paltry 148lbs. In a little over a year's time he added nearly 20lbs of muscle to his frame.
Flying solo in the gym can kind of be a drag, especially if you're going through something in your life outside of the gym. Partner up & make serious gains!
A self-proclaimed coach potato, Johanna lived on diet soda, chocolate and chips. During here transformation she lost 37 pounds while battling depression.
Lazy, skinny and poked fun at, Ahmed found the motivation to change his lifestyle and improve his health and physique by packing on 33 pounds.
In this episode “A Day With”, we follow Ryan Terry shortly after he’s moved to America. Watch how he has adapted to the American lifestyle in Florida.
Isolated from her daughter, Christine battled depression. Regaining control over her life she dropped 18% of her bodyfat in a little over 4 months.
If you're feeling depressed it's time to get proactive. These 10 tips can help you set aside the donuts, focus on your goals, find hope and improve your outlook.
In only 2 years, Zach Stubbs was able to add a substantial amount of muscle mass while remaining lean and dropping his bodyfat to 7%.
When it comes to sports performance, and life in general, mental strength and health is just as important as your gym training. Learn how to cultivate your inner leader.
Nearly everyone going to the gym is embarking on a muscle building journey - but if you find yourself failing, it could very well be one of these 4 reasons.
Extreme ectomorph Alex Lee added over 60 pounds while lowering his bodyfat to single digit levels! Now he's bigger, stronger and has a 6 pack!
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.
Katherine Wilburn is a stay at home mother of 6 who was run down and depressed. She lost 24 pounds in only 14 weeks and dramatically changed her body.
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.
![[Video] Sadik Hadzovic | What It Takes to be a Physique Pro | Ep. 1](https://cdn.muscleandstrength.com/sites/default/files/field/feature-image/videos/what-it-takes-sadik-hadzovic.jpg)
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.
Ridiculed and depressed, Melanie slowly changed her bad habits and stopped binge eating. She is now a sleek 125 pounds and a figure competitor.
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.
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!
![[Video] Sadik Hadzovic | What It Takes to be a Physique Pro | Ep. 2](https://cdn.muscleandstrength.com/sites/default/files/field/feature-image/videos/sadik-hadzovic-what-it-takes.jpg)
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.
Eating whatever she wanted during her first pregnancy, Alissa gained 60+ pounds of fat. During her second pregnancy she maintained her health and conditioning!
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.
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.
![[Video] World's Strongest Man Brian Shaw Home Gym & Trophy Tour](https://cdn.muscleandstrength.com/sites/default/files/field/feature-image/videos/brian-shaw-home-gym-tour.jpg)
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!
Deana Jones lost 28 pounds and dropped her bodyfat down to 14%, while competing twice in figure. This year she is aiming for her pro card!
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.
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.
Kassandre was fed up with her life. She felt constantly fatigued and didn't feel good in her skin. Committed to turning her life around, she lost 50 lbs.
![[Video] M&S Legends: Branch Warren's Trophy Room](https://cdn.muscleandstrength.com/sites/default/files/field/feature-image/videos/branch-warren-trophy-case.jpg)
GASP athlete and IFBB Pro, Branch Warren, shows off his trophy room as he talks about some of his major bodybuilding victories throughout his career.
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.
At the age of 16, Steve Berger was a skinny, athletic teenager with a soft midsection. He packed on 40 pounds of body weight in only 2 years while dropping his body fat.
Stephanie was an overweight coach potato with a love of power-eating. After watching some transformations on TV, she found the motivation to change her life!
![[Video] What It Takes to be a Physique Champ Pt. 2 w/ Brandon Hendrickson](https://cdn.muscleandstrength.com/sites/default/files/field/feature-image/videos/brandon-hendrickson-wit-pt-2.jpg)
In the second part of this 2 part series, we follow reigning Men's Physique Mr. Olympia, Brandon Hendrickson, as he prepares to defend his title.
Daniel Aipa is a strength coach who lost 43 pounds in only 6 months, shredding his physique and entering his first bodybuilding contest.
These articles are the best of the best. Lose fat, build a big bench press, choose the right form of cardio, set reasonable goals and finally build the body you are after.
A heavy smoker, drinker and eater, Austin would eat 6000 calories per day and smoke up to 3 packs of cigarettes. But that was his life before losing 100 pounds!
![[Video] What It Takes To Be A Pro Bodybuilder Pt. 2 w/ Regan Grimes](https://cdn.muscleandstrength.com/sites/default/files/field/feature-image/videos/what-it-takes-regan-2.jpg)
In part 2 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.
Dawn Cadwallader has helped thousands reach their goals over the last 17 years. In this article she presents 10 mistakes & myths to avoid so that you can find success.
![[Video] Table Talks: IFBB Pro John Meadows Exclusive Interview](https://cdn.muscleandstrength.com/sites/default/files/field/feature-image/videos/john-meadows-table-talk.jpg)
The Mountain Dog, John Meadows, joins us in this episode of "Table Talks". Learn all sorts of tips from a man who has competed in 50 bodybuilding competitions.
