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5 Proven Ashwagandha Benefits That Can Improve Your Training
Ashwagandha is growing in popularity and for good reason. In this article, you'll learn why it's beneficial for athletes and how it can improve your training.
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6 Essential Vitamins and Supplements for Fat Loss
Losing weight is challenging. But with the right supplement strategy, nutrition plan, and training program, you can change the way you look, feel, and perform.
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Expert Fat Loss Guide: Learn To Lose Fat With Diet & Training
The Fat Loss & Getting Shredded expert guide teaches you everything you need to know about losing body fat while maintaining muscle mass. Use this guide for your fat loss plan!
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People take meal timing pretty seriously. Some insist that it takes lots of mini meals to fuel metabolism. Others say eating one big meal is the way to go. Is either side on to something?
NPC Fitness competitor Nichole Ohrablo brings you a delicious recipe for her chickpea crunches! They are loaded with protein, fiber and complex carbs.
In this video, IFBB Pro Antoine Vaillant joins us for a segment of "What Pro Bodybuilders Eat for Breakfast". See how he starts his day off!
Team Universal athlete Jamie Collins shows us how to shop for gains on a lean budget in her episode of the popular series "Fit for Fifty". Check it out!
We follow Whitney Reid as he drops his bodyfat from 12% to 6% in just 8 weeks to get ready for a photo shoot! Each video in this 8 part series will detail Whitney's diet plan, training and supplements.
Sean Sullivan continues his look at the alternative dieting approach, and discusses the theory and application of the reverse pyramid diet.
We follow Team ALLMAX athlete, Pham Flexx, as he goes and gets a cheat meal at MOD Pizza and Marble Slab. Check out what meals he gets at each location!
Early research on gut health points to some surprising findings. See how improving your gut health could lower your risk for diabetes, obesity, and other diseases.
NPC Fitness competitor & trainer Nichole Ohrablo shows you how to make your own simple fruit and veggie wash for a fraction of the purchase price.
These 3 Chipotle orders will keep you on the right track when it comes to your goals & won't wreck your waistline. Check them out and add them to your orders!
Looking to optimize your fat burning? Increasing your protein intake might be the answer you're looking for. Learn the 8 ways protein can help with fat loss!
Boost your muscle building efforts with these detailed eating plans for hardgainers by Nick Ludlow. Included are sample diets ranging from 3,000 to 4,500 calories per day.
Jim explains why protein is so essential for building muscle, and outlines a basic plan on how much protein to eat and how frequently to eat it.
Most of us are dialed in and meal prepping every week - but is it actually healthy to eat the same meals each and every day? Read on to learn more.
If you're not seeing results, stop making excuses and start making changes to your diet right now. No cleanses, juice fasts, or carbophobia needed.
NPC Fitness competitor & trainer Nichole Ohrablo talks about the importance of nutrition for the woman just starting out on a training routine.
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IFBB Pro and MHP athlete, Logan Franklin, joins the M&S Breakfast Club in this episode of "What Pro Bodybuilders Eat for Breakfast". Check out what he eats!
Interested in all the health benefits that a vegetarian diet seems to offer, but stressed about getting enough protein to build muscle? Read this article!
We follow Whitney Reid as he drops his bodyfat from 12% to 6% in just 8 weeks to get ready for a photo shoot! Each video in this 8 part series will detail Whitney's diet plan, training and supplements.
Jim Brewster tells you how to maximize your body's anabolic hormones with the right nutrition, supplements and training intensity.
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We spend the day with Primeval Athlete Regan Grimes as he shows us exactly what he eats to grow in the off-season. See what Regan to fuel his muscle growth.
How's that low-carb diet working as you try to get jacked? Learn how carb intake can optimize performance, improve recovery, and speed up results.
Cliff discusses the benefits of including healthy fats in your diet. Eating healthy fats is key when cutting fat. Fat is nothing to shy away from!
In this video, we follow IFBB Pro, Sergio Oliva Jr, through a full day of eating. Sergio, in the video, is just 4 weeks out from the Arnold Classic 2020.
It's one of the most common questions in the fitness realm, should you be cutting or should you be bulking? Read on to learn which strategy is best for you.
We follow Whitney Reid as he drops his bodyfat from 12% to 6% in just 8 weeks to get ready for a photo shoot! Each video in this 8 part series will detail Whitney's diet plan, training and supplements.
Forget off-season bulking cycles! Dustin Elliot explains exactly how to add muscle mass without adding much fat.
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Johnnie Jackson, invites us into his home for this episode of "What's for Lunch?" Check out how his high protein meal and give it a try for yourself.
There are many myths surrounding the topic of post workout nutrition. Read this article to figure out if the top four myths are fact or fiction!
Tip # 2 - The importance of healthy fats in your diet. Fats are essential in hormone production and are a great source of energy. Get your fat on!
If you're a vegan looking to build muscle through a solid weight lifting routine, you'll make sure to read these 6 important vegan weightlifter tips.
If you want to set yourself up for dietary success, you better have these 4 pillars in place. Learn more about what is truly important when it comes to diet!
Want to try the Paleo diet but don't know where to start? This feature provides detailed sample eating plans for fat loss, muscle building and weight maintenance.
There is no need to get fat! This guide and Q&A by Brad Borland shows you how to add muscle while adding minimal fat.
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PhamFlexx joins the popular Muscle & Strength series, "What Pros Eat for Breakfast". Follow along as Pham makes one of his personal favorite breakfasts.
Is the insulin spike from ingesting carbohydrates the reason for fat gain? Read this article for everything you need to know about how insulin works!
Tip # 6 - Bulk without getting fat. When bulking, you should be looking to gain .5 to 1 pound per week. Any more and you might be gaining too much fat.
Fuel your training and boost your workout performance with these six clean carbohydrates. Build more muscle, optimize your recovery, and crush your goals!
Looking for a high protein breakfast that is filling and sweet? Try out this high protein, muscle building waffle recipe packed with 55g of protein!
We follow Whitney Reid as he drops his bodyfat from 12% to 6% in just 8 weeks to get ready for a photo shoot! Each video in this 8 part series will detail Whitney's diet plan, training and supplements.
Doug Lawrenson details the importance of proper water and mineral intake, and talks about sports drinks and carbohydrate consumption.
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IFBB Pro and ALLMAX athlete, Steve Kuclo, provides viewers with a few "healthier" choices from popular fast food chains McDonalds & Burger King.
Join Team Allmax Athlete Brandon Beckrich on his trip to the grocery store for some preworkout meals. He gives great traveling nutrition advice for anyone!
Tip # 12 - Marc talks about carb cycling. Most diets include some form of carb cycling. There is more than one way to carb cycle so choose a plan!
Female athletes and active women require adequate nutrition for optimal health and performance. Check out these 9 vitamins and supplements all women should take!
In our final video featuring Kaged Muscle CEO Kris Gethin, his girlfriend Sunshine takes us through her simple energy ball snack recipe using Re-Kaged.
On a mission to find himself, Ryan came across a bodybuilding magazine that changed his life. Since that time he has added 30 lbs to his frame and competed in the sport.
A guide to popular muscle building and fat loss eating and diet approaches, including a look at frequent feeding, Paleo, Keto and more!
It's the most important meal of the day. No, it's not breakfast (unless you workout in the mornings). Learn how to master your pre-workout nutrition!
If you want to lose fat and build muscle, you must understand the nutritional hierarchy. Check out the 4 most important factors for a muscle building diet!
