Most folks know that just about any diet plan can support your goals. However, that sentiment is based on diet adherence; how can you improve diet adherence?
While the end-game differences between bodybuilding and powerlifting are well-known, how does this affect training and nutrition for each sport?
Summary Many bodybuilders question how many calories they truly need to gain muscle. While the age-old adage has been, “eat big to get big,” how BIG do you need to eat? Classically, bodybuilders have stuffed their faces until their eyes swelled shut. This method is certainly effective for adding slabs of muscle, but odds are, […]
Many often tout the importance of proper vitamin and mineral intake in bodybuilders, but how important are micronutrients for gains? Let’s see what the science says.
Body recomposition is the holy grail of bodybuilding – losing fat while gaining muscle. Is this actually possible for veteran bodybuilders, or is this just a treat for novices?
Sometimes you get in a training or motivation rut and need a quick pick-me-up to get you going again. This is that pick-me-up. Watch the tagged video for best results.
While hydration might not be the most exciting topic, its relevance to performance for both athletes and bodybuilders is immense. Why should you hydrate, and how should you do it?
This study found that subjects who got more sleep lost a similar amount of weight to subjects who slept less when both groups underwent a calorie-restricted diet. However, the group that got more sleep lost more weight as fat. If your goal is to improve body composition, make sure you’re dedicating plenty of time to […]
We often tout the importance of consuming carbohydrates after your workout but what if you’re keto-adapted? Consuming fats after your workout can still replenish muscle glycogen stores so stick to fats post-workout if you’re on the ketogenic diet. Source: Volek, J. S., Freidenreich, D. J., Saenz, C., Kunces, L. J., Creighton, B. C., Bartley, J. […]