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What Is Muscle Catabolism? (And How To Avoid It)

Now we know that each individual’s goal is different, but often the answer to this question can be answered by one, or all, of the following: to increase our muscle mass, improve our muscle strength, lose fat, and ultimately become a better versions of ourselves. And this process usually includes making drastic changes to our diet, […]

What Is Flexible Dieting And How Does It Work?

For many of us, even the mention of the word “diet” brings us out in a cold sweat and desperately searching for the nearest chocolate muffin. Diets are things we have to do when we start gaining weight, not something we choose to do. The traditional view of diets is that they are restrictive, bland, […]

6 Proven Benefits of Ankle Weights (No. 4 is the best)

Many swear by the benefits of ankle weights. In fact, they have been used by fitness enthusiasts for generations. The use of weighted clothing for fitness has a very long history. Many would attest to their effectiveness, while others dismiss it as a gimmick that can only cause injuries. Perhaps the most common form of weighted […]

How to Get Bigger Hips and Build a Better Booty: The Ultimate Guide

In fact, I have been discussing it so much with clients recently, I thought I might as well go ahead and write an article about it – this will not only deliver a valuable resource I can direct them too personally, but will also provide a thorough guide on the anatomy of the hips and […]

50 Top Nutrition Blogs Guaranteed To Help You Achieve Peak Health & Performance

Whether you are an elite athlete or a weekend warrior, nutrition is an integral part of achieving your goals and maximizing your training results. With this is in mind, we have compiled the top 50 web-based nutrition resources online today.These 50 blogs provide an abundance of practical and applicable information that can be implemented to […]

The Truth About Supplements: How Much Does Creatine Help?

Within the health and fitness industry, people are always looking for ways to improve the results of their training. One of the most common ways to gain these improvements is through supplementation. While the supplementation of protein powder is quite common, there are a number of other supplements that can significantly improve performance and boost your results […]

50 Strength Training Blogs That Will Help You Smash Your PB In 2017

Are you an athlete looking for the most comprehensive web-based resources on strength training? Here, in no particular order, is a rundown of the top 50 blogs, a compilation that provides a broad spectrum of tips and tricks designed to improve athletic performance. Athletes from all disciplines have benefited from the information provided within these […]

6 Excellent Pistol Squat Benefits (No. 1 is our favorite)

When it comes to lower body exercises, pistol squats may be the new king. The single leg squat is a challenging exercise that can quickly build incredible strength, balance, and flexibility, especially in your legs and hips. When comparing traditional back squats with pistol squats, there are several reasons why you might want to consider switching up […]

Do Squats Make You Jump Higher? (Short answer is yes)

Increasing your vertical jump requires the use of all the major muscles of the lower body, as well as coordination with those of the upper body. This means that you’ll need to train for technique and form, as well as for strength.The question among many athletes, as well as their coaches and trainers, is do […]

Why Does My Weight Fluctuate So Much?

For many people, walking into their bathroom and stepping on to the scale can trigger a bit of anxiety. Some may have rituals around the whole thing, like emptying their bladder and weighing themselves before having breakfast, all to make sure that the number they see between their feet is (hopefully) lower than the last […]

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