The time of the bulk is one of joy. There is some discipline required to maintain a consistent calorie surplus, but this adversity is offset by the muscle and strength gains you receive. Yet once the bulk is finished, it’s time for the cut. This is a time of cutting calories and extra …
Muscle growth is no easy task. It is a long process that involves consistent bouts of intense resistance training over the course of many weeks, paired with a consistent caloric surplus. Lifters often find that the latter element is the more difficult part of the bulking journey. To help make things easier, we’ve …
You’ve learned the hard way how that after-dinner “snack” can keep you up at night (we’re looking at you Ben & Jerry!). Here are seven feel-good foods that can help you get some quality shut-eye. 1) Oats The complex carbs in oats act like a shuttle to get more of the sleep-inducing amino acid …
Once upon a time, when I was smaller than I am now but looking to get as big as possible, I lived off of tuna and potatoes almost exclusively for a period of years. That, plus a scoop of protein powder in my morning cereal, was my muscle-building master plan. Did it work? Sure, …
Testosterone is a vital hormone that plays a crucial role in men’s—and yes, women’s—bodies in a wide range of functions. Just a few include hormonal balance, sex drive, muscle gain, and body composition. Evidence suggests that prioritizing certain nutrients, such as vitamin D and zinc, will help support your testosterone production and free testosterone …
People who suffer from a low libido can find a world of reasons to blame for it: stress, a busy work schedule, kids and family responsibilities, and that occasional, unavoidable dark cloud called “not in the mood.” Knowing what’s behind your losing streak doesn’t make it any easier to bear. It’s easy to laugh …
Summertime. Sunshine. Beaches. Barbecues. Ice cream. For some reason COVID-19 didn’t make the above list, though it has certainly changed the way we’re living and traveling this summer. According to reports, road trips make up 97 percent of summer travel plans currently, and demands for RVs are surging as people are …
If you’re trying to gain size, you can spend two hours in the weight room, hammering out set after set, but it won’t mean much if you aren’t eating a muscle-focused diet.Size gains come from two foundational actions: tearing the muscle down with training, and building it back up with nutrition. And nutrition means …
As a bodybuilder, it’s easy to focus too much on supplements for building muscle, while forgetting the importance of maintaining general health. Before long, you’re left with a Gym2k.com cart containing only whey, pre-workouts, and creatine. If that sounds like you, consider broadening your horizons beyond performance and into overall health. None of these five overlooked gems …
Intermittent fasting is not a diet; it’s a pattern of eating. You eat during a certain period of time every day and don’t eat during the rest of the time. It’s simple and straightforward. The most popular fasting pattern is the 16/8 method, in which you eat during a designated 8-hour period only. People …
When it comes to gaining size, I don’t prioritize any one macronutrient over another or consume any of them in significantly greater quantities than the next. Carbohydrates, proteins, and fats are all crucial for putting on mass. There are many foods that can satisfy your macronutrient and calorie requirements, but I recommend focusing on …
Inflammation is an immune response by the body to any damaged tissues. It is the start of the healing process, and without it the body would not be able to heal and recover. You may understand inflammation as the body’s response to cuts, bruises, fractures, muscle tears, infection, and other forms of trauma where …
Every day, millions of people toss the equivalent of a multivitamin in the trash. It happens every time someone slices off those extra bits of vegetables and throws them a compost pile, or just throws them away, period. When they do, they’re throwing away some serious nutritional benefits. Many (but not all) edible tops, stems, […]
Summer is in full swing, and that means spending more time cooking under the sun and stars. While it’s hard not to salivate at the very thought of a perfectly grilled steak or salmon fillet, you should know that meat and fish aren’t the only reasons to fire up the barbecue. There are also many […]
Let's take a trip back in time. How far? Back before the gym was cluttered with dudes with camera crews, and stick figure lifters who strain harder for a selfie than they do during a set of squats.Back then, before the … [Read More...]