Whether you’re training for a race, an intramural league, or simply because you like to, improving muscular power can be a great addition to your workout regimen. First, jumping high and sprinting fast is cool. But really, adding training for power to your toolkit helps make you more resilient and versatile as a mover. A great example of what happens when you don’t train for … [Read more...]
All You Need to Know About Bodybuilding.com’s Signature 100% Whey Protein
Whey protein is a milk-based product with a large amount of protein and some amounts of fat and carbs. The Bodybuilding.com Signature 100% Whey Protein combines all the benefits of whey concentrate, whey isolate, and whey hydrolysate. The macronutrients are 25 grams of protein, 3 grams of carbohydrates, and 2 grams of fat per 34 gram scoop. The post-workout consumption of whey … [Read more...]
Do I Need to Take Rest Days?
Are Isolation Movements Better for Muscle Growth? | Which Comes First: Strength or Hypertrophy? | Do I Need Rest Days? | Overtraining vs. Overreaching | How to Balance Volume and Intensity | The Power of Autoregulation As simple as the concept of a rest day might seem, most people still don't seem to really understand what it actually is. A rest day doesn't mean running six … [Read more...]
Everything You Need To Know About Hydration
Dehydration is one of the most popular practices weight-class athletes and bodybuilders use to help shed the last few pounds. In a quest to make weight or come in with a more defined physique, athletes will restrict water intake, perform cardio in head-to-toe sweats, or melt away in a sauna, all in an effort to sweat out an extra pound or two. While you may see the number on … [Read more...]
Your First Weightlifting Meet: What You Need to Know
What is Olympic Lifting | Learn the Olympic Lifts | Olympic Lift Variations | Olympic Lifting and Bodybuilding | How to Master the Olympic Lifts | How to Prep for a Weightlifting Meet You can do the snatch and the clean and jerk at your CrossFit class, and you can watch it during the Olympics, but at some point, there's no better way to learn the sport of weightlifting than … [Read more...]