Science & Sleep In order to maximize muscle growth outside of the gym, we need to eat and rest. Sleep is a natural part of our circadian rhythm. We need rest in between days as much as our muscles need rest in between workout sets, as optimal sleep can cause great improvements in muscle …
Intro to Fitness Nutrition | Food as Fuel | Calories and Food Labels | Protein | Carbohydrates | Fats | How to Eat to Lose Weight | How to Eat to Gain Weight | Exercise and Nutrition | Supplements Not that long ago, dietary fats were vilified and blamed for weight gain, high cholesterol, …
Not that long ago, bodybuilders and physique athletes were only “in the public eye” to audiences at shows and fans of muscle magazines or websites. No longer. Millions watch their workouts and meals and critique their physiques online daily—and that’s saying nothing of the family and community members watching them struggle, fail, and succeed in daily life. Here’s how two elite …
On Nov. 13, 2013, while on his fifth tour of duty as a U.S. Army Green Beret, Sergeant First Class Jared Bullock’s vehicle ran over an improvised explosive device (IED) in Afghanistan. Bullock was thrown almost 300 feet by the blast. His best friend, Staff Sgt. Richard L. Vazquez, was killed, and another team member, Staff Sgt. Alex A. …
Many of us think of working out as a way to relieve stress, challenge ourselves, or reach aesthetic goals. For Wes Logue, it means so much more. That’s because Wes had to undergo extensive radiation and chemo treatments not once, but twice. Wes credits his dedication to fitness for helping him endure the physical …
Depending on the hemisphere you live in, you may be entering either winter or summer. Many pathogens become more prevalent in winter, with the cold and flu being common examples. Sickness can occur at any time, however, and people with a suppressed immune system, such as the elderly, the highly stressed, and even those …
Elizabeth Galvan knows no limits. The 40-year-old bodybuilder from Fargo, North Dakota, has been a high achiever all her life. Not despite the challenges she’s faced from the start, but because of them. Where others saw limitations, she saw invitations to rise to greatness and prove them wrong. A summary of the difficulties Galvan …
Coming June 25th Access This and Over 50 Other Fitness Plans Subscribe to All Access today to start following this (coming soon!) and over 50 more expert-designed, gym-proven fitness plans for the low price of $ 8.99/month! …
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...]