How the Ancient World Lifted Weights
August 12, 2019
“No citizen has a right to be an amateur in the matter of physical training. (…) What a disgrace it is for a man to grow old without ever seeing the beauty and
The History of Vince Gironda, Low Carb Pioneer and Bodybuilding Great
July 14, 2019
Entering a North Hollywood gym, a six foot European bodybuilder, soon to become one of the sport’s greatest ever athletes, is told that he looks like a ‘fat f***’. Cue gasps: a young
9 Ways to Absorb Your Nutrients More Effectively
July 10, 2019
It’s not much good trying to gain muscle by eating a ton of protein and calories if you’re not absorbing enough of the nutrients. That goes double if you’re trying to lose weight: your
Bean Me Up: How the “Slow Carb Diet” Might Help With Weight Loss
July 3, 2019
The truth about weight loss is that it almost entirely comes down to calories. Sure, there are hormones you might be able to affect that might influence the outcome, and you lose a
How to Build Strength and Save Time With Reverse Pyramid Training
June 30, 2019
It’s bad writing to say that any one method of getting strong, big, lean, or whatever goal you have, is the best way to do so. There are countless different training methodologies and
The Untold Story of Louis Cyr, the Original “Strongest Man on Earth”
June 19, 2019
Who is the world’s strongest man? Nowadays the answer is clear to most strongmen: either the winner of the Arnold Strongman Classic or the World’s Strongest Man competition. But these competitions, popular though
The Pros and Cons of MCT Oil for Athletes
May 13, 2019
It stands for medium-chain triglycerides and it’s one of the most talked about fats in fitness. It’s often sold on its own as a kind of tasteless oil, but over 50 percent of
Why Concentric Workouts Are Ideal for Deloads
May 1, 2019
How many times has your body been beaten up by squats, bench presses and deadlifts? For most of you, getting after it and ignoring discomfort is a way of life. However, there are
Team USA Weightlifters Finish Pan Ams With An Historic 43 Medals
April 29, 2019
It’s been a heck of a week down in Guatemala. The 2019 Pan American Weightlifting Championships have come to a close and the United States finished with an historic 43 medals and first
Are Negative Calorie Foods Really a Thing?
April 27, 2019
The theory goes like this: since digestion is a function the body performs, it needs energy to do so. Calories are your fuel for everything from blinking to lifting, and the process of
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