Fitness Blog

Training, nutrition, fat loss, and supplement advice — explained in plain English, backed by real-world experience, and stripped of the usual fitness industry rubbish.

Eat more protein to build muscle

Eat More Protein To Build More Muscle!

Here's the facts on daily protein requirements for people who lift weights.

omega-3 benefits

Behold: The Alpha Omegas!

Fish offers us a wide range of potential health benefits – especially when it comes to building muscle.

Ashwagandha

Ashwagandha: The New Stress-Busting Fat Burner

This ancient Indian herb is "the next big thing" in supplements, but is it any good?

agmatine sulfate bodybuilding

Agmatine Sulfate: Just Say “N.O.”

It turns out the so-called "next big thing" in pre-workout supplementation is fucking useless.

conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) fat burner

Is CLA A Useful Fat Burner?

CLA is often hyped as "the belly fat burner"… let's put that claim to the test!

Tribulus is an ineffective testosterone booster

Tribulus: An Ineffective Testosterone Booster?

Adverts claim tribulus can add 10+ lbs of muscle in a single month, but science says "nope".

Pre JYM X review

Pre JYM X Review: Did The Best Pre Workout Just Get Better?

They say a sequel is never as good as the original, so how can Pre JYM X possibly defeat classic Pre JYM?

CHOLINE

Become A “Mentality Monster” With Choline

This nutrient is believed to be able to improve the brain's "learning" neurotransmitter.

ENERGY DRINKS PRE WORKOUT

Seriously, Stop Using Energy Drinks As A Pre-Workout

It's time to get rid of the rocket fuel and get back to the rock-solid science.

The Rock leg workout

How To Train Your Legs Like The Rock

"The Final Boss" doesn't mess around when it comes to his lower body workouts. Let's go!

Are Kettlebells Better Than Dumbbells?

Kettlebells Vs Dumbbells: Which Is Better?

Two titans of the gym collide, but it's your training goal which decides the real winner here.

are negative calorie foods real

Can You Really Lose Weight With “Negative Calorie Foods”?

Social media gurus believe you can eat your way into a calorie deficit via this list of magical foods.

red flags pre workout

Watch Out For These Pre-Workout Red Flags

Avoid crappy pre-workout supplements with this simple guide to the dirty tricks they use.

training to failure

Does Training To Failure Lead To More Muscle Growth?

This hot topic has divided gyms for many decades, but now we have some solid science to confirm it.

CAN ONE BAD DAY RUIN YOUR DIET

Can One Bad Day Ruin Your Whole Diet?

If you've ever beaten yourself up for falling off your diet plan, this one's for you.

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