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  • The Top 6 Reasons You Always Feel Zonked

    The Top 6 Reasons You Always Feel Zonked

    Have you ever felt like your “get up and go” has got up and went? It’s probably caused by one of these six things.

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  • Training To Improve Your Mental Health

    Training To Improve Your Mental Health

    Did I tell you about that time I stopped training for six months and it destroyed my mental health?

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  • How RussHowePTI.com Works

    How RussHowePTI.com Works

    Here’s how to get the most out of RussHowePTI.com.

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  • Adapt Nutrition Pre Train X Review

    Adapt Nutrition Pre Train X Review

    Adapt Nutrition have produced one of the best pre-workouts of the year in Pre Train X. Here’s the official review.

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  • How To Use Periodization For Better Results

    How To Use Periodization For Better Results

    Use periodization to build more muscle, burn more fat, and gain more strength!

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  • How Much Volume Do You Need For Muscle Growth?

    How Much Volume Do You Need For Muscle Growth?

    Learn how to explode your results by hitting each muscle group with the correct amount of volume.

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  • Did You Spot These 4 RussHowePTI.com Easter Eggs?

    Did You Spot These 4 RussHowePTI.com Easter Eggs?

    There are several little Easter eggs built into RussHowePTI.com which most readers never notice.

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  • Why Arnold Is Still The Best Bodybuilder

    Why Arnold Is Still The Best Bodybuilder

    Many people are hailing Chris Bumstead as the greatest bodybuilder of all time. Here’s my take on why Arnold is still #1.

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  • How To Get In Photoshoot Shape In 2 Months

    How To Get In Photoshoot Shape In 2 Months

    Here’s a quick and easy-to-follow nutrition plan which will whip your body into photoshoot shape in just 8 weeks.

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  • Creatine Myths Debunked!

    Creatine Myths Debunked!

    There are many myths surrounding creatine and it’s potential side effects. This article addresses them one by one.

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  • The Rules To Ripped

    The Rules To Ripped

    Follow these 10 rules to melt away body fat and build an awesome new body.

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  • Eating Fat Won’t Make You Fat

    Eating Fat Won’t Make You Fat

    Many people remain confused about dietary fat after it was demonized back in 1980s. Here are the facts.

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  • Eat More Protein For Muscle Growth

    Eat More Protein For Muscle Growth

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

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  • Omega-3: Behold The Alpha Omegas!

    Omega-3: Behold The Alpha Omegas!

    Omega-3 is one of the best (and most overlooked) muscle building supplements out there.

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  • Ashwagandha: Lower Stress & Better Fat Loss?

    Ashwagandha: Lower Stress & Better Fat Loss?

    This Indian herb can reduce stress, improve sleep, and help you burn more fat.

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  • Agmatine Sulfate: Just Say N.O.

    Agmatine Sulfate: Just Say N.O.

    Despite being billed as the “next big thing” in bodybuilding supplements, agmatine sulfate is fucking useless.

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  • CLA: Does It Really Target Belly Fat?

    CLA: Does It Really Target Belly Fat?

    CLA is hyped as a fat burner which can specifically target belly fat. Sounds awesome.

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  • Tribulus: An Ineffective Testosterone Booster

    Tribulus: An Ineffective Testosterone Booster

    Supplement companies claim that you can gain large amounts of muscle mass with this famous testosterone booster. Science disagrees.

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

    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?

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  • Choline: Become A Mentality Monster

    Choline: Become A Mentality Monster

    Choline is said to boost mental focus, but does it really work?

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  • Don’t Use An Energy Drink As A Pre-Workout

    Don’t Use An Energy Drink As A Pre-Workout

    Many people consume energy drinks before exercise, but today I’ll show you why you should avoid this trend.

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  • Train Your Legs Like The Rock

    Train Your Legs Like The Rock

    “I’ve always had an affinity for leg day. I save it for Saturday, as a kind of sick treat for myself to look forward to all week long!”

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  • Are Kettlebells Better Than Dumbbells?

    Are Kettlebells Better Than Dumbbells?

    It’s kettlebells vs dumbbells in a clash of the gym titans.

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  • Can You Lose Weight With Negative Calorie Foods?

    Can You Lose Weight With Negative Calorie Foods?

    Some “experts” believe you can eat your way into a calorie deficit with this list of special foods.

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  • The Great Pre-Workout Shit List

    The Great Pre-Workout Shit List

    This handy list will save you from wasting cash on poor quality pre-workout supplements.

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  • Training To Failure For More Muscle Growth!

    Training To Failure For More Muscle Growth!

    Training to failure can be great for muscle growth, but most people get it dead wrong.

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  • Can One Bad Day Ruin Your Diet?

    Can One Bad Day Ruin Your Diet?

    We all have bad days where we smash every calorie in sight, but how much damage can they do?

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  • Use Full-Body Training For More Fat Loss

    Use Full-Body Training For More Fat Loss

    If you want more fat loss, switch to full body training!

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  • “You’re Not Eating Enough To Lose Weight” Is Fucking Terrible Advice

    “You’re Not Eating Enough To Lose Weight” Is Fucking Terrible Advice

    “You’re not eating enough to lose weight!” sounds great, but it’s not true.

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  • Why Your Pre Workout Isn’t Working Anymore

    Why Your Pre Workout Isn’t Working Anymore

    Your old pre workout used to make you train like a machine, it now it leaves you feeling flat. What’s going on? Can you “adapt” to your pre?

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  • Creatine: Your Best Friend For Building Muscle

    Creatine: Your Best Friend For Building Muscle

    Creatine is the ultimate muscle building supplement.

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  • Are Trap Bar Deadlifts Better Than Regular Deadlifts?

    Are Trap Bar Deadlifts Better Than Regular Deadlifts?

    In a battle of epic proportions not seen since a tank fought a helicopter in Rambo III, we’re putting the trap bar deadlift vs regular deadlift – who wins?

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  • Simplify Your Diet With My 95/5 Rule

    Simplify Your Diet With My 95/5 Rule

    Learn how to use my simple 95/5 rule to help your results blast past others at your gym without ever going as strict on your diet or long in your workouts.

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  • Pro JYM Review – Still The Whey Protein Champ?

    Pro JYM Review – Still The Whey Protein Champ?

    When Pro JYM was released in 2015 it quickly became the world’s #1 selling whey protein powder. My Pro JYM review sees how it fares all these years later…

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  • PreFierce Pre Workout Review

    PreFierce Pre Workout Review

    PreFierce; a pre workout with real bite! Here’s my in-depth review.

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  • JYM SS8 Fat Burner – The Best On The Market?

    JYM SS8 Fat Burner – The Best On The Market?

    Does this fat burner from Jim Stoppani actually work? It’s time for my official Jym SS8 Fat Burner review – a.k.a. the only review you actually care about.

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  • Revital U Smart Coffee Review – The Only HONEST Review Online!

    Revital U Smart Coffee Review – The Only HONEST Review Online!

    Amazing weight loss drink, or silly gimmick? This brutally honest Revital U Smart Coffee Review will give you the hard FACTS on what to expect.

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  • Russ’ Fitness Advice For Lockdown

    Russ’ Fitness Advice For Lockdown

    Lockdown is already hard as fuck, so don’t make it even harder by listening to dumbass influencers…

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  • How John Cena Buit His Legendary WWE Body

    How John Cena Buit His Legendary WWE Body

    John Cena’s workout plan nowadays is very different to his WWE program. See both below!

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  • How The Undertaker Trained For His Best Physique

    How The Undertaker Trained For His Best Physique

    Take a look at the workout routine which got The Deadman ripped.

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  • Local Gyms vs Franchise Gyms

    Local Gyms vs Franchise Gyms

    Should you join a big franchise gym in the city or the small independent gym nearby? Here’s your answer!

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  • The Russ List: The Top 5 Whey Protein Powders Of 2020

    The Russ List: The Top 5 Whey Protein Powders Of 2020

    Here’s my quadrennial round-up of THE BEST whey protein supps according to science.

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  • The Russ List: The Top 10 Pre Workouts Of 2020

    The Russ List: The Top 10 Pre Workouts Of 2020

    Don’t waste money on poor pre workouts. Her’s my quadrennial round-up of THE BEST pre workouts according to science.

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  • Maximuscle Cyclone: Still King Of Size & Strength?

    Maximuscle Cyclone: Still King Of Size & Strength?

    Maximuscle have returned with a brand new formula, but can they regain the “king of size & strength” label they once owned? Here’s the official review.

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  • BSN NO-Xplode 3.0 Review – Still The Best Pre Workout Around?

    BSN NO-Xplode 3.0 Review – Still The Best Pre Workout Around?

    The early 2000’s were the golden age of crazy pre workouts. But do the old dogs still rule? My full BSN NO-Xplode 3.0 review will tell you.

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  • The HONEST Herbalife Review

    The HONEST Herbalife Review

    A client asked me to give my honest review of Herbalife products after a friend tried to sign her up. Okay, are you ready for a massacre?

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  • 11 Popular Fitness Quotes That Are Dead Wrong!

    11 Popular Fitness Quotes That Are Dead Wrong!

    Some of the most popular fitness quotes are pure BS.

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  • How To Fail A Diet

    Are you doing one (or more) of these? Russ says “STOP IT!!!!”

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  • Know What Supp…

    The only supplement list you’ll ever need.

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  • What The Fuck Are Empty Calories?

    What The Fuck Are Empty Calories?

    It’s a phrase you’ve heard before, but what does it mean? EMPTY CALORIES explained!

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  • 5 Fitness Myths Alive In Every Gym

    5 Fitness Myths Alive In Every Gym

    Don’t believe everything you hear in the gym. Here are the 5 biggest fitness myths you’ll come across in the weights room

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  • Does Protein Timing Matter?

    Does Protein Timing Matter?

    Does eating protein every couple of hours lead to greater muscle building results?

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  • The Great Pre Workout Checklist

    The Great Pre Workout Checklist

    How many boxes does your pre workout tick?

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  • H2N Nutrition Diet Protein Ultra Review

    H2N Nutrition Diet Protein Ultra Review

    Is there a new champion whey protein? Read the official H2N Nutrition Diet Protein Ultra review.

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  • THE 5 WORST “DETOX” PRODUCTS IN THE HISTORY OF EVER

    THE 5 WORST “DETOX” PRODUCTS IN THE HISTORY OF EVER

    These are bad. Real bad.

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  • Why Detox Diets Are Bullshit

    Why Detox Diets Are Bullshit

    Sorry, not sorry.

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  • What Does Proprietary Blend Mean?

    What Does Proprietary Blend Mean?

    Ever seen the phrase “proprietary blend” on your pre workout? I hope not.

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  • THE HONEST HOURGLASS FAT BURNER REVIEW

    THE HONEST HOURGLASS FAT BURNER REVIEW

    Hourglass Fat Burner claims it can erase body fat with NO EFFORT on your part. Here’s my full review.

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  • Why You Don’t Need A Fucking Thigh Gap!

    Why You Don’t Need A Fucking Thigh Gap!

    The thigh gap craze is sweeping social media. Here’s my take.

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  • DOES EATING LATE AT NIGHT MAKE YOU STORE MORE FAT?

    DOES EATING LATE AT NIGHT MAKE YOU STORE MORE FAT?

    I’m often asked by gymgoers if eating food at night (particularly carbohydrates) will lead to weight gain. Let’s break down the science!

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  • THE 3 BEST BICEPS EXERCISES ACCORDING TO SCIENCE

    THE 3 BEST BICEPS EXERCISES ACCORDING TO SCIENCE

    What are the best biceps exercises to for building traffic stopping arms? This recent study found out – did your favorite make the top 3?

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  • CAN YOU LOSE FAT AND GAIN MUSCLE AT THE SAME TIME?

    CAN YOU LOSE FAT AND GAIN MUSCLE AT THE SAME TIME?

    Ah, the age old question; Can you build muscle and burn fat at the same time? Because screw choosing… My 20yrs as a PT has shown me people want BOTH.

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  • IRONMAXX 100% WHEY PROTEIN REVIEW – 100% GERMAN EXCELLENCE?

    IRONMAXX 100% WHEY PROTEIN REVIEW – 100% GERMAN EXCELLENCE?

    From cars to penalty shootouts, Germany is known for efficiency. But how about building muscle? Today’s IronMaxx 100% Whey Protein review will find out.

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  • How Sylvester Stallone Has Adapted His Training Over The Years

    How Sylvester Stallone Has Adapted His Training Over The Years

    From Rocky, to Rambo, to The Expendables, learn how Sylvester Stallone has adapted his training over the years to get in shape for his biggest roles…

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  • High Reps Vs Low Reps For Muscle Growth

    High Reps Vs Low Reps For Muscle Growth

    Ever wondered why my programs push you through a variety of different rep ranges? Here’s the science on high reps and low reps!

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  • THE GOOD GURU MUSCLE & TONE DIET WHEY REVIEW

    THE GOOD GURU MUSCLE & TONE DIET WHEY REVIEW

    The Good Guru Muscle and Tone Diet Whey is the latest supplement under review. Looks great… but does it deliver?

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  • Instant Knockout Fat Burner Review – A Straight KO?

    Container shaped like a fist? Yes! Lots of big weight loss claims? Yes! But is it any good? My Instant Knockout fat burner review will put find out now…

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  • App Now Available

    I’m pleased to announce the brand new Russ Howe PTI app is now available for download! All the training plans, all the diet plans, in one place…

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  • Can Diet Coke Make You Fat?

    Can Diet Coke Make You Fat?

    Like a can of Diet Coke with your lunch? Then you’ll want to know this.

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  • MyProtein THE Pre Workout Plus Review – Hit Or Miss?

    Can Myprotein challenge the big dogs of the pre workout industry? Find out now, in my official Myprotein THE Pre Workout Plus review.

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  • Why You Should Eat Haribo Gummy Bears After A Workout

    Why You Should Eat Haribo Gummy Bears After A Workout

    Haribo Gummy Bears are one of the best things you can eat after the gym.

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  • MAXXMUSCLE ATOMIC BOMB REVIEW

    MAXXMUSCLE ATOMIC BOMB REVIEW

    My official MaxxMuscle Atomic Bomb review tests the brand new preworkout supplement from IFBB pro Anth Bailes. Is it as explosive as it claims to be?

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  • 4 Gauge Pre Workout Review

    In it’s red shotgun shell casing, 4 Gauge looks like the ultimate pre workout. But does it leave you firing blanks? Read the 4 Gauge pre workout review!

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  • WHAT CAUSES “THE PUMP” IN YOUR MUSCLES?

    WHAT CAUSES “THE PUMP” IN YOUR MUSCLES?

    What causes the pump in your muscles? Most gym folks claim it’s blood rushing to the working muscles – but they’re wrong. Here’s the facts.

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  • Why Fad Diets Don’t Work

    We all have a friend who’s hooked on the latest fad diets. Heck, maybe it’s YOU. So this comprehensive breakdown shows you why fad diets don’t work. Period.

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  • Don’t Be A Diet Hipster

    “This? Oh, it’s a kale infused mochaf**ker. It melt belly fat and makes me better than you.” Yes, today I’m talking about diet hipsters, and how they suck.

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  • WHY THE MONO DIET IS TOTAL BULLS**T

    Thanks to the crazy world of social media, mono diets are an increasingly popular weight loss trend – and today I want to show you why it’s total bulls**t.

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  • WHY I DON’T EAT CLEAN ANYMORE

    WHY I DON’T EAT CLEAN ANYMORE

    I was “eating clean” for YEARS, and the first time I heard about flexible dieting I LAUGHED out loud. But here’s the thing – they were right.

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  • Why Losing Weight Gets Harder

    “There’s something wrong with me”… Ever said this in frustration at your diet? You’re not alone. Here’s why losing weight gets HARDER as you go.

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  • The HONEST Alpha Femme Keto Genix Review (AVOID IT!)

    The HONEST Alpha Femme Keto Genix Review (AVOID IT!)

    A client asked me to review Alpha Femme Keto Genix fat burners after seeing them linked to TV presenter Susanna Reid. Here’s the raging honest review.

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  • Instagram Squats Suck! Here’s Why…

    Instagram is where fitness advice goes to die. And that’s great… … if you’re looking to snap your f**king back. So today I’m going to show you why “Instagram squats” are NOT the way you should be performing barbell squats in your workouts. (I’m sure you know the ones) I’m breaking it down in this […]

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  • Alpha Lion SuperHuman Pre Workout Review

    Alpha Lion Superhuman pre workout guarantees you “the most anabolic workout of your life”… Bold words, but how does it REALLY compare to the best pre?

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  • IS THE AFTERBURN EFFECT REAL?

    IS THE AFTERBURN EFFECT REAL?

    “The afterburn effect” helps us burn stacks of calories after a HIIT workout… or so we thought! Here are the facts on HIIT & EPOC.

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  • IS THE MIND MUSCLE CONNECTION REAL?

    IS THE MIND MUSCLE CONNECTION REAL?

    Is the mind muscle connection real, or is it just an outdated bodybuilding myth that needs to be put to rest? Here’s the science.

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  • My Honest Opinion On Juice Plus And Herbalife

    The truth hurts, so bring a band aid for this one… Today I’ll give my honest opinion on Juice Plus and Herbalife. Can I make these not a thing?

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  • ARE PROTEIN SHAKES BAD FOR YOU?

    ARE PROTEIN SHAKES BAD FOR YOU?

    We all have a family member who believes protein shakes are bad for you. Are they right? Let’s debunk myths with science today.

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  • Love Life Supplements Primal One Review

    Love Life Supplements Primal One is the product of the year, or a big fat “nope”, depending on your diet. Read the only official review to see why.

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  • CT Fletcher Sidewalk Kraka Review

    CT Fletcher promised his Iron Addicts Brand would rise like a Phoenix, and it has. But can the new Sidewalk Kraka pre workout deliver in the gym?

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  • H2N Nutrition Diet Whey Review

    Today I will be looking at H2N Nutrition Diet Whey in our latest supplement review to see how it stacks up as a fat loss whey protein supplement.

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  • No Free Weights? No Problem!

    Need a killer full body workout using only machines? Here you go! If you’re stuck in a hotel gym with no free weights, you can still train hard.

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  • IS TESS HOLLIDAY “TOO FAT” TO BE ON THE COSMO COVER?

    IS TESS HOLLIDAY “TOO FAT” TO BE ON THE COSMO COVER?

    Cosmo magazine recently featured plus-sized model Tess Holliday on the cover, and the fitness community are losing their shit about it.

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  • Intermittent Fasting: Don’t Believe The B.S.

    Intermittent Fasting: Don’t Believe The B.S.

    Some folks will lead you to believe intermittent fasting involves all kinds of sorcery.

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  • Are You A Victim Of Last Supper Syndrome?

    Are You A Victim Of Last Supper Syndrome?

    Binge eating the day before you start a new diet is called last supper syndrome, and it’s pretty normal. But if it’s happening to you every week it can ruin results, so here’s what to do.

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  • Are You Making One Of My 5 Muscle Building Mistakes?

    Guys are training hard all over the world but getting nowhere. Make sure you avoid these common muscle building mistakes so you get results you can SEE!

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  • RICH PIANA KILL IT REVIEW

    RICH PIANA KILL IT REVIEW

    Rich Piana and 5% Nutrition claim Kill It is the world’s most explosive pre workout supplement. I’ll show you why it’s not.

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  • Is A High Protein Diet Bad For You?

    Is A High Protein Diet Bad For You?

    Is too much protein bad for you? Some believe it’ll damage your kidneys – alarming if you’re trying to build muscle. What does science say?

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  • BUILD MUSCLE EASILY WITH MY “SUPER-SIZE” DIET

    BUILD MUSCLE EASILY WITH MY “SUPER-SIZE” DIET

    So you’d like a simple diet for building muscle, but nothing has worked for you before? You’re in the RIGHT PLACE!

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  • Should You Workout When You’re Ill?

    Should You Workout When You’re Ill?

    Sweat it out, or stay at home? Let’s see what science says about training through illness.

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  • CT Fletcher Sidewalk Kraka Review (Original)

    Ever wished CT Fletcher could bottle his motivational speeches into a pre workout? Rejoice, because he has! But can Sidewalk Kraka deliver in the gym?

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  • 7 PEOPLE YOU’LL MEET (AND HATE) AT THE GYM

    7 PEOPLE YOU’LL MEET (AND HATE) AT THE GYM

    Gyms are filled with wondereful characters, and today I want to pay tribute to them. Do you recognize these people from your gym?

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