Is Ibuprofen Use Hindering Gains?
It's tough to imagine a world without the pain-relieving, fever-reducing and anti-inflammatory properties of common NSAIDs such as Ibuprofen. As widespread as they are in their use, what role do they play in the weight lifting community? What are...
Does the Anabolic Window Exist or is it a Myth?
The principle of muscle growth in its simplest form can be summarized in two steps. Muscle fibers sustain damage through resistance training and grow during the reparation process. Along with proper nutrition and adherence this will lead to strength and muscle...
Complete Gym Language Guide: 55+ Terms Explained
If you're new to the gym or have strongly considered getting a membership to see what all the fuss is about, chances are you may have felt out of place at one point or another - and who wouldn't? We've all been there and sometimes it's nice to know there's...
Sleep Deprivation Hindering Muscle Growth & Performance
As athletes and bodybuilders, we are constantly looking for the newest diet, training program or supplement that will maximize our results and give us a competitive edge against the rest. Although these are critical for gaining size and strength, we oftentimes...
How to Get Veiny Arms?
Otherwise known as vascularity, veiny arms are an important trait that completes the overall athletic physique. Prominent veins represent strength which is no wonder why many people who don't have them want them. How do you develop veiny arms? First,...
Does Weightlifting Stunt Growth in Children?
“Don’t lift weights! It’ll stunt your growth!” As a parent you may have asked yourself, "Does Weightlifting Stunt Growth?" If so, you've probably heard this word of caution from your own parents, a friend or even your pediatrician after asking if its okay to lift...
Muscle Memory: Secret to Regain Lost Strength & Muscle
When you talk to people who have been in the fitness field for a long time, many of them will tell you “Consistency is everything” - and they're right! Perhaps you are consistent inside the gym with your workout regimen, in the kitchen with a healthy diet, and at...
Best Way to Use Creatine for Enhanced Athletic Performance
Whether your goal is to build more muscle, get stronger, or both, you may want to consider creatine - one of the only supplements, that through the scientific literature, repeatedly lives up to the claim as one of the best supplements currently available....
REVIEW: MyProtein Clear Whey Isolate
If you had the option to choose one supplement to help you put on lean muscle mass which would you choose? If you said protein powder, you’re on the right track. In the midst of hundreds of companies pushing their own protein powder claiming their taste is...
Best 2020 Home Gym Under $100
Truth be told, the whole world is shocked over the rapid advancement of the COVID-19 pandemic these past couple of weeks. If you were a frequent gym-goer, like myself, or even someone who was hoping to start a new gym routine and are disappointed -- you are not...