If you have bad sleep habits it can have a profoundly negative impact on your gains.  The question becomes, which ones should you do your best to avoid?  In this article, you’ll find out. We’ve all heard that bad sleep habits hurt gains. As we discussed in the past, poor sleep can seriously impact muscle […]

If you have lower back pain caused by lifting weights or other forms of athletic training and would like to know how to fix it quickly then this article is for you. There are two major forms of lower back pain. Injury-related (aka serious) Muscle or soft tissue related (typically not serious) The former is something […]

The ab wheel rollout can be one of the single best abdominal exercises for those trying to get six-pack abs. However, in this article you’ll learn 4 mistakes you need to avoid. As we’ve discussed in the past, crunches are actually a highly effective ab exercise. In fact, studies show they single-handedly activate the rectus […]

If you’re wondering does black coffee increase fat loss and, if so, how much you need to drink in order to get good results then keep reading to find out. Caffeine is one of the most studied substances on planet earth. There are many ways to get it into your system but probably the two […]

A common assumption when it comes to weight loss is that if you begin eating healthier you will lose weight.  However, as you’ll learn in this article, creating a calorie deficit is actually far more important than the food you eat. On an intuitive level, you probably know that if you are not losing weight […]

There is this theory known as the body weight set point the question becomes is it actually real and is it preventing you from getting lean?  In this article, we discuss what the research says. It’s often referred to as the “body weight set point” or the “body fat set point”. Unfortunately weight and fat tend […]

Is soy protein good for bodybuilding or will it dramatically increase your estrogen, lower your testosterone, and wreck your health like so many experts claim?  Keep reading to find out. There are a lot of protein powder supplements on the market. No surprise there. Soy protein is by far and away the most popular vegan […]

If you’re wondering if the leg extension is bad for your knees causing unnecessary strain on the ligaments and will increase your risk of knee injury both in the short and long terms then keep reading to find out. Leg extensions have been a mainstay isolation exercise used amongst bodybuilders and other gym addicts to build […]

If you want to know pretty much everything there is to know about yohimbine including what is it, does it actually work, and what are the potential side effects of supplementation then this article is for you. Yohimbine has become incredibly popular as both a stand-alone fat loss supplement and a fat burning stack these […]

What are the benefits of matcha tea and how is it any different than regular green tea both and preparation and antioxidant content?  Keep reading to find out. Matcha tea is quickly becoming the next “it” drink. Most fitness minded people are familiar with the noted benefits of regular green tea and may even use […]