If you’re a parent and fitness enthusiast, you’re absolutely going to love this story. And you might learn something as well. Let’s get right into it… The other day, I went to a local workout...

Key Takeaways Extreme leanness is not sustainable year-round. Professional bodybuilders and fitness models only maintain single-digit body fat percentages for short periods during competitions or photo shoots, not throughout the entire year. The ideal body...

What does being healthy mean to you? Most people would say that being healthy means the absence of disease, but it’s much more than that. Being healthy means feeling good, both physically and mentally.  It’s not...

Key Takeaways Artificial sweeteners are extensively tested and approved as safe. Regulatory agencies worldwide have established acceptable daily intake levels for artificial sweeteners that are 100 times below levels that show any adverse effects. There...

Key Takeaways Beginners often fail by doing too much too soon or having vague goals; starting small with a clear, manageable plan prevents burnout and builds lasting consistency. Focus on consistency over motivation or perfection;...

Have you ever seen Mike Tyson doing the infamous wrestler neck bridges? The exercise itself looks intense and dangerous, but the speed that Iron Mike was doing it is not something we'd recommend. So why did he...

Hard workouts are not enough to build muscle. If you want to maximum results, you need to dial in your diet and sleep as well. And while the importance of diet is well-known, sleep doesn’t...

Back pain can be really nasty. It’s one of the largest causes of work absence, causing over 12 million lost days every year. Apart from that, if you’re into weight lifting, it can limit your...

Key Takeaways Pre-workout carbohydrates provide immediate energy, replenish glycogen, and prevent early fatigue, improving both high-intensity and endurance performance. Proper timing of carbs, complex 1–4 hours before, simple 15–60 minutes before, optimizes energy use and...

Key Takeaways Alcohol slows recovery, reduces muscle protein synthesis, and makes it harder for your body to build strength, size, and visible muscle. Drinking disrupts hormones by lowering testosterone and raising cortisol, while also impairing...