10 Fat Loss Cheat Codes I Wish I Knew Earlier!
Here are the 10 fat loss cheat codes I wish I knew before I started my fitness journey: Every 4-8 weeks, take a "diet break" where you eat your maintenance...
Does drinking coffee ruin your health?
A large study back in 2017 says otherwise. (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29167102/) To simply break it down, people who drink three to four cups of coffee a day are twenty percent less likely...
Are Vegan Diets Ruining Your Gains?
Many choose plant-based diets due to health, religion, ethics, and other beliefs. There is some speculation by meat eaters stating that it is not as effective compared to a meat-based...
How Sleep Impacts Your Gains! (and How to Optimize It)
Sleep is a critical yet often overlooked factor in muscle growth and recovery. During deep sleep, the body releases growth hormone and testosterone, both essential for muscle repair and hypertrophy....
Burn Fat Without Exercising?!
You read that right. What if I told you losing weight could be attained by not even exercising? Sounds too good to be true, right? When people think of fat...
Incline Bench vs. Flat Bench – Which is better?
This has been a topic many gym goers have been arguing about for ages. So which is really the best one? Well, first we must understand that the chest has...
Protein Timing Consumption – Does It Matter?
Protein timing has long been a focus for optimizing muscle repair and growth. Research suggests that consuming protein within the "anabolic window" (30–60 minutes post-workout) can enhance muscle protein synthesis....
Calisthenics vs. Weightlifting: Which Builds More Strength?
Calisthenics and weightlifting offer unique benefits for strength training. Calisthenics focuses on bodyweight mastery, improving functional strength, mobility, and balance. Exercises such as push-ups, pull-ups, and handstands build relative strength...
Bodybuilding vs. CrossFit: Which Builds More Muscle?
When it comes to muscle building, bodybuilding often takes the lead over CrossFit. This is due to its focused hypertrophy training. Bodybuilding programs are tailored to isolating and...
Is Muscle Memory just an illusion?
Is Muscle Memory just an illusion? If you were to take some time off training - would that put you back to where you first started? The good news is,...
Myth or Fact: Does weight training make you bulky?
Does weight lifting make you look bulky? This is a common question I hear from many new lifters out there. It is a myth and not true by any means....
MyFitnessPal vs. Cal Ai – Which is better?
MyFitnessPal and Cal AI are both tools for managing your diet, but they work differently. MyFitnessPal focuses on tracking calories and nutrients with a large food database and fitness app...
Best supplement to build muscle?
Creatine. That simple. It is the most researched-based supplement in the market and proven in clinical studies to build muscle and increase energy. Here are 5 things creatine does to...
How much protein should I eat?
A case study has shown that it depends on your activity levels and the intensity of your training. To clarify, individuals who have minimal physical activity (around 3k-5k steps per...
Turn fat into muscle?
To keep it short and simple, no. You can’t turn fat into muscle because they are two different types of tissue in the body. Fat = Stored energy. Muscle =...
How hard should I train?
When I first started weight training, I never knew what was the right amount of sets and reps to build muscle. As many once were, the question of, 'Should I...