I headed down to the Cincinnati Meat Locker (the most badass gym you’ve never heard of) for a photoshoot this past weekend and bumped into the owner of the gym, Kyle Brown, an avid powerlifter. Kyle and I got to talking about the strained relationship between bodybuilders and powerlifters. Many…
What’s up guys?! I’m super excited to let you all know that I have linked up with our friends over at TigerFitness.com and will be collaborating with them on delivering some great content! Definitely be sure to go check out the first article I’ve written on the benefits that you…
The term “branched chain amino acids” refers to 3 amino acids that are very similar in structure, leucine, isoleucine, and valine. BCAAs were popularized in the fitness industry circa 2004, so they’ve been around for over a decade and have gained tremendous traction throughout the bodybuilding community. They are used…
Ever hear people in the gym talking about how they can “feel” the muscle that they are training throughout each repetition of their workout? Ever watch training videos of Kai Greene (pictured below – one of the largest, most insane looking pro bodybuilders in the entire world) and wonder how…
Losing weight is not exactly the easiest thing in the world to do. And it certainly doesn’t help that heaps of misinformation find their way into brains each and every single day. We have all heard of at least a few of the weight loss “fads” that are out there.…
Everyone knows how important it is to get sleep. Sleep is the only way that us fitness fanatics can recover from grueling weights sessions and tiring cardio workouts. However, polls have shown that over 58% of adults in the United States experience sleeping difficulty over at least a few nights…
Many studies, blogs, and fitness enthusiasts have widely projected the benefits of drinking green tea. It’s a huge point of conversation within the health industry, at least within the United States. But, in many other areas of the world, including Europe and the Middle East, there is also a great…
The fitness industry is starting to turn into a monstrosity, with all of these supplement companies inundating folks with a variety of different pills and potions. Many of these supplement companies pay celebrities to endorse their products to make them appear more attractive to their customers. Many of these companies…
We’ve all seen star athletes, gymgoers, and even ourselves falling victim to one of the worst occurrences in athletics – the injury. It’s almost a fact of life that, at one point or another, we will all injure ourselves to some degree as a result of engaging in physical activity.…
Ever been into a gym and seen a few folks that just seem to get on your nerves? I know I sure have! From guys who leave their sweat all of over equipment to girls who use the gym mirrors to put on their makeup, I’ve seen my fair share…
