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Too many people view fat loss like it is a secret VIP party that requires you to do or say the right thing to get invited. In one sense this is true. Those that are lean understand what must be done to lose fat without gimmicks or quick fixes. Fat loss is a biological process that does not need...

From the first time that most of us ever picked up a weight we were told that we should eat foods that are high in protein and low in fat. In fact, most of society is under the assumption that they should eat as little fat as possible because it is the only way to stay lean. Fat has kind of...

Lately, it seems like supplements are coming under attack from all sides. Just this morning, I listened to a video from an ?expert? about ab training who made ridiculous comments about how dangerous thermogenics can be. Just after that I see the new consumer reports test on popular protein...

For athletes to continue to push the limits in performance, they must first push the limits of their training. Maintaining peak physical condition is especially important in non-team sports. When it?s you versus the bar, the track, or the opponent across from you; the days you skipped training...

So a new health food and supplement store opened up last week in my local shopping precinct and yesterday I finally got around to checking it out. I was impressed at the range of bodybuilding supplements; there were many brands that I?ve never seen on the shelves here in Australia. So the...

Open a magazine and just look at not only the amount of supplement ads but all the different types of supplements on the market. It is no wonder that bodybuilders are always researching the latest information on the newest supplements and how and when to use them. It can be difficult to sift...

What you consume pre- and post-workout is important. But to maximize your exercise performance, improve recovery, and decrease muscle damage, there?s another window of opportunity you may be missing. Intra-workout supplementation. Intra-workout supplementation is the scientific-sounding name...

Your simple guide to what is in our supplements and other odd sounding compounds. Microfiltered, isolates, extracts, ethyl esters, concentrates, acetyl-L, sulfates, what on earth do all of these terms mean? Is monohydrate a good thing? Do I really need to include guggulsterones to my supplement...

Have you considered taking steroids? Allen Tripp explains the bad effects of steroids on your body and how you can take things too far. How far can you take muscle building? How far can you take it before it is too far? There is a price for those superficial muscles that you acquire from steroid...

Being a hardgainer can be extremely frustrating. The hard work you put in at the gym and dinner table can at times seem to take forever to pay off. While there are many articles that talk about proper training and nutrition for hardgainers, the topic of supplementation is rarely addressed. This...

Protein is without a doubt the most talked about macronutrient. The other ones just don?t get enough attention. Carbs are good for energy. Fat is cool for hormonal health. Alcohol is cute and tasty, but protein literally builds you slabs of muscles that makes you look aesthetic to the opposite...

What is HMB? HMB is a metabolite of the amino acid Leucine. Basically that means your body turns leucine into HMB. With touted benefits such as increased lean body mass, improved strength, and improved body composition, let?s see exactly what the science says about HMB. Your Body is an HMB...

One of the hottest ingredients as of late in the supplement industry for increasing performance is that of quercetin, it?s being promoted to provide a more ?natural? form of energy and to promote recovery. The truth is that quercetin is an effective supplement for intense training regimens, but...

Everyone knows that macros are key to high-level training and getting jacked. However, micronutrients shouldn?t be overlooked because without micronutrients your training wouldn?t even get off the ground. We often think about micronutrients in disease states, and while that is true, they are...

It?s no secret that Omega-3?s are remarkable for your health and without a doubt one of the most transcendent supplements available today. Omega-3s have been linked to numerous health benefits boasting anti-inflammatory properties, aiding heart function, improving joint pain, and even optimizing...

The phytochemical capsaicin is the substance found in chili peppers that contributes to the hot and spicy flavor of the chili pepper. This miraculous compound has the unique capacity to promote a wide range of positive effects on human health, including reduced body fat, powerful antioxidant...

Normally, short-term inflammation is a natural process that plays an important role in healing and cellular repair when you?re injured or sick. However, it can also be bad, very bad, depending on the cause and duration. This is known as chronic low-key inflammation, and plays an integrative...

You unscrew the lid of your pre-workout and the sweet smell of blue raspberry wafts through the air. Two scoops go in your shaker cup. You shake it like the champ you are, pop the top, and chug that ?go-juice." Minutes later you feel a tingling sensation and itchy face sets in. You are now...

Here is a bold statement that will get your attention... HPN N(r) is the single biggest supplement innovation in the past 5 years. If you have any interest in brain health, muscle endurance, metabolism or anti-aging, you will want to read the next few paragraphs. In an industry ripe with BS...

Tired? Run down? Feeling droopy, drained and devastatingly devoid of energy, despite devouring your morning coffee or energy drink? Well it's time to wake up, and I'm going to help you do so! But before I dive into the details, it's time for a pop quiz. Ready? Here goes...Give me a list of 6...