Protein is one of the most widely utilized supplements on the market and there is a good reason behind it. Protein is one of the three macronutrients our bodies need in order to function at its highest level. There are several types of proteins to choose from including soy, casein, and the tried and true classic, whey protein. Within the whey category, you have whey isolates, whey concentrates, and hydrolyzed wheys. Any dedicated gymrat knows … [Read more...]
Best Home Gym Machines
Working out at home has a ton of benefits: You can save time and gas from not driving, you won’t have to wait to use any equipment, and you’ll have the ability to curl in the squat rack because no one is there to stop you. There are some important considerations to take into account when looking for a home gym machine such as space, budget, and the types of workouts you would like to perform. You can start with just your bodyweight, but there’s … [Read more...]
ISSA Personal Trainer Certification Review
The International Sports Science Association (ISSA) has been around for decades — 34 years to be exact — and is well-regarded in the personal training community. The mission statement of the ISSA is to bring healthy living to everybody in the world through education and community. Their personal trainer certification is a great way to get started sharing your passion for fitness with others, so you can help them be the best version of themselves, … [Read more...]
Gympact Review- The Benefits and Pitfalls of Getting Paid to Workout
This is my new gym. I recommend the dark roast coffee and the cheese danish: Well, I was HOPING this was my new gym considering that the mobile app GymPactallows you to tag any building as a gym. From there on out, whenever you “check in” to the gym with your mobile phone and stay in that geo-monitored location for more than thirty minutes, you get paid. That’s right, you get paid to “workout.” Unfortunately (or … [Read more...]
Everyone’s Bike: The NordicTrack S22i Review
When I got an opportunity to review the NordicTrack S22i Studio Cycle, of course, I said yes. I had been shopping recently for an at-home option for cycling during the rainy winter months in Oregon, so trying out this cycle was an exciting prospect. Indoor exercise equipment has come a long way from when I was in my early 20’s and there are many affordable options for those who want to skip the gym occasionally or try a training program on their … [Read more...]
Everyone’s Bike: The NordicTrack S22i
When I got an opportunity to review the NordicTrack S22i Studio Cycle, of course, I said yes. I had been shopping recently for an at-home option for cycling during the rainy winter months in Oregon, so trying out this cycle was an exciting prospect. Indoor exercise equipment has come a long way from when I was in my early 20’s and there are many affordable options for those who want to skip the gym occasionally or try a training program on their … [Read more...]
V Shred Ripped in 90 Days Program: Is It Legit? (Review)
Reaching “ripped” status means sculpting your body to look muscular and lean without hiding your washboard abs under a fatty layer (a la Ryan Reynolds, Adam Levine, and Gerard Butler). But beefin’ up and shreddin’ fat requires insane training commitment and a rigid eating plan, which can be tough to juggle for fitness newcomers. The solution might be sitting in front of your very eyes: the wildly popular V Shred Ripped in 90 Days … [Read more...]
V Shred Fat Loss Extreme Program: Does It Work? (Review)
Whether you fell into the college 15 abyss, pigged out at one too many fast food joints, or lost your foothold on your previous training program, you’re in the same “club.” Like 49.3% of all American adults, you want to see that number on the scale plummet. Maybe you’re “cutting” for a summer cruise (low-hanging beer bellies and shorts aren’t exactly a confidence-booster). Or you want to reveal 12 months of mass gains by shredding fat … [Read more...]
A Guide to Not Just Survive, But Thrive During Menopause
This book is an essential, informative, and entertaining step-by-step guide on how to thrive through menopause. As a man in his late thirties, I’m no expert on menopause. And, I’m probably not the first person Amanda Thebe, the author, had in mind to review her book: Menopocalypse - How I Learned to Thrive During Menopause, and How You Can Too. read more SOURCE: Breaking Muscle - Read entire story here. … [Read more...]
The Ultimate Isometric Exercise Guide
Paul Wade, the author of Convict Conditioning, has a lot to say about isometric training and exercises. The Ultimate Isometrics Manual is a nerd's paradise, at least for this nerd. read more SOURCE: Breaking Muscle - Read entire story here. … [Read more...]
Mass Gain Extreme by Simeon Panda (Honest Review)
Sporting a name like “Mass Gain Extreme,” world-renowned body builder Simeon Panda builds lofty expectations around this 2014 digital workout program. And, it’s hard to argue with the uber-muscular athlete touting a 49” chest, 27.5” quadriceps, 19” arms, and sub-10% body fat. But we’ve seen our fair share of false promises before — programs that famed athletes swore by but hardly delivered results or wound up fizzling out after six or so … [Read more...]
Body Transformation Blueprint: Is It Legit? (Review)
“Body Transformation Blueprint” has a nice ring to it, and not only because it sounds like a long-awaited Matrix or Inception reboot. But rather, it targets what 49.3% of us crave — weight loss — and what nearly 60% of us completely and utterly neglect — resistance training (or gains). Sean Nal’s Body Transformation Blueprint is an all-natural bodybuilding program infusing complete diet, exercise, and supplements overhauls. The body … [Read more...]
Using Ascent Pre Workout for More Gains (Review)
When you add a tagline like the “Official Sponsor of Hard Work” to your brand, you’re practically setting yourself up for failure. High expectations. Globally-known professional athletes agreeing to sponsorships. Results! Miraculously (or not), Ascent Protein has managed to do the unthinkable — all three of those things and then some. But is Ascent Pre Workout the cure to lagging gains or gloomy plateaus? We’re tired of the garbage … [Read more...]
3 Best Upright Vertical Leg Press Machines
What’s great about a vertical leg press machine is how you can get a killer quad workout in such a small area. For example, our top pick, the Titan Fitness Vertical Leg Press only has a 48″ by 38″ footprint. But with the different features, builds, and price points, which overhead machine is right for you? Well, we did the research and found the top models so you don’t have to. Keep reading because you’re about … [Read more...]
John Meadows Program Review: Baby Groot by Mountain Dog
When Guardians of the Galaxy hit the silver screen in 2014, one unlikely character grabbed the most fanfare: Baby Groot (of the later “I am Groot” meme). With a bizarrely muscular physique, this mini tree-like species lived in the shadows of the OG Groot, credited with being invincible, courageous, and able to regenerate post-damage. Are you prepared to unearth your inner-Baby Groot? Championship bodybuilder John Meadows certainly thinks … [Read more...]
Athlean-X TNT Workout Program [Complete Review]
The normally-ironclad Athlean-X vault isn’t indestructible. Unfortunate genetics and unresponsive muscles might leave you 90 days into the classic AX-1 program and wondering why your arms are still doughy, or your back is suddenly plateauing. Or maybe you DIY your workouts and have a straggler — one muscle group that’s gone off the beaten path, stopped growing, and doesn’t seem to be coming back any time soon! What you might need … is a … [Read more...]
7 Best Tricep & Hammer Curl Bars (For Bigger Arms)
Yes, a barbell makes the world go round when you’re crushing through a PPL routine that includes mostly compound exercises (i.e., bench press, squat, or deadlift). But when you transition over to an intermediate split, you’ll find that your trusty old barbell isn’t as reliable as you once thought. Forget about hitting your brachioradialis — hammer curls are impossible. And don’t expect to continue adding plates to your tricep extensions … [Read more...]
Swolverine PlantPro5 Review (Pea Protein Powder)
Powerlifting belt? Check. Weightlifting shoes? Check. Shaker bottle? Check. A protein powder that doesn’t trigger a digestive nightmare? *crickets* Whey and casein proteins might be a staple in the standard muscle-building diet. But they’re also notorious for wreaking havoc on sensitive GI tracts. And if you have food allergies, are vegan, or value all-natural supplements, whey and casein are out of the question. Enter pea … [Read more...]
5 Best Roman Chairs & Hyperextension Benches to Buy
Before you learned about the principles of building a strong and chiseled core, you stuck to what you knew. Planks, glute-ham bridges, Supermans, and the occasional weighted crunch. But now … the gains are stalling. A thousand sit-ups a day are more a cardio exercise than anything. And the only way you’ll get back on the right track is by adding angles, weight, and isolation exercises to core day. Good luck doing that with basic home … [Read more...]
5 Best Bodybuilding Supplements for an Aesthetic Body
To sculpt an aesthetic body, you need the bodybuilder’s trifecta: A high-protein/low-fat diet, a proven hypertrophy split routine, and legitimate fitness supplements. The last one is where many hard-gainers fail miserably. After all, not just any pre-workout powder or creatine capsule will do — and no supplement is a “magic fix” if your diet and lifting routine are subpar. The #1 supplement is the Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard … [Read more...]
7 Best Creatine Pills & Capsules for Muscle Mass [Reviews]
Ask any buff guy at the gym what his secret to mass is. A small percentage will get weirdly defensive and say, “Who’s asking?” But the majority of guys will talk about the wonders of supplementing with whey protein and creatine. And they’d be right … especially about creatine! Studies show that creatine can help athletes double “normal” gains in 4-12 weeks and boost 1RMs on the bench press by 15 pounds in a month. If you’re ready to … [Read more...]
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