Five Key Supplements
Green tea has a host of powerful effects that make it very helpful for dieting.
The Extinction of Health
“Knowing is not enough, you must apply; willing is not enough, you must do.” —Bruce Lee
Dirty Versus Clean Dieting: A Roundtable Discussion
Should bodybuilders eat clean (non-processed whole foods) all the time when preparing for contests?
Eating “Clean” isn’t Enough!
Eating clean isn’t enough to earn a low body fat level or maximize performance.
Is Bottled Water Safer than Tap Water?
“Much is being made of the benefits of natural water, but all water needs to be processed so that we can drink it.” —Kevin Prior, water and wastewater chemical scientist
Fat Loss for Dummies, Part 2: The Lost Art of Intensity
I’ve been saying for years that fat people finish marathons all the time.
Weight Loss and Strength: A 10-Week Experiment with Shelby Starnes and 5/3/1
As Jim Wendler would say, get “north of vag” and stay there. Seriously, anybody can do this.
How to Add Cardio and Diet to Your Powerlifting Regimen
I feel a man should be able to lift heavy shit, bust out 10 or more pull-ups, and get up at any given time and bang out two or three miles.
Finding the Line: What Are We Really Supposed to Eat?
What is a person to do if they really want to know what they’re supposed to be eating to be healthy?
Fat Loss for Dummies, Part 1: Everything Works but Nothing Works Forever
There you go again—walking in a straight line for hours on that treadmill, dancing on and off that step in your “power” aerobics class.
Powerhouse and Hard Body
How long does it take an overweight powerlifter to turn into a chiseled X-men Wolverine? According to Jason Adams, 16 weeks.
Nutrition Q&A (Part 5)
I aim to increase lean muscle mass toward the end of the year, which matches my diet of all out craziness due to the holidays. What can I do to maximize muscle mass while minimizing or even preventing putting on a bunch of body fat?
Eating Healthy for Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is right around the corner, and some of you may want to continue eating clean this week. Below are some healthy recipes Julia Ladewski and Jason Adams use for Thanksgiving – or for any day of the week.
Starvation and Survival
How long can I survive without food? How do I increase survival time without food?
A Breath of Fresh Air: The Renaissance of Basic Progressive Resistance Programs
Jim Wendler’s 5/3/1 program and Joe DeFranco’s Westside for Skinny Bastards (WSFSB) have become wildly successful, and I couldn’t be happier to see this.
Seven Simple Steps to Get Lean and Get Healthy
As a trainer and Poliquin certified BioSignature practitioner, I work with all types of clients with a wide array of ailments. People often contact me to rid themselves of the prescription medications to which they have become reliant.
Gaining My First 20 Pounds
There are many articles about gaining (quality) weight and its importance in performance in strength-related competitions.
Training Q&A (Part 3)
Providing the right building blocks and supporting an anabolic hormonal environment through sound nutrition will accelerate recovery from injury.
Separate from the Pack
After serving four years in the Marine Corps and one tour in Iraq, I was finally done. I had served my country valiantly and fought for my freedom. I said to myself, “It’s time to let loose.” So I did exactly that. Five months and thirty pounds of fat later, I was a mess.
Nutrition Q&A (Part 2)
Dr Serrano, I have a tough time bouncing back after making weight for MMA fights and powerlifting events. I have to work hard to get my weight down, but then I feel depleted by the time I need to compete. What is the best way to drop 5 lbs leading up to a weigh in?
Nutrition for Optimal Performance
In a perfect world, athletes would eat real food in balanced amounts of carbs, proteins, and fats about every 2–3 hours. We would also eat the proper foods before and after training to give fuel for the workout and fuel for the recovery after the strenuous exercise.
