This section covers diet and nutrition from A-Z. Everything you need to know about dieting for: weight gain, weight loss, to get shredded for a bodybuilding contest, powerlifting, or just to improve your health is all here! Sound nutritional advice coupled with specific recipes and meal plans all geared to help you achieve the health and physique of your dreams!
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What supplements should I be taking?
Jay Wainwright - September 15, 2012
“What supplements should I be taking?” That is a fair question, and one that we receive via our customer support page almost daily. Read more...
Contest Prep
Allen Cress - February 28, 2012
There are many people out there who call themselves bodybuilders, but in my opinion, unless you have attempted to take the stage at least once in your life, you are just a weightlifter. Read more...
What You Should Know About Intermittent Fasting
Dr. John Berardi - November 6, 2011
In fitness circles, the concept of intermittent fasting (IF) is catching like wildfire, and it’s no surprise as to why. There is some intriguing new published research showing that IF may offer a host of health and body composition benefits. Read more...
The Dirt on Clean Eating
Alan Aragon - August 16, 2011
We’ve all heard the terms 'clean' and 'dirty' with respect to foods and diet. Alan Aragon sheds some light on the subject as only he can. This is a must read for anyone who is serious about their health and appearance. Read more...
What to do After the Diet - Avoid the Post Diet Binge
Ryan Zielonka - July 27, 2010
Avoiding the post diet binge is easier said than done, you need a plan. Learn how to make the leap from the despair of dietary restriction back into the realm of normalcy. We present you with six guidelines to help craft your post-diet program! Read more...
Why You Should Be Skipping Breakfast: The Secrets of Intermittent Fasting
Ryan Zielonka - June 28, 2010
Intermittent Fasting challenges bodybuilding’s nutritional dogma that in order to stay lean, muscular, and healthy, one must eat small, protein-containing meals every two to three hours. Get ready to have everything you've been told about nutrition turned upside-down. Read more...
Elemental Fat Loss: Six Weeks to Grecian Proportions
Ryan Zielonka - May 27, 2010
If you are someone who needs to reach a target bodyweight in a very short amount of time, but don’t want to turn into a social pariah or neurotic fitness freak at the same time, well, you’ve come to the right place. Today we’re talking fat loss…rapid fat loss. Read more...
BodyBuilding Principles with Shelby Starnes Vol. 3 - Very Low Carb Diets
Shelby Starnes - May 24, 2010
In this installment, Shelby shares how to transform yourself from a sugar-burning fatty to a fat-burning champ by using Very Low-Carb dieting. Read more...
Cheat Your Heart Out: Eat What You Want and Lose Fat
Jimmy Smith - April 5, 2010
When fat loss inevitably slows down or stalls, most revert to eating even less and doing more cardio. However, strategic cheating could just be your answer to really strip off the fat further. Planned cheat days could just be the best thing you could do right now to lose fat. Read more...
BodyBuilding Principles with Shelby Starnes Vol. 2 - Lean Gain Edition
Shelby Starnes - March 29, 2010
In this installment, renowned nutritionist and successful bodybuilder Shelby Starnes shares his three biggest tips for gaining muscle and losing fat, as well as how to stay lean and mean year-round. Read more...
Is there a limit to how much protein the body can use in a single meal?
Alan Aragon - February 22, 2010
There are many controversial subjects in the world of bodybuilding, but probably none more than the max protein limit. Alan Aragon digs into the topic of whether there’s a limit to effective protein dosing, and if so, what that limit might be. Read more...
Bodybuilding Principles with Shelby Starnes - Vol 1
Shelby Starnes - February 8, 2010
Shelby Starnes tackles dairy for dieting, how much time you really need to get shredded, fasted cardio, and motivation techniques to help you get your lazy butt out of bed and into the gym. Read more...
Carb Rotation - An In-depth Guide to Personalizing Your Diet
Steve Colescott - February 1, 2010
Carbohydrate rotation is most likely one of the most effective ways to manipulate your body composition. Whether you are looking to gain some slabs of quality muscle or want to strip away unwanted body fat, this could be your answer! Read more...
To Bulk or to Cut, That is the Question - or is it?
Daniel Roberts - August 12, 2009
Should you bulk like crazy and eat anything and everything in sight... Or keep a clean diet and be patient with a slower, leaner weight gain. Perhaps there is another way to go about things? Maybe even a much simpler way? Read more...
Eating Optimally for Massive Size and Strength
Christopher Mason - July 29, 2009
Insulin sensitivity, or the body’s receptiveness to its effects, is key to optimal health and results in the gym. Learn how to control daily insulin releases through what you eat and when you eat for unbelievable strength and muscle gains! Read more...
Nutrient Timing - When Science and Marketing Collide
Daniel Roberts - July 8, 2009
Is there an optimal way to consume nutrients to maximise muscle and strength gains? Marketing hype would have you believe so, but perhaps it isn't quite as complex as many make it out to be... Could we be worrying just a little too much? Read more...
A Man’s Guide to Getting His Woman In Shape
Dr. John Berardi - April 28, 2009
In this article, John Berardi shares some strategies for helping your woman get into the best shape of her life by exercising and eating right. Not only will she enjoy the benefits that come along with fitness - you'll also benefit from having a hot chick on your arm! Read more...
Mens Health TNT Diet Book Review
Christopher Mason - March 14, 2008
The Mens Health TNT diet has become incredibly popular with those wanting optimum health and the best results from their hard work the gym. So, we purchased a copy of the book to see what all of the fuss was about. Read more...
Mike Wolfe loses 76lbs and Increases his Bench Press
Christopher Mason - September 17, 2007
This article will address in-depth exactly how Mike Wolfe accomplished this tremendous feat while simultaneously providing you a roadmap to accomplishing your own fat loss and strength training goals. Read more...
Advanced Cutting Strategies For Physique Perfection
Jimmy Smith - April 1, 2007
While the majority of people would be happy with some abdominal definition, this article is written for the male at 10% and the female at 12-15% who want to get even lower. Understand how to eat and supplement specifically for single digit bodyfat levels. Read more...